ASA in the News
The following articles mentioning the ASA have appeared in the media recently:
June 2020
- Expert’s warning over how COVID-19 advertising could backfire
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/06/expert-s-warning-over-how-covid-19-advertising-could-backfire.html - Zomedy ad tops complaints against ads
https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/news-and-communications/latest-news/news/zomedy-ad-tops-complaints-against-ads - Big advertisers channeled more spending towards newspapers in April
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/121693697/big-advertisers-channelled-more-spending-towards-newspapers-in-april - Ad gripes up 9%
https://www.mad-daily.com/ad-gripes-up-9/
May 2020
- Best of New Zealand TV, 1990s: ‘O for Awesome’ and ‘You’re not in Guatemala now’
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=12335199 - The most controversial adverts of 2019 revealed
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2020/05/the-most-controversial-adverts-of-2019-revealed.html - Out of Home continues its trajectory
https://stoppress.co.nz/news/out-of-home-continues-its-trajectory/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=%C2%A0%C2%A0READ%20MORE%C2%A0%C2%A0&utm_campaign=StopPress%3A%20May%2029 - Advertising Standards Authority fast-track takedown of misleading Covid-19 ads
https://www.pharmacytoday.co.nz/article/news/advertising-standards-authority-fast-track-takedown-misleading-covid-19-ads - ASA stepping in over COVID-19 references in ads
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018748329/asa-stepping-in-over-covid-19-references-in-ads - Covid 19 coronavirus: Advertising Standards Authority to fast-track takedown of misleading Covid-19 ads
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12335528 - Advertising Standards Authority to fast-track takedown of misleading Covid-19 ads
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/417724/advertising-standards-authority-to-fast-track-takedown-of-misleading-covid-19-ads - ‘Ongoing growth trajectory for Out of Home suggests positive rebound’
http://www.voxy.co.nz/business/5/365606 - ASA Releases 2019 Advertising Turnover
https://theworldnews.net/nz-news/asa-releases-2019-advertising-turnover - Digital advertising sees six percent spike in Q1
https://stoppress.co.nz/news/digital-advertising-sees-six-percent-spike-in-q1/ - OOH up 22%
https://www.mad-daily.com/out-of-home-rebound/ - Ongoing Growth Trajectory For Out Of Home Suggests Positive Rebound
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2005/S00548/ongoing-growth-trajectory-for-out-of-home-suggests-positive-rebound.htm - New Zealand: Social Responsibility In Advertising – COVID-19 Update
https://www.mondaq.com/newzealand/advertising-marketing-branding/938746/social-responsibility-in-advertising-covid-19-update - $2.767b!
https://www.mad-daily.com/nz-2019-ad-revenue-2-767b/ - ASA Releases 2019 Advertising Turnover
http://business.scoop.co.nz/2020/05/20/asa-releases-2019-advertising-turnover/ - National Facebook ad ruled misleading by watchdog, party will appeal decision
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300015300/national-facebook-ad-ruled-misleading-by-watchdog-party-will-appeal-decision - Cost Of RNZ’s Misleading Campaign Adds Salt To Taxpayer Wounds
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2005/S00170/cost-of-rnzs-misleading-campaign-adds-salt-to-taxpayer-wounds.htm - Makaia Carr calls out fellow Instagram influencers: ‘Stop accepting freebies’
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/spy/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503840&objectid=12330314 - MIL-OSI New Zealand: Latest Decisions: Ernest Rutherford ad not misleading, COVID-19 advert insensitive, and more
https://global.foreignaffairs.co.nz/2020/05/10/mil-osi-new-zealand-latest-decisions-ernest-rutherford-ad-not-misleading-covid-19-advert-insensitive-and-more/ - Furniture ad playing on pandemic ruled insensitive
https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/news-and-communications/latest-news/news/furniture-ad-playing-on-pandemic-ruled-insensitive - Burger King’s Rebel Whopper advertisement found to be misleading
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/300004662/burger-kings-rebel-whopper-advertisement-found-to-be-misleading
April 2020
- COVID-19: It’s advertising as usual in New Zealand
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=658fa0bc-45ad-4575-a405-6b641a51b8b3 - The Advertising Standards Authority has named Nanette Moreau as its Complaints Appeal Board chairperson.
https://www.mad-daily.com/complaints-advisor/?highlight=nanette
March 2020
- ASA throws out more complaints about National Party social media adverts https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/03/asa-throws-out-more-complaints-about-national-party-social-media-adverts.html
- NZ First axes Government’s ‘feebate’ electric vehicle subsidy plan, while Greens vow to take the policy to the election https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/119713361/nz-first-axe-governments-electric-vehicle-subsidy-plan-while-greens-vow-to-take-the-policy-to-the-election
- 2 Cheap Cars defends coronavirus advert as ‘light-hearted’ jab at ‘heavy issue’ https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/2-cheap-cars-defends-coronavirus-advert-light-hearted-jab-heavy-issue
February 2020
- National loses appeal over Facebook ad ruled ‘misleading’ https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/119414501/national-lose-appeal-over-facebook-ad-ruled-misleading
- National appeal dismissed by ASA over ‘misleading’ Facebook ad https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/national-appeal-dismissed-asa-over-misleading-facebook-ad
- Advertising Standards Authority rejects National’s appeal over misleading ‘car tax’ advert https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/02/advertising-standards-authority-rejects-national-s-appeal-over-misleading-car-tax-advert.html
- National’s car tax ad misleading: Advertising Standards Authority Appeal Board https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12307649
- Bridges says National won’t tone down ads after ASA ruling https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/409298/bridges-says-national-won-t-tone-down-ads-after-asa-ruling
- Why is public money going into homeopathy courses? https://www.noted.co.nz/currently/currently-education/why-is-public-money-going-into-homeopathy-courses
- Get ’em off the stinkies: Is vaping really that bad? https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12308356
- Retailers can put sex toys in shop windows, Advertising Standards says https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/119288943/retailers-can-put-sex-toys-in-shop-windows-advertising-standards-says
- Simon Bridges says NZ must ‘stop making excuses’ for Jacinda Ardern in fiery debate https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/119463686/simon-bridges-says-nz-must-stop-making-excuses-for-jacinda-ardern-in-fiery-debate
- Official complaint laid against Labour Party attack ad about cancer radiation machines https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/02/official-complaint-laid-against-labour-party-attack-ad-about-cancer-radiation-machines.html
January 2020
- ‘Ruck me’: Cheeky Pak’nSave ad pinged by advertising watchdog https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12302172
- Misinformation runs rampant in the unregulated market of alternative medicine https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/118864612/misinformation-runs-rampant-in-the-unregulated-market-of-alternative-medicine
- Sex shop window display campaigner among many hoping to be heard at Parliament https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/118779760/sex-shop-window-display-campaigner-among-many-hoping-to-be-heard-at-parliament
- ‘Urgent’ changes to junk food ads needed amid grim South Auckland child obesity rates – health officials https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/urgent-changes-junk-food-ads-needed-amid-grim-south-auckland-child-obesity-rates-health-officials
- Jacinda Ardern promises Facebook and fiscal transparency for election 2020 https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/118980480/jacinda-ardern-opens-election-year-warning-of-misinformation-will-sign-labour-up-to-facebook-transparency-tool
- Alison Mau: An election year to make George Orwell spin in his grave https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/119012943/alison-mau-an-election-year-to-make-george-orwell-spin-in-his-grave
- Bracing for Facebook face-off https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/bracing-facebook-face
- South Auckland obesity: Health officials want beefed up advertising rules https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-democracy-reporting/118876958/south-auckland-obesity-health-officials-want-beefed-up-advertising-rules
- Tennis: Sky Sport sorry for closeup shot of tennis player’s underwear https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12300791
- HDPA: Labour taking tricks from Trump’s ‘fake news’ playbook https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/video/perspective-with-heather-du-plessis-allan-will-labour-copy-donald-trump-when-it-comes-to-fake-news/
- Complaints after repeated screenings of tennis player’s underwear on Sky Sports https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/tennis/118801675/complaints-after-repeated-screenings-of-tennis-players-underwear-on-sky-sports
- Caring for the planet, and your teeth: Why bamboo toothbrushes are only the start https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/10-01-2020/caring-for-the-planet-and-your-teeth-why-bamboo-toothbrushes-are-only-the-start/
December 2019
- Controversial ‘ice cream makes you happy’ ad allowed to stay https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/118227464/controversial-ice-cream-makes-you-happy-ad-allowed-to-stay
- ‘Ice cream makes u happy’ ad deemed ok after successful appeal to Advertising Standards Authority https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/12/ice-cream-makes-u-happy-ad-deemed-ok-after-successful-appeal-to-advertising-standards-authority.html
- Hyundai Nexo ad is shaping up to be the biggest TV ad complaint of the year https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/117959438/hyundai-nexo-ad-is-shaping-up-to-be-the-biggest-tv-ad-complaint-of-the-year
- ‘Inappropriate’ religious billboard appears near busy overpass in Christchurch https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/12/inappropriate-religious-billboard-appears-near-busy-overpass-in-christchurch.html
- ‘Ice cream makes u happy’ appeal board rules after Whangārei complaint https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12294487
- Controversial burger name does not breach advertising standards https://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503426&objectid=12182814
- Mike Yardley: Ice Cream sign decision a little victory for common sense https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mike-yardley-ice-cream-sign-decision-a-little-victory-for-common-sense/
- Damien Venuto: NZ’s first vape TV ad sparks complaints https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12176328
November 2019
- Andrew Little declares little confidence in Advertising Standards Authority https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/402263/andrew-little-declares-little-confidence-in-advertising-standards-authority
- Ad watchdog upholds complaint about ‘irresponsible’ ad linking ice cream with happiness https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/117228176/ad-watchdog-upholds-complaint-about-irresponsible-ad-linking-ice-cream-with-happiness
- If even ice cream isn’t allowed to make us happy, what hope do we have? https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/117260012/if-even-ice-cream-isnt-allowed-to-make-us-happy-what-hope-do-we-have
- Ice-cream advertisement ban ‘really stupid’ – Judith Collins https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/11/ice-cream-advertisement-ban-really-stupid-judith-collins.html
- Mike’s Minute: Little glaringly compromised on referendum votes https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/mikes-minute-andrew-little-is-compromised-on-referendum-votes/
- Mike Hosking: Justice Minister Andrew Little seriously compromised on cannabis, euthanasia votes https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12282121
- Little appeals to public to call out misinformation https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/little-appeals-public-call-out-misinformation
- Andrew Little: With euthanasia and cannabis, the election is going to get ugly https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12285324
- ASA throw out attempt to shut down criticism http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1911/S00177/asa-throw-out-attempt-to-shut-down-criticism.htm
- ‘Frightening’ L&P zombie ad attracts 40 complaints https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12287261
- Kiwi vodka brand Nitro left inappropriate ad online for weeks after being told to remove it https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2019/11/kiwi-vodka-brand-nitro-left-inappropriate-ad-online-for-weeks.html
- Activist seeks apology after alcohol licensing trusts found to have misled over charity spend https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/117449329/activist-seeks-apology-after-alcohol-licensing-trusts-found-to-have-misled-over-charity-spend
- Little appeals to public to call out misinformation https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/little-appeals-public-call-out-misinformation
- Two Auckland alcohol licensing trusts found guilty of misleading public https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/two-auckland-alcohol-licensing-trusts-found-guilty-misleading-public
- Dairy owner with ‘ice cream makes u happy’ sign says advertising authority wrong to can it https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12284262
- Removal of “Ice cream makes you happy” sign causes controversy https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/hilary-souter-decision-to-remove-ice-cream-makes-you-happy-sign-causes-controversy/
- Social media influencers: Incomes soar amid growing popularity https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/403342/social-media-influencers-incomes-soar-amid-growing-popularity
- “Ice cream makes you happy” sign taken down after complaint https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/dr-cat-pause-ice-cream-makes-you-happy-sign-taken-down-after-complaint/
- ‘Super gross and ignorant’: Is this Cartel-themed Kiwi burger menu offensive? https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/11/super-gross-and-ignorant-is-this-cartel-themed-kiwi-burger-menu-offensive.html
- Ice-cream advertisement ban ‘really stupid’ – Judith Collins https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/11/ice-cream-advertisement-ban-really-stupid-judith-collins.html
- Advertising Standards Authority overturns call on West Auckland licensing trusts’ crashes claim. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12167870
- Poll: Does ice cream make you happy? https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2019/11/poll-does-ice-cream-make-you-happy.html
- How attitudes to periods are changing https://www.noted.co.nz/health/health-health/periods-how-attitudes-are-changing
- Most New Zealand online vaping stores don’t check buyers’ ages – study https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/11/most-new-zealand-online-vaping-stores-don-t-check-buyers-ages-study.html
- Ecostore removes ‘nasty’ fluoride claims from toothpaste marketing https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/business-top-stories/108694267/ecostore-removes-nasty-flouride-claims-from-toothpaste-marketing
- Cadbury slammed for positioning branding in areas popular with children https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/117777052/cadbury-slammed-for-positioning-branding-in-areas-popular-with-children
October 2019
- Call me by your name: the personalised Skinny ads freaking people out https://thespinoff.co.nz/media/11-10-2019/call-me-by-your-name-the-personalised-skinny-ads-freaking-people-out/
- Calling in the ref for election campaign spats https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/116357559/calling-in-the-ref-for-election-campaign-spats
- The golden rule of political campaigns: the most successful ads exploit truth. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/116342440/the-golden-rule-of-political-campaigns-the-most-successful-ads-exploit-truth
- When treat foods become the norm: A doctor on our childhood obesity epidemic https://thespinoff.co.nz/science/01-10-2019/when-treat-foods-become-the-norm-a-doctor-on-our-childhood-obesity-epidemic/
- Ola forced to change split-screen TV commercial comparing prices to Uber https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/116320776/ola-forced-to-change-splitscreen-tv-commercial-comparing-prices-to-uber
- Careful financial management claim vindicated by ASA http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1910/S00077/careful-financial-management-claim-vindicated-by-asa.htm
- Libra pad ads featuring blood attract complaints from viewers https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/116402468/libra-pad-ads-featuring-blood-attract-complaints-from-viewers
- Gambler bets $100,000 that the All Blacks go unbeaten and win the Rugby World Cup https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/rwc-2019-japan/116411576/gambler-bets-100000-that-the-all-blacks-go-unbeaten-and-win-the-rugby-world-cup
- Political ad decision: A chilling effect on democracy or a stain on free speech rights? https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12277178
- ‘Influencer’ advertisements need care https://www.odt.co.nz/business/influencer-advertisements-need-care
- ‘Common sense’ needed when selling 0 per cent alcohol, Consumer says https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12276371
- Rugby World Cup 2019: Gambler bets $100,000 on All Blacks to beat Ireland https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/116713307/rugby-world-cup-2019-gambler-bets-100000-on-all-blacks-to-beat-ireland
September 2019
- Ad watchdog dismisses complaints against National Party’s ‘car tax’ campaign https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/115463857/ad-watchdog-dismisses-complaints-against-national-partys-car-tax-campaign
- Auckland Council Election: Voting trend remains at an all-time low https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/116167582/auckland-council-election-voting-trend-remains-at-an-alltime-low
- National told to pull online attack ad targeting Labour, but will appeal ruling https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/national-told-pull-online-attack-ad-targeting-labour-but-appeal-ruling
- Advertising watchdog rules National Party ad misleading https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/115736503/ad-watchdog-rules-national-party-ad-misleading
- Christchurch mayor slams new ‘Gun City’ signage https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/better-business/115601715/christchurch-mayor-slams-new-gun-city-signage
- NZ: Vaping Campaign Launch Ahead of E-Cig Ads Ban https://www.vapingpost.com/2019/09/10/nz-vaping-campaign-launch-ahead-of-e-cig-ads-ban/
- National told to pull online attack ad, but will appeal ruling https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/398649/national-told-to-pull-online-attack-ad-but-will-appeal-ruling
- Rugby World Cup: Advertisers look to cash in without jumping on official bandwagon https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/116072830/advertisers-look-to-cash-in-on-rugby-world-cup-hype-without-jumping-on-official-bandwagon
- 10 years of Jetstar: the highs and lows https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/116106589/10-years-of-jetstar-the-highs-and-lows
- Simon Bridges receives apology from Ministry of Transport over ‘spam’ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12272348
- Rugby World Cup: Advertisers look to cash in without jumping on official bandwagon https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/116072830/advertisers-look-to-cash-in-on-rugby-world-cup-hype-without-jumping-on-official-bandwagon
- The promotion of vapes as a lifestyle choice is dangerous https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/115544179/the-promotion-of-vapes-as-a-lifestyle-choice-is-dangerous
- National to appeal after ‘car tax’ advert ruled misleading https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/09/national-to-appeal-after-car-tax-advert-ruled-misleading.html
- The Bulletin: A day of proving the point of NZ history education https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/13-09-2019/the-bulletin-a-day-of-proving-the-point-of-nz-history-education/
- Helius Therapeutics will pay more than $43,000 for cannabis growers https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/115849353/helius-therapeutics-will-pay-more-than-43000-for-cannabis-growers
- Calls for law changes as Auckland’s obesity rates triple in one generation https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/116105791/calls-for-law-changes-as-aucklands-obesity-rates-triple-in-one-generation
August 2019
- Complaint about ‘Muslim friendly’ Kiwibank advert thrown out https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2019/08/complaint-about-muslim-friendly-kiwibank-advert-thrown-out.html
- Homeopathic treatment claims to ‘cure’ autism in NZ https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/08/15/755008/autism-vaccines-and-homeopathy
- Major report into reducing alcohol harm ignored for almost a decade https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/114924043/major-report-into-reducing-alcohol-harm-ignored-for-almost-a-decade
- Advertising watchdog partially upholds 5G advertisement claiming wireless tech is harmful https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/114957788/advertising-watchdog-partially-upholds-5g-advertisement-claiming-wireless-tech-is-harmful
- ASA pull Hyundai TV advertisement due to suicide similarities https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12260015
- Review of the ASA Alcohol Advertising and Promotion Code http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1908/S00568/review-of-the-asa-alcohol-advertising-and-promotion-code.htm
- National’s ‘desperate’ attack ads to be investigated by Advertising Standards Authority https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/115111679/nationals-desperate-attack-ads-to-be-investigated-by-advertising-standards-authority?
- Submission lodged despite ‘not fit for purpose’ code https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/submission-lodged-despite-not-fit-purpose-code
- The most memorable ads on New Zealand television ever https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/115179180/eight-kiwi-television-ads-weve-loved
- Stopping viral misinformation in the next election will be a task for all of us https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/115240002/stopping-viral-misinformation-in-the-next-election-will-be-a-task-for-all-of-us
- Controversial Forest & Bird ad on freshwater degradation ruled responsible, truthful https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/controversial-forest-bird-ad-freshwater-degradation-ruled-responsible-truthful
- Vaping ads rocket ahead of proposed regulation https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/397630/vaping-ads-rocket-ahead-of-proposed-regulation
- Govt banning vaping advertising, over the top http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/5/346462
- Vaping ads rocket ahead of proposed regulation https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/115333671/vaping-ads-rocket-ahead-of-proposed-regulation
