17 February, 2026
J Hu
(no address supplied)
Email: [FYI request #33623 email]
Tēnā koe,
I am writing in response to your OIA request of 2 February. You sought:
- a copy of the old
Midday Report theme music that was regularly used to start Midday Report
prior to 2022.
Unfortunately these items form part of RNZ’s historic audio signature and copyright is held by RNZ.
Similar audio may have been supplied in the past but we no longer consider it appropriate to share
these files, even if they are only for private use. Accordingly they are withheld under Section 9(2)(i) of
the Official Information Act, to enable any public service agency or organisation holding the information
to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.
Whilst RNZ does not make revenue from its broadcast programmes, it is in a competitive environment
with other broadcasters, and its ability to maintain and grow its audience is a fundamental requirement
of its funding from the Government.
You have a right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of the above outcome.
Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku, nā
Andrew Holden
OIA officer
Radio New Zealand House Level 2 155 The Terrace PO BOX 123 Wellington 6140 New Zealand +64 4 474 1999 www.rnz.co.nz