Disability advocate's Facebook account disabled for unspecified reasons

Monday 17 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 17 Nov 2025, 9:14am

In this story Chris Bishop, Facebook

Disability advocate Blake Forbes has had his long-standing Facebook account shut down. Meta stated the account breached community standards, but Mr Forbes believes he was targeted due to his political activism following a post criticising government policy.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 17 Nov 2025, 8:20am

   Disability advocate’s Facebook page shut down (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZMon 17 Nov 2025, 9:14am

   Disability advocate has Facebook account shut down (opens in new tab)

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