Essay prize winner announced!
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties essay prize for 2023 is … Keep reading “Essay prize winner announced!”
Media release: Bizarre Government secrecy keeps public in the dark about law changes affecting the OIA
Media release: we oppose gang patch ban
The Council views the government’s proposals to further undermine the civil liberties of New Zealanders accused of being gang members … Keep reading “Media release: we oppose gang patch ban”
Meeting Dates in 2024
Our monthly committee meeting are open to anyone who wishes to attend.
A typical meeting includes:
- Updates on our major
Nov 7th – Let’s Talk: new govt & new year
Come and join an informal chat about civil liberties over food/drink at the Southern Cross Bar in Wellington. This time’s … Keep reading “Nov 7th – Let’s Talk: new govt & new year”
Submission: Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill
Submission: Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill
The Founding and Early History of the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties
Submission: Corrections Amendment Bill
Submission: Content Regulation review
Aug 15th – Let’s talk: online content review
Submission: Public safety and serious offenders: a review of preventive detention and post-sentence orders
Let’s Talk: Police oversight and the toothless IPCA
Is oversight of the police working in New Zealand? The IPCA (Independent Police Conduct Authority) can investigate complaints but the … Keep reading “Let’s Talk: Police oversight and the toothless IPCA”
Complacency on Open Government a risk to democracy – Helen Clark
Submission:Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Bill
Submission: Resale Right for Visual Artists Bill
Let’s Talk: facial recognition
How do you feel about the increasing use of facial recognition in public places? Should supermarkets be allowed to use … Keep reading “Let’s Talk: facial recognition”
Submission: Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Bill
Event 13 April – Strengthening Democracy through Open Government
As you will have seen from our work over the last couple of years, NZCCL has put considerable effort into … Keep reading “Event 13 April – Strengthening Democracy through Open Government”