27 Sep 2023 | 06:49 AM UTC
New Zealand: Activists to protest at Parliament in Wellington Sept. 30
Activists to protest at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, Sept. 30. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists affiliated with the Poneke Anti-Fascist Coalition plan to protest in Wellington Sept. 30 to denounce alleged racism and disinformation about co-governance by a religious leader. Participants intend to gather at Te Aro Park from 10:00 before heading to the Parliament Buildings for a rally. Protesters will march along Manners and Willis streets and Lambton Quay. While exact participation numbers are unclear, the rally could draw up to several hundred people.
Heightened security measures, including roadblocks or security cordons, are likely near Parliament. Associated localized transport disruptions are probable in the affected area. Violence is unlikely.
Advice
Avoid the affected locations as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Monitor trusted local sources for protest updates. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent the area. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
