Were the bunker not a fan of the Daily Show we, nor probably you, would know that
New Zealand politicians, upset at being seen as lazy and offensive, have banned journalistic satire as well as coverage that ridicules or denigrates them, according to new rules passed on Thursday.
Members of New Zealand’s parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new rules. Just six members of the 121-seat parliament were opposed.
The new provision makes it a contempt of parliament if television footage is used for “satire, ridicule or denigration.” Photographers are no longer able to take still shots during sessions but television cameras can.
It would seem to be a really short step from there to, do not speak against your government, in any way, at all.
Stageleft: I’m sure New Zealanders are still allowed to report on and poke fun at my behaviour ;-)