The Public Service Commission (PSC) is facing mounting scrutiny after an independent review found flaws in the process that led to controversial social media advertising during industrial action, prompting fresh concerns about political neutrality across the public service. The review examined the Commission’s role in approving Facebook advertisements encouraging the public to use online government…

Over the past several weeks, Radio Waatea has proudly showcased one of the most exciting developments in Māori media—the emergence of a new generation of te reo Māori sports broadcasters through the groundbreaking Tākaro Pāpāho pilot programme. Listen to the korero: here and here As Māori language revitalisation continues to expand beyond classrooms and marae…

As councils across Aotearoa weigh up historic merger proposals ahead of looming Government deadlines, a consistent message is emerging from many rural communities: bigger councils do not necessarily mean better services. It is a concern Radio Waatea has been tracking closely over recent months, following a reader and audience survey that found widespread scepticism about…