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NZ media linked to USAID funds global media network promoting state propaganda
“Saving democracy”?
February 9, 2025
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“Saving democracy”?
NZME’s new model risks turning news into a popularity contest.
Millions of followers tied to sponsorships and brand deals could “pretty much vanish.”
A “classic case study.”
A “return to that fundamental commitment to free expression.”
“Meta sees me as a golden goose – laying eggs of engagement, data, and emotional investment from users.”
“We must ensure regulatory settings are enabling the best chance of success.”
“If we don’t wage this war now, we’ll keep funding nonsense instead of addressing real issues.”