Australia’s Anti-Encryption Laws Spark Security Concerns in New Zealand Drew Wilson | December 20, 2018 While a lot of outrage over Australia’s anti-encryption laws have been confined to the borders, security worries are now extending beyond the country’s borders.
Five Eyes Spy Agencies Demand Backdoors to Encryption Drew Wilson | September 6, 2018 Spy agencies from Canada, the US, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand are demanding services include backdoors to their encryption.
Hollywood Pushes for Internet Censorship in New Zealand Drew Wilson | December 18, 2017 The major movie studios is pushing for website blocking in New Zealand. They want ISPs to block filesharing websites as part of the upcoming copyright reform process.
FCC Network Neutrality Repeal Sends Shock Waves Around the World Drew Wilson | December 17, 2017 While much of the focus around the FCC’s decision has been centred around the United States, the decision is being felt far beyond the countries borders.
New Zealand Joins Japan in Plot to Resurrect the TPP Drew Wilson | May 13, 2017 The US may have killed the TPP, but that isn’t stopping some from making an attempt to resurrect the “trade” agreement anyway.
Protests in TPP Countries Continue to Emerge Drew Wilson | February 8, 2016 Throughout our in-depth coverage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), we’ve been mentioning some of the many protests that have emerged. While we covered a few of these, we decided to look at some of the other protests that have occurred in other countries as well.
New Zealand Business Leader Calls TPP Protesters ‘Anti-American’ Drew Wilson | February 7, 2016 Heated rhetoric has been fired at those who oppose the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in New Zealand. One business leader blasted the world-wide anti-TPP movement as just people who are “anti-American”.
New Zealand Police Begin Knocking on TPP Protesters Doors Drew Wilson | January 30, 2016 It’s a move that is being seen as “chilling” for free speech and democracy. Reports are surfacing that New Zealand police are knocking on known TPP protesters doors. The news comes less than a week before the apparent signing ceremony in that country.
All 12 Countries Intend on Signing TPP – NZ Government Drew Wilson | January 12, 2016 Auckland, New Zealand. That city may be ground zero for where the final fight against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will take place if New Zealand officials get what they want. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, all 12 countries will partake in a signing ceremony.
Returning New Zealand Soldier Fined Under Skynet Law Drew Wilson | March 14, 2013 By Drew Wilson Another person in New Zealand was fined under the New Zealand Three Strikes Law (or Skynet). This time, it was a member of the armed forces accused of downloading unauthorized works. He was fined $255.97 after receiving his third strike notice. The problem? He was serving his country in Afghanistan when the …
