Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Labour's Kieran McAnulty raises concerns about MPs' safety as anti-vaxx anger rises
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Labour's Kieran McAnulty raises concerns about MPs' safety as anti-vaxx anger rises
Labour's whip Kieran McAnulty has asked Parliamentary Service to review security for MPs, saying he was concerned about the escalation in anger over vaccinations and mandates. Video clips of McAnulty being confronted angrily about...
The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security
As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security
OTTAWA — With a week until MPs return to Parliament Hill, the issue of safety is top of mind for some as the threat of political violence has been on the rise.
The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press
The Conversation: Covid 19 disinformation and extremism are on the rise in New Zealand. What are the risks of it turning violent?
The Conversation: Covid 19 disinformation and extremism are on the rise in New Zealand. What are the risks of it turning violent?
Last week's Covid protest outside Parliament served as a warning that New Zealand is not immune to the kinds of anger seen overseas. As Labour Party whip Kieran McAnulty put it, "I think everyone needs to be aware that things are...
The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
Rotorua MP Todd McClay ordered to leave Parliament after quizzing Health Minister
Rotorua MP Todd McClay was ordered to leave Parliament today by Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard after he quizzed the Health Minister about intensive care unit beds in the Lakes District Health Board.The Rotorua Daily Post today...
The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
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COVID disinformation and extremism are on the rise in New Zealand. What are the risks of it turning violent?
Last week’s COVID protest outside parliament served as a warning that New Zealand is not immune to the kinds of anger seen overseas. As Labour Party whip Kieran McAnulty put it, “I think everyone needs to be aware that things are starting to escalate.”
The Conversation
The Conversation
Dissent, threats and fury: mood darkens in New Zealand as Covid restrictions bite
The country has seen a rapid uptick in protests and online disinformation, tinged with far-right undertones
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU