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December 17, 2025 The HDCA's War on Women Who Won't Be Silenced

The HDCA's War on Women Who Won't Be Silenced

Rex Landy goes to trial tomorrow.  Now, whatever you think of Rex's opinions (salty, offensive, funny or beyond the pale), her case is a live demonstration of the process being the punishment. Rex Lan...

December 12, 2025 Two Futures: One We’re Winning, One We Need to Fight

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...

December 12, 2025 Inter-University Council on Academic Freedom commends introduction of University of Auckland Freedom of Expression statement

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...

December 12, 2025 Inquiry recognises online harm but must build in free speech guardrails

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...

December 10, 2025 Request for Investigation into Arrest at Meyers Park, Auckland on Sunday, 7 December 2025

Request for Investigation into Arrest at Meyers Park, Auckland on Sunday, 7 December 2025


December 10, 2025 When filming becomes a crime: FSU condemns arrest of silent auditor at Auckland rally

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...