Update: NZDIA protest
Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 11:07 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Update: NZDIA protest
Please attribute to Inspector Neil
Banks, Operations Manager:
Police are continuing to
respond to protest activity outside the New Zealand Defence
Industry Association (NZDIA) conference at Westpac Stadium
today.
The role of Police is to ensure safety and uphold
the law, while recognising the lawful right to protest.
We
will continue to respond appropriately to any issues
regarding disorder or public safety that may arise.
As at
10:45am five people have been arrested for obstructing a
roadway.
A further update will be provided later
today.
ENDS
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