New Zealand: Activists to protest march in Mount Maunganui, North Island, 16:30 Sept. 8

Event

Activists plan to protest march from Mount Drury Reserve to The Mount Mainstreet in Mount Maunganui, North Island, beginning 16:30 Sept. 8. The purpose of the action is to denounce the judicial system’s legal response to a recent sexual assault case. Organizers claim the demonstration will be peaceful as participants will not block roadways or cause localized business disruptions. Similar previous protests have attracted up to a few hundred participants.

Additional rallies are planned in the cities on the same day in Hamilton, Gisborne, and Whanganui on North Island; however, activists have not as yet released specific details of the times and locations of these gatherings. Possible demonstration sites include major public squares, roadways, and government buildings.

Security personnel will almost certainly monitor any gatherings that materialize. Activists may block or march on roadways, prompting localized traffic disruptions.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations as a precaution. Seek alternative routes and monitor trusted local sources for updates on protest activity if operating in the impacted areas through the evening of Sept. 8. Confirm all travel appointments in advance. Heed all official security and travel advisories.