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.  

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.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. 

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture.&nbsp;
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.