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flag A New Zealand pub burned Jacinda Ardern’s autobiography, sparking debate over free speech and brand reputation.

flag A pub in Mākōtuku, New Zealand, drew national and international attention by hosting a book-burning event for Jacinda Ardern’s autobiography, "A Different Kind of Power," complete with a pipe band playing the national anthem. flag The ceremony, which attracted over 15,000 online views, sparked debate over free speech, with the owner defending it as legal expression. flag Public relations experts warned the stunt risks damaging the business’s reputation due to historical associations with extremist acts and potential customer backlash. flag While some supported the act, others vowed to boycott the pub, and critics highlighted the irony of buying a book just to destroy it, noting it could unintentionally boost sales. flag The incident underscores the tension between expressive rights and brand image in the digital era.

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