Taking inspiration from truckers' demonstrations in Canada, hundreds of protesters have been blocking streets near the parliament in capital Wellington with trucks, cars and motorcycles for more than three weeks.

Those who are eligible for vaccination against Covid-19 but refuse to get jabbed will only be making life more difficult for themselves.

Deputy Health Minister Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali says the vaccination programme was carried out after taking into consideration local and international studies.

He says the government has presented scientific evidence on the vaccines from the very beginning.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin voices hope for quick follow-up action, including investigation and prosecution against the groups for spreading false information.

Anti-vaccine sentiment is persistent in pockets of the Orthodox Jewish community.