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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill

In short — Arapono’s summary

This bill removes a rule that limits TV and radio adverts on certain days. Right now, TV adverts are banned on Sunday and Anzac Day mornings (6am–noon), and both TV and radio adverts are banned on Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. If this bill passes, those restrictions disappear. That means broadcasters like TV and radio stations could run adverts on those days and times, just like any other day.

What this affects

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TV and radio companies would be allowed to sell advertising on days they currently cannot, giving them more ways to earn money.

From the bill

allows New Zealand media companies to realise additional advertising revenue, which will help support the ongoing production and distribution of local content

supports a level playing field for New Zealand media companies by removing the regulatory distinction between different media platforms

Where parties stand on Economy

Progress through Parliament

Introduced

First Reading● Current stage

Select Committee

Second Reading

Committee of the whole House

Third Reading

Royal Assent

Have your say

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View the official bill on legislation.govt.nz

Bill text sourced from legislation.govt.nz (Parliamentary Counsel Office). Arapono’s summary and breakdown are drafted with AI grounded in that official text and reviewed by an Arapono editor for accuracy and neutrality before publishing. Arapono is non-partisan and takes no position on this bill.