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October 20, 2025 Over 2,000 Kiwis tell Goldsmith: “Put the BSA back in its place” 

Over 2,000 Kiwis tell Goldsmith: “Put the BSA back in its place” 

16 October 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Over 2,000 Kiwis tell Goldsmith: “Put the BSA back in its place” More than 2,000 New Zealanders have written to the Minister for Media and Communications, Paul G...

October 17, 2025 Submission to University of Auckland regarding Draft Freedom of Expression Statement

Submission to University of Auckland regarding Draft Freedom of Expression Statement


October 17, 2025 Put the BSA back in its place

Put the BSA back in its place

Who does the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) think they are?Veteran journalist and founder of The Platform, Sean Plunket, was landed with a BSA complaint this week because, apparently, recent c...

October 16, 2025 Institutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debate

Institutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debate

16 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEInstitutional neutrality non-negotiable for universities: Second reading of academic freedom bill sparks debateIf we want our universities to be institutions of tru...

October 15, 2025 Sean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous step

Sean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous step

15 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESean Plunket canary in coal mine: BSA overreach a dangerous stepThe Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) appears to be regulating podcasters such as Sean Plunket ...

October 10, 2025 Name suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountability

Name suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountability

10 October 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEName suppression lets alleged vandal of Winston Peters’ home dodge accountabilityGranting name suppression to the individual accused of breaking into Winston Peters...