This was an informative seminar hosted on the 3rd June 2014 by the Attorney-General, Hon Chris Finlayson QC; a very … Keep reading “Report: NZ Bill of Rights – Continuing the conversation”

The Government has announced that it will repealing the current Privacy Act, passed in 1993, and replacing it a new … Keep reading “Praise for Privacy Act revamp – but fears too”

Buried deep within the massive omnibus tax bill now before the Select Committee in Parliament is a provision that if … Keep reading “Guest article: The FATCA threat to NZers civil liberties”

Employment

Lie detector tests for job applicants

Polygraph, or lie detector, tests are now being offered to New Zealand companies … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – February/March 2014”

A round up of civil liberties news from December 2013 and January 2014.

Civil liberties news for October/November 2013.

Censorship

Forbidden book furore

The only book ever to be banned from Auckland Libraries … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – October/November 2013”

Round up of civil liberty news from September 2013.

We are pleased to report that Immigration NZ has finally agreed to honour its legal obligations under the Public Records … Keep reading “Immigration finally agrees to obey Public Records Act”

Civil liberties news for August 2013.

Criminal Justice

Plans to publish criminal records on-line

Major changes to improve public access … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – August 2013”

Civil liberties news for June and July 2013.

Criminal Justice

Lundy's bid to see appeal blocked

Prominent human rights … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – June/July 2013”