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Nau mai hoki mai and welcome.
The issue of “vaccine hesitancy” is often seen as a potential obstacle to effective vaccination rates in Aotearoa New Zealand – and indeed anywhere. Given the amount of misinformation and outright conspiracy theory in circulation, we are probably right to worry that this crucial stage of the pandemic response could be compromised.
But, as our lead article this week explains, there are bigger barriers to wide vaccine coverage than hesitancy. In particular, simple access to vaccination sites and good health information will be key to ensuring the most vulnerable populations are looked after.
We know age and education levels are significantly associated with vaccine hesitancy, and this affects Māori and Pasific communities in particular. But this is more likely to be a factor when access to health services is already a problem – which is why the simple logistics of the vaccine rollout are so important.
There’s plenty more to read here and on our homepage, including Manying Ip’s passionately argued examination of the draft history curriculum and the concern it may overlook the remarkable 180-years-long New Zealand Chinese story.
Thanks as always for your support and readership. Until next time, mā te wā and all the best.
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Finlay Macdonald
New Zealand Senior Editor & NZ Editor: Politics, Business + Arts
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Jesse Whitehead, University of Waikato; Kate C. Prickett, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Polly Atatoa Carr, University of Waikato
Age and education level are the main factors associated with vaccine hesitancy. While this affects Māori and Pacific communities, basic access to health care and information is more important.
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Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato
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