Access Radio Restricted (Press, 27 June 1984)
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Summary: Access Radio Restricted (Press, 27 June 1984)
On 27 June 1984, it was reported that Radio New Zealand has prohibited Wellington's Access Radio from airing any political content until after the election. This ban was enforced as the station found it challenging to maintain a balanced and screened programming approach during the election period. Access Radio, known for its participatory format that allows various groups to produce their own content, typically does not regulate the material broadcasted. The new restrictions came into effect on the previous Friday and led to the cancellation of the regular programme "Talking Union," which contained political commentary from last weekend. Furthermore, any broadcasts featuring election candidates, whether they were participating as candidates or in a private capacity, would also be either scrapped or postponed. Cindy Beavis, the co-ordinator of Access Radio, expressed concerns that the recent announcement of a snap election left insufficient time to appropriately handle the station's unique character and to address the presentation of political matters during the electoral process. In contrast, other Radio New Zealand stations have the capacity to ensure balanced coverage as their staff can prepare the programmes with more oversight.
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