WHY WE EXIST
WHAT. A. WEEK!
Let me run you through some of our stats from this week…
1 Select Committee submission
2 pieces of correspondence with MPs about PILLAR Drafted legislation
1 public speaking event
3 media appearances
Not to mention more than 100,000 social impressions across our growing catalogue of commentary and content. We’re cutting through and making an impact. And you are a massive part of that through your engagement, encouragement, comments, and donations.
But before the impact, theres a why and a how. At PILLAR, we want you to know those just as much as you know the wins you see.
Nathan sat down with Paul of RCR to discuss PILLAR’s submission on the Policing Amendment Bill and concerns over expanding police surveillance powers. You can see all our interviews, submissions and podcasts on the media page of our website or our YouTube channel!
At PILLAR we envision a culture that cherishes freedom, a system that prioritises liberty, and people who recognise the innate value and dignity in one another.
We fight for individual liberty by restoring and strengthening the pillars of democracy: freedom of speech, conscience, thought, inquiry, religion, assembly, and the right to privacy through courtroom action, legislative reform, public campaigns, and community mobilisation.
Our mission is clear: we stand firm so every New Zealander can stand free.
Underpinning the media mentions, parliamentary engagement, and public events are the four S’s that frame our work:
Stand (Legal Advocacy)
In courtrooms, tribunals, and before councils, we take decisive action to defend individuals and the freedoms that protect us all.
Shift (Legislative Advice and Campaigning)
Through bold campaigns, we drive cultural and political change, challenging bad laws and shaping better ones.
Speak (Commentary and Content)
We lead and influence the national conversation, winning hearts and minds and reshaping culture.
Strengthen (Community Engagement and Education)
We equip citizens and leaders with the skills, courage, and knowledge to stand unshaken for freedom.
Internally we hold ourselves to five core values that guide our work: to be moderate, credible, principled, integral, and transparent.
PILLAR’s three major campaigns for 2026! check them out on our website!
As we’ve grown and increased our impact at PILLAR, I’ve discovered a few things. People can agree with your ideas, and even align with your values, but they contribute to, support, and donate to a plan.
We have three major campaigns this year, with some exciting developments bubbling away behind the scenes. If we could, we’d do it all and hopefully, eventually, we will.
But today, would you take a step beyond simply agreeing with our ideas or aligning with our values, and contribute to, support, and donate to our plan?
Our full campaign stories, plans, and breakdowns can be found here!
They’re just the tip of the iceberg. And with your support, we can restore the pillars of democracy.
Thank you for all you already do. We’re honoured you’d be part of PILLAR with us.
