Good afternoon Kyle, RNZ is a non-commercial media group. We do not play advertisements in any way for any group.
Kind regards
OIA Administrator

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Kia ora Kyle
By way of explanation, on the AM Network, Parliament has the "pre-emptory
right" or first right of broadcast.  The unused hours on the network are
currently leased by the Rhema Broadcasting Group (RBG) to transmit one of
their radio stations, please see [1]https://www.rnz.co.nz/parliament.
What you heard yesterday morning was part of their "Star" RBG radio
station broadcast.  This faded out around 11.30am and the Parliamentary
broadcast by RNZ took over the network with an announcement prior to the
cross to the Debating Chamber in Parliament.
Any questions you have about the content of the "Star" broadcast would
need to be directed to the RBG.
We respond to your requests for info  after each item below:
- what advertisements were played on 12 November on RNZ Parliament and RNZ
Concert;
      none, you may have heard advertising on the RBG "Star" broadcast on
the AM Network or as described in your inquiry on "RNZ Parliament"  prior
to RNZ resuming the network for the broadcast from Parliament commencing
at approximately 11.30am.
- whether aforementioned advertisements are part of regular programming;
      RNZ holds no information in this regard and this query would need to
be directed to the RBG       
- the list of advertisers for both stations for the last 12 months;
      RNZ holds no information in this regard and this query would need to
be directed to the RBG            
- the decision-making process for whether something will be accepted as an
advertisement by RNZ.
      RNZ's radio stations are commercial free.
Further can you advise:

- Have you broadcast advertisements by Christians for Israel in the last
12 months;
      no, RNZ's radio stations are commercial free.
- How regularly do you broadcast advertisements by the aforementioned;
      see above, RNZ's radio stations are commercial free. 
- Are there any similar groups you broadcast advertisements for;
      see above, RNZ's radio stations are commercial free
- Has there been any discussion about advertisements that promote, or
solicit, aid or support for Israel;
      see above, RNZ's radio stations are commercial free
- Has there been any discussion about whether the aforementioned
advertisements breach objectivity guidelines for RNZ as the National
Broadcaster.
      see above, RNZ's radio stations are commercial free
You have a right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
the above.  Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz  or freephone 0800 802 602.
 
Ngā mihi
 
George Bignell
RNZ, PO Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand, 6140 
DDI +64 4 474 1424
Mobile: +64 27 491 2246
[3]www.rnz.co.nz 
 

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From: Kyle <[FOI #29157 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 12 November 2024 13:31
To: OIA Requests <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] - Official Information request - Advertising on RNZ
Concert and RNZ Parlaiment
 
Dear Radio New Zealand Limited,

Can you please advise

- what advertisements were played on 12 November on RNZ Parliament and RNZ
Concert;
- whether aforementioned advertisements are part of regular programming;
- the list of advertisers for both stations for the last 12 months;
- the decision-making process for whether something will be accepted as an
advertisement by RNZ.

Further can you advise:

- Have you broadcast advertisements by Christians for Israel in the last
12 months;
- How regularly do you broadcast advertisements by the aforementioned;
- Are there any similar groups you broadcast advertisements for;
- Has there been any discussion about advertisements that promote, or
solicit, aid or support for Israel;
- Has there been any discussion about whether the aforementioned
advertisements breach objectivity guidelines for RNZ as the National
Broadcaster.

Yours faithfully,

Kyle Church

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