The Electoral Commission thinks posters produced by two well-known New Zealand artists showing a painting of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern over the word ‘Aroha’ are party advertisements for the Labour Party. The commission investigated the posters after a complaint from the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union and has advised artists Weston Frizzell – the collaborative identity of artists Otis Frizzell and Mike Weston – of its decision. “We explained that in our view, the Aroha posters are party advertisements for the Labour Party when they are displayed in a commercial space, such as a billboard,” the commission spokesperson said. In the absence of that, the Aroha message is broad and general,” the commission's letter to Weston Frizzell said. Weston Frizzell was asked to respond by Friday evening.

Source: Stuff July 07, 2020 05:02 UTC