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August 13, 2025 Over 500 protesters arrested in UK - could it happen here?

Over 500 protesters arrested in UK - could it happen here?

Over the weekend, history was made in the UK, but not in a good way. More than 500 people were arrested for protesting peacefully, holding signs, and wearing shirts with slogans. Yes, you read that co...

August 8, 2025 The problem is bigger than I thought.

The problem is bigger than I thought.

I recently discovered that perhaps the most vocal and unabashed proxy in New Zealand for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) lives in a street adjoining my own.His name is Morgan Xiao and while I don’t ...

July 30, 2025 Annual Report 2025

Annual Report 2025

The Free Speech Union's 2025 Annual Report is out! For a better viewing experience click here. 

July 29, 2025 Employment Relations Authority gives censorship a green light

Employment Relations Authority gives censorship a green light

No matter how much we love our jobs or occupations, at the end of the day, we all have bills to pay. And there is no greater silencer than a threat to the roof over our family's heads, or the food on ...

July 24, 2025 Precedent we set in Portia Mao's case pays off!

Precedent we set in Portia Mao's case pays off!

Together, we set an important precedent for Kiwis speech rights with Portia Mao's case, and this week, we've seen the flow on effect. 🎉Recently, with the Free Speech Union's help, Kiwi journalist Port...

July 11, 2025 A win for a nurse, banks & culture wars, Hutt City Council news and more

A win for a nurse, banks & culture wars, Hutt City Council news and more

Just as every cancellation further degrades our democracy, every win for free speech further strengths it. I feel like every time I write to you I express how busy my team is and this week is no excep...