Joining the discussion are Glen Kyne, a veteran commentator on New Zealand broadcasting, Shayne Currie, a seasoned journalist, and Jodi O'Donnell, the CEO of TVNZ. They tackle TVNZ's significant cost-cutting measures and the rapid growth of RNZ, suggesting a potential newsroom merger. The conversation probes the challenges of transitioning to digital media, the rise of sponsored content, and how independent talent is reshaping the landscape. They also contrast New Zealand's centrist media with the polarized U.S. environment.