9 Feb 2022

Police hold back anti-mandate protestors at Parliament

From Checkpoint, 5:07 pm on 9 February 2022

A line of police are holding back protesters who this afternoon tried to make a dash for Parliament, in a second day of demonstrations on the front lawn of the Beehive.

Hundreds of police have formed a barricade in front of the steps. Protestors vehicles are still parked on streets, blocking entire roads around the CBD.

The group's been given marching orders by Speaker of the House, Trevor Mallard. But the protesters, with tents erected on the lawn, have stayed put.

RNZ political reporter Charlie Dreaver has the details.