A veteran Waikato politician who is hoping to be Hamilton City's next mayor is denying she's linked to anti-Covid-19 vaccination and anti-mandate group, Voices for Freedom. Photo: Donna Pokere-PhillipsDonna Pokere-Phillips, who is co-leader of the Outdoors and Freedom Party, said she was not part of a coalition for any local government candidacy. Her comments come following revelations this week that Voices for Freedom has been urging supporters to stand for local office, but not to declare their affiliation. Although Pokere-Phillips denies having affiliations with Voices for Freedom, she regularly shares content across her social media platforms from other anti-vaccination campaigners such as Chantelle Baker and Liz Gunn. "Hamilton needs a fearless leader to take on this government who wants to steal our assets, I am that leader."

Source: Stuff August 26, 2022 09:12 UTC