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October 10, 2024 Is there really uncertainty about the right to book a venue?

Is there really uncertainty about the right to book a venue?

By Dr. Roderick Mulgan | FSU Chairperson Do the owners of public meeting venues have to tread a “difficult line” between the right to free speech and “wider community needs”?  A recent opinion piece i...

October 5, 2024 A new case of policing speech, literally

A new case of policing speech, literally

Gareth* is a husband and the father of a busy young family. He has triplet toddlers- frankly I can't imagine! He's a project manager, a role that comes with a bit of stress, and in his spare time, lik...

September 27, 2024 'Trust me: I know best.'

'Trust me: I know best.'

It's a major problem. Declining trust in our society's key institutions undermines their credibility. Kiwis are clearly calling for a return to first principles, and the reality is, protecting free sp...

September 27, 2024 Liberty Blush!

Liberty Blush!

I am convinced more than ever that our work to defend free speech in New Zealand is changing history. That's why I put my money where my mouth is. Last year, my wife and I donated 10,000 liters of ros...

September 21, 2024 You won't want to miss this line up: AGM, two big tours, and regional meetings

You won't want to miss this line up: AGM, two big tours, and regional meetings

Our team is juggling cases, campaigns, legislative work, professional membership launches, AND there's a whole host of events on the calendar before we reach Christmas, too. One of our favourite parts...

September 14, 2024 Who says I need protection from opinions I don't like?

Who says I need protection from opinions I don't like?

Once again, our wanna-be-censors would rather that we didn't think for ourselves.  On Tuesday, the Broadcasting Standards Authority released a report Research: Freedom of Expression and Harms Impactin...