16 Oct 2021 | 02:55 AM UTC
New Zealand: Protests ongoing at Auckland Domain the afternoon of Oct. 16
Protesters gathering at Auckland Domain in Auckland, New Zealand, the afternoon of Oct. 16. Tight security ongoing; disruptions possible.
Event
A protest is ongoing at the Auckland Domain in central Auckland the afternoon of Oct. 16. The action is to denounce vaccine mandates and other official COVID-19 control measures. At least 2,000 people are participating in the demonstration; activists could attempt to hold additional gatherings in other areas of Auckland.
Authorities have deployed additional personnel in and around the Auckland Domain Oct. 16 to monitor the event. Security measures and protest activity may prompt ground transport disruptions around the Auckland Domain and adjacent areas. Isolated skirmishes between protesters and police are possible.
Advice
Monitor trusted local sources for updates about protest activity if operating in central Auckland Oct. 16. Avoid any demonstration due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the Auckland Domain.
