Supporting quality media and NZ’s digital economy
The importance of well-resourced public media to inform our democracy has been acknowledged in Budget 2018, says Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran. “Quality Ne…
Applications reopened for CTO role
Broadcasting, Communications, Digital Media and Government Digital Services Minister Clare Curran has reopened applications for New Zealand’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). “The1Chi…
New RNZ Chair appointed
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has announced the appointment of Dr Jim Mather as the new Chair of Radio New Zealand. “Dr Jim Mather is currently the1Chi…
Haast 3G mobile tower switched on
Haast township now has mobile coverage for the first time with the completion of a fully operational 3G mobile tower. Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran along…
Launch of the Southern Community Media Trust
Having been a journalist, cutting my teeth on the Nelson Mail and the Hauraki Herald, it is no surprise that I am a very strong supporter of the fourth estate as an essential pillar of1democracy. …
Government will move quickly on AI action plan
The Minister for Government Digital Services and Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media, Clare Curran, says an action plan and ethical framework is urgently needed to educate and upskill1peo…
Additional members for Digital Advisory Group
The final seven members of the Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion (DEDI) Advisory Group have been announced. Broadcasting, Communications, Digital Media and Government Digital Services Minister…
Reappointments to TVNZ and RNZ Boards
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has announced reappointments to the Boards of TVNZ and RNZ. Dame Therese Walsh will continue to chair the TVNZ Board. Rodger1Fi…
Speech to the Better Public Media Trust AGM
The last time I was in this room was probably about 2 and a half, maybe three years ago, and it was to hold a forum on public broadcasting. It was in my role as opposition spokesperson for1Broadca…
Opening Speech to the Play By Play Conference, Wellington
Good morning and thank you for inviting me to open the Play by Play conference, now in its third year. It’s great to see events such as the Play by Play festival happening in Wellington, and the…