Wellington protest live: Police say de-escalation is the only safe option | Stuff.co.nz
Published at : February 24, 2022
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The protest at Parliament grounds is in its 11th day.
* A statement from 28 community leaders from Wellington region has asked that the protest end immediately.
* Protesters are showing a greater degree of organisation, and have even planted a herb garden.
* MPs have agreed they won't engage with the protesters until the streets are cleared and the camp structures are removed.
* Top government officials held a national security crisis meeting on Thursday, in response to the protest.
* Defence Minister Peeni Henare says NZDF vehicles that could help remove vehicles would 'wreck' protesters' cars.
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The protest at Parliament grounds is in its 11th day.
* A statement from 28 community leaders from Wellington region has asked that the protest end immediately.
* Protesters are showing a greater degree of organisation, and have even planted a herb garden.
* MPs have agreed they won't engage with the protesters until the streets are cleared and the camp structures are removed.
* Top government officials held a national security crisis meeting on Thursday, in response to the protest.
* Defence Minister Peeni Henare says NZDF vehicles that could help remove vehicles would 'wreck' protesters' cars.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/StuffNZ-policebriefing
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Stuff is New Zealand's largest and most popular news site.
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As well as covering the stories of the day, we specialise in investigative journalism, opinion and analysis, and long-form writing and visual storytelling.
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