NZ Protest Leads To Massive Enquiry Budget

Following the aftermath of a three week protest and occupation of Parliament grounds, a $3.5 million budget has been allotted to the Independent Police Conduct Authority for its inquiry into the protest.

There was a major disruption to Wellington, News Zealand’s capital due to the long protest and occupation. It required by more than 600 officers in riot gear to break up the protesters occupation and remove them from the grounds.