Shane Taurima was reinstated to TVNZ last year after his bid for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti candidacy. Photo / Paul Estcourt
A review into the misuse of TVNZ company resources and alleged political bias will get underway this week with the involvement of media law expert Steven Price and respected broadcasting figure Bill Francis.
Shane Taurima, head of the state broadcaster's Maori and Pacific unit, resigned last week over his ties
to the Labour Party.
The panel will investigate the inappropriate use of TVNZ resources for political means over the last year, and also determine whether any ``obvious political bias'' can be identified in the department's programmes or in Q+A interviews conducted by Taurima.
"Steven Price and Bill Francis have extensive expertise and experience in the media industry. They'll provide an objective and independent view of what's gone on and recommend what changes TVNZ can make,'' said TVNZ chief executive Kevin Kenrick.
It's expected the review will take "a matter of weeks, not months''.
