Human beings cannot flourish unless they are free

We protect, expand, and fight for New Zealanders’ rights to freedom of speech, conscience, and intellectual inquiry. We envision a flourishing New Zealand civil society that values and protects vigorous debate, dissenting ideas, and freedom of speech as cultural cornerstones.

Human beings cannot flourish unless they are free

We protect, expand, and fight for New Zealanders’ rights to freedom of speech, conscience, and intellectual inquiry. We envision a flourishing New Zealand civil society that values and protects vigorous debate, dissenting ideas, and freedom of speech as cultural cornerstones.

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The Free Speech Union was formed in 2021 and has grown rapidly. It came from the Free Speech Coalition which began in 2018 out of the need to challenge the Mayor of Auckland after he banned people whose views he disliked and treated Council property as his own.

Our job is to fight the expansion of government censorship, by challenging bad legislation and dangerous legal precedents. We’re the central hub of a network of Kiwis who are motivated by the dire need to protect free speech across all areas - media, academia, politics, workplaces, city councils…

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We’re a community committed to providing accessible, reliable, impartial advice to make a life-changing difference for people who find themselves ostracised.

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How we can help

We advocate and defend your human right to freedom of speech, regardless of your stance.

We don’t take any sides on political, cultural, social or ethical matters. But we go into bat so that you can. If you’ve been threatened, silenced, fired, or cancelled, we’ll advocate for your rights through writing letters, petitions, spreading awareness and representing you.

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“Whether it’s in the workplace or the public square, you need the protection of the Free Speech Union. Only with you – and with thousands like you – can we defend free speech”

LATEST NEWS

Thugs' Veto to Silence Rainbow Event Appalling

Feb 16, 2025 MEDIA RELEASE   16 February 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thugs' Veto to Silence Rainbow Event Appalling    Actions at a Rainbow event in Auckland taken by members of Destiny Church's 'Man Up' programme to disrupt and intimidate children are appalling, and must be condemned in the strongest terms. Those who live... Read more

Free Speech Union announces four speakers for national tours in 2025

Feb 14, 2025 MEDIA RELEASE 14 February 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union announces four speakers for national tours in 2025 The Free Speech Union is proud to continue to contribute world-class commentary to the fight for open discourse and dialogue. In 2025, Dr. James Lindsay, Dr. Musa al-Gharbi, Michael Shellenberger, and Dr.... Read more

Submission on the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill

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