THE TRIBUTE - Web Series Introduction
THE TRIBUTE is a powerful new web series giving voice to New Zealand's Covid vaccine-injured. Please watch this moving introductory teaser. Coming Mid-January 2026! In the fight against Covid-19 countless New Zealanders stepped up – some coerced under threat of losing jobs or freedom, others trusting the call to join the "team of five million." But for thousands, that vaccination event was life-altering—they were harmed. Produced by acclaimed filmmaker Gaylene Barnes (River of Freedom 2023) and filmed by award-winning cinematographer Mark Lapwood — THE TRIBUTE is a heartfelt, confessional-style bi-weekly web series that honours the resilience of vaccine-injured Kiwis and the families who lost loved ones. These brave individuals share:
-The shock of sudden health loss and the battle for medical acknowledgement
-Dismissal and stigma from the system while fighting for care and support
-The anger of discovering hidden risks – denied true informed consent
-Stories from whistleblowers inside overwhelmed hospitals
-We also offer expert insights
This is more than stories – it's a call for change. To ensure history never repeats. They demand accountability to prevent future harm so we can try and rebuild a high-trust future.