23 Aug 2024 | 05:57 PM UTC
New Zealand: Activists plan rallies and related gatherings in multiple cities Aug. 24
Pro-Ukrainian activists to stage rallies, related gatherings in multiple cities in New Zealand Aug. 24. Disruptions likely.
Activists affiliated with the Stand with Ukraine movement will hold nationwide rallies and related events on Aug. 24 to commemorate Kyiv's independence day. Events are planned at several locations in various urban centers; however, the most significant events will likely occur in:
Auckland: Aotea Square, 14:00.
Christchurch: Ukrainian Association of South Island building on Landsdowne Terrace, 14:30.
Dunedin: The Octagon, 12:00.
Nelson: Trafalgar Street, 18:30.
Wellington: Ukrainian Gromada of Wellington building on Riddiford Street, 13:00.
Additional gatherings are possible in these locations and other cities, especially near major government buildings, public squares, parks, and roadways. Larger gatherings in major towns will likely draw thousands of participants. Authorities may monitor the rallies and attempt to disperse disruptive gatherings.
Isolated skirmishes between demonstrators and police and between members of opposing groups are possible. Security personnel may cordon off specific gathering sites, particularly near government buildings. Activists may march along roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Avoid rallies as a standard security precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent protest locations. If skirmishes occur nearby, depart the area immediately. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
