FACT Aotearoa in the Media
Mohua Vaccine Hui: Why getting vaccinated is important for our community
FACT Aotearoa held a hui to discuss the efficacy of the mRNA vaccine in Golden Bay on December 12 2021.
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FACT Aotearoa in the Media
To Vax Or Not To Vax: Golden Bay Immunologist Delivers Facts And Dispels The Rumours
Press Release: 12 December 2021: Golden Bay immunologist and science writer Christopher von Roy wants to help the vaccine hesitants put aside the conspiracy theories and understand the science - and logic - behind the Covid vaccines.
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FACT Aotearoa Uncover Fake Vaccine Pass Black Market
Published December 1 2021: FACT Aotearoa misinformation researchers viewed posts offering "real" vaccine passes to people for $50 each, an illegal act with penalties of up to six months in prison and up to $12,000 in fines.
FACT Aotearoa in the Media
FACT Aotearoa Wins New Zealand Skeptics Award
The New Zealand Skeptics recognises excellence in the media or in other high-profile people with their Bravo Awards. The 2021 awards focused on fighting misinformation in our community. We were proud to be in the same company as incredible journalists, scientists and communicators:
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Law Society Investigates Anti-Vax Lawyer Sue Grey Over Formal Complaint
Published November 12 2021: Update on FACT Aotearoa's formal complaint about anti-vax lawyer Sue Grey. The Law Society is now investigating Sue Grey over formal complaints.
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FACT Aotearoa File Formal Complaint With Law Society Against Sue Grey
Published October 29 2021: A formal complaint has been laid against lawyer and anti-vaccine campaigner Sue Grey for using her status in the legal profession to further her “flawed, inaccurate and dangerous” claims about Covid-19.
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Open Letter: Sue Grey: Stop using private information to advance anti-vaccination causes
FACT Aotearoa asks lawyers and other professionals to stop using private information and misinformation to advance their anti-vaccination causes.
FACT Aotearoa in the Media
Open Letter to New Plymouth District Council regarding misinformation from Councillor Anneka Carlson
Published 2 September 2021: Anti-misinformation campaigners call on NPDC to censure councillors who use their privileged platform to disseminate poorly sourced, incorrect or misleading information about public health measures that clearly oppose government advice.
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An Open Letter to "Plan B" from FACT Aotearoa & Media Response
Published 16 March 2021: Anti-misinformation campaigners call on Covid Plan B members to end their support of Voices for Freedom and to condemn groups promoting conspiracy theories.