Two Futures: One We’re Winning, One We Need to Fight
Every so often, we get to send you an email about a positive development for free speech in New Zealand. Today is one of those moments. On Wednesday, the University of Auckland adopted a new Freedom o...
Inter-University Council on Academic Freedom commends introduction of University of Auckland Freedom of Expression statement
12 December 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEInter-University Council on Academic Freedom commends introduction of University of Auckland Freedom of Expression statementThe University of Auckland has official...
Inquiry recognises online harm but must build in free speech guardrails
11 December 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inquiry recognises online harm but must build in free speech guardrails The Free Speech Union welcomes the Education and Workforce Committee's Interim Report ack...
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...
Pedophile’s name suppressed and the public in the dark
This week, news broke that a pedophile sentenced to preventative detention has appealed to receive permanent name suppression. We know that this individual is a “former political candidate” and he ple...
