NBC charts new course with ‘changing the narrative’ theme
The National Broadcasting Corporation of Papua New Guinea [NBC PNG] has started its two-day Board and Management Planning Workshop for 2026 under the theme, “Changing the Narrative.”
The workshop is taking place in Port Moresby and brings together Directors of all provincial stations throughout the country including senior management and board.
NBC Board Chairman Ian Taurita told the leaders that the theme is a clear call to action.
He said NBC must move away from old ways of doing things and align its work with the National Government’s-Reset agenda for the next 50 years.
The workshop will also finalize a new five-year strategic plan, as the current plan comes to an end.
Mr Tarutia said the main focus of the new narrative for NBC is self-sustainability.
"That to me is, Changing the Narrative. It’s just doing things differently but still focused on the outcome we want to achieve. And I need not say that the change starts with us. For anything to change, it starts with all of us.
"As the leadership team, that’s where it starts. If you expect your team to behave in a certain way, if you expect your team to deliver outcomes, then you need to lead it yourself. Leading by example. Walk the talk."
Mr Taurita challenged the NBC management to reduce its heavy reliance on government funding from Waigani.
From NBC’s perspective, the corporation has approved an Asset Monetization Policy to use its available assets to generate revenue and support its programs and operations.
"I mentioned already the Asset Monetization Policy. When we were doing some of the rounds last year for example, there are agreements we have for towers, and there are agreements with some business houses to lease some of our towers for their internet or Wi-Fi needs.
"That’s a way of generating income. Thinking smartly, creating relationships. If you create relationships, people want to do business with you," Mr Tauritia said.
NBC Managing Director Kora Nou shared similar views and thanked provincial station managers for their work in their respective provinces.
He urged them to stay committed despite challenges and to continue informing the people across the country through news and information.
"NBC is the national voice that connects, informs, unites, and inspires our people in the country. Together, let us commit to building a stronger, more resilient, and future-ready NBC." Mr Nou said.
Meanwhile, NBC achieved a lot in 2025 including boardcast rights for UK Super Legue, few MoUs, NEC Approval of Phase 2 of NBC's Analog to Digital [A2D Project], staff housing project and others.
Key expectations for 2026 and beyond include the NBC Corporate Plan 2026–2030, NBC restructuring, Phase Two of the Analog to Digital Migration, AI integration, new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), preparations for the 2027 General Election, and other initiatives.