New Zealand: Migrant workers to rally near the Philippines embassy in Wellington and sites in Auckland and Christchurch from 12:00 Jan. 19

Filipino migrant worker associations have planned rallies outside the Philippines embassy in Wellington and Deloitte offices in Auckland and Christchurch, 12:00-13:00 Jan. 19. The action is to denounce alleged delays in disbursing financial aid and owed wages to workers affected by the recent closure of a recruiting company. A few hundred activists are likely to attend each event.

Security personnel will likely monitor the rally as a precaution. Roadblocks and security cordons are possible near the protest sites. Localized traffic disruptions may occur, especially if protesters occupy nearby roads. If demonstrators attempt to storm offices, business disruptions are possible, though the gatherings will likely pass off peacefully.