14 Oct 2022 | 07:35 AM UTC
New Zealand: Activists plan to protest in several cities nationwide Oct. 20 opposing farming regulation
Activists to protest in several New Zealand cities Oct. 20 over proposed farming regulation. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Event
Activist group Groundswell NZ plans to hold demonstrations in several cities in New Zealand Oct. 20 opposing government-proposed farming regulations. Organizers have called for supporters to drive in convoys to the center of Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington; participants plan to arrive by 12:00. The group has not released further details on gathering sites or endpoints for convoys in affected cities. Several hundred to a few thousand people could join the demonstrations.
Authorities will increase security and monitor the protests, especially if demonstrators converge near government buildings or prominent landmarks. Protesters will likely drive along major roadways, causing localized transport disruptions on arterial routes into affected cities the morning of Oct. 20. More intense transport disruptions are possible once protesters reach city centers.
Advice
Monitor trusted local sources for updates about protest activity if operating in affected cities as organizers may not announce details in advance. Exercise caution near demonstrations. Follow all instructions from security personnel. Plan for localized transport disruptions in affected cities; allow additional time to reach destinations in downtown areas.
