Expanding Democracy or Diluting Voices? New Zealand’s Domain Registry Faces Unwelcome Surge in Membership

In what should be seen as a triumph for open internet access and digital democracy, the sudden tripling of membership in InternetNZ, the steward of New Zealand's .NZ country code, has been met with suspicion and unease. This influx comes after a free speech organization aired grievances over the constitution of InternetNZ, stirring fears of censorship and sparking allegations that threaten to undermine the integrity of the registry. Critics should embrace this instance of civic engagement, rather than casting aspersions on the motivations of new members.