Media Insider: Act: We’d sell TVNZ, Paul Henry would be a ‘shoo in’ as broadcasting, media minister; Lachlan Murdoch’s megayacht in NZ; Seven Sharp’s new sponsor

NZME Editor-at-Large·NZ Herald·24 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM18 mins to read‌Paul Henry has been touring regional New Zealand in recent weeks for the Act Party; Lachlan Murdoch with his father Rupert - and the $150m superyacht Sarissa, which is in Auckland. Photos / George Heard, Getty, screengrab Act wants to sell TVNZ and have Paul Henry as broadcasting minister; Greens reveal their own media policy; Seven Sharp finds a new sponsor; ASA complaint over Luxon taxes video; Stuff job losses; Shares windfall for Sky TV boss; and a new ad agency for major bank. But first, Lachlan