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March 7, 2024 Proposed ban of gang patches sets a dangerous precedent

Proposed ban of gang patches sets a dangerous precedent

MEDIA RELEASE 07 March 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Proposed ban of gang patches sets a dangerous precedent The Government has finally released legislation that will prohibit gangs from wearing patches ...

March 5, 2024 Hutt City Council censors work of revered and respected Māori leader

Hutt City Council censors work of revered and respected Māori leader

MEDIA RELEASE 05 March 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hutt City Council censors work of revered and respected Māori leader Hutt City Council banned an insert of Sir Apirana Ngata’s ‘Treaty of Waitangi – An...

March 4, 2024 Defendant in Posie Parker assault case discharged without conviction, name suppression granted. FSU to appeal.

Defendant in Posie Parker assault case discharged without conviction, name suppression granted. FSU to appeal.

MEDIA RELEASE 04 March 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Defendant in Posie Parker assault case discharged without conviction, name suppression granted. FSU to appeal.   The young man who assaulted an elderl...

February 29, 2024 Ministry of Justice wrong to keep public in the dark on proposed OIA law changes

Ministry of Justice wrong to keep public in the dark on proposed OIA law changes

   MEDIA RELEASE 29 February 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ministry of Justice wrong to keep public in the dark on proposed OIA law changes The Free Speech Union calls on the Ministry of Justice to be ...

February 8, 2024 Irish comedian Graham Linehan to tour New Zealand with Free Speech Union

Irish comedian Graham Linehan to tour New Zealand with Free Speech Union

MEDIA RELEASE   08 February 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Irish comedian Graham Linehan to tour New Zealand with Free Speech Union Graham Linehan, Irish comedy writer and author will tour New Zealand ...

February 5, 2024 Thousands sign petition calling on the Prime Minister to refocus Christchurch Call on original intent

Thousands sign petition calling on the Prime Minister to refocus Christchurch Call on original intent

MEDIA RELEASE   05 February 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousands sign petition calling on the Prime Minister to refocus Christchurch Call on original intent  Thousands have signed a petition calling o...