Balancing Free Speech and Harm in New Zealand Media with BSA CEO, Stacey Wood

In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast Podcast, proudly brought to you by WIZZFX, host Jamie Larson speaks with Stacey Wood, CEO of New Zealand's Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) & Vice Chair of the New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA).

Exploring her journey from journalism to law and public policy, touching on the evolving media landscape, and exploring the future of media regulation in New Zealand.

This episode was recorded swiftly after the NZ government announced it was disbanding the BSA on May 6th 2026

Episode Highlights

• 08:02 - Moving into legal work and intellectual property law
• 24:32 - Public perception of the BSA and media regulation
• 43:36 - The need for media regulation reform in New Zealand
• 01:01:49 - The growth of the gaming industry in New Zealand

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