Sir Ian Barker and Professor Lewis Evans are currently conducting a review of the New Zealand Press Council, which was announced on 13 March 2007.  This is the first review of the Council, which since 1972 has provided a free complaints process for readers that sought to encourage high-quality and ethical journalism and a free press. 

The review focuses on the Council’s aims, objects, scope of activities and resources.  Further information about the review can be found at <http://www.presscouncilreview.org.nz>.  The outcome of the review will be influential in any future changes to the Council’s operations. 

The deadline for submissions to the review has been extended to Monday, 14 May 2007 to allow interested parties adequate time to prepare submissions.

Your submissions are important for a constructive review of the Council, which should operate consistently with the expectations of the public.

Submissions should be sent to:

The Reviewers

PO Box 5748

WELLINGTON

6112

submissions@presscouncilreview.org.nz

021 227 0051; 04 463 7496

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