Anti-mandatory vaccination protest organiser Michael Magiera prepares tractor and signage at his Owaka Valley dairy farm yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISONBalclutha's streets will echo to the sound of motor-driven protest once again today. Several dozen tractors and supporters are expected to rally in the South Otago town at lunchtime, in an effort to raise concerns about the Government’s expanding mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy. Mr Magiera said he understood Farmlands was considering firing staff who chose not to get vaccinated. It responded with the following statement:‘‘Farmlands Co-operative is currently seeking feedback from staff on a proposed mandated vaccination against Covid-19 for all staff.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 08, 2021 16:20 UTC