Thousands Gather Outside New Zealand Parliament to Protest Pandemic Response

Some 2,000 protesters assembled outside the New Zealand Parliament building in Wellington on Tuesday to protest their government’s response to the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic, particularly its vaccine mandates. The demonstration was energetic but less disruptive than a similar protest in February, which was modeled after Canada’s “Freedom Convoy” trucker uprising. The February demonstration involved blocking roads in Wellington and “occupying” Parliament grounds for several days, while Tuesday’s protesters said they would not camp on the grounds or interfere with legislative operations. The police nevertheless erected barriers to protect the Parliament building and deployed a heavy security presence.-- More...

Great march in New Zealand in the capital Wellington to end vaccine mandates and health restrictions and to restore freedom and rights. pic.twitter.com/dGLmmw1zsi

— RadioGenova (@RadioGenova) August 23, 2022