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It was dubbed 'just plain grubby humour'.
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'Misleading': Complaints over influencer Simone Anderson’s promotion of protein powder, vitamins during pregnancy
The influencer's plugging of protein powder and vitamins while pregnant landed complaints.
Complaint upheld over 'misleading' mask-use mailer
The advertisement included ‘socially irresponsible’ statements about mask use.
Advertisement for $169 radiation shield misleading
Company selling EMF shielding technology was told to remove misleading ad from website.
University wants ban on harmful ads towards children
Researchers seeking an urgent end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food.
'Incredibly scary and disturbing': Advertising watchdog bans ad for Hollywood film
The TV ad for the film The Black Phone depicted realistic images of kids covered in blood.
Standards watchdog finds Covid vaccine ads misleading
More than 40 complaints about health agency's Covid ad supported by standards board.
Evocative billboard near popular children's location doesn't breach standards - watchdog
'Obey the Rules. Miss the Fun' the suggestive billboard also read.
Influencer avoids hot water over weight-loss tea post
At least one of her followers bought the tea, hoping to lose weight.
'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'.
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.