NZ Minister Pushes Back On Alleged Police Response to Controversial Online Post

An Auckland woman was reportedly visited by police over a social media post describing the country as ‘New India,’ raising concerns about free speech.
NZ Minister Pushes Back On Alleged Police Response to Controversial Online Post
Minister of Police Mark Mitchell speaks to media in Wellington, New Zealand, on Sept. 19, 2024. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
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New Zealand’s Police Minister Mark Mitchell has expressed his disapproval of officers’ actions after an Auckland woman was allegedly visited by police over a controversial Facebook post, saying the country does not have hate speech laws.

Renee-Rose Schwenke reportedly found police officers on her doorstep after posting a selfie that appears to have been taken in a cafe or pub, with two men of Indian appearance in the background.

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Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.