The little-known tool to help hold social media giants to account

13 August 2025

New Zealand already has a measure tailor-made for holding social media and other digital platforms to account, it’s just not talked about much, writes Andrew Cushen.

Starting Somewhere: Andrew Cushen on The Code for Online Safety and Harm

13 August 2025

This week’s Fireside Chat was a conversation with Andrew Cushen, Executive Director of The Code — Aotearoa’s voluntary industry agreement where platforms like Meta, TikTok, Google, X and Twitch commit to tackling online safety and harm.

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Progress and potential – review highlights big tech performance in reducing online harm in NZ

A world-first initiative aimed at reducing the risk of harmful online content in New Zealand continues to gather momentum. NZTech Chief Executive Graeme Muller has today welcomed the first evaluation … Continue reading

12 February 2024