Media Insider: Should reality TV shows such as The Block NZ and Married at First Sight NZ receive Government rebate support? Media executive shake-ups at Stuff, TVNZ, NZME and Sky TV; TV star’s new podcast

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Major broadcasters and production companies in New Zealand advocate for local versions of popular reality TV shows, like Masterchef New Zealand and Married at First Sight NZ, to qualify for the Government’s 40% screen production rebate. Additionally, TVNZ proposes that the rebate’s current restrictions be relaxed to include the production of live sports. This comes amid executive shake-ups at major media firms and ThreeNews expressing regret over recent reporting errors.

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