12 Nov 2021 | 08:44 PM UTC
New Zealand: Activists plan to disrupt traffic in Auckland Nov. 13
Activists plan to disrupt traffic in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 13 to protest COVID-19-related controls; protests possible in other cities.
Event
Activists from the Freedom and Rights Coalition plan to disrupt traffic in Auckland Nov. 13 to denounce vaccine mandates and other official COVID-19-related controls. Supporters in cars and other vehicles will depart from Manukau Central heading north on both State Highway 20 and State Highway 1 while traveling in a loop around the city at around 50 kph (30 mph).
The level of participation in the event is unclear, but around 3,000 people attended a protest march coordinated by the same group in Wellington Nov. 9. Organizers had previously called for related vehicle protests in other cities, including Wellington and Christchurch, Nov. 13. However, the Freedoms and Rights Coalition did not provide details of additional events on its official website.
Authorities will likely monitor the motorcade and increase security along the protest route. Ground transport disruptions are possible along affected motorways in Auckland and in any other cities where demonstrations occur.
Advice
Monitor trusted local sources for updates about protest activity if operating in Auckland and other major cities Nov. 13. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
