Wellington protest live: Parliament protest enters fourth day, more police barriers | Stuff.co.nz

Watch Stuff’s live stream of DAY 4 of the anti-mandate protest at Parliament in Wellington. For full coverage: https://bit.ly/3szZ5JS | Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2JPg8oB

What you need to know / Kia mōhio mai koe:
* It’s Friday and day four of protesters camping out on Parliament grounds.
* All protesters on the grounds have been trespassed and told to move on or face being arrested.
* Watch a live video of the scene above – warning language may offend.
* Police have arrested 122 protesters as tensions hit new highs on Thursday.
* Police instructed protesters to leave or risk being arrested and trespassed.
* Police anticipate the protest will continue for at least the next couple of days, and so far have brought in 150 staff from outside of Wellington to help.
* In pictures: Tensions are rising at anti-vaccine mandate protests in Wellington.
* Thousands of protesters in convoy began travelling on Monday, and arrived at Parliament on Tuesday. Although the majority have since left, some protesters have stayed and set up camp.
* They’re protesting Covid-19 mandates, the Bill of Rights, and censorship. Some people also appear to be protesting about the three waters reform and 1080.

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