Under the previous system, programmes classed AO could not be aired before the 8:30pm watershed. Programmes rated 16 can play after 8:30pm, and those rated 18 can only play after 9:30pm. "Most, if not all, New Zealand families rely on timebands as a measure for protecting their children from unsuitable content. Broadcasting Standards Authority chief executive Belinda Moffat said the new system would "reflect the changing way we watch television". The BSA has launched the website safeviewing.co.nz to explain the changes, and has rolled out a video campaign with How to Dad Jordan Watson as figurehead.

Source: Stuff April 16, 2020 07:30 UTC