Bill English and the telly

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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 7:13p.m.

If you've watched TV One lately, or TVNZ 7, you may have seen Bill English pop up - full to the brim with optimism for the economy.

I suspect we all hope his optimism proves right.

But it's unusual to see a politician front a commercial, except at election time. It's even more unusual to see a politician front a commercial for a TV programme.

In fact, TVNZ's editorial independence from political influence is written into law.

Labour have cried foul - but that's what opposition parties always do.

Campbell Live investigates.

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29 Oct 2009 09:31a.m.

Sean wrote:

It is a promotional television spot for Bill English, which he is using to advertise himself as Minister of Finance. Calling the program 'Plain English' simply increases TVNZ's exposure to accusations of bias.

29 Oct 2009 06:47a.m.

Glenn wrote:

I do like when you post Deane, nothing like a good laugh at someone else's ridiculous comments.

28 Oct 2009 09:48p.m.

Deane wrote:

Its endorsement. Full stop. It is an advert endorsing Bill English and the National Party.

Thats not all. Every dam morning we here Bunting in the morning have John Key say "Hi I am John Key and this is Bunting in the morning". No coincidence that Stephen Joyce was the CEO of radio networks.

Of course the TV, media and news papers prop up National. Its so blatant the joke is "One News brought to you by the National Party"

Now, how many insurance companies advertise in the media, and who is going to benefit with the governments reforms?

News is directed by top management.