Current News and Media Releases
Latest Decisions: COVID-19 claims in organic food and sanitiser ads, and more
The following decisions have been released:
Latest Decisions: Ernest Rutherford ad not misleading, COVID-19 advert insensitive, and more
The following decisions have been released to the ASA website:
UPDATE: COVID-19 AdHelp Information – Therapeutic and Health
To assist advertisers to comply with the ASA Codes, the ASA recently developed AdHelp information on advertising therapeutic and health products and services during COVID-19 – this document (available here) has been updated today, 23 April 2020, to include information from a recent New Zealand Gazette notice which states from 22 April 2020, the importation, manufacture, sale, supply and… Read More
Babies on conveyor belt not offensive, alcohol billboards, and more
The following decisions have been released to the ASA website:
ASA releases AdHelp Information on alcohol advertising in COVID-19
We are aware of an increase in alcohol advertising and promotion during the COVID-19 restrictions. To assist advertisers to comply with the ASA Codes, we have developed AdHelp information on advertising and promotion of alcohol during COVID-19 – this is available here. Advertisers need to ensure their advertising is socially responsible and protects consumers from harm…. Read More
New Decisions: Homeopathic advertising, therapeutic claims and more
The following decisions have been released: Complaint 20/071 Booster, Television, No Grounds to Proceed Complaint 20/072 Radio NZ, Digital Marketing, No Grounds to Proceed Complaint 19/436 Acupuncture Studio, Digital Marketing, Upheld in Part, Settled in Part, Not Upheld in Part Complaint 20/037 New Zealand Labour Party, Facebook, Not Upheld Complaint 20/038 New Zealand Labour Party,… Read More
ASA Newsletter: April 2020
The impact of COVID-19 has led to a rapid and dramatic change in the way we all live and work and these changes have impacted on advertisers, agencies and media organisations too.
Nanette Moreau appointed as Advertising Standards Complaints Appeal Board Chairperson
The Advertising Standards Authority is pleased to confirm the appointment of Nanette Moreau as Chairperson of the Advertising Standards Complaints Appeal Board (ASCAB). Nanette Moreau (BCom, trained Mediator, LLB, Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand) joined Utilities Disputes Ltd, formerly known as the Office of the Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner… Read More
COVID-19 update
30th March 2020 The impact of COVID-19 has been broad and far reaching, and the advertising environment is rapidly changing as the Level 4 restrictions impact all New Zealanders.
COVID-19 – information for advertisers
27th March 2020 The impact of COVID-19 has been broad and far reaching, and the advertising environment is rapidly changing as the Level 4 restrictions impact all New Zealanders. We are committed to helping every ad be a responsible ad and this is even more important now.
