New Plymouth school apologises after banning student's speech

NZ HeraldStuffTuesday 26 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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New Plymouth High School has apologised to a student after banning a speech titled The Decline of Western Civilization from a competition. Following mediation, the school acknowledged the injustice and has committed to providing free speech training.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 26 Aug 2025, 7:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 47 minutes
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