30 Sep 2021 | 06:52 PM UTC
New Zealand: Activists plan rally at the Auckland Domain Oct. 4
Activists plan rally at the Auckland Domain in central Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 4. Tight security likely, disruptions possible.
Event
Activists opposed to vaccine mandates and other official COVID-19 control measures plan to hold a rally at the Auckland Domain in central Auckland Oct. 2. The planned start time of the protest is unclear. Participation in the rally could be in the dozens to hundreds. Protesters could also attempt to hold rallies in other areas of central Auckland. Organizers may not announce specific venues and times to circumvent a likely police response.
Police will almost certainly deploy heavily in and around the Auckland Domain Oct. 2. Police may attempt to prevent demonstrators from congregating or forcibly disperse activists due to ongoing gathering restrictions. Security measures and protest activity may prompt ground transport disruptions around the Auckland Domain, and possibly adjacent areas. Clashes between protesters and police are possible.
Advice
Monitor trusted local sources for updates about protest activity if operating in central Auckland Oct. 2. Avoid any demonstration due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the Auckland Domain.
