This research report provides a detailed examination of the state of academic freedom at New Zealand universities, together with an analysis of the main threats to academic freedom in the country at present. The report identifies and discusses three main threats to academic freedom: 

• progressive radicalism within universities, 
• foreign interference in the form of the Chinese Communist Party, and 
• the managerial, brand-focussed nature of contemporary universities.

The report closes with a number of recommendations, including an annual audit of academic freedom at universities and more training for university administrators about their obligations to uphold academic freedom.