Graeme Reeves: Freedom of speech under attack

Democracy cannot exist without FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

Freedom of Speech is enshrined in New Zealand law.

Section 14 of The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 is explicit, “Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form.”

Nonetheless it seems that the right is restricted to expressions that are approved by any identity (woke) group that may be offended by the expression.

Garrick Tremain: Lest We Forget!

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on Jacinda Ardern's attack on free speech! 

Graham Adams: Seymour outflanks Ardern on hate speech

The Act leader reckons the Prime Minister is already backing away from a law change. Graham Adams reports from David Seymour’s national tour on the regulation of speech, and the possibility of a citizens-initiated referendum on the topic.

Former PM Rob Muldoon was fond of saying he was a “counter-puncher” who only attacked when provoked but David Seymour has obviously realised that when you’re dealing with a government with a penchant for passing laws under urgency and minimal consultation it’s best to get your retaliation in first.