Jonathan Ayling
New ZealandexecutiveMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Jonathan Ayling is the chief executive of the Free Speech Union, an organization that advocates for free speech rights in New Zealand. He has publicly expressed concerns regarding the proposed constitutional changes at InternetNZ, labeling them as undemocratic and potentially primed for censorship. Ayling's stance is that InternetNZ should not engage in governance that could lead to moral rulings on the content of websites.
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Jonathan Ayling is a strategy consultant and professional director who discusses the challenges of having children in modern society.
Having children requires faith in the future – Jonathan AylingNew Zealand· 2026-08-06Jonathan Ayling highlighted the importance of meaningful reading.
Letters: We need rules put in place that make sure data centre operators pay their wayNew Zealand· 2026-07-20
Jonathan Ayling argues that it is not the state's responsibility to feed children.
Letters to the Editor: ‘Heartbreaking’ to watch demise of NCEANew Zealand· 2026-07-11
Jonathan Ayling is criticized for not seeking facts before forming opinions.
Letters to the Editor: Dismay at declining defence capabilities, school lunches, solar loan policyNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
Jonathan Ayling summarizes the importance of equal treatment among New Zealanders in relation to the Treaty.
Parents are responsible for raising their children – Letters to the EditorNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
The individual is the smallest minority – Jonathan Ayling.
The individual is the smallest minority – Jonathan AylingNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
Jonathan Ayling emphasizes the importance of remembering the virtues of Western civilization.
We must remember the virtues of Western civilisation - Jonathan AylingNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Jonathan Ayling is the former chief executive of the Free Speech Union New Zealand and is a civil liberties advocate.
Charlie Kirk’s death must be a wake-up call; free speech is a vital safety valve – Jonathan AylingNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Jonathan Ayling is the chief executive of the Free Speech Union who commented on the court case involving Portia Mao.
Media Insider: ‘Huge victory’ – District Court lifts gagging order on NZ-Chinese journalist against pro-Beijing political figureNew Zealand· 2025-06-13
Jonathan Ayling from the Free Speech Union commented on the implications of automatically generated content.
Russian disinformation targets NZ with te reo Māori news siteNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
Jonathan Ayling expressed concerns about the constitutional review being undemocratic and ideological.
Censorship fears over revamp of InternetNZ’s constitutionNew Zealand· 2025-03-02
