Media Ownership

What are the facts?

The owners of media companies in New Zealand could fit into one tiny closet with ease. Most are foreign owners.

Media ownership is not a topic that many people get hot under the collar about. It seems dry and academic. But scholars and politicians argue vehemently about whether we should own our media,or whether we are better off being 'branch offices' of powerful and wealthy media conglomerates.

Does it matter? For local debate go to Media Ownership.