MediaWorks admits organisational failure over racist John Banks radio broadcast
26 Feb, 2021 03:20 AM
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John Banks apologised for his on-air comments but was stood down after the exchange was shared widely on social media and several advertisers withdrew their business from Magic Talk. Photo / File
John Banks apologised for his on-air comments but was stood down after the exchange was shared widely on social media and several advertisers withdrew their business from Magic Talk. Photo / File
RNZ
By Hayden Donnell of RNZ
MediaWorks has conceded a controversial exchange in which host John Banks and a caller condemned stone age Māori culture - broadcast on Magic Talk in January - was a serious breach of broadcasting standards. The company says it will now educate staff on cultural understanding and broadcasting standards.
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