I agree: fishy.
My theory might be wrong, but if it is, I definitely think there is SOMETHING fishy going on. I can’t recall ever seeing a blurred face like that unless it was a minor or someone who was being protected.
Possibly it is customary in NZ? IDK.
Not sure either, in the case of the kid who was arrested for sharing the video they mentioned 'interim name suppression' so perhaps it's something like that - but since it's already out there that doesn't seem logical. Hmmm.