It’s not just ISPs protesting against section 92A of the Copyright Act – libraries are concerned they could have their internet access shut down due to rogue users.

The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) represents 460 public, educational, commercial, industrial, legal and government libraries in New Zealand.

The association has issued a statement strongly criticising the new law, which will come into effect on February 28 after Attorney General Chris Finlayson declined to delay its implementation.