Ethical Reporting in a Challenging News Environment
Start: 02 September 2008. Finish: 02 September 2008.
Presented by the Whitireia Community Polytechnic, this forum will examine the ethical reporting of difficult news stories and how the media influences social cohesion.
"Breaking News!"
Presented by:
Jim Tucker (Whitireia Community Polytechnic)
Panellists:
Queenie Rikihana (Whitireia Community Polytechnic)
Joris de Bres (Race Relations Commissioner)
Charles Mabbett (Asia: NZ Foundation)
David Vaeafe (Pacific Co-operation Foundation)
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Time: 9.30am to 12 noon
Venue:
The Auditorium, level 3
Bowen State Building, Bowen Street
WELLINGTON
This forum on "Breaking News!" will have a panel of key commentators and leaders working with the media industry examine controversial stories relating to diverse peoples that have arisen in the recent past. Case studies will help stimulate the debate surrounding the ethical reporting of difficult news stories and how the media influences social cohesion.
A light lunch/ afternoon will be provided at the conclusion of the meetings.
Feel free to forward this invitation to others who may be interested.
There is no charge for this forum. As space is limited, please RSVP by
Friday 22 August, stating which forum(s) you'd like to attend, to
carmel.peoples002@msd.govt.nz
