You need to know that Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi has to talk to certain people when making decisions about funding. These people include those who represent Maori interests, broadcasters, and others who can help develop funding policies. Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi will do this from time to time as it carries out its functions under section 53B.

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53B: Functions of Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi, or

"Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi helps people learn Māori language and culture through TV, radio, and internet programmes"

53D: Powers of Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi, or

"Powers of the Māori Broadcasting Agency"

Part 4ATe Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi

53CConsultation

Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi shall, in the exercise of its functions under section 53B, consult from time to time with representatives of Maori interests, broadcasters, persons who transmit on demand, and others, being in each case persons or representatives who can, in the opinion of Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi, assist in the development of Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi's funding policies.

Notes

Section 53C: inserted, on 1 July 1993, by section 8 of the Broadcasting Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 69).
Section 53C: amended, on 14 March 2008, by section 11(1) of the Broadcasting Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 3).
Section 53C: amended, on 14 March 2008, by section 11(2) of the Broadcasting Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 3).