Immigration issue amped up, ceiling for streaming, over-the-top umbrella

Anti-immigration political parties have been boosted in many countries. Now NZ First forcing the issue onto the news agenda. Also: is streaming eating itself? And why did one friendly umbrella gesture end up heavily analysed in our media? Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website Learn more: Mediawatch: Immigration amping up in election year | RNZ News In this episode: 0:55 Immigration as a political wedge issue around the world 4:55 NZ First puts immigration on the agenda over its objections to an FTA with India - giving the media a headache with the prospect of more to come. 19:45 HBO leaves Sky TV to launch its own HBO Max subscription service here. Are we already over-subscribed? 22:56 Tech writer Peter Griffin on streaming hitting the ceiling worldwide - and what it might mean for Sky TV (without HBO) Guests: Peter Griffin, BusinessDesk Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode. Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcasts Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Immigration issue amped up, ceiling for streaming, over-the-top umbrella is an episode from Mediawatch by RNZ.

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This episode was published on Feb 21, 2026.

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