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Caroline Flora is New Zealand’s Chief Censor. She was appointed to the role in July 2022 and leads Te Mana Whakaatu – Classification Office, which is an Independent Crown Entity.
Ms Flora trained as a lawyer before entering the public sector, where she has had experience in senior roles at both Police and the Ministry of Health.
Having undertaken a Masters in Law and a post-graduate certificate in Children’s Issues, the focus of Caroline’s professional career has been on reducing and preventing harm to children, families and communities. She continues that harm reduction kaupapa in her role as Chief Censor.
Ms Flora is responsible for protecting New Zealanders, especially tamariki and rangatahi, from the harms that can come from depictions of sex, crime, cruelty, horror and violence in media. Upholding the right to freedom of expression and recognising the diverse views of all kiwis is central is at the heart of this work.
Caroline is passionate about the work of the Office and is focussed on the evolving role regulation plays in today’s digital world.
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