New Zealand council bans access to Treaty advocacy site, raising freedom of expression concerns.

The Waikato District Council has banned staff from accessing the advocacy website www.treaty.nz, sparking concerns over freedom of expression. While other advocacy sites like Amnesty International and political party pages remain accessible, the Free Speech Union argues this restriction violates the right to information under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. The Council has been asked to justify the inconsistency, with the union ready to take further action if necessary.

November 29, 2024
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