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MediaWorks Public Apology to John Tamihere
MediaWorks wishes to apologise to Mr John Tamihere for the impact to him caused by statements made in relation to his departure from MediaWorks in December 2013.
MediaWorks acknowledges that the announcement of Mr Tamihere's departure from RadioLIVE, and subsequent media coverage led to an incorrect perception that Mr Tamihere's employment had been terminated as a result of an interview broadcast on 5 November 2013 in connection with the ‘Roastbusters’ topic. In fact, Mr Tamihere’s fixed term contract came to an end on 31 December 2013 and simply was not renewed.
Following a thorough investigation, MediaWorks’ Broadcasting Standards Committee completely exonerated Mr Tamihere from any breach of any broadcasting standards. In particular, the Broadcasting Standards Committee found John Tamihere had not breached any standard of ‘good taste and or decency’.
MediaWorks accepts and acknowledges that John acted completely professionally, entirely within the bounds of his role as a ‘talk back host’ and with good taste and decency.
MediaWorks unreservedly apologises for the any harm caused to Mr Tamihere’s reputation and mana as a result of its actions.
MediaWorks and Mr Tamihere have reached a settlement of defamation proceedings commenced by him in December 2013 on terms that are otherwise confidential.
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