2026 BPM Election Debate

Sunday, 18 October 7pm - 8:30pm at St Peters on Willis in Wellington and online.

You're invited to the only debate about media policy for the 2026 Election.

Join us to find out what policies the parties are bringing to the election in just a few weeks.

Media is constantly in the news. Social media, politicised private media, and AI all threaten to change this country and how Kiwis interact.

Come and find out how the political parties intend to protect, strengthen and fund NZ media as we head into uncharted territory.

Will they promise us more Kiwi content, a media restructure, or just another review?

Speakers:

• Paul Goldsmith – National Party Minister for Media and Communications
• Lauren Craig – Green Party candidate for Wairarapa
• Reuben Davidson – Labour Party spokesperson for Broadcasting, Media and Creative Economy
• Luke Ross – Opportunity Party candidate for Remutaka

(NZFirst, ACT and Te Pāti Māori invited but yet to confirm)

The debate will be moderated by BPM spokesperson, Dr Peter Thompson.

When: 7pm to 8:30pm this Sunday.

Where: Come to St Peter's on Willis in Wellington on the corner of Willis and Ghuznee Streets.

Or watch the livestream online (link coming soon).

You can emailing your question to us or come to the event in person.

Yes, it will be recorded and posted to YouTube in the following few days.