Current News and Media Releases
ASA releases updated Guidance Note on Advocacy Advertising
13 April 2023 The ASA has today released updated guidance on Advocacy Advertising.
Media Release: ASA announces further consultation on draft Children’s Advertising Code and draft Food and Beverage Advertising Code
3 April 2023 The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has today released its draft Children’s Advertising Code and draft Food and Beverage Advertising Code for consultation.
Latest Decisions: Greenwashing, stereotyping and more
27 March 2023 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Media Release: ASA Releases 2022 Advertising Turnover
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today reported that advertising revenue across main media was $3.389 billion dollars for the 12 months ended 31 December 2022.
ASA releases new industry resources
20 March 2023 The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has today released two new suites of resources to support industry when navigating the Advertising Standards Codes and ASA Complaints Process.
From the Chief Executive: The media landscape is changing, and the ASA is changing with it.
Our key purpose at the ASA is to ensure the advertising New Zealanders see is responsible, truthful and not misleading. We do this in two ways; reactively as we adjudicate complaints from consumers, and proactively as we set the standards for responsible advertising and support industry compliance through education.
Alcohol Advertising: Key rules for marketers
Alcohol advertisements are subject to some of the strictest advertising rules, with the key aim of ensuring alcohol advertisements are socially responsible and do not encourage excessive, irresponsible, or unsafe drinking practices.
Latest Decisions: Testimonials in advertising, and more
22 February 2023 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Latest Decisions: Vaping depictions in ads, pizza discounts, and more
31 January 2023 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Latest Decisions: Pricing claims, antisocial behaviour, and more
21 December 2022 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA