09 Dec 2021 | 05:35 AM UTC
New Zealand: Activists plan to protest in Wellington from 10:30 Dec. 16
Activists plan to protest at Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand, from 10:30 Dec. 16. Tight security likely, disruptions possible.
Event
Activists from the Freedom and Rights Coalition plan to rally in Wellington from Dec. 16 to denounce vaccine mandates and other official COVID-19 control measures. Participants will gather at Te Ngakau Civic Square from 10:30 before marching towards Parliament House. Thousands of people previously participated in similar rallies in November. Protesters could also attempt to hold demonstrations in other areas of Wellington.
Police will almost certainly deploy heavily around Te Ngakau Civic Square and Parliament in Wellington Dec. 16; roadblocks or security cordons are likely. Security measures and protest activity may prompt ground transport disruptions around Parliament House and adjacent areas. Isolated skirmishes between protesters and police are possible.
Advice
Monitor trusted local sources for updates about protest activity if operating in Wellington Dec. 16. Avoid any demonstration due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions.
