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December 10, 2025 When filming becomes a crime: FSU condemns arrest of silent auditor at Auckland rally

When filming becomes a crime: FSU condemns arrest of silent auditor at Auckland rally

10 December 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  When filming becomes a crime: FSU condemns arrest of silent auditor at Auckland rally  “The Free Speech Union (FSU) is deeply troubled by the arrest of a citize...

December 3, 2025 Leo unleashed: The Veterinary Council neuters free speech

Leo unleashed: The Veterinary Council neuters free speech

03 December 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELeo unleashed: The Veterinary Council neuters free speechThe Free Speech Union once again sounds the alarm on a deeply troubling pattern from New Zealand’s regulat...

November 24, 2025 Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform

Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform

21 November 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Open justice matters: Permanent suppression in Massey Reserve homicide underscores urgent need for reform  The Free Speech Union (FSU) says today’s decision gran...

November 14, 2025 New Poll: Kiwis want kids offline, but not at the cost of their own free speech

New Poll: Kiwis want kids offline, but not at the cost of their own free speech

14 November 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew Poll: Kiwis want kids offline, but not at the cost of their own free speechThe Free Speech Union (FSU) warns that the Government’s proposed law to ban social m...

November 12, 2025 Free speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote

Free speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote

12 November 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree speech victory! Bill to protect academic freedom passes Parliamentary vote The Free Speech Union is thrilled that the Education and Training Amendment Bill (N...

November 12, 2025 Police abuse of Harmful Digital Communications Act must be the end of this law

Police abuse of Harmful Digital Communications Act must be the end of this law

The Free Speech Union is appalled by revelations of Police weaponising the Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA) against the woman who brought allegations against the disgraced former Deputy Commi...