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Scoop
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Misleading Description Of Land Sought For Controversial Dam Project Breached Standards
Press Release – Broadcasting Standards Authority The BSA has ordered local broadcaster Central FM to publish a statement summarising the decision. A radio discussion describing conservation land sought for a controversial Hawke's Bay dam project as 'only stewardship land' breached the accuracy standard, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found. The Authority has upheld a complaint about an item on Central FM's Cockies Hour in which host Steve Wyn-Harris interviewed the Chair of the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP) after the project was included on the then Fast-track Approvals Bill's list of projects released in October 2024. The BSA agreed the description of the 22 hectares of Department of Conservation (DOC) land needed for the project as 'only stewardship land', when some 93% of it has conservation park status, was a material inaccuracy which the broadcaster did not make reasonable efforts to avoid. The Authority also found the broadcaster failed to correct the error within a reasonable period after being put on notice. It has ordered local broadcaster Central FM to publish a statement summarising the decision. The land discussed in the 8 October 2024 broadcast was the subject of a deal between DOC and Hawke's Bay Regional Council for a proposed land swap which would have enabled flooding of the land for what was then known as the Ruataniwha dam project. The project stalled in 2017 after the proposed land swap was halted by a Supreme Court decision finding the Minister of Conservation had inappropriately revoked the conservation park status of relevant land. Some 20% of the more than nine-minute Cockies Hour item was devoted to the Supreme Court decision and the status and nature of the land, which is still needed for the dam to go ahead. During the interview, the land was incorrectly referred to six times by the TWSP Chair and the show's host. The BSA noted the controversial nature of the dam project within the local community and the publicity around the Supreme Court's 2017 decision. 'We would have expected the broadcaster to have some understanding of the decision, and the significance of the land's status. 'The broadcast created a misleading impression about the land needed for the project as being stewardship land and having inferior conservation values. This undermined the public interest in the story as the audience did not have the benefit of being informed about the true status of the DOC land, to enable them to reach their own informed opinions. 'We therefore concluded the broadcast had the potential to cause harm which outweighed the broadcaster's freedom of expression and is significant enough to warrant our intervention.' The full decision can be seen on the BSA website here:
Scoop
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Misleading Description Of Land Sought For Controversial Dam Project Breached Standards
Press Release – Broadcasting Standards Authority The BSA has ordered local broadcaster Central FM to publish a statement summarising the decision. A radio discussion describing conservation land sought for a controversial Hawke's Bay dam project as 'only stewardship land' breached the accuracy standard, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found. The Authority has upheld a complaint about an item on Central FM's Cockies Hour in which host Steve Wyn-Harris interviewed the Chair of the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP) after the project was included on the then Fast-track Approvals Bill's list of projects released in October 2024. The BSA agreed the description of the 22 hectares of Department of Conservation (DOC) land needed for the project as 'only stewardship land', when some 93% of it has conservation park status, was a material inaccuracy which the broadcaster did not make reasonable efforts to avoid. The Authority also found the broadcaster failed to correct the error within a reasonable period after being put on notice. It has ordered local broadcaster Central FM to publish a statement summarising the decision. The land discussed in the 8 October 2024 broadcast was the subject of a deal between DOC and Hawke's Bay Regional Council for a proposed land swap which would have enabled flooding of the land for what was then known as the Ruataniwha dam project. The project stalled in 2017 after the proposed land swap was halted by a Supreme Court decision finding the Minister of Conservation had inappropriately revoked the conservation park status of relevant land. Some 20% of the more than nine-minute Cockies Hour item was devoted to the Supreme Court decision and the status and nature of the land, which is still needed for the dam to go ahead. During the interview, the land was incorrectly referred to six times by the TWSP Chair and the show's host. The BSA noted the controversial nature of the dam project within the local community and the publicity around the Supreme Court's 2017 decision. 'We would have expected the broadcaster to have some understanding of the decision, and the significance of the land's status. 'The broadcast created a misleading impression about the land needed for the project as being stewardship land and having inferior conservation values. This undermined the public interest in the story as the audience did not have the benefit of being informed about the true status of the DOC land, to enable them to reach their own informed opinions. 'We therefore concluded the broadcast had the potential to cause harm which outweighed the broadcaster's freedom of expression and is significant enough to warrant our intervention.' The full decision can be seen on the BSA website here:
Glasgow Times
04-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Birthday event for Strathcarron Hospice's 44th anniversary
More than 150 groups, schools, and businesses took part in the Strathcarron Hospice Big Birthday Tea, which saw multiple fundraising events take place across Cumbernauld, Forth Valley and Kilsyth. Bridge of Allan (Image: Supplied) The fundraiser was held to mark the anniversary of the hospice, which opened in April 1981. People were encouraged to host a get-together and donate to Strathcarron, with a range of events and activities taking place. Strathcarron mascot Ron popped along to some of the events to say thank you, enjoying a cake and cuppa along the way. Costa Drive-through Cumbernauld (Image: Supplied) Charity partner Central FM broadcasted live from the hospice throughout the day and included interviews with staff, patients, and family members. There were also live performances in the hospice from local singers Steffan McGechie, VH5, and Barry Honeyman. Roving reporters from Central FM were also out in the area, visiting registered Big Birthday Tea fundraisers. Claire Kennedy, Strathcarron, Liam, Central FM, Barry Honeyman, Shaz, Central FM (Image: Supplied) In Stirling, they visited fundraisers including the King Robert Hotel, Santa Cruz Kustom Club, Bridge of Allan Golf Club, and Bridge of Allan Primary School. Santa Cruz Kustom club (Image: Supplied) Meanwhile, in Falkirk, they visited Lime Salon, Kutchenhaus Kitchens Falkirk, Nutmeg Café, Vets for Pets, and Ian Grieve Car Showrooms. Vets for Pets Stirling (Image: Supplied) Businesses were also encouraged to offer customers the chance to make a £1 donation at the point of payment, with local venues such as Inglewood House and Spa signing up. The Big Birthday Tea was sponsored by Candied Ice Cream. Marion Blaney, community fundraiser, said: "We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, and supported our 44th Strathcarron Big Birthday Tea Party. "It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm of our local community getting behind the hospice. Roselea Care Home (Image: Supplied) "We are very grateful for every donation – every wee contribution makes a big difference to those we support. "Strathcarron needs £16,637 daily to be able to provide palliative care and end-of-life services to patients and their loved ones – every pound donated is vital. "We look forward to sharing the total raised by our community in the coming weeks." More information on the fundraisers, including how to donate, can be found on the Strathcarron Hospice website.
The Courier
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Full details of Big Summer Spectacular coming to Stirling
A new family festival featuring a monster truck show and dozens of funfair rides has been announced for Stirling. The Big Summer Spectacular will take place at City Park on June 28 and 29. Around 5,000 tickets for what is described as 'Stirling's biggest ever funfair' are up for grabs. A monster truck stunt show from Big Pete Monster Trucks and a theatrical giant dinosaur performance are planned. Festival goers can also snap a selfie with a Transformer, watch birds of prey in action and visit market stalls. There will be popular funfair rides, including the Waltzer, carousel, ghost train and a wipeout challenge. Bungee trampolines, classic games – including hook a duck and ring toss – will also feature. Central FM will additionally be bringing a road show to the stage. Organiser Chad Stirling of Adventure Events Ltd believes the festival will be successful. The showman has travelled across the UK with fairgrounds, and this will be the first event he has organised. With regular trips to the Trossachs and passing the sign for Stirling, he decided the location would be 'aesthetic' with Stirling Castle in the background. A Stirling Council spokesperson said: 'Stirling has a proven track record of successfully hosting major events and big crowds. 'It's great news that a new event is being planned this summer at Stirling City Park, which is a superb venue for large-scale outdoor events.' The Big Summer Spectacular runs from 11am to 9pm on June 28 and 29. Tickets cost £13 and under twos go free. Admission includes performances, displays and character meet and greets, but not fairground rides, stalls, food or drinks. Car parking can be booked for an additional £4.50 fee. Last year, Summer Sessions hosted Shania Twain, James Arthur, Busted and Tom Jones at City Park. However, it was confirmed by The Courier in October that the event would not return in 2025.
