Our monthly update shines a spotlight on the great work done to inform and empower New Zealanders No images? Click here MARCH NEWSLETTER Kia ora koutou and Ramadan Mubarak The Academy Awards have surprised and delighted us for another year. Over on the blog we round up the featured decisions for the big Oscar prizes to help you make an informed choice if you're planning on checking them out. The National Council of Women of New Zealand hosted an International Women's Day webinar on the topic of Countering Misogyny where I presented advance findings from our soon-to-be published research. And this Friday I will be attending The Unity Summit, part of Unity Week commemorations in Christchurch for March 15, a significant day of remembrance for our country that shouldn't be forgotten. Our newsletters generally talk about topics like sex, drugs, and the media content landscape. Our aim is to have difficult conversations and shine a light on ways to reduce harm for New Zealanders. If you know someone who should receive these updates, please share our newsletter or encourage them to subscribe. Be sure to follow our socials too. Aroha atu, aroha mai, tātou i a tātou — Chief Censor Caroline Flora #Mātakitahi #WatchTogether #Kōrerotahi #TalkTogether Image: Ryan Gosling, best actor*, as Ken in Barbie. ![]() ![]() Countering Misogyny: The link between online misogyny and violent extremism On International Women’s Day (IWD) Chief Censor Caroline Flora was a guest of the National Council of Women of New Zealand to talk about the link between online misogyny and violent extremism. This webinar about online misogyny and violent extremism was a chance to share some insights gained during our literature review, a research project that we will be launching shortly. All newsletter subscribers will be among the first to know when we launch our latest research into this important topic. ![]() Kete: Netsafe's new Education HubThanks to Ministry of Education funding Netsafe have created a resource hub for teachers and school leaders. School tools such as lesson plans, policy documents, and tools to develop student user agreements are all there. Check out Netsafe's Kete at https://education.netsafe.org.nz/ Can your kids watch the new Dune movies?I recently re-watched Dune (Part One) and came away considering how Master Nine-year-old might interpret the story and the action, which parts might scare him but felt that ultimately it would be a rewarding cinema experience for him, like seeing Star Wars: A New Hope for the first time. When I went to see Dune: Part Two in opening week I knew it would be great escapism but was once again eager to see whether I’d be able to share the cinema experience with my young son. Can children watch a movie about war horrors?Are there safe ways to introduce history and war themes into entertainment for young people? I was struck by this question after seeing The Zone of Interest at the cinema. It tells the story of a camp commander and his family who lived right beside the Auschwitz camp, separated only by a wall. PG, Violence and Avatar: The Last AirbenderWhat can violence look like at a PG level? It’s the question that many parents ask before pressing play on series and films for their younger tamariki. Sometimes it feels hard choosing something appropriate for your kids to watch, so here at the tari we want to try and make it a bit easier for you. Read Caitlin's blog about what a warning for violence at a PG level looks like. Are scary films good for anything?Despite being a complete scaredy cat even I can see the value in watching scary films and series, so if you’re one of the millions that loves a good scare, you’ll be feeling pretty smug when you find out there are actual well-being benefits to spiking your cortisol. Why did Laapataa Ladies get this classification?PG: Adult themes and coarse languageIn rural India, two young brides are mistakenly swapped following a chance encounter on a train journey. One bride is left stranded at the railway station while the other bride bides her time making meaningful connections with the wrong in-laws as she’s in no hurry to return to her new husband. This film was classified by the Office and received a PG: Adult themes and coarse language. Read our breakdown of the classification. Why did Shōgun get this rating?16: Violence, offensive language, and content that may disturb Set in feudal Japan, Lord Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him to rule Japan. With conflict brewing, a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village, carrying guns and a man of unrelenting faith.. This film was self-rated by Disney+ and received a 16: Violence, offensive language, and content that may disturb. Read our breakdown of the rating. Why did This is Me... Now get this rating?M: Offensive language, domestic violence, sexual themes, self-harm Coinciding with the release of her album of the same name, this narrative-driven odyssey tells the story of Jennifer Lopez's journey to love through her own eyes. This film was self-rated by Prime Video and received an M: Offensive language, domestic violence, sexual themes, self-harm. Read our breakdown of the rating. ![]() Because our work requires a broad knowledge of the vast online landscape, we consume a lot of media in the office. Here are just a few of the things we’ve found relevant and informative over the past month. Take a break with these media lunch items: The Evil of Mundanity: through monotony and absence, The Zone of Interest and Occupied City make us look again (Letterboxd) FAQ on Moon-sighting in New Zealand for Eid (FIANZ) Was John Cena's naked moment the best joke of the night? (NY Times) Princess says she edited the photo recalled by photo agencies (RNZ)
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