In addition to funding solely public media outlets, New Zealand On Air also funds the production of New Zealand content which is broadcast or disseminated through commercial means.
Unlike most public television broadcasters overseas, public television in New Zealand is also supported by advertising.
[1] In 2004, Māori Television was established as a publicly funded channel with the purpose of promoting the Māori language.
TVNZ 7 was a commercial-free television channel which was created by the Fifth Labour Government.
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