New Zealand: Students plan to protest at Parliament House in Wellington June 21

Event

Student activists plan to protest outside Parliament House in Wellington 12:30-14:00 June 21 to call for better pay and working conditions for teachers. Participants also intend to demand an end to subject cuts in universities. While participation in the event is unclear, up to several hundred people could attend the gathering.

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 House and nearby areas June 21. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent the area. Heed all official security and transport advisories.