16 Sep 2022 | 07:57 AM UTC
New Zealand: Students to protest at Parliament House in Wellington Sept. 23 to demand action on climate change
Student climate activists to protest at Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand, 12:00-15:00 Sept. 23. Increased security likely.
Event
Student activists plan to rally outside Parliament House in Wellington 12:00-15:00 Sept. 23 to demand the government act to prevent climate change. Thousands of students have participated in previous demonstrations, and a similar turnout is likely.
Authorities will likely deploy to the site and monitor the demonstrations. Violence is unlikely. Although students will not march nearby, localized traffic disruptions remain possible near Parliament House as participants arrive and depart the premises.
Advice
Exercise caution near Parliament House and nearby areas Sept. 23. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Use alternative routes to circumvent the area. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
