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Voices for Freedom

Voices for Freedom is a New Zealand anti-vaccination lobby group founded by anti-vaccine activists Claire Deeks, Alia Bland and Libby (Elizabeth) Jonson.

Covid Misinformation Pamphlets
The group has conducted several campaigns delivering leaflets which were

"Actively share false and misleading information and are seeking to cause harm."

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/12/kiwis-warned-to-be-careful-after-anti-vaccine-letters-using-unite-against-covid-19-branding-left-in-hamilton-residents-letterboxes.html

The "Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found six of eight claims it made were unsubstantiated https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/300329450/complaints-against-antivax-leaflet-largely-upheld-by-advertising-standards-authority

Removal from Facebook
In July 2021 the groups page was removed by Facebook for promoting "harmful misinformation" and "false claims".

Harassment at vaccination centers
The group also protested at a vaccination centre, with its members "banging on their car window" and displaying "scaremongering and baseless statements".

Harassment at schools
On several occasions, members of Voices for freedom protested outside schools and School board meetings.

NZ anti-mandate protests
Voices for Freedom were part of the leadership group during the 2022 Wellington protests, claiming to represent “over half” of the protesters. The protest saw "significant levels of abuse and harassment" for local residents, faeces thrown at police and became a Covid location of interest as covid cases were confirmed at the location.