This piece advocates for reform of New Zealand’s consent laws to adopt affirmative consent, ensuring legal standards match social expectations of clear, communicated agreement in sexual relationships, with a focus on victim safety and autonomy.
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clear, proactive dialogue required in intimate relationships
\\ \\ 18 December 2025\\ \\ Blog\\ \\ **It’s time the law caught up with society on consent** \\ \\ Most of us agree on the basics: communicate, don’t assume. When legal standards diverge from social standards, confusion follows.\\ \\ D\\ \\ Dr. Anna HighSocial-media signal on the same topic, drawn from the social lens. Engagement is likes + 2×shares + 3×replies, the same weighting used across the digest cards. View on /social →
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