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February 26, 2025 Four fires, but no 'hate': these terms are selectively applied

Four fires, but no 'hate': these terms are selectively applied

Early on Saturday morning, a man tried to set seven churches in Masterton, my local community, alight. Four of these fires caused varying degrees of damage. The man who set the fires has not yet been ...

February 20, 2025 We told them so. The Police admit we were right.

We told them so. The Police admit we were right.

Police Complaints watchdog, the IPCA, announced today that NZ Police violated the rights of protestors in a number of high-profile cases – individuals staunchly supported by the Free Speech Union.Whil...

February 19, 2025 Free Speech Union welcomes IPCA report: Police have failed to uphold Kiwis’ speech rights.

Free Speech Union welcomes IPCA report: Police have failed to uphold Kiwis’ speech rights.

18 February 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree Speech Union welcomes IPCA report: Police have failed to uphold Kiwis’ speech rights.The Free Speech Union welcomes the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s...

February 17, 2025 Thugs' Veto to Silence Rainbow Event Appalling

Thugs' Veto to Silence Rainbow Event Appalling

16 February 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThugs' Veto to Silence Rainbow Event Appalling  Actions at a Rainbow event in Auckland taken by members of Destiny Church's 'Man Up' programme to disrupt and intim...

February 15, 2025 Free Speech Union announces four speakers for national tours in 2025

Free Speech Union announces four speakers for national tours in 2025

14 February 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFree Speech Union announces four speakers for national tours in 2025The Free Speech Union is proud to continue to contribute world-class commentary to the fight fo...

February 14, 2025 Submission on the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill

Submission on the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill