NPA Seeking Permission For NZ Media To Collectively Bargain With Facebook & Google For Fair Payment For Kiwi JournalismNPA seeking permission for New Zealand media to collectively bargain with Facebook and Google for fair payment for Kiwi journalismThe News Publishers’ Association (NPA) today filed an application with the Commerce Commission seeking permission on behalf of its members, and all other independent New Zealand-owned media organisations, to collectively bargain with global giants Facebook and Google to seek fair payment for Kiwi journalism used on their platforms. That’s why we are asking the Commerce Commission for permission to negotiate collectively to seek fair payment for all independent New Zealand media organisations that choose to participate in this. This is about taking steps to support our New Zealand media companies to keep investing in great journalism to protect and grow a vibrant, thriving Kiwi media sector because that is critical to a healthy democracy. The global pandemic has once again highlighted the critical role of New Zealand journalism as Kiwis turn to their trusted sources for news. The NPA invites any independent New Zealand-owned media organisation to register their interest in joining this, should it be approved, by emailing hello@npa.co.nz.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 25, 2021 13:11 UTC