Current News and Media Releases
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
ASA Holiday Closure
The ASA Office will be closed from 1pm Thursday 22 December and will reopen again at 8.30am Monday 9 January 2023.
Spotlight on: Christmas Advertising
With Christmas fast approaching, the ASA have come up with a few top tips to help brands advertise responsibly this festive season.
Latest decisions: Comparative claims, integrated advertising, and more
30 November 2022 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Latest decisions: Influencers, therapeutic claims, and more
November 2022 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA. Settled Complaints: The advertiser has amended or removed the advertisement after receiving the complaint. Complaint 22/226 Radiant Health, Radio, Settled Complaint 22/269 Switchme, Website, Settled Complaint 22/271 Cowley’s Hire Centre, Radio, Settled Complaint 22/274 Keto Happy Co, Instagram, Settled Complaint 22/278 Health 2000, Facebook,… Read More
Spotlight on: Halloween advertising
6 October 2022 With Halloween coming up at the end of the month, advertisers may be looking at petrifying promos or spooky specials for their campaigns. But what is deemed okay when it comes to Halloween advertising? If you’ve got some ads coming out around this time with a play on the Halloween theme –… Read More
Latest decisions: Minions, freebies and more
September 2022 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA. Settled Complaints: The advertiser has amended or removed the advertisement after receiving the complaint. Complaint 22/207 Business NZ, Digital Marketing, Settled in Part, Not Upheld in Part Complaint 22/233 Specsavers, Facebook, Settled Complaint 22/240 Behemoth Brewing Company, Facebook and Instagram, Settled Complaint 22/266 David… Read More
Explainer: Adult-themed ads during TV news or On Demand
13 September 2022 The ASA at times gets complaints about advertisements shown during the TV news bulletins at 6.00pm. Complainants are usually concerned about the adult-themed content of some ads and question why these are allowed to play in the early evening when children can see them. Each programme on TV is classified by the… Read More
