Police have moved in on the three-week old protest camp at Parliament, clearing out tents and making arrests. A major police operation is underway this morning in central Wellington with hundreds of officers, many in riot gear, attempting to clear the streets around Parliament. Police say they have gained significant ground in the operation.
Molesworth Street is at the centre of the action, where police with riot shields physically pushing protesters down the road. Tents are being removed from outside the Wellington cathedral on Hill street. Protesters have been seen brandishing weapons and several people have been arrested. Police are reminding protesters that Parliament grounds are closed, and that they are trespassing. They say those wishing to leave should let police know, and they will facilitate their safe exit from the area. Kathryn gets the latest from reporters Ruth Hill, Charlotte Cook, Jimmy Ellingham who are on the streets in Pipitea, and political editor Jane Patterson who is at Parliament.
Protesters clashed with police during an early morning police operation at Parliament. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
