What the Hell Is Melissa Lee Up To?

[@maieldmik5233]

Well said Sean. We the public don't care about who's telling the News,we just want unbiased, truthful facts without the obvious political manipulation. Most kiwis aren't stupid like the media make us out to be. They should be honest and look at themselves ,but their egos are to big.

[@andreatodd3095]

Well said agree, watching the news in it's current form is just alienating kiwi's except for the staunch labour followers, they aren't getting anymore money from PJF so they probably aren't contractually forced to stand by the messaging required by W Jackson.

[@maggigee6867]

I spoke to someone who was changing to vote National because Labour had them paying 50% tax on their income. I think you're giving people too much credit.

[@johnjones5995]

And you think Sean is unbiased??? he aligns himself to ACT/NZ First, NO news provider is unbiased and non-political they ALL have their own agendas, As Sean said the section that is media will always look after their own interest and that includes him as well.

[@hariseldon3786]

Journalism WAS important for Democracy. But that was "journalism" - this is not what we currently have - we have Activism dressed up as reporting (and without balanced investigation e.g., only interviewing those who agree with the intended narrative.) - and selective reporting at that. We also have opinion dressed up as reporting and journalism.

[@seddy69]

you are spot on - I totally agree with your comments. Note how articles in Stuuff for example are prefixed 'Opinion'. So I have an opinion also. Is my opinion better than someones else? I believe Journalism is not opinion but research and presents all sides of an issue.

[@5150show]

It WAS yes ! When they were offering contrary analysis.

[@robert3987]

Journalism in NZ does nothing for democracy it just pushes the same woke ideas.

[@adsdft585]

If a newspaper has only 10 pages. What should be included, and what should be omitted each day it is published?

[@GeoffPriest]

This minister will have to up her game,as a govt supporter I am concerned they are not going to drain the swamp.its all waffle.

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

She's a journalist and TV producer. Are you really expecting her to drain the swamp?

[@GeoffPriest]

@@MartinCraig-zt2sv yes you are right.lhad higher hopes and expectations

[@speeddemon9555]

is this woman working undercover for Labour ?

[@tomhoro6468]

The media dont realize that the government has changed so alter your ways get with it take all thier funding away rebal news would go down well here l think

[@tewhetuhuhu967]

Under cover for China??

[@adsdft585]

Amazing comment! Far from the truth!

[@waterbourne9282]

Hopeless, she sounds like a twiddler. Afuera! I vote Winston for Media Minister.

[@cyrillawless]

That’s typical of the news media. The last 35 years every time there is a problem they say “so what is the government going to do about it.” It should be “you have a problem, what are you going to do about it?”

[@HunkyMan777]

Spot on - my thoughts exactly

[@glenashley2253]

GET David and Winston on straight away Shaun this woman is weird always knew what a mistake making her Minister of Broadcasting

[@rosselliot8971]

Well, any change she advocates will not proceed if ACT/NZF veto it in cabinet. That will be good for free speech but bad for Lee.

[@adsdft585]

Seymour is about seyless in reality!

[@rocker4577]

What a load of meaningless blather from her

[@andriesmaritz2055]

Minister DO NOT, DO NOT START SUBSIDICING AT ALL !!!!!!!!!!! Sean please tell her our response.

[@Jacob-bg6qx]

Yet another National Party minister completely out of their depth

[@5150show]

The only reason why they want regulation for the platform and streaming services is so they can control your media content

[@5150show]

Sounds like Lee is out of her depth

[@anthonymorgan6255]

The industry has been spreading pain and who says diversity is a good thing?What about merit? She is not fit for purpose.

[@dsndicmsa7141]

Yea news media is meant to report on the facts of the matter and keep their stupid opinions to themselves... diversity is the last thing you want in media.

[@davidmccormick3742]

@@dsndicmsa7141Absolutely 👍 As with professions & work places across the country; The best Man or Woman for the job; Regards Dave McC

[@DEFENDERNZ]

She has no direction, no real answers and even after talking for the better part of 10 mins still didn't seem to comprehend just what it was Sean was talking about. To me, her solution was sounding a lot like more regulation. Isn't that also known as censorship?

[@conniewinslow755]

Good on you, Sean, for asking some real questions. Looking for your future reporting the alternative media on radio like yourselves and RCR radio and possibly others. We need free speech representing us the citizens, not mainstream media.

[@jjbraddock2702]

The platform is awesome.

[@5150show]

Lee needs to resign !

[@Hammergat]

That's a labour answer , someone wake her up

[@adsdft585]

Remember this minister had to resign before.

[@ronniez456]

The first apparently dud Minister I have so far witnessed in this new Coalition Government.

[@MrKiwiking1]

I think Reti is another

[@hokitika4888]

This useless minister belongs in the Labour Party

[@5150show]

She's a wokester vampire too

[@tommcg7564]

She’s a typical National minister

[@adsdft585]

Did not the minister look to create a fund and introduced law about property rights.

[@danielboon1028]

No no...National deserve those amazing abilities she possess So she's right where she's supposed to be The National Party

[@snowpuppy1519]

@@danielboon1028stop pretending you know what you're talking about

[@naturesoundsnz]

Well, that was a waste of time. I preferred the lack of media contact to this waffle and yes, she knows she's dodging questions and filling the blanks with word salad. Pathetic really.

[@chrisseaton222]

Go woke go broke

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Two journalists interviewing each other, what did you expect?

[@djlafg58]

What a tedious minister, says little of substance and avoids getting to the issues. I think Luxon may regret having appointed her.

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

Sean: *asks question* Lee: begins giggling and rambling. Sean: *asks question again* Lee fans: "STOP INTERRUPTING!" it's like people simply can't comprehend that many politicians are taught to ramble as long as possible to chew up the interview time without providing any real answers.

[@TheWarAtHome]

Well any confidence I previously had in Melissa Lee is gone.

[@5150show]

She's a media Hack defending media hacks

[@seanbong-qp9sl]

you seriously had confidence in her ??

[@DaveBattenWold]

Simple solution: cancel Shortland Street.

[@tonyp1340]

O my goodness. This is another Member of Parliament who is waay out of her depth. This is the sort of unthought out waffle we had 6 years of.

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Many in the Coalition caucus have no real business experience except as lobbyists or career politicians. Peters, Seymour, Willis, Bishop, van Velden, McClay, etc etc etc. The days where National filled the benches with private sector experience have long gone

[@Laodage23]

Wow what a dud! Thanks for the interview Sean. This woman needs to be called in to her bosses for a very sharp reorientation or reassignment!

[@windyboy78]

This sounds like National doing this the hardest way to fix it, by somehow pleasing everyone without anyone noticing! There must be not a cent given to these spoilt clowns in the legacy media!

[@Bebedollie]

Like i said on ur live stream. I don't think foreigners should be in our government or be able to buy our land. New Zealand is a little country and its precious to us kiwis. 🙏💘💕

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Melissa Lee's only "real world' experience is as a journalist and TV producer. What do you think she's going to do?!?

[@sarathdealwis3750]

Talk like a journalist

[@brucegibbins3792]

Have you sighted Ms Lee's curriculum vitae to write that comment 😂

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Yes of course I have. All MPs have their CVs published online@@brucegibbins3792

[@sherrylelee8274]

I believe she is a qualified Lawyer

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Her MA is in Communication Studies@@sherrylelee8274

[@prabhakarrao4922]

One of the dumbest MP in the current house. So sad that she is a minister.

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Get used to it as Asians become ever more powerful.

[@tommcg7564]

The experts need to inform so that the public have the facts.

[@ronshaw1955]

This woman, like most of the National MPs, doesn't have a coherent political philosophy. That means they bend with every wind and really stand for nothing.

[@garycody1929]

So true. With Luxon trying so hard to be everyone's friend.

[@sytharnia1717]

she just reinforces how terrible politicians actually are now compared to a few decades ago..we are at the bottom of the barrel now days

[@kenhorlor5674]

When elected, National stop talking tough and suddenly transform into a slightly different form of Labour's Nanny State. Don't be surprised when the government bail out TV3. The Nats need a sockpuppet mouthpiece and they'll use the taxpayers to buy that favour. Call me a cynic. What will surprise me is their sticking to principals and giving businesses the freedom to go bust.

[@aletheabaldwin6612]

The government MUST not help businesses who are struggling to make profit by subsiding them.

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Does that include drought and cyclone affected businesses?

[@rattedbug5003]

Maybe wrong person for the job

[@Ragnarok579]

The real question is if legacy media adapts and goes digital, will the audiences come back?

[@silverdale3207]

It's not the method of delivery that's the issue, it's the woke tripe they deliver therefore I will not return until they become real journalists, unbiased and fact based and not pushing an agenda.

[@naturesoundsnz]

No. They did this to themselves. Game over, the audience has left the building..

[@nigelowen4262]

I think they need to do more than that, they also need to return to professional journalism and reporting the news with integrity

[@Ragnarok579]

@nigelowen4262 Agreed. Legacy media has deep systemic issues that going digital won't solve.

[@michaelhowell8412]

Well she was a journalist before she was a politician 😂

[@seanbong-qp9sl]

why on earth did Luxon give her a position. She is so fake and lightweight.

[@sojourn6697]

Regulating streamers? That sounds like double speak for censorship to me. Free Speech Union we need you!

[@JG-us9lu]

Facts, truth is all I want to hear from the media.

[@LindaHough-t9k]

Well, is Melissa Lee labour sounds woke?

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Woke Luxon appointed her because of her MSM experience

[@seanbong-qp9sl]

she would fit in perfectly as a Labour MP.

[@EruTautuku-od2nv]

​​@@seanbong-qp9sl but she ain't is she you DICKHEAD She belongs to NATIONAL You LOSER

[@nickbrown2764]

Shouldn't be allowing the legacy media to survive unless they allow opinions expressed to be a 50-50 split between the left and right.

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Yeah nah - the real world is a lot more complicated than that

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Yuck.

[@michaelpether1331]

She appears to be someone who will turn out to be quite a disappointment to those who voted for the coalition government - particularly conservative National Party voters and also ACT and NZF supporters. Gave the impression, in this interview, of a total novice on reengineering the media sector, beyond being a 'reporter' who had previously been told which articles to write. and also naieve insofar as what failure in rebalancing/modernising the media sector will do to her political career in center/conservative politics.

[@Ecco-ix1yc]

Total word soup. Suggests she’s totally out of her depth. Plunket needed to ask how changing the broadcasting act would level the playing field.

[@judyirving7631]

Gas is now $17 a gallon !! Bring back Marsden Point. We gotta get it down. I cant afford to get to work anymore.

[@MrMigido]

Marsden pipework was filled with concrete.

[@greybuckleton]

It gone bro, they sold the equipment, its literally gone. Always thought this would happen after an ultra high end luxury marina was built right next to it.

[@scorpnz4433]

It was closed down due to being cheaper to import if i recall correctly

[@Chopper650]

fuhrer ardern made sure it was shut for good to please klaus

[@ronaldwarren1267]

The greens done it

[@sonnyboy9257]

I heard an interview she had with a radio station. I listened for less than two minutes then thought to myself. How you going

[@macolmlnz]

Sounds like a left wing labour plant

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

MSM plant definitely. Makes you wonder WHOs calling the shots

[@AnnSmith-u9c]

Doesn’t answer the question just like her boss

[@lindachandler2247]

Youll get no answer until cabinet see her research and decides.

[@magamike1800]

This woman needs to go.

[@overover..]

Yes... I've always thought that I'd like the platform regulated until it is as bent as TVNZ...

[@judyirving7631]

Diversity ?? That is just code for Pakephobia !!

[@skaxman99]

Didn’t the NZ initiative and people like Hartwich and Poole warn us that the new government was at risk of being swamped by the bureaucracy? 🤔

[@allaboutstress]

Hmmmmm. Not sure Melissa. I guess your still working it through.

[@daviddolbel6796]

Is this Kamala Harris's sister ??? A woke word salad , are you sure she is from National ??????????????

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

Don't pretend you're surprised

[@seanbong-qp9sl]

obviously only there for the asian vote.

[@julieharris8562]

Sean this woman has no idea what she is doing and is suggesting regulation on a business like yours. I would keep an eye on this new legislation she speaks of as it unravels , because I get a feeling she knows you are being too successful, and may well take over main stream media in the future. If she can’t control you she will have failed in her agenda to get a financial return off govt owned media companies. Good reporting mate

[@Ecco-ix1yc]

I’d almost go as far as saying that Willie Jackson was more qualified to be broadcasting minister after hearing that interview. She must have got that placing for nearly taking the Mt Albert electorate in the last election. Cant think of any other reason. Clearly a total lightweight. They need to get Seymour onto that position. Nothing is going to get done with Lee there as minister. She said the bias because of the PJIF was just perception😮. Go figure.

[@overover..]

I can't see what it is exactly about the last 6 months of coverage that would make National want to prop up TVNZ...

[@dave24-73]

Sounds like you are about to have to pay a fee to operate, can’t sue them going after the big buys, but I can see them going after individuals who use news material on their own channels.

[@operator6786]

Well Melissa is looking somewhat dangerous & is not being honest with her ministerial position towards streaming programmes such as the Platform, she is a not a good choice for this government to trust her in a position such as this.. her position needs to be reviewed...She appears to be untrustworthy and comes across as untrustworthy in conversation.

[@vivsmitheram1869]

I have dug deep to work out how I feel when I listen to her and I have come up with this: I get no satisfaction with her dialogue and I actually feel distrusting of her intentions. I feel like she is a snake in the grass!

[@Allstaris]

Hmmm i'l wait 🤔 and see. She can talk but all i heard was "im trying to focus on...." Instead of "this is what I'm doing" Thankfully we have NZF and ACT to keep the ship going in the right direction, National seems nervous to take a stand and would flip flop at the first sign of poor polls😅

[@MartinCraig-zt2sv]

I think a lot of NZ voters are realising who the real leaders of the coalition are. A snap election this year would not see Luxon as PM

[@deanmclean9682]

We tried telling you that this was going to happen Sean but you said that we were tin haters. This is only the start 🤔😏

[@adsdft585]

During the election this review about the law was not an option issue . So the unregulated area may have to be included. Check out the select committee.

[@michaelcrump1288]

TV stations need improved content, keep the Maori Language to their channel, then viewers will not turn away and advertisers get their audience back, especially those with the funds to buy the products.

[@operatorsix6933]

this one must cost a lot of monies for that amount of clap trap.....

[@lucial9887]

She is not very good. Too woke.

[@adsdft585]

It is a funding issue or regulation issue.

[@cliffedward]

NO! NO! NO! If she bails out these media jackals I'm finished with this Govt. TVNZ and Newshub had plenty of warning as to what was coming. I would say most in the South would like to have regional TV back. Something we had before the earthquake destroyed CTV. All we ever get is Auckland, Auckland, Auckland. Some say Auckland is the engine room to NZ. Well, it's time to change the oil. It's getting too dark!

[@MsHburnett]

what??

[@TimLynchNZ]

Sean, we are glad that you hammer legacy media. But, stop talking over her - It's obvious you have no manners and 'because you are the boss of the Platform' - that you have control issues as well. Let people have their say.

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

Hey I'd like to reply to your comment with an answer relating to your comment because you see sometimes people say things and other people answer and this is why when answers are needed and someone asks a question it's best to let them answer, like I'm answering your comment now because sometimes people ask questions and sometimes people answer questions. Oh sorry, no time to answer your question any more, sorry bye. This is what you'd get without "interruptions"

[@Mark-g6l7i]

We havent watched fee to air tv since "The Podium of Truth"

[@fruitinprogress]

Sounds like shes talking about Meta and KZbin (mainly) having to partner with news agencies (TVNZ eg) for the advert revenue to support each news article watched via social media. That sounds fair and not interfering with free-markets as arderns pijf did.

[@kevinhall1671]

When will you starts investigating what the reserve maniacs have done to NZ?

[@nigelmadden7329]

Why doesn't Sean let her answer? Shes a National Party member!

[@Peter-kk6rg]

Melissa Lee best Minister in the government.

[@adsdft585]

Journalism is about providing well reached press and it can express opinion.

[@murrayclarke2171]

It’s a free market in transition. We definitely need a free and independent press that is not just a government mouthpiece. If the government is to help, it should be without strings attached other than to be independent and profitable.

[@andyox-gr9gy]

National just Labour in blue shirt

[@nigelmadden7329]

Being a rude obnoxious bore, equals "fixing a broken media"

[@grantchin1526]

The constant interruptions are frustrating to listen to

[@lengho6294]

She should stop media mixing Māori n English . This will corrupt our English standard in our younger generations. Family word why do media use Māori word what a nonsense.

[@CoolCoyote]

oh god i endup agreeing with both sides after that , since i used to have a utube channel I allowed everyone to use my videos i was originally monetized but then found out a small amount of people used my videos i still didnt mind as i was a very small channel in comparison, but bottom line is i got hacked into afterwards i was no longer eligible for monetization, having said that i find utube content monetized channel owners very woke and al that garbage and its nothing i like or am interested in. i wonder how the hel they get so big when their content is complete shit.

[@tommcg7564]

Your first sort of anti govt report and it’s against an Asian woman, nice

[@adsdft585]

Yes. Copy right and fareuse ideas

[@orbitboi63]

Only in parliament for the money. Typical asian.

[@michaelnewzealand1888]

Thats a racist comment. I would suspect most politicians quite like the money......

[@jasonpickens9839]

What a stupid thing to say. As if race has anything to do with it.

[@seanbong-qp9sl]

Two huge egos who talk over each other. So awkward and horrible.

[@craigsnook3605]

I dream of the day I hear Sean interview someone without talking over the top of them and actually let them finish a sentence!!! It would be nice to hear the other side of the conversation.

[@robertwoodroffe123]

Jack Tame ! Worse and all so called journalists

[@vinyltap1]

She had a chance to speak. The problem is politicians take the long way round when answering questions. Sean has a limited time frame to ask questions and seems to me he’s trying to get answers not a long story.

[@hartley9958]

@@vinyltap1spot on bro she was diverting through a non answer or giggling don't know which was worse.....

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

Hey I'd like to reply to your comment with an answer relating to your comment because you see sometimes people say things and other people answer and this is why when answers are needed and someone asks a question it's best to let them answer, like I'm answering your comment now because sometimes people ask questions and sometimes people answer questions. Oh sorry, no time to answer your question any more, sorry bye. This is the kind of answer you'd get without those "interruptions" lol

[@jasonpickens9839]

It's an interview, not a debate. The interviewer needs to ask the right questions and ensure they are getting answered and not let the interviewee dictate the narrative.

[@bugseecooper940]

Has anybody noticed not one word has been said or written about the maori broadcasting be it maori television channels (totaly funded by the taxpayer)or TV1s te karere ? Hmmmmm

[@TheOnlySgtRock]

I enjoy what I catch of your show highlights on YT but I wish you would have let her finish her sentences on this one.

[@grahamcassidy7540]

The Minister is laughing at Sean continuously ?. A good player does not make a good coach eg a journalist that becomes a Media Minister? (a "consultant".... maybe🤣) LUXON needs to keep an eye on all communication from the National Govt especially from the National communication minister. Winston should receive a knighthood.💯

[@druckerman247]

Hopefully not driving.

[@denisetewhata2513]

God's riddance M, lee

[@deantairi8357]

now the coalition supporters are seeing what they really have done well done coalition supporters your the winners

[@JohnDyson-iy8sw]

Like your channel. You might become someone's cash cow.

[@rickseyb2993]

Ok this is quite strange , I know you people like a good conspiracy theory…. Well the other week my father in-law said I should ‘listen to the Platform ‘ and I said “ what is the platform “ and he said “it is news that is not controlled by the government so they aren’t bound by regulations “ I said isn’t that a bad thing because it basically means they can say anything they want without any repercussions “ and he said no it’s good because the government cannot dictate what they say, well of course I am right, but ever since that conversation the platform has come onto my feeds, I wonder if my phone was listening to me…