September 23, 2019
Māori Television disowns pay for play politics plan
Māori Television says a pay to play offer to Auckland mayoral candidates was inappropriate and fall well short of the organisation’s editorial standards.
Candidate Craig Lord complained about an offer from Māori Television's multi platform / content producer George Ngatai of an interview to be played on the channel's website or facebook page, if he paid $500.
Mr Lord says he did not consider it a legitimate advertising offer.
A Māori Television spokesperson says Mr Ngatai erred and the channel apologises for the misunderstanding the approach has caused.
Māori Television won't comment further as it is now an employment matter.
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