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Name Suppression Of Wealthy Convict Causes Havoc As Speculation Runs Wild
Friday, 22 August 2025, 7:43 am | Free Speech Union
The Free Speech Union has always opposed name suppression because it is censorship. Censorship powers are always eventually abused by the insiders and elites who like knowing things the masses don’t. More >>
From Strength To Strength: Free Speech Union Releases 2025 Annual Report
Saturday, 16 August 2025, 2:17 pm | Free Speech Union
With over 100,000 Kiwis backing us, we’ve proven the value of people power. Our 2025 Annual Report covers extensively our cases, campaigns, content, and coaching – everything that our team and donors make possible, says Stephen Franks, Chair ... More >>
Do Your Local Candidates Stand For Free Speech? Free Speech Union Report Will Find Out
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 7:02 pm | Free Speech Union
Transparency and accountability are key for the public’s trust in local councils, and our survey is an opportunity for candidates to give their stance, enabling ratepayers to make informed votes. More >>
Record-Breaking Mass Protester Arrests In UK Should Ring Alarm Bells For Terrorism Law Reform In NZ
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:49 pm | Free Speech Union
Whether or not one agrees with the designation, the idea that peaceful political expression, however unpopular, can result in arrest is deeply troubling. More >>
Christchurch Ratepayers Can Be Trusted! Backlash As Philip Arps Makes Christchurch Mayoral Bid
Friday, 8 August 2025, 5:45 pm | Free Speech Union
If you disagree with Arps’ views, and I personally do, then call them out, and vote accordingly! That is what democracy enables, says Jillaine Heather, Chief Executive of the Free Speech Union. More >>
Employees Have Speech Rights: FSU Supports Ex-IRD Employee Challenge ERA’s Unjust Determination
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 2:36 pm | Free Speech Union
“Employees don’t leave their speech rights at the door. Christine Massof was disciplined for a comment she made on an internal forum for women after IRD announced it would be providing free menstrual products in both male and female bathrooms at ... More >>
Architects Board Must Prioritise Safe Buildings Over Mandated Ideologies
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 2:15 pm | Free Speech Union
"NZRAB should focus on physical safety and allow architects to explore and express different worldviews freely.” More >>
Jonathan Ayling Voted Onto InternetNZ Board: Work Starts To Restore Respect For Free Speech
Friday, 1 August 2025, 8:09 am | Free Speech Union
“This is fantastic news,” says Jillaine Heather, Council Member of the Free Speech Union. “It ensures that advocates for free speech will ensure this crucial freedom is part of every decision. We’re deeply grateful to the membership of this organisation ... More >>
FIANZ Calls For ‘Hate Speech’ Laws Again; Is Their Harmony Accord Commitment Real?
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 6:06 pm | Free Speech Union
Proposals to criminalise criticism of religion, even under the banner of combating ‘hate’, would grant religious beliefs legal privileges that conflict with liberal democratic values. New Zealanders must remain free to challenge and debate religious ... More >>
Government Must Not Neglect Speech Rights When Addressing Terrorism Laws
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 9:09 am | Free Speech Union
New Zealand has already rejected ‘hate speech’ laws and the Department of Internal Affairs’ proposed online content regime. Why would we open the door to this now? Banning speech is always a bad idea, no matter the good intentions. More >>
Speech Rights Upheld In Xiao V Wong Case After FSU's Victory For Portia Mao
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 4:11 pm | Free Speech Union
“This is the second time we’ve seen the HDCA weaponised by Morgan Xiao, against journalists whose jobs are to report freely on matters of public interest. But we’re thrilled that, also for the second time, the Court has respected free speech and ... More >>
Calls By Jewish Council For Censorship Will Backfire
Monday, 14 July 2025, 2:45 pm | Free Speech Union
Calls by the New Zealand Jewish Council for our Government to implement similar recommendations such as stricter enforcement of ‘hate speech’ laws and removing funding from universities for failing to act against certain perspectives, is overreach and risks ... More >>
Almost 1/3 Of Public Servants Self-Censor On Misconduct
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 1:09 pm | Free Speech Union
The Free Speech Union looks forward to reviewing the action plans that the Commissioner has required as a result of this survey, and the steps the Chief Executives will take to address self-censorship among public servants More >>
FSU Nominates InternetNZ Board Candidates And Proposes Constitution To Defend Online Speech
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 4:03 pm | Free Speech Union
The internet must remain a free and open space for all New Zealanders, not a platform for ideological gatekeeping, says Jillaine Heather, Council Member of the Free Speech Union. More >>
Banks Should Stay Out Of Culture Wars: FSU Welcomes Bill To Protect Against Debanking
Monday, 7 July 2025, 1:54 pm | Free Speech Union
We’ve recommended that consideration be given to the popularity of financial institutions using ESG policies, and the risks these create in denying lawful individuals and businesses access to services, often based on disagreement with their views. More >>
Hutt City Council Affirms Commitment To Free Speech, Free Speech Union Settles Court Case
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 3:25 pm | Free Speech Union
The Hutt City Council removed a paid advertisement insert by the New Zealand Centre for Political Research (NZCPR) from newspapers from all council sites. The insert was from ‘Treaty of Waitangi – An Explanation’ by Sir Āpirana Ngata and was ... More >>
Afraid Of Offence: Advertising Standards Authority Instructs The Warehouse To Remove Ad
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 4:42 pm | Free Speech Union
The Authority claims the ad doesn’t meet the standard of social responsibility and breaches its requirement for ads not to contain anything ‘likely to cause harm, or serious or widespread offence. More >>
Huge Victory For Free Speech: Journalist Gagged For Exposing Chinese Communist Party Interference In NZ Wins Court Case
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 8:27 pm | Free Speech Union
The Free Speech Union is embarking on extensive work to thoroughly review the HDCA, analysing all decisions ever made under it, and will present this to the Minister of Justice later in the year. We cannot stand by while individuals like Portia are ... More >>
Free Speech Union Warns Stalking And Harassment Bill Risks Abuse, Changes Make It Worse
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 6:37 pm | Free Speech Union
We call on the Minister of Justice to protect Kiwis’ speech rights as well as victims of stalking and harassment. More >>
Academic Freedom Legislation Important Step To Save Universities From Themselves
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 4:18 pm | Free Speech Union
Research by the Free Speech Union and others clearly shows that academic freedom is in jeopardy in New Zealand, despite being enshrined in the Education and Training Act. Universities are not currently doing the job they’re legally obliged and publicly ... More >>
