In November 2013 the Constitutional Advisory Panel delivered its report to the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Māori … Keep reading “Govt’s lack of response to the Constitutional Advisory Panel Report”
A woman who has terminal brain cancer has said … Keep reading “Libertywatch May 2015”
The Director
GCSB
Wellington
Dear Una Jagose,
I have a suggestion for the GCSB that I believe could help with … Keep reading “A suggestion for increasing intelligence service transparency”
This morning the New Zealand Herald in conjunction with Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald and Nicky Hager have alleged that the … Keep reading “Why spying for another country matters”
Media Release
27th November 2014
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties refuses to take part in the submissions process … Keep reading “Media release: Council refuses to take part in farcical submissions process for Countering Terrorist Fighters Bill”
We recently held our AGM and I'm proud to have been elected as the new Chairperson for the NZ Council … Keep reading “New chairperson – why civil liberties matter and what we need to do”
The government will be introducing the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill into Parliament today. This bill is ostensibly in response … Keep reading “Countering Terrorist Fighters – why the rush?”
I have been involved with the Council for Civil Liberties on and off for more than … Keep reading “NZCCL Chairpersons Report 2014”
The NZ Council for Civil Liberties will have its Annual General Meeting at 6pm on the 20th November, 2014.
NZ Council for Civil Liberties welcomed the opportunity presented by the Constitutional “Conversation” to consider how civil liberties might be … Keep reading “Civil Rights and Liberties – What the Constitutional Advisory Panel had to say in its Report”
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”
This lecture was particularly informative as well as being very entertaining. The link provides an insightful look at the origins of … Keep reading “Claudia Geiringer Inaugural Lecture – Human Rights”
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”
Polygraph, or lie detector, tests are now being offered to New Zealand companies … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – February/March 2014”
In relation to the Immigration Amendment Bill (No. 2), NZCCL is concerned at aspects that impinge on rights and … Keep reading “Submission: Immigration Amendment Bill (No. 2)”
A round up of civil liberties news from December 2013 and January 2014.
The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Civil liberties news for October/November 2013.
The only book ever to be banned from Auckland Libraries … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – October/November 2013”
The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.
FYI tool to help make an Official Information Act requests.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you have concerns about your privacy.
Aotearoa Justice Watch to anonymously tell someone about a problem you’ve encountered with our justice system including police and prisons.