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November 5, 2024 Police back down on policing 'hate speech'

Police back down on policing 'hate speech'

Two months ago, we contacted you with the biggest issue we have dealt with yet. The NZ Police were wading into areas far, far beyond their remit, training their officers to 'recognise, record, and res...

November 4, 2024 Police withdraw charges after arrest for engaging in debate. A huge victory for free speech.

Police withdraw charges after arrest for engaging in debate. A huge victory for free speech.

MEDIA RELEASE   04 November 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Police withdraw charges after arrest for engaging in debate. A huge victory for free speech.   This morning in Wellington, Police withdrew char...

November 4, 2024 A huge victory for free speech: My charge was withdrawn

A huge victory for free speech: My charge was withdrawn

You don't know me, but you might remember my story.My name is Paul Burns, and I'm not in prison... which is a way to say, I have excellent news to share with you today - thanks to the Free Speech Unio...

October 30, 2024 Can students handle views they disagree with?

Can students handle views they disagree with?

I don't know what your experience was, but when I was fifteen, school wasn’t the most exciting place.  Most days, I went reluctantly. Yet there was one thing that kept me engaged: the chance to argue ...

October 29, 2024 Free Speech Union urges Immigration NZ not to follow Australia’s bad example and instead allow Candace Owens to visit NZ

Free Speech Union urges Immigration NZ not to follow Australia’s bad example and instead allow Candace Owens to visit NZ

MEDIA RELEASE 29 October 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union urges Immigration NZ not to follow Australia’s bad example and instead allow Candace Owens to visit NZ The decision by Australian i...

October 29, 2024 New Plymouth Boys High School bans speech competition entry

New Plymouth Boys High School bans speech competition entry