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March 26, 2022 Why Robert Nola quit the New Zealand Royal Society

Why Robert Nola quit the New Zealand Royal Society

Notes by Robert Nola just after quitting (March 2022) (1) The reasons have to do with lack of good support by the Royal Society NZ (RS) for important issues concerning science in a free society.(2) Th...

March 7, 2022 SC 57/2021 Moncrief-Spittle v Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd

SC 57/2021 Moncrief-Spittle v Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd

The Supreme Court heard the appeal from the Court of Appeal’s judgment on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 February 2022. Jack Hodder QC advanced our case at common law, arguing that before a public body can ...

February 23, 2022 Freedom to protest- reflections of an FSU supporter

Freedom to protest- reflections of an FSU supporter

I’ve struggled with two ideas since Molesworth Street in Wellington was annexed by a group of tent constructing, road-blocking protestors against mandates (and a lot of other things). The right to pro...

February 15, 2022 Safe Areas Bill a brazen attack on freedom of speech and right to protest

Safe Areas Bill a brazen attack on freedom of speech and right to protest

The so-called Safe Areas Bill will have its second reading in Parliament tomorrow. It’s a brazen attack on freedom of speech and the right to protest, made more offensive by the fact that some of the ...

February 14, 2022 Newsletter 14 Feb

Newsletter 14 Feb

  Dear Supporter, It's great to get to start with some good news.  4,000+ Submissions to Netsafe on the 'Online Safety Code' We’re proud to report that more than 4,000 supporters submitted to N...

January 18, 2022 Academic Brochure

Academic Brochure