30 Jun 2023 | 03:58 AM UTC
New Zealand: Activists plan to protest at Parliament Buildings in Wellington July 1
Activists to protest at Parliament Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, from 14:00 July 1. Increased security likely, disruptions possible.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside Parliament Buildings in Wellington from 14:00 July 1 to call for better healthcare for transgender people. While participation in the event is unclear, a few hundred people could attend the gathering. Counterprotests by anti-LGBTQ groups are possible during the action.
Authorities will likely deploy to the site and monitor the demonstration. Localized traffic disruptions are possible, especially if protesters occupy nearby roads. The gathering will probably pass peacefully.
Advice
Exercise caution near Parliament Buildings and nearby areas July 1. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent the area. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
