Actions: Ensure appropriate access to platforms, networks and content

The Review of Broadcasting Regulation is considering the appropriateness of current institutional arrangements in a converging digital environment, a competition study to examine access to content and platforms or networks for broadcasting-like channels and services, and options for improving investment in broadcasting infrastructure.

Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Ministry of Economic Development

2008–09.

Expanded
Additional funding of $300,000 has been allocated
to complete the review.

Progress indicator for the Review of Broadcasting Regulation
By the end of 2009, final decisions will be made on the institutional arrangements for broadcasting regulation.

Consultation on Next Generation Networks including IP interconnection, interoperability and services.

Commerce Commission, Ministry of Economic Development

2008 onwards.

Ongoing

Implementation and monitoring of the Telecom Operational Separation Undertakings.

Commerce Commission

2008 onwards.

Ongoing