TVNZ sent out a memo banning staff from using hair straighteners due to live production risks.
TVNZ sent out a memo banning staff from using hair straighteners due to live production risks.
Staff at the nation's broadcaster have been told they're no longer allowed to use hair straighteners while at work.
The memo, titled "Hair straighteners must not be used on our premises" was sent around the building as pressure is heaped on broadcasters as the Rugby World Cup swings into gearand rival Spark battles with streaming issues.
The incident was also referred to in the memo, a portion which reads, "As a live TV production environment, it's critical that we minimise the risk associated with using electrical devices. As well as the risk to safety and property damage, the operational risk to our live productions is considerable [you will all remember the sandwich press incident]".
In that instance, alarms sounded at the Hobson St building about 5.30pm, sending scores of staff onto the streets where they huddled under their umbrellas until the all-clear was given.
Fire and Emergency NZ assistant area commander Glenn Menzies said the fire was located in the server room.
