The RNZ Paradox - Public Interest or What the Public is Interested In

There is a big difference between Public Interest and what the public is interested in, and as a state broadcaster with a charter remit that says “reach as many people as possible, the two can be mixed, confused and used to mislead - and that’s not great going into an election where we know some politicians are clearly corrupt, and algorithms are pushing their perspectives. Check out www.election2026.co.nz for resources and tools to help you decide on who to vote for.Why not check out some of my other content - there’s an award winning podcast, a weekly newsletter and more - https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownzAnd if you want to support what I do with a donation, you can do that through this link - https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotheroneAll your support is really appreciated, especially as we push for a change of government in 2026!©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026