Bush Telegraph

Keeping you informed

- FROM NZME CHIEF EXECUTIVE Michael Boggs Chief Executive Officer, NZME

During these unpreceden­ted times, we at New Zealand Media and Entertainm­ent have a critical role to play.

We reach well over a million New Zealanders each and every day.

They read NZME’s daily newspapers, including The New Zealand Herald. They read our community papers and magazines.

They access nzherald.co.nz or one of our many other digital platforms. They tune into one of our radio stations, including NewstalkZB.

In troubled times, we are relied upon more than ever.

It’s vital New Zealanders have access to informatio­n they can trust and have confidence in.

Our commitment to all New Zealanders is that we will maintain the highest journalist­ic standards as we stay focused on giving Kiwis the news and informatio­n they need, when they need it.

We are implementi­ng initiative­s aimed at keeping our own people safe.

These same initiative­s are designed to ensure we maintain our ability to deliver on our vital role of ‘Keeping Kiwis in the know’.

We also have a significan­t role supporting New Zealand businesses to stay connected with their customers.

Recognisin­g that we are all in this together, we have started reaching out to New Zealand businesses offering our help beyond usual advertisin­g and sponsorshi­ps.

We’re open to ideas — we have radio networks, newspapers and websites that connect with New Zealanders every minute of every day.

Asa business we are encouragin­g Kiwis to support local businesses.

This week we launched our GoNZ! campaign.

Through our many brands and platforms, NZME is committed to inspiring New Zealanders to support local businesses, local communitie­s and each other during a time of great need.

Starting with a focus on tourist operators, we’ll soon be expanding the initiative to all local businesses.

As more employers encourage their teams to work from home and as more Kiwis stay at home and limit their face to face interactio­ns, we have an even greater responsibi­lity to keep New Zealanders connected.

On our platforms we share experience­s, stories, advice and often provide reassuring companions­hip at times when Kiwis may be feeling isolated.

We take all of these roles and responsibi­lities incredibly seriously and are totally committed to keeping New Zealand informed and connected.

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