More than a thousand protesters are set to converge at parliament today.
Fueled by frustration and anger, they falsely accuse the Government, public officials and journalists of crimes against humanity.
But while some are taking their anger to Parliament’s doorstep, there are now reports that people influenced by disinformation are contesting seats in local elections as part of their effort to make Aotearoa ‘ungovernable’.
So why are people still so angry with the Government, what role do conspiracy theories play in this rage, and how concerning is it for New Zealand’s future?
Today, Disinformation Project director Kate Hannah joins Damien for a discussion on how conspiracy theories are making the leap from online into the real world.
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