This OIA response reveals the true state of free speech in universities
This is a long letter, but an important one.The key point is to unpack new revelations that expose the depth of bigotry and opposition to free speech in our universities. I am writing to ask you to si...
It’s a bit ironic when a ratepayer is denied use of a public venue, a publicly funded venue. But we’ve seen it happen over and over again. Whether it’s protestors using the ‘thugs veto’, or staff who’...
Critic, Conscience and Kaupapa: the ongoing Free Speech clash at UoA
Spare a thought for election officials in India who have just run the largest national election in human history. Equally impressive though is the fact that India’s is just one of more than 60 differe...
This is a short note to celebrate a big win!Another fight goes to the goodies as we stand up to the bullies. Last week, I contacted you about the incredible decision by Marlborough District Council to...
Words can cause harm.I'm sure we all know someone who's been hurt by words. Yesterday, at a public meeting, we spoke with a grandmother about the impact of bullying on her grandchildren. It was undeni...
Hypocrisy. It stinks.A problem with the arguments of our would-be-censors is that they are often the very individuals expressing the most extreme, offensive, or provocative opinions. We're picking up ...
