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April 15, 2024 Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor

Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor

MEDIA RELEASE 15 April 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Free Speech Union files suit against Attorney-General for unlawful arrest of peaceful protestor  The Free Speech Union has filed a suit against the At...

April 12, 2024 Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?

Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?

MEDIA RELEASE   12 April 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Police back down from unlawful arrest, but will they actually take responsibility?   Police have confirmed that they have dropped charges against D...

April 11, 2024 Prominent American journalist and author to tour New Zealand universities with Free Speech Union

Prominent American journalist and author to tour New Zealand universities with Free Speech Union

MEDIA RELEASE 11 April 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Prominent American journalist and author to tour New Zealand universities with Free Speech Union Prominent American journalist and author Jonathan Ra...

April 8, 2024 Personal grievance filed against IRD for suppressing employee’s speech

Personal grievance filed against IRD for suppressing employee’s speech

MEDIA RELEASE  08 April 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Personal grievance filed against IRD for suppressing employee’s speech The Free Speech Union has supported a member in filing a personal grievance a...

April 3, 2024 Gang patch ban further erosion of Kiwis’ speech rights: FSU submits to Justice Select Committee

Gang patch ban further erosion of Kiwis’ speech rights: FSU submits to Justice Select Committee

MEDIA RELEASE   3 April, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Gang patch ban further erosion of Kiwis’ speech rights: FSU submits to Justice Select Committee The Government’s Bill to ‘crack down on gangs’ is a...

March 27, 2024 Hastings District Council cancels Rainbow Storytime, denies right to speak and counterprotest

Hastings District Council cancels Rainbow Storytime, denies right to speak and counterprotest

MEDIA RELEASE 27 March 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Hastings District Council cancels Rainbow Storytime, denies right to speak and counterprotest For the second time in two weeks, a council has cancell...