The rankings, published by the liberal-leaning Freedom House, assess countries based on two main categories: political rights (worth 40 points) and civil liberties (worth 60 points).
New Zealand achieved a perfect score for political rights and 59/60 for civil liberties, reflecting the perceived strength of its democratic institutions, rule of law, free press, and protection of individual freedoms.
According to Freedom House, countries classified as “Free” allow broad political participation, competitive elections, judicial independence, and freedom of expression. New Zealand is rated strongly across the board.
The report focuses on the country’s stable parliamentary democracy, transparent government, and high civic engagement. While noting some persistent inequalities for Māori, Freedom House finds no systemic barriers to rights or liberties.
Globally, freedom continues to deteriorate. 2024 marked the 19th consecutive year of decline, with 60 countries losing ground. The United States scored 84, continuing its downward slide. In contrast, New Zealand has held its position near the top of the global rankings.
Only two countries in the top 10 have medium to large populations (Canada and the Netherlands).
Most, like New Zealand, are small but stable democracies with deeply embedded liberal institutions.
New Zealand achieved a perfect score for political rights and 59/60 for civil liberties, reflecting the perceived strength of its democratic institutions, rule of law, free press, and protection of individual freedoms.
According to Freedom House, countries classified as “Free” allow broad political participation, competitive elections, judicial independence, and freedom of expression. New Zealand is rated strongly across the board.
The report focuses on the country’s stable parliamentary democracy, transparent government, and high civic engagement. While noting some persistent inequalities for Māori, Freedom House finds no systemic barriers to rights or liberties.
Globally, freedom continues to deteriorate. 2024 marked the 19th consecutive year of decline, with 60 countries losing ground. The United States scored 84, continuing its downward slide. In contrast, New Zealand has held its position near the top of the global rankings.
Only two countries in the top 10 have medium to large populations (Canada and the Netherlands).
Most, like New Zealand, are small but stable democracies with deeply embedded liberal institutions.
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8 comments:
Interesting they see NZ as having a stable democracy-one wonders how they reach their conclusions and if they’re worth even reading!
I guess these freedoms are measured on your ancestry. My whiteness seems to curtail a few freedoms that others have.
Are you sure this study hasn't mistaken New Zealand with the Zealand in Denmark.
I can think of a whole raft of topics that would end my career in New Zealand if I voiced my thoughts on them. New Zealand has been called the wokest country on the planet so no doubt that is reflected in Freedom House's ranking.
New Zealand… freedom…hahaha. I suppose the review was carried out in 2022, maybe. Try telling an MSM publication what you really think! Full freedom to publish or perish eh? Jacinda made sure we had all the freedom we needed…in her view.
Lawlessness isn't freedom. We have the highest levels of bullying and poor behaviour in our schools. The worst number of youth suicide by far-26th out of 26 countries. High levels of deaths of small children. High imprisonment. Then there are the high levels of shoplifting.
Freedom comes from discipline . Finland has none of the above bad statistics but a very well structured education system and scores highly on international academic tests . We are certainly not in their league.
Put some more variables into the equation in arriving at a freedom index, please.
If Freedom House did any proper research, even a quick scull throw BV, they would have ranked NZ above Zimbabwe .
A lot of not credible figures.
Isn't New Zealand one of two or three countries in the developed/democratic world, where the police can force to stop while driving? Like randomly, when you have done nothing to draw attention to yourself. That's not free free is it?
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