Kawea Te Rongo Condemns NZ Herald’s Promotion Of Hobson’s Pledge Ad, Calls For Review Of Advertising Standards PoliciesKawea Te Rongo, the Māori Journalists Association, expresses profound shock and dismay at the New Zealand Herald’s recent decision to feature a front-page advertisement from Hobson’s Pledge. Kawea Te Rongo has also reached out to Māori staff at the New Zealand Herald to offer support and to ensure they are receiving the assistance they need. “We are concerned about the impact this decision may have on Māori staff and also non-Māori staff alike within the Herald. The association urges NZME to review their advertising standards policies and processes, and commit to a more responsible approach in their publication practices. Kawea Te Rongo also urges NZME to formally apologise to their Māori staff members, contributors, advertisers and audience.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 08, 2024 09:54 UTC