Police have begun enforcement action following the
gathering held at the Auckland Domain and subsequent march
through Newmarket on Saturday.
Today, a 36-year-old
man has been arrested and charged with Failing to Comply
with Order (COVID-19) in relation to attending a
gathering.
This man is scheduled to appear in the
Auckland District Court on Tuesday, 2 November where he will
face a total of three counts of Failing to Comply with Order
(COVID-19) relating to previous events.
Our
enforcement phase remains ongoing and we cannot rule out
further charges. Further updates will be provided once they
become available.
Police reiterate our disappointment
in the actions of the organisers of this event, who went
ahead despite Police warning them that the gathering was a
breach of the current restrictions.
Attributed to
Superintendent Shanan Gray, Relieving Auckland City District
Commander
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