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March 7, 2022 SC 57/2021 Moncrief-Spittle v Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd

SC 57/2021 Moncrief-Spittle v Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd

The Supreme Court heard the appeal from the Court of Appeal’s judgment on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 February 2022. Jack Hodder QC advanced our case at common law, arguing that before a public body can ...

February 23, 2022 Freedom to protest- reflections of an FSU supporter

Freedom to protest- reflections of an FSU supporter

I’ve struggled with two ideas since Molesworth Street in Wellington was annexed by a group of tent constructing, road-blocking protestors against mandates (and a lot of other things). The right to pro...

February 22, 2022 Appellants Submissions Moncrief-Spittle NZSC

Appellants Submissions Moncrief-Spittle NZSC


February 21, 2022 Lady Deborah Chambers QC Letter

Lady Deborah Chambers QC Letter


February 18, 2022 Petition Launched By Free Speech Union Calling On Parliament To Remove Mallard As Speaker

Petition Launched By Free Speech Union Calling On Parliament To Remove Mallard As Speaker

18 February 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petition Launched By Free Speech Union Calling On Parliament To Remove Mallard As Speaker The Free Speech Union has launched a petition calling on Parliament to ...

February 15, 2022 Safe Areas Bill a brazen attack on freedom of speech and right to protest

Safe Areas Bill a brazen attack on freedom of speech and right to protest

The so-called Safe Areas Bill will have its second reading in Parliament tomorrow. It’s a brazen attack on freedom of speech and the right to protest, made more offensive by the fact that some of the ...