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September 27, 2024 Liberty Blush!

Liberty Blush!

I am convinced more than ever that our work to defend free speech in New Zealand is changing history. That's why I put my money where my mouth is.Last year, my wife and I donated 10,000 liters of rosé...

September 21, 2024 You won't want to miss this line up: AGM, two big tours, and regional meetings

You won't want to miss this line up: AGM, two big tours, and regional meetings

Our team is juggling cases, campaigns, legislative work, professional membership launches, AND there's a whole host of events on the calendar before we reach Christmas, too.One of our favourite parts ...

September 14, 2024 Who says I need protection from opinions I don't like?

Who says I need protection from opinions I don't like?

Once again, our wanna-be-censors would rather that we didn't think for ourselves. On Tuesday, the Broadcasting Standards Authority released a report Research: Freedom of Expression and Harms Impacting...

September 9, 2024 Our next international guests, controversary with AUT's law school, and a suspicious 'consultation' process

Our next international guests, controversary with AUT's law school, and a suspicious 'consultation' process

Today I get to share with you:- Two new tours we'll be hosting in November and December ✅- Two free speech fights, and the work we're doing to shift the dial ✅, and- Two updates of work in schools to ...

August 28, 2024 Should your local postie be the gatekeeper of your mailbox?

Should your local postie be the gatekeeper of your mailbox?

We kicked off the week with a strategy meeting with our growing team. A young bunch - we're committed to putting in the work needed to protect and expand all Kiwis' right to think and speak freely. Ou...

August 28, 2024 The NZ Herald and a not so “free” press

The NZ Herald and a not so “free” press

If Hobson’s Pledge, a lobby group led by Don Brash, wasn’t on your radar a few weeks ago, it will almost certainly be now. Of course, it ought not be confused with the ironic term ‘Hobson’s Choice’ wh...