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flag New Zealand’s BSA claims authority over public livestreams under updated broadcasting rules, sparking debate over media regulation.

flag New Zealand’s Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has claimed jurisdiction over online livestreams like those on The Platform, stating they qualify as broadcasting under the 2019 interpretation of the Broadcasting Act, despite being delivered online. flag This follows a 2025 law change allowing Sunday and holiday ads between 6am and noon, aiming to level the playing field with online media. flag The BSA maintains its authority applies only to organized, public livestreams, not on-demand content or individual social media posts. flag Critics, including media figures and politicians, call the move overreach, urging reform or abolition, while legal experts remain divided. flag A government discussion paper supports modernizing media regulation to be platform-neutral, signaling potential future changes.

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