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The holy grail of internet control: how New Zealand’s ‘safety’ laws inch toward censorship
“The Holy Grail” of complete state control over online content.
October 28, 2025
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“The Holy Grail” of complete state control over online content.
“A power grab.”
“Purely logistical.”
“Kiwis don’t want unelected bureaucrats appointing themselves as the censor of the modern internet.”
“Can the BSA please tell us what the legal basis is for their recent outrageous action?”
Edwards’ Democracy Project and Victoria University’s Political Integrity Index NZ, both funded by nearly one million dollars from the Christchurch-based Gama Foundation.
Estimated per-post payments range from USD $6,100 to $7,300.
“A political atmosphere that sought to influence the actions of platforms.”
“Stuff journalists have taken hit after hit to get Sinead Boucher’s company through hard times.”