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September 15, 2025 Thousands agree 'hate crime' laws unworkable, InternetNZ 'protects' us, a farewell, and our next tour...

Thousands agree 'hate crime' laws unworkable, InternetNZ 'protects' us, a farewell, and our next tour...

Thousands of us agree: ‘hate crime’ laws are simply unworkableIn other news on the Law Commission, I want to check you saw the release of submissions on its consultation on ‘hate crime’ laws. It reall...

September 12, 2025 Should you be free to discuss sex and gender?

Should you be free to discuss sex and gender?

Do you want your doctor to be free to discuss sex and gender? Should schools silence debate on gender in relation to uniforms or sports to avoid complaints?Should employers be penalised for expressing...

September 12, 2025 Free Speech Union warns suppression fuels speculation, not protection in Tom Phillips case

Free Speech Union warns suppression fuels speculation, not protection in Tom Phillips case

12 September 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree Speech Union warns suppression fuels speculation, not protection in Tom Phillips caseThe interim suppression order in the Tom Phillips case shows how easily ...

September 11, 2025 Words are not violence - but violence is

Words are not violence - but violence is

Charlie Kirk was tragically killed this week for speaking his mind.A well-known conservative activist gunned down while giving a speech at Utah Valley University, leaving behind his wife and two young...

September 10, 2025 Local Government Council Candidates Report

Local Government Council Candidates Report

Read our Local Government Council Candidates Report here! Click on your city on the contents page and you'll be taken to the relevant pages.You can also view the report here or request a PDF copy from...

September 9, 2025 Law Commission dismisses free speech concerns in Ia Tangata Report and pushes for law change

Law Commission dismisses free speech concerns in Ia Tangata Report and pushes for law change