Information provided under the Official Information Act has revealed that the Ardern Labour Government paid $500,000 to buy editorial comments in two of our major mainstream news outlets.
The features did not disclose it was paid content, which undermines everything we expect from an industry that claims to be trustworthy and reliable.
The articles reinforced the government’s position on climate change. They portrayed a climate emergency that some are saying is based on false assumptions that have been proven wrong, but never corrected.
It’s time our politicians fronted up these errors and said why they are continuing to promote a false narrative.
Information provided under the Official Information Act has revealed that the Ardern Labour Government paid $500,000 to buy editorial comments in two of our major mainstream news outlets.
The features did not disclose it was paid content, which undermines everything we expect from an industry that claims to be trustworthy and reliable.
The articles reinforced the government’s position on climate change. They portrayed a climate emergency that some are saying is based on false assumptions that have been proven wrong, but never corrected.
It’s time our politicians fronted up these errors and said why they are continuing to promote a false narrative.