http://creativefreedom.org.nz/blackout.html

Join The New Zealand Internet Blackout to protest against the Guilt Upon Accusation law 'Section 92A' that calls for internet disconnection based on accusations of copyright infringement without a trial and without any evidence held up to court scrutiny. This is due to come into effect on February 28th unless immediate action is taken by the National Party

It's not about downloading illegal content. Copyright laws exist for a reason, and protect creators of content (and even users of GPL software). It's about laws that have been drafted foolishly and that reduce our rights.

Kirk