In 2019 , Radio New Zealand ( RNZ ) reported that Chief Censor David Shanks banned the distribution of the Christchurch mosque shooter 's publication , saying that " others have referred to the publication as a ' manifesto ' " , but Shanks considers it a ' crude booklet ' which promotes murder and terrorism . RNZ wrote that " those who have the publication for legitimate purposes , such as reporters , researchers and academics to analyse and educate can apply for an exception " but that " according to the Department of Internal Affairs , ' knowingly ' possessing or sharing objectionable material carries up to a 14 year jail term "
Christchurch mosque shooter
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Censorship in New Zealand