Chief Executive Crosbie's response to the request for confirmation of political activity 10 November 1998 Mr J M Stevenson Director Centre for Psycho-sociological Development 7 McCurdy Street DUNEDIN 9001 Dear Mr Stevenson I refer to your letter of 2 November 1998. I apprehend you are disappointed Radio New Zealand has not yet reported the intention of your Society to lodge a complaint with the ILO. We cannot and do not report the intentions of each and every body or citizen who has a particular political viewpoint. No doubt the News staff will review the matter if and when the complaint proceeds and is determined. For your information, although as Chief Executive I am ultimately accountable to the Board of Directors for the management and conduct of Radio New Zealand, I do not determine the programme content (except at the broadest policy level). The answers to each of your specific questions are: Question 1. "No" Question 2. "Yes" Question 3. "Yes" These are matters of public record. Yours faithfully Sharon Crosbie CHIEF EXECUTIVE