Meta retreats from news: what it means for NZ

Meta retreats from news: what it means for NZ
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg . (Image: Getty)
Daniel Dunkley
Two weeks ago, a group of New Zealand news publishers prepared for a trip to Auckland to attend a party hosted by tech giant Meta at trendy Karangahape Road bar, Barcita. Meta’s event was an all-expenses paid affair, bringing together participants in its latest “Accelerator” initiative, designed to guide local newsgroups on growing their digital audiences.However, just days before the soirée, the party was abruptly cancelled.Hours before the cancellation, the Facebook parent had announced the largest restructuring...

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