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February 22, 2023 FSU film screening of Last Words: Some reflections by Dr. David Bromell

FSU film screening of Last Words: Some reflections by Dr. David Bromell

By way of introduction, I worked as a policy advisor in central and local government for nearly 20 years. So I come at this as a policy wonk who has learned a few things about how government works and...

February 17, 2023 'Last Words' national screening tour

'Last Words' national screening tour

Looking for more information on our Last Words documentary, and the screenings which are taking place around the country? Follow this link here! https://www.fsu.nz/lastwordstour

February 5, 2023 Partnership is the only choice

Partnership is the only choice

Waitangi Day marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Regrettably, this is not always a day of coming together.  Controversy will likely churn forever around which is the correct interpretation of...

January 16, 2023 Free speech: the antithesis of violence

Free speech: the antithesis of violence

The spectre of terrorism is present throughout the West (and far beyond), but due to our recent past in New Zealand, this threat plays on our mind in unique ways.  On March 15, 2019, 51 Muslim worsh...

November 28, 2022 Culture of Free Speech & Journalist Activism

Culture of Free Speech & Journalist Activism

Those of us on the council at the Free Speech Union spend a lot of time disagreeing. We don’t all vote for the same parties nor believe in the same gods (or any at all). We don’t agree with everyone w...

October 21, 2022 'Plain Language Bill’- Another Solution Looking for a Problem

'Plain Language Bill’- Another Solution Looking for a Problem

'Plain Language Bill’- Another Solution Looking for a Problem Parliament: an ironic place where contradictions abound. At first glance stately and formal, but under the surface we know skulduggery abo...