The Chinese New Zealand Herald is a Chinese-language newspaper serving the Chinese-speaking population of New Zealand.
Media assets
Publishing: Chinese New Zealand Herald
State Media Matrix Typology: Captured Public/State-Managed (CaPu)
Ownership and governance
The Chinese New Zealand Herald is a joint venture between New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME), a privately held media company in New Zealand, and China News Service, a state-owned media company in China. According to local experts and journalists interviewed for this report in March 2024, China News Service plays an influential role in the newspaper’s editorial coverage.
Source of funding and budget
Despite extensive research, no recent financial data about the Chinese New Zealand Herald could be found. As a result, there is no evidence of funding from the Chinese government.
Editorial independence
Local experts and journalists interviewed for this report in March 2024 have identified the content of the Chinese New Zealand Herald as propaganda for the Chinese government.
No statute establishing the Chinese New Zealand Herald’s editorial independence has been identified. Furthermore, there is no independent assessment or oversight mechanism in place to validate the editorial independence of the Chinese New Zealand Herald.
September 2024