TVNZ Happy to Pay $1k to Te Tii Marae

Statement From TVNZ News & Current Affairs

TVNZ has paid a koha at Waitangi for many years. It is a donation to Te Tii Marae in exchange for dedicated parking for the ONE News live-eye truck, close and easy access to the treaty grounds for our news, camera and technical staff as well as electricity and security for the duration of our stay while our many news and Maori programmes cover the Waitangi commemorations.

Unlike newspapers and radio, TVNZ has to bring a lot of very heavy and expensive equipment to transmit live pictures and provide the high standard of coverage kiwis expect every February from Waitangi.

We came to an arrangement with Te Tii Marae many years ago that recognises the specific requirements we have. We believe the $1,000 fee is entirely fair and are grateful for the ongoing access we are given and convenience we are extended as a result of this long standing arrangement.

ENDS

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