Conspiracy Theories
Uncritical coverage of Voices for Freedom on Newsroom was a Mistake
Madeline Chapman Lays out exactly what FACT Aotearoa was thinking when we contacted Newsroom about Melanie Reid's uncritical coverage of Voice for Freedom.
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Conspiracy Theories
Peace, Love and Hate Filmmaker talks to Maggie on Radio Active 88.6 FM
LISTEN: It was quite a departure from his community-building film style to creating a video about hate for Lee Gingold. He spoke to Maggie on Radio Active 88.6FM.
Conspiracy Theories
Open letter to organisers, attendees and supporters of the Wellington Parliamentary Protests
Kia ora koutou, FACT Aotearoa (Fight Against Conspiracy Theories or FACT) is a grass roots group of doctors, nurses, scientists and educators fighting against conspiracy theories. We ask you to dissociate yourselves from all calls to arrest and detain politicians, civil servants, health professionals, members of the media and general
Conspiracy Theories
Peace, Love And Hate: in their own words
WATCH: Using footage from the Wellington protest, FACT Aotearoa show what is happening in Wellington in their own words. Denounce the hate. Scroll down.
Covid-19 Information
mRNA Changes Your DNA! Read the Facts
Misinformation is flying around the internet at breakneck speed spreading the falsity that mRNA vaccines change your DNA. This is not true. Find out about what is mRNA vaccines can, and cannot do.
Covid-19 Information
Hundreds of New Zealanders Join the Fight Against Misinformation
“It is just lies and misinformation and it is actually killing people. They are killing people. It just made me so angry and I felt so compelled to say something.”
Conspiracy Theories
Dunedin Nurse Posts Violent Threats in Anti-Vax Video Rant
Published December 14 2021: FACT Aotearoa uncovers a video of a camo-clad Dunedin nurse making violent threats against vaccinators, doctors, and nurses as a part of the "resistance."
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.
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.
Covid-19 Vaccines
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:
Covid-19 Vaccines
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.