New Zealand: Activists to stage protest denouncing cuts to disability funding at Aotea Square in Auckland, April 21

Disability rights activists plan to demonstrate from 12:00-13:30 April 21 at Aotea Square in Auckland. The purpose of the action is to denounce recent changes to the eligibility of financial assistance from the Ministry for Disabled People (also known as Whaikaha). A previous similar demonstration attracted around a hundred participants; a similar turnout on April 21 is possible.

Authorities will likely deploy to the site and monitor the demonstration. Localized traffic disruptions are possible if protesters march along nearby roads. Isolated skirmishes between protesters and police are possible.