Almost 2,000 people in Southland received their Covid-19 vaccines on Super Saturday, with 10 times that nationally – smashing vaccination records.

But more than 30,000 people also showed up either in person or online to support various silent protests and family picnics run by groups celebrating autonomy and freedom across the country.

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Only one media outlet whatsoninvers.nz attended the Voices For Freedom silent protest along Tay Street, which then led to a family picnic in Queens Park, enjoyed by dozens of groups of people.

ILT board and staff, ready to for their jab taxi service. Photo: ILT

whatsoninvers.nz founder Mike Sanford said a Facebook video of the protest reached more than 13,000 people, and received 471 reactions, the majority in support.

A further 11,000+ people watched the family picnic online – which also received 240 reactions.

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New Zealand vaccinated at least 2.5% of its people on Saturday, using an array of gimmicks such as free food, drinks and even in Queenstown they were giving away day trips if people got the jab.

By the end of Saturday 124,669 shots were administered in a country of 4.9 million.

whatsoninvers.nz turned down advertising to support Super Saturday, and wants to make it clear the views of the business and those who work there are not ‘anti-vaccine’ – it is about honest and balanced journalism, that is not influenced by outside parties and government funding.

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“We have staff that are vaccinated, unvaccinated and half vaccinated, it doesn’t really matter what they do, it’s their choice. It’s none of our business.”

“I’m over the us and them mentality, being driven by the Government and the paid off mainstream media. Vaccinated versus non vaccinated, it shouldn’t matter. Those that are vaccinated have peace of mind and non vaccinated have made their decision. Both choices should be respected.”

Voices For Freedom launched in January and its support base on Facebook grew to more than 14,000 followers. Find them here voicesforfreedom.co.nz

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The Freedom of Rights Coalition also held events across the country, including Dunedin, Christchurch and Nelson, where 30,000 people came in either person or online in support.

Speakers included NZ Doctors Speaking Out With Science (NZDSOS) – made up of 50+ doctors, dentists and scientists concerned about the rollout of the vaccine.

Many people spoken to at the various events said the social pressure and the ‘no jab, no job’ mentality was unjust and unfair to normal citizens trying to live good honest lives.

Super Saturday Record Jabs NZ Wide, Thousands Protest Mandates

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