Two people have been fined after hand-delivering offensive anti-vaccination letters to a number of medical practices in Nelson. While the letters themselves did not constitute a criminal offence, he said the contents were extremely distressing for the recipients. The letters referenced the non-consensual treatment of individuals by medical professionals in Germany following World War II. The letters were hand delivered to three medical centres, which was non-essential movement in breach of the current health order and infringement notices were issued. Other than that, he said residents across the Tasman District had been well-behaved.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 31, 2021 20:36 UTC