06 Mar 2023 | 07:24 PM UTC
New Zealand: Activists to stage demonstration at Beehive government building in Wellington 13:00-14:00 March 8
Activists to hold rally at Beehive government building in Wellington, New Zealand, 13:00-14:00 March 8. Increased security likely.
Event
Activists affiliated with the Chained Dog Awareness New Zealand organization plan to demonstrate at the Beehive government building in Wellington 13:00-14:00 March 8. The purpose of the action is to demand that the government ban the practice of dog chaining. If well attended, the gathering will likely attract hundreds of participants.
Authorities will likely increase security near the Beehive and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it becomes overly disruptive. Associated transport disruptions are likely to occur within the immediate vicinity of the rally site, especially near Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the Beehive as the demonstration is taking place. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
