16 Feb 2022

Protesters warned, move it or lose it over cars

From Midday Report, 12:43 pm on 16 February 2022

After nine days of occupation, the police have decided to start removing vehicles, warning protesters won't be getting them back in a hurry.

Authorities have been delayed in their efforts to clear the roads because tow truck drivers have refused to help, forcing the Police to ask the Defence Force for assistance.

Wellington City Council has now issued more than 500 parking tickets as a deterrant, but the Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says it's move it or lose it.

Māni Dunlop spoke to Waikato University Law Professor Al Gillespie about the legalities of that plan.