Oblivian:

mattwnz:

 

IMO I am not sure why they aren't making some ethnic and age groups a priority based on risk factor.

That is very similar to the lady reporter that basically looks for a quote that could get a hint of angle toward a discriminatory story.

And is continually quashed with factual info from the podoums.

There were and are focus groups. They were one of the first rolled in northland (remember the overrun centres with people travelling from Auckland..)
The uptake has been low. And noone can explain other than reinforce there are continual working attempts to encourage mindset change.

Can lead a horse and all that.

Isn't that the reason why the MOH is saying that certain groups are being worst affected in this outbreak, because they really want these groups to take notice, and it seems to be working?  But it is human nature to not do anything until it needs to be done. The only good thing that has come out of this, is it is now resulting in a lot more people being vaccinated. The same thing is happening in NSW and Vic, as they now see vaccination as the only way out of lockdown over there.  Vaccination equals far less risk of dying or major illness from it.