Category Archives: Copyright

It’s Sad About Aro Video, but Please Don’t Blame “Piracy”

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Just in case it doesn’t get approved as a comment, here’s my response to this DomPost article on Aro Street Video facing closure: While it would be a massive shame to see Aro Video go (I’ve been a customer for … Continue reading →

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It Will Be Awesome if They Don’t Screw it Up

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

I’ve just come across this white paper by Michael Weinberg of Public Knowledge titled “It Will Be Awesome if They Don’t Screw it Up: 3D Printing, Intellectual Property, and the Fight Over the Next Great Disruptive Technology“. Although it was … Continue reading →

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Section 92A has been Delayed!

Posted on February 24, 2009 by admin

In a press conference on Monday John Key announced that Section 92A would be delayed until March 27th. There is a lot of work ahead but I hope everyone involved takes some time out to celebrate this victory. This shows … Continue reading →

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Latest News from CFF

Posted on January 20, 2009 by admin

THOUSANDS AGAINST S92A There are now over 4000 signatures on the Creative Freedom Foundation’s petition against Guilt Upon Accusation laws in NZ. The petition can be signed by artists and the wider public at http://creativefreedom.org.nz RESPONSE TO APRA’S STATEMENTS ON … Continue reading →

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CreativeFreedom.org.nz Launches in NZ

Posted on December 30, 2008 by admin

The Creative Freedom Foundation launched on 18 December 2008 in New Zealand to unite artists who are against the removal of New Zealander’s rights through proposed changes in Copyright law, done in the name of protecting creativity. The Foundation’s first … Continue reading →

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About ACTA

Posted on August 18, 2008 by admin

I’m not usually someone to push political issues, but I have recently found out about a treaty negotiation that the New Zealand government is taking part in that I think will affect a lot of people, so feel it is … Continue reading →

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