Donal Curtin • May 05, 2017 •
Yesterday I warned you that I was writing a piece for competition policy tragics, and this is it. In the event it’s not terribly technical, so give it a go even if you’re not a tragic – especially as it shows how we’ve got, finally, to a better place when it comes to assessing things like the NZME/Fairfax … Read More
Donal Curtin • May 04, 2017 •
By now you’re likely reaching saturation point on the NZME/Fairfax merger decision – every newspaper in the country seems to be running an editorial on it this morning, with the Herald for example saying ‘Blocking this merger is a big mistake’ and the Dominion Post going for ‘The Commerce Commission doesn’t get it’ – so I’ll try and … Read More
Peter Griffin • May 03, 2017 •
The Commerce Commission’s rejection of a plan for our two biggest media companies to merge is one of the most significant determinations from the regulator in years. Many journalists in NZME and Fairfax New Zealand newsrooms around the country will be disappointed. The merger was pitched to them as the last hope for sustainability in a cash-strapped industry struggling … Read More