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Auckland University research fellow Kate Hannah tells you what to look for to identify misinformation about the Covid-19 virus and vaccine.
The company which describes itself as the largest printing and distribution outfit in the country has been linked to the distribution of a Covid disinformation magazine. The Classification Office, the government arm responsible for classifying publications which may need to be restricted or banned, confirmed Ovato had been in contact at the end of March to seek its views on
The Real News magazine, before selling it to retailers. Ovato’s website describes the company as “the largest print and print/distribution company in New Zealand”.
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Auckland University research fellow Kate Hannah tells you what to look for to identify misinformation about the Covid-19 virus and vaccine.
The Pharmacy Council has issued a warning after an Auckland chemist unwittingly helped distribute an magazine. The owner of Lambs Pharmacy & Natural Therapies Centre on Karangahape Rd, who asked not to be named, told
Stuff copies of the first edition of a Covid misinformation magazine were dropped off about five weeks ago. They remained on display at the front of the shop for about four days before a customer commented on them, after which the owner said they were binned.
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By David Shanks It will be a minute that changes my life - I have the right to vote .
For Syrians such Ahmad Alkhaled, the forthcoming Scottish election will be the first national vote where refugees will be able to take part.
For many, it will be the first time participating in a free and fair electoral process.
Ahmad, 24, arrived in Aberdeenshire last year as he and many relatives fled the conflict at home. He is now looking forward to going to a polling station.
There are about 20,000 refugees in Scotland, and work is ongoing to support those heading to the ballot box.
MIDDLEBORO With the passing on Feb. 1, 2021, of Norman E. Record at age 93, a part of Middleboro s history passed with him. Record was a Korean War veteran and a well-known member of the police department.
Members of his family contacted former veterans service officer Paul Provencher and sought his assistance in possibly getting a sign designating the Four Corners area the intersections of Center, North Main, South Main and Wareham streets as Patrolman Norman E. Record Corners.
Provencher in turn contacted the Middleboro Board of Selectmen for approval of the family request. The board submitted the idea for a town meeting vote.
With the passing on February 1, 2021 of Norman E. Record, at age 93, a part of Middleborough’s history passed with him. Record was a Korean War veteran and a well known member of the Police Department.
Members of his family contacted former Veterans Service officer Paul Provencher and sought his assistance in possibly getting a sign designating the Four Corners area as “Patrolman Norman E. Record Corners.”
Provencher in turn contacted Middleborough’s Board of Selectmen for approval of the family request. The Board in turn submitted the idea for a Town Meeting vote.
Middleborough’s Board of Selectmen have submitted a warrant article for the Monday. April 26, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. annual Town Meeting at the auditorium of the Nichols Middle School asking voters’ opinion of the article.