Tech giants could be forced to the bargaining table to pay for local news content.

The Government is drawing up legislation to make companies like Google and Meta pay local news producers for their content.

They're encouraged to strike their own voluntary deals, as NZME - owner of Newstalk ZB and the Herald - already has.

If no agreement is found, the Government will set bargaining terms.

Technology commentator Bill Bennett told Mike Hosking the legislation won't cause online platforms to stop using local content.

“It hurts their business if they’re not that prominent in a country. They need our news.”

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Tech giants could be forced to the bargaining table to pay for local news content.
The Government is drawing up legislation to make companies like Google and Meta pay local news producers for their content.
They're encouraged to strike their own voluntary deals, as NZME - owner of Newstalk ZB and the Herald - already has.
If no agreement is found, the Government will set bargaining terms.
Technology commentator Bill Bennett told Mike Hosking the legislation won't cause online platforms to stop using local content.
“It hurts their business if they’re not that prominent in a country. They need our news.”
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