'So ridiculous': ASA rules on butcher's ad about processing 'mother-in-law' meat
The ad says the butcher can process home-kill and 'maybe your mother-in-law too'.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAdvertising Standards Authority
Three Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'
Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.
Three Waters reform: Frustrated mayor tells PM 'you have lost the people'
Three Waters reform push described as "appalling" and "wrong" by another mayor.
Ad claiming hand sanitiser sprayed on masks will stop Covid 'germs' to be removed
Sanitiser ad that breached advertising standards ordered to be removed from Facebook.
Influencer using baby in alcohol promo sparks complaint to ASA, posts dropped
The Instagram influencer has frequently been subject to advertising complaints.
Social media influencer Simone Anderson investigated over Covid test promo
The ASA has twice ruled against Anderson after previous complaints.
Questions surround source of Parliament protest donations
Large sums of money traded hands during the 23-day protest at Parliament.
Racist and offensive pamphlet returns to Auckland letterboxes
Unhappy resident: "Hateful recommendations are definitely not welcome in my mailbox".
Advertising watchdog investigating Covid 'vaccine risks' billboard in Auckland
Billboard uses the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid vaccine.
Anti-vax group's flyers misleading, socially irresponsible - ASA rules
The group distributed unaddressed flyer advertisements about Covid to homes across NZ.
Fast food company breached ad rules for Player of the Day award
The complainant says the Advertising Standards Authority didn't go far enough.
'Irresponsible, misleading': Critics slam Govt advertising campaign
One said it "crosses the line into a propaganda campaign spreading false truths".
Anti-vax group advertising removed from Auckland billboards
The decision to pull the ads was informed by Voices For Freedom's past views.
The best 'inappropriate' and 'annoying' ad complaints rubbished by the ASA
A roundup of some of the most fascinating complaints dismissed by the ASA.
Health Minister says Mother Matters video misrepresented Govt's work
Andrew Little has defended the government's investment into mental health resources.
'It's shameful': David Seymour outraged maternal suicide video banned
'No matter how it may trigger me, it's too important not to be shown,' one woman said.
Maternal suicide advert ordered off-air
The video was part of a campaign to lobby for more parental support pre and post birth.
Advance NZ ordered to pull 'misleading' advertisement
Advertising Standards Authority says the party's ad was misleading.
Labour pulls 'misleading' advertising following ASA complaint
"Our claim that we've built over 600 houses in Northcote is inaccurate," the party said.
ASA releases strict new guidelines for influencers
The message for influencers is simple: 'Make it clear that ads are ads.'
Influencer Simone Anderson won't be investigated
Commerce Commission decides not to investigate complaint about influencer Simone Anderson.
Influencer Simone Anderson speaks out on charity donations scandal
Influencer says she's donated to Women's Refuge and other charities and has the receipts.
'Uncertainty around hashtags': Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson hits back
Simone Anderson responds for the first time about ASA decision and complaints against her.
Historic ruling against Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson
Simone Anderson's Instagram posts not clearly labelled, according to ASA complaints board.
Commerce Commission complaint laid about influencer Simone Anderson
Second complaint about Simone's Second Hand Wardrobe page, this time on charity donations.
Kiwi influencer's second-hand sales ads investigated
Influencer Simone Anderson's second-hand clothing page has attracted a complaint.
Jacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clip
Is the capital of NZ set to change to Auckland? Or is all not as it seems?
Audrey Young: Nats, NZ First wrangle - who really killed the car tax plan?
The scheme has had a bumpy road ever since Julie Anne Genter proposed it.
National loses appeal over car tax ad
National breached advertising standards code of an ad targeting Labour's car tax.
Political ad decision: Chilling effect on democracy or stain on free speech?
Advertising Standards Authority dismisses complaint from Andrew Little about Nick Smith.
Ministry of Transport apologises to Simon Bridges over blocking 'spam'
Simon Bridges credits the Ministry of Transport for taking steps to correct its error.
National ad attacking car 'feebate' cleared by advertising watchdog
The ad used "extreme" examples but was a pass, the Advertising Standards Authority says.
Hyundai advertisement pulled due to suicide similarities
Thirty-four people made complaints, calling company's advert insensitive and misleading.
Complaint upheld against 'racist' One Treaty One Nation pamphlet
'Condescending', 'derogatory' leaflet breaches Advertising Standards Code.