Major media organisations in New Zealand have been snubbed by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown who was giving an important council budget announcement on Thursday morning. Newshub was not a part of the guest list for an invitation-only speech Brown gave on his budget proposal to "Auckland business and residents". Stuff reports the updated budget proposal was emailed to Auckland councillors on Tuesday evening, who then spent time on Wednesday in confidential workshops discussing it. Brown said only media who were "sensible" were invited to hear his plan, according to RNZ. Stuff, TVNZ and Newshub eventually gained access to the meeting, but after Brown started giving his speech.

Source: Stuff May 31, 2023 22:12 UTC