Coronavirus: NZ vaccine protesters block MP from leaving building until police arrive
- Leader of New Zealand’s opposition National Party Christopher Luxon unable to leave premises as demonstrators angry about vaccine mandates blocked exit
- Protest came after a volatile few months for politicians, which seems to be largely driven by those disillusioned with the Government’s Covid policies
New Zealand’s opposition National Party leader Christopher Luxon was stuck inside a building for nearly an hour this morning after protesters blocked the exit from a community meeting in Palmerston North.
It’s understood Luxon and a staff member were unable to leave the premises until soon before midday because of a crowd of about 30 people. The group was believed to be protesting against the Covid vaccine mandates.
No one was hurt, but the stand-off ended only after the police intervened. A police spokesperson confirmed staff were called to the building and spoke to the protesters. “Both those at the venue, and the protesters left without further incident. There were no arrests.”
A spokesperson for Luxon said the National leader did not wish to comment.
Today’s protest comes after a volatile few months for politicians, which seems to be largely driven by those disillusioned with the Government’s Covid policies.