New Zealand: Environmental activists to rally at Puke Ariki Landing park in New Plymouth 12:00-13:30 March 3

Event

Environmental activists affiliated with Climate Justice Taranaki and related organizations plan to rally at Puke Ariki Landing park in New Plymouth 12:00-13:30 March 3; the event is part of the Global Climate Strike movement. If well-attended, the gathering will likely attract a few hundred participants.

Authorities will likely increase security near the park and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it becomes overly disruptive. Activists may march along nearby roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Localized business disruptions may also occur through the afternoon of March 3.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near Puke Ariki Landing park as the demonstration is taking place. Plan according for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.