ASA in the News
The following articles mentioning the ASA have appeared in the media recently:
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
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
July 2019
- Cookie Time ‘perfect breakfast’ advert breached standards – authority https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12245568
- Arnott’s criticised for ‘body shaming’ biscuit advertisement published in 2005 https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/113904932/arnotts-comes-under-fire-for-body-shaming-biscuit-advertisement-published-in-2006
- What the New “Advertising Gambling Code” Means for NZ Players https://www.gamingtoday.com/casino_games/article/83713-What_the_New_Advertising_Gambling_Code_Means_for_NZ_Players
- Complaint upheld over crystal therapy Facebook ads https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/114605 882/complaint-upheld-over-crystal-therapy-facebook-posts
- ‘Racist’ pamphlet likely to cause ‘serious offence’ and must not be distributed https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12251825
- Bad taste: House of Health naturopath’s ‘misleading’ food intolerance claims rebuked https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12250503
- DomPost embroiled in RBNZ battle with CBL https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/07/10/674600/dompost-embroiled-in-reserve-bank-battle-with-cbl
- Alcohol Advertising Rules Up For Debate https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12252727
- Complaint upheld over crystal therapy Facebook ads https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/114605882/complaint-upheld-over-crystal-therapy-facebook-posts
- AMP loses fight over KiwiSaver ad https://www.goodreturns.co.nz/article/976515231/amp-loses-fight-over-kiwisaver-ad.html
- Competitors lodge complaints about Meridian advertising https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/114258530/competitors-lodge-complaints-about-meridian-advertising
- Fair Go: Flash-frame alcohol ads on SKY ‘really upset’ viewer https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/fair-go-flash-frame-alcohol-ads-sky-really-upset-viewer
June 2019
- Car Ad Contained Racial Slur https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/news-and-communications/latest-news/news/car-ad-contained-racial-slur
- Naz Khanjani’s Ketonic vodka firm scolded by Advertising Standards Authority https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12237073
- Naz’s Ketonic Vodka taught me to love myself https://thespinoff.co.nz/food/28-06-2019/nazs-ketonic-vodka-taught-me-to-love-myself/
- Homeopaths are dosing kids with vitamin C to ‘cure’ autism https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/06/homeopaths-are-dosing-kids-with-vitamin-c-to-cure-autism.html
- Complaint against full-page ISRAEL Ad ungrounded http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1906/S00724/complaint-against-full-page-israel-ad-ungrounded.htm
- Eggplant emoji used in 2degrees ad not seriously offensive https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/06/eggplant-emoji-used-in-2degrees-ad-not-seriously-offensive-asa.html
- John Tamihere mayoral campaign ad ‘misleading’, advertising authority rules https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/113701611/john-tamihere-mayoral-campaign-ad-misleading-advertising-authority-rules
- Background checks before cashing cheques for advocacy ads https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018701749/background-checks-before-cashing-cheques-for-advocacy-ads
- Powerade TV adverts taken off-air over misleading claims https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/06/powerade-tv-adverts-taken-off-air-over-misleading-claims.html
- Phil Goff accuses John Tamihere of spreading ‘fake news’ https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/06/phil-goff-accuses-john-tamihere-of-spreading-fake-news.html
- Electoral Commission to look into ads promoting Christopher Luxon in National, party claims ‘nothing to do with us’ https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/electoral-commission-look-into-ads-promoting-christopher-luxon-in-national-party-claims-nothing-do-us
- The man behind the rogue National ad is fighting predatory lending controls https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/25-06-2019/rogue-national-party-adman-lobbies-against-predatory-lending-controls/
- The curious case of the #National2020 newspaper ad that National disavows https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-06-2019/the-curious-case-of-the-national2020-newspaper-ad-that-national-disavows/
- New safe sex HIV campaign billboard sure to ‘ruffle feathers’ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12243009
- Energy company stoush: Electric Kiwi lays complaints against Meridian Energy https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12244060
- John Tamihere political ad ruled misleading https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12242988
- Facebook to remove Brian Tamaki ‘hate speech’ advert which questions opening of Auckland Muslim school https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113572763/facebook-to-remove-brian-tamaki-hate-speech-advert-which-questions-opening-of-auckland-muslim-school
- Powerade advert featuring Israel Dagg and Steven Adams taken off air over misleading claims https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/113196662/powerade-advert-featuring-israel-dagg-and-steven-adams-taken-off-air-over-misleading-claims
- Vodafone ditches ‘FibreX’ brand amid long-running stoush with watchdog https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/113414473/vodafone-ditches-fibrex-brand-after-longrunning-stoush-with-watchdog
- Coca Cola Oceania forced to remove ‘misleading’ Powerade ION4 ads featuring Kiwi sports stars https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12236503
May 2019
- Study cast doubt on ‘biodegradable’ plastic bags https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/study-finds-biodegradable-bags-are-still-usable-after-being-buried-for-three-years/
- Crate Day to ED: Waikato doctors look at beery celebration’s effect on trauma numbers https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/112580855/crate-day-to-ed-waikato-doctors-look-at-beery-celebrations-effect-on-trauma-numbers
- MediaRoom: Hey big spender https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/05/10/576563/mediaroom-4
- Anti-vax billboard tops list of most-complained about adverts of 2018 https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2019/05/anti-vax-billboard-tops-list-of-most-complained-about-adverts-of-2018.html
- NZ’s most complained about ads in 2018 https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/new-zealands-most-complained-about-ads-in-2018/
- The most complained-about Kiwi ads of 2018 https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/112775511/the-most-complainedabout-kiwi-ads-of-2018
- Anti-vax billboard tops list of most-complained about adverts of 2018 https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2019/05/anti-vax-billboard-tops-list-of-most-complained-about-adverts-of-2018.html
- ‘Every time I told you I loved you, I was lying’: Backlash over Heart Foundation campaign https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/113080560/every-time-i-told-you-i-loved-you-i-was-lying-backlash-over-heart-foundation-campaign
- SkyCity ignores government, signs deal to open online casino https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/22-05-2019/skycity-ignores-government-signs-deal-to-open-online-casino/
April 2019
- ICAS announces winners of Global Awards https://icas.global/icas-awards-2019-winners/
- Ban announced on TV ads promoting ‘Trojan horse’ gambling websites https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/12-04-2019/pressure-leads-to-ban-on-offshore-gambling-tv-ads/
- ASA releases 2017 Media Turnover http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1804/S00636/asa-releases-2017-media-turnover.htm
- Everything wrong with Burger King’s ‘Vietnamese’ burger ad https://thespinoff.co.nz/food/08-04-2019/everything-wrong-with-burger-kings-vietnamese-burger-ad/
- ‘Junk food’ marketing: NZ industry and health groups divided over ‘physical and mental harm’ claims https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/16/Junk-food-marketing-NZ-industry-and-health-groups-divided-over-physical-and-mental-harm-claims
- ‘Get fruct’ – ASA doesn’t swallow use of word by Kombucha company https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12221337
- New Code for responsible gambling advertising http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1904/S00137/new-code-for-responsible-gambling-advertising.htm
- Niki Bezzant: Kids know best https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=12223087
- Anti-Māori pamphlet shows gaps in hate speech law: Andrew Little calls for action https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12221767
- Advertising Standards Authority rejects complaints about anti-cannabis billboard https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/04/advertising-standards-authority-rejects-complaints-about-anti-cannabis-billboard.html
- Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Too many cows? Challenging the lobby groups https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12222525
- Burger King in NZ removes ‘offensive’ Vietnamese chopsticks advertisement https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/111880283/burger-king-in-nz-removes-offensive-vietnamese-chopsticks-advertisement
- New Zealand Passes New Gambling Advertising Code https://europeangaming.eu/portal/compliance-updates/2019/04/12/43332/new-zealand-passes-new-gambling-advertising-code/
- Shouting abuse outside a mosque, ‘racist’ pamphlet and Israel Folau’s comments – what is hate speech? https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/shouting-abuse-outside-mosque-racist-pamphlet-and-israel-folau-s-comments-hate-speech
- Alcohol-sponsored rash-shirts ‘an oversight’ Northland Surfing Association https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503448&objectid=12222486
- One Treaty, One Nation pamphlet ‘racist and stupid’, but not hate speech – academic https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/112025986/one-treaty-one-nation-pamphlet-racist-and-stupid-but-not-hate-speech–academic
- Act Leader David Seymour: Kiwis need to resist an ‘Orwellian future’ https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/112025986/one-treaty-one-nation-pamphlet-racist-and-stupid-but-not-hate-speech–academic
March 2019
- Vaping key to Smoke Free 2025 goal http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1903/S00101/vaping-key-to-smoke-free-2025-goal.htm
- Auckland speed limits: Now it’s JT vs AT – John Tamihere against Auckland Transport https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12210840
- Ben Pryor: Clarity on vaping needed to help smokers quit https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12211340
- A brief history of New Zealanders getting mad as hell about period ads https://thespinoff.co.nz/media/14-03-2019/a-brief-history-of-new-zealanders-getting-mad-as-hell-about-period-ads/
- Advertising after Christchurch – when is it okay to go back? https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12221426
- Under the influence of ‘avastars’ https://www.cio.co.nz/article/659221/under-influence-avastars/
- Controversial Greenpeace billboard ruled ‘misleading’ https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rural/2019/03/controversial-greenpeace-billboard-ruled-misleading.html
- Champagne pouring Instagram posts of Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie taken down https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/111603006/champagne-pouring-instagram-posts-of-beauden-barrett-and-damian-mckenzie-taken-down
- Greenpeace ads targeting individual companies a step too far, authority rules https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/111225741/greenpeace-ads-targeting-individual-companies-a-step-too-far-authority-rules
- All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie broke alcohol advertising code in Instagram posts https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12216867
- Regulate social media companies now: TV boss https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/03/27/507704/regulate-social-media-companies-now-tv-boss
- Gun adverts will no longer be accepted by Stuff https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/111368677/gun-adverts-will-no-longer-be-accepted-by-stuff
February 2019
- ‘Gingers deal with enough’: The best complaints rubbished by the Advertising Standards Authority – https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2019/02/gingers-deal-with-enough-the-best-complaints-rubbished-by-the-advertising-standards-authority.html
- National Party pulls Gerry Brownlee Facebook ad following Advertising Standards Authority complaint https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/110902970/national-party-pulls-gerry-brownlee-facebook-ad-following-advertising-standards-authority-complaint
- Cannabis company Helius Therapeutics removes billboards after complaints https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/110494284/cannabis-company-helius-therapeutics-removes-billboards-after-complaints
- Nanogirl Michelle Dickinson: Obesity rates highlight need for review of social media influencers https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=12210750
- Objectifying women is worse than objectifying men https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/110684820/objectifying-women-is-worse-than-objectifying-men
- Fast food giant KFC pulls TV advertisement over sexual harassment complaint https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/110423773/fast-food-giant-kfc-pulls-tv-advertisement-over-sexual-harassment-complaint
- KFC ad pulled after bum note https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/kfc-ad-pulled-after-bum-note
- KFC TV ad pulled over sexual harassment complaint https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/business/kfc-tv-ad-pulled-over-sexual-harassment-complaint/
- KFC pulls TV ad over sexual harassment complaint https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12201571
- Social media: Should parents let kids be influencers? https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=12200929
- Incorrect health claims: Ads for Pete Evans’s alkaline water land supplier in trouble in Australia https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/110878521/incorrect-health-claims-ads-for-pete-evanss-alkaline-water-land-supplier-in-trouble-in-australia
- Influencer scrutiny may get real teeth https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/influencer-scrutiny-may-get-real-teeth
- Social media ‘influencer’ paid by tobacco giant to promote vape deletes Instagram posts https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/110250852/social-media-influencer-paid-by-tobacco-giant-to-promote-vape-deletes-instagram-posts
- Why social media influence is a lot harder to measure than you think https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/01-02-2019/why-social-media-influence-is-a-lot-harder-to-measure-than-you-think/
- Property ads boasting ‘no letting fees’ may breach the law https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/property/110375976/property-ads-boasting-no-letting-fees-may-breach-the-law
- Burger King edits advert after complaints it mimicked smoking a bong https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/02/burger-king-edits-advert-after-complaints-it-mimicked-smoking-a-bong.html
- Burger King advertisement edited to remove mimicking ‘marijuana bong’ use after complaints https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/110443189/burger-king-advertisement-edited-to-remove-mimicking-marijuana-bong-use-after-complaints
- From ‘bugger’ to ‘f***’: How did Kiwi advertising get so foul-mouthed? https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12199298
January 2019
- Quinovic investigating whether glowing reviews on its Facebook page are fake https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12193613
- Quinovic investigating claims rave Facebook reviews are fake https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/109994109/quinovic-investigating-claims-rave-landlord-and-renter-facebook-reviews-are-fake
- Quinovic admits Facebook reviews fake after Google reviews from New York pawn shop fans emerge https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/110085573/quinovic-admits-facebook-reviews-fake-after-google-reviews-from-new-york-pawn-shop-fans-emerge
- Investigation uncovers glowing reviews about Quinovic on its Facebook page are fake https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12195763
- Complaint over “life-threatening” activity in TV ad https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/380432/complaint-over-life-threatening-activity-in-tv-ad
- KFC rejects ‘false advertising’ claims after ‘disgusting’ sliders slammed https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/kfc-rejects-false-advertising-claims-after-disgusting-sliders-slammed/
- KFC slammed over ‘disgusting’ sliders, rejects ‘false advertising’ claims https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=12194828
- How $14.99 plus ‘FREE’ can really mean $614.96 https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/09-01-2019/how-14-99-plus-free-can-really-mean-614-96/
- Fluoride Reduces IQ advert – NOT socially irresponsible http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1901/S00017/fluoride-reduces-iq-advert-not-socially-irresponsible.htm
- Which social media influencer is the most (and least) influential of them all? https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/23-01-2019/which-social-media-influencer-is-the-most-and-least-influential-of-them-all/
- Outrage as tobacco giants pay Instagram ‘influencers’ to promote vaping product https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/110166252/outrage-as-tobacco-giants-pay-instagram-influencers-to-promote-vaping-product
- Wicked Camper vans banned from Aussie music festival https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12196097
- Fyre fallout: NZ social media influencers risk big fines, lawyer says https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12197760
- Commerce Commission warns car dealer over potentially misleading advertising https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/110256398/commerce-commission-warns-car-dealer-over-potentially-misleading-advertising
