Report Concerning Behaviour
The rise in violent rhetoric in New Zealand is troubling and should always be reported to the appropriate authorities. Disinformation and misinformation can also be reported in various ways - to both the platforms and government agencies. Find out where to report concerns here.
Report misinformation, crime, and threats:
- For immediate threats of physical harm or to report a crime, call 111
- CERT NZ (Computer Emergency Response Team): Report an issue relating to Covid-19 vaccine scams or misinformation.
- Unite against Covid-19 (covid19.govt.nz): Report false or misleading information.
- Netsafe: Help keep people safe online, including scams.
- Crimestoppers: Anonymous reporting passed on to police.
- 105 Online: Police online non-emergency reporting. If you want to report a Covid regulation breach, click here.
- Advertising Standards Authority: Complaints about advertising content. If you want to report an issue with the identification of an influencer’s ad content, here.
Report social media posts or profiles:
- Facebook: Report concerning content or pages, profiles and groups.
- Twitter: Report tweets, spaces, pages and more.
- Instagram: Report posts, profiles, and comments.
- YouTube: Report videos and profiles.
Report concerning professional conduct:
- Health Professionals: Find out where to report different health professions about misconduct or concerning behaviour.
- Lawyers: Find out how to report the misconduct of people in law.
- Teachers: See the process to report teachers in New Zealand.
- WorkSafe: Report workplace health and safety issues.
You can also report concerning behaviour from conspiracy groups to FACT Aotearoa. Email info@factaotearoa.nz