Sports fans aren't going to be able to watch major events live on free-to-air television, despite the best efforts of NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell.
Mr Mitchell drafted the member's bill to amend the Broadcasting Act and on Wednesday night it came up for its first reading.
Parliament adjourned just before a vote was taken, but with National and Labour opposing it there's no doubt about the outcome - it will be heavily defeated.
"This is important, it's about treating all New Zealanders fairly and equally," Mr Mitchell said when he kicked off the first reading debate.
"It's about putting the rights of Kiwis above those of the multinationals... how can any party in its right mind say this isn't good for New Zealanders?"