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June 1, 2023 DIA Online Censorship Plan

DIA Online Censorship Plan

Yesterday, the Free Speech Union was leaked 3 major documents that put our team in a cold sweat. After some thought, we have decided to share the details with you, even though this is breaking an emba...

May 25, 2023 Academic Freedom Survey 2023 report: Cover Note

Academic Freedom Survey 2023 report: Cover Note

Report on the State of Academic Freedom in New Zealand Universities The Free Speech Union's report, conducted in partnership with Curia Research, on academic freedom in New Zealand's tertiary educatio...

February 22, 2023 FSU film screening of Last Words: Some reflections by Dr. David Bromell

FSU film screening of Last Words: Some reflections by Dr. David Bromell

By way of introduction, I worked as a policy advisor in central and local government for nearly 20 years. So I come at this as a policy wonk who has learned a few things about how government works and...

February 17, 2023 'Last Words' national screening tour

'Last Words' national screening tour

Looking for more information on our Last Words documentary, and the screenings which are taking place around the country? Follow this link here! https://www.fsu.nz/lastwordstour

February 5, 2023 Partnership is the only choice

Partnership is the only choice

Waitangi Day marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Regrettably, this is not always a day of coming together.  Controversy will likely churn forever around which is the correct interpretation of...

January 16, 2023 Free speech: the antithesis of violence

Free speech: the antithesis of violence

The spectre of terrorism is present throughout the West (and far beyond), but due to our recent past in New Zealand, this threat plays on our mind in unique ways.  On March 15, 2019, 51 Muslim worsh...