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Convoy 2022 NZ
Part of COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in New Zealand
Protesters and their tents in front of Parliament House in Wellington on 13 February 2022 (top); Vehicles lined up on Molesworth Street on 8 February 2022 (bottom left); A vehicle with a protest slogan on 8 February 2022 (bottom right).
Date6 February 2022 (2022-02-06) – present
Location
New Zealand
Caused byCOVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 misinformation, vaccine mandates in New Zealand, Christian fundamentalism,[1] white nationalism,[2] antisemitism[3]
GoalsOpposition to COVID-19 mandates
Bill of Rights
Censorship
MethodsConvoy protest over major New Zealand highways; demonstration at Parliament House
StatusOngoing
Parties
Lead figures
Number

Convoy:

  • 200 vehicles (Invercargill, estimates)[9]
  • Several hundred (Timaru, estimates)[10]

Protests:

  • 3,000 (police estimates)[11]
  • 800 vehicles (police estimates)[12]
  • 900 police officers[13]
  • 150 reinforcements[13]
Arrests
Injuries2 Police officers injured[13]
Arrested122[8]
Charged3[14]

The Convoy 2022 NZ is a series of ongoing anti COVID-19 vaccine mandate protests and blockades, occurring primarily in the grounds of Parliament House and Molesworth Street in Central Wellington. The protests were inspired by the Canadian convoy protests in Ottawa, which began the month before. Additional protests in support of Convoy 2022 NZ have taken place in Christchurch, Dunedin, Picton and Wanaka.[15][16]

The protestors are a mixed group, but the majority are protesting the COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates in New Zealand, with others identifying with far-right politics such as Trumpism,[17][18] white nationalism[19][20] and Christian fundamentalism.[21] The protest methods have ranged from peaceful to violent. Protestors blockaded areas around the parliamentary grounds with their vehicles and have occupied the lawn and surrounding areas in tents. In many instances, due to growing numbers of participants, the protestors have camped around the area and on private property, such as in the driveways and gardens of homes nearby.[22] There have been videos of protestors skirmishing with and attacking police,[23][24] and also several instances of some of them harassing and physically assaulting schoolchildren (mostly from Wellington Girls' College) for wearing masks.[25][17][17] There have also been multiple threats by protestors to lynch politicians, such as Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson and pregnant MP Steph Lewis, partially by hanging nooses from trees on the grounds.[26][27][28] Far-right groups involved in the protests include the fundamentalist Destiny Church led by Brian Tamaki, the ultraconservative anti-immigration New Conservative Party, neo-Nazi organisation Action Zealandia,[29] and the anti-vaccine groups "Voices for Freedom", among others. New Zealand far-right media site Counterspin Media has promoted the blockades; they are funded by the media network of the American right-wing media executive Steve Bannon and the far-right Auckland blogger Cameron Slater.[29] The Cenotaph had a makeshift shower facility erected on the side of it by the protestors before it was removed.[30][31] There have been additional reports of antisemitism, with messages targeting Jews written on car windows.[32]

The protestors met a range of support, in varying degrees. ACT New Zealand leader David Seymour controversially agreed to met with them- he was condemned by both Jacinda Ardern and National Party leader Christopher Luxon for doing so[33]- and the protestors' demands to remove vaccine mandates were supported by New Conservative leader Leighton Baker and his daughter Chantelle, former Northland MP Matt King, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, former Māori party leaders John Tamihere and Tariana Turia, current Māori party co-leaders Rāwiri Waititi and Debbie Ngārewa-Packer, National Party MP Harete Hipango and musician Tiki Taane.[34][29][35][36] Opposition came from Wellington's population, especially those who had been threatened by the protestors or whose property the protestors had illegally squatted on. Ngāti Toa, the mana whenua of much of Wellington's northern suburbs, have vocally condemned anti-vaccine and far-right protestors.[37] They have done so since 2020 for the protestor's use of Te Rauparaha's famous haka, Ka Mate, which is a taonga of Ngāti Toa.[37][38]

The response to the protests has been polarised across the world. Many within New Zealand have become increasingly angry with the ongoing harassment and disruption and the inability of authorities to restore order,[39] or to send in the Army to tow their cars.[40] Others criticised the police and commissioner Andrew Coster for their focus on de-escalation rather than enforcing the law; Charlie Mitchell of Stuff wrote that "by standing aside, [the police] have made a confrontation inevitable" and "violent", given the predicted influx of more protestors.[3] There were additional calls for Coster to resign for his handling of the protests.[3] Speaker Trevor Mallard's decision to deter the protestors by turning on the parliamentary sprinklers and spotlights and play "earworm" music such as Macarena by Los Del Rio and Barry Manilow's back catalogue has been met with a mixed reactions, with both praise and disapproval for the levity of doing so.[41][42][43] Although criticised as "childish"[44] by opposition parties for his actions, Mallard consulted local residents before playing the music, to their approval.[45]

Background

Canadian flags have featured in the protest to show solidarity with the protests in Canada that inspired Convoy 2022 NZ.

The New Zealand protest is influenced by the Canada convoy protest that began on 22 January, when hundreds of vehicles made their way to Ottawa.[46] [47] Other nations have also been influenced by the Canadian protest, holding their own rallies.[48]

The protesters are mainly protesting against vaccine mandates and government lockdowns aimed at controlling the COVID 19 pandemic in New Zealand.[49] There are muddled messages with some protesters spreading vaccine misinformation, conspiracy theories, claiming media corruption, voicing Trump slogans and making death threats.[50][51] The protest contains a diverse group consisting of "young, middle-aged and old, Māori, Pākehā (European New Zealanders), Asians, hippies, gang members, church groups, stoners, naked and clothed."[52]

There is no clear leadership within the protest group,[53] with several groups and activists involved in organising the it including anti-vaccination groups "Voices for Freedom" and New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out on Science (NZDSOS), conspiracy theorist Brett Power, far right media outlet Counterspin Media, Bishop Brian Tamaki's "The Freedom and Rights Coalition" (TFRC), far right activist Kelvyn Alp, and anti-vaccination activist Chantelle Baker.[54][55][56]

Timeline

On 6 February, Waitangi day, two convoys of vehicles travelled from Cape Reinga in the North Island and Bluff in the South Island to Wellington, departing at 6:30 am. The South Island convoy was led by Derek Broomhall.[57][58] Opponents sought to disrupt the convoys' journeys by spreading disinformation about travel itineraries on the Convoy's Telegram and Zello channels. In addition, opponents also hacked into the Convoy's Spotify playlist and added songs deemed objectionable by the organisers, including Rebel Son's "Redneck Piece of White Trash," The Offspring's "Why Don't You Get A Job?," , and Peaches' "Dumb F**k."[59]

The two convoys consisting of at least 1,000 people arrived in Wellington on 8 February converging on Molesworth Street near Parliament and in Lambton Quay. The presence of motorbikes, trucks, and cars created major traffic jams and disruption in the Wellington Central Business District. In response, Prime Minister Ardern and the Leader of the Opposition, Christopher Luxon, stated that they would not meet with the convoy participants.[60][61] Despite convoy vehicles illegally blocking roads and occupying pedestrian areas, the Wellington City Council declined to issue infringement notices due to concerns over staff safety.[61] Protesters erected tents and marquees on Parliament grounds, with at least 100 people camping overnight.

The next day protesters attempted to push through a fence outside Parliament but were stopped by Police, who formed a ring around the entrance to the Parliament Buildings. Three men were arrested and issued with trespass notices. Police also issued orders for protesters to remove their tents and marquees from Parliament grounds. One of those arrested was the conspiracy theorist Brett Powers, who unsuccessfully attempted to arrest Minister of Health Andrew Little for alleged culpability in vaccine deaths.[62][63] The attempt to breach the police line outside Parliament may have sparked tensions between the original organisers (who advocated calm) and Counterspin (who pushed for the storming of Parliament).[62][64] Some participants favoured peace civil disobedience, while others advocated violence and threats against Parliamentary and government figures.[64] An 17-year-old girl was assaulted for wearing a mask by throwing eggs at her.[65]

Police attempted to forcibly remove the protesters from Parliament grounds on the 10th February. One hundred an twenty two protesters were arrested on charges of trespass and obstruction.[66][67] The situation was volatile with two police injured and a naked female protester being dragged out by her hair.[68][69] About 27 protesters were held in custody overnight after refusing to sign their bail bonds.[70] Following the failed attempt, 900 police officers in Wellington and 150 reinforcements were brought in from across the country. Protesters parked their vehicles the streets around Parliament, leading to the closure of several businesses and the National Library of New Zealand. The Police began working with Wellington City Council parking wardens to issue infringement notices to the protesters' illegally parked vehicles and to prevent food trucks bringing food to the protesters.[71].[72] Some protesters behaved aggressively towards members of the public, media, businesses, and school students including individuals wearing masks. Due to the aggressive conduct of the protesters, the Parliamentary Service, Victoria University of Wellington, the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice, the Department of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Health advised their personnel to avoid the area entirely.

On 11 February, Parliament's garden sprinklers were turned on under orders by Trevor Mallard in a bid to deter protesters from Parliament and convince them to leave. Protesters then started to dig channels to direct water to nearby drains, causing the lawns to turn boggy and muddy. Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell said Molesworth Street remains blocked by over 100 vehicles, including large trucks, campervans and cars. No further arrests had been made that day.[73] In addition to turning on lawn sprinklers on the camp Mallard had speakers set up to play Barry Manilow songs, the "Macarena", "Baby Shark," "My Heart Will Go On," "Let It Go," James Blunt's "You're Beautiful," and pro vaccination messages. Mallard was criticised by both the National and ACT parties with ACT leader David Seymour.[74][75]

Convoy protesters remained at their makeshift camp despite heavy rain caused by the approaching Cyclone Dovi. The Freedom and Rights Coalition also announced that they were sending reinforcements including motorbikes to support the Convoy protesters. Police maintained a presence near the camp while around 100 vehicles including large trucks, campervans and cars continued to occupy Molesworth Street. In addition, bales of hay were brought to mop up the water caused by the sprinklers.[76] Newshub reported a music festival atmosphere at the Convoy camp with chanting interspersed with music. In response, Ngāti Toa condemned the use of their haka Ka Mate at the protest. Police also evacuated a protester who experienced a medical emergency. Due to disruptions caused by the protest, Metlink removed all bus services from the Lambton Interchange and placed additional detours in place.[76]

After the cyclone passed concern were raised about sanitation issues arising from faecal contamination and unhygienic portaloos, which had been exacerbated by rain over the weekend. There were also reports of children playing in unhygienic conditions in the makeshift camp. Police attempted to unblock roads around Parliament but were unable to communicate with organisers. To reassure the public, Police stepped up patrols around Molesworth street and other streets around the protest as well as the train station. Parnell also confirmed that the Police were entering into discussions with the New Zealand Defence Force to unblock roads. There were reports of protesters who had been arrested earlier but had bail conditions to not return to the campsite flouting court orders.[77][78] According to Police, there were between 400 and 500 people remaining in tents, after reaching a peak of 3,000 people. Parnell confirmed that Police were also working to restore the protest to a "lawful protest" by engaging with key leaders and moving vehicles to a staging area in order to reopen Wellington's streets.

On 14 February, the Convoy 2022 NZ, Freedom Alliance, New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science, Outdoors & Freedom Movement, The Freedom and Rights Coalition, The Hood NZ and Voices for Freedom issued a letter demanding an urgent meeting with Government ministers and the immediate removal of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 response rules. In the joint statement, the authors stated that it did not condone aggressive and intimidatory behaviour towards members of the public and offered to work with Police to identify those involved. They also sought to minimise the impact of their protest activities on traffic congestion in the Wellington CBD. The groups also claimed that they were not anti-vaccination but were opposed to the Government's vaccine mandate. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said that Police would give protesters the opportunity to voluntarily remove their vehicles but warned that time was "running out." He confirmed that the Police had entered into discussions with towing companies and the New Zealand Defence Force to remove illegally parked vehicles.[79] Police and the Wellington City Council offered protesters free parking at the nearby Sky Stadium, to try and clear roads of vehicles. Many protesters were suspicious of the offer, concerned that their vehicles would end up getting impounded if they did so.[80][79]

By the 15th only 40 vehicles had taken up the offer of free parking at Sky Stadium. The Defence Force also confirmed that it was in discussions with the Police over the type of assistance it could provide in removing vehicles. By 15 February, 200 parking tickets had been issued but only one had been paid.[81] On 16 February, ACT Party leader David Seymour became the first leader of a political party in parliament to speak directly with protestors stating "There are some completely unacceptable elements of this protest. But there are also a lot of people out there who are reasonable, are not violent, and simply want to be heard."[82]

The opposition National Party lodged a notice of a motion of no confidence in Speaker Mallard over his handling of the Convoy 2022 protesters on the 17th. National's COVID-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop criticised Mallard's decision to turn on the Parliamentary garden sprinklers on protesters and to subject them to Barry Manilow music. The Wellington City Council confirmed that they had issued a total of 335 tickets to illegally parked vehicles in the Wellington CBD. Police Commissioner Coster also announced that tow trucks would begin removing vehicles today and confirmed that Police had appealed to the New Zealand Defence Force to assist with towing operations.[83] Queen Margaret College advised students and staff to take alternative routes to school after protesters had remonstrated and abused masked wearing children during the week.[83]

On 18 February, a poll of 520 people conducted by Horizon Research showed 30% support the protest and 61% were opposed.[84] Coster ruled out "enforcement action" against protesters due to concerns that Police action would lead to violence. Police also abandoned an ultimatum for protesters to remove their vehicles with Coster stating that the Police would focus on "negotiation and de-escalation" for resolving the protest.[85] The decision to rule out "enforcement action" was criticised by the National Party's police spokesman Mark Mitchell, who stated that Coster had lost credibility as Police Commissioner.[86] Kate Sheppard Apartments body corporate chairman complained that the presence of the protesters was making it difficult for local residents within the vicinity of the protest camp saying that several residents had moved out due to intimidation from the protesters and noise.[87]

The number of protesters and tents at Parliament grew substantially over the second weekend. One of the protest leaders requested former police and Defence Force personnel to provide security at the site. The protest leader also urged participants to stop damaging the Wellington Cenotaph with graffiti. A man constructing a makeshift shower next to the Cenotaph, which some described as a toilet had triggered, led to concerns that the protesters were desecrating the site. In response to criticism, the makeshift shower was moved to a different site.[86][88] In response to perceived Police inaction, Wellington mayoral candidate Tory Whanau called on the Mayor Andy Foster to advocate for Wellingtonians. She also proposed a "middle ground option" for Police to enforce a perimeter around the protest to prevent it from spreading further into Thorndon and the CBD. Foster subsequently confirmed that he was in talks with staff and the Police on addressing the protesters' occupation of the Parliament grounds.[86]

Tents set up in The Octagon, 16 February 2022

Picton

On 9 February, solidarity protesters gathered in the upper South Island town of Picton. Unlike the Wellington protest, the Picton protest was largely peaceful, with local residents and businesses reporting minimal noise and disruption.[15] Following discussions between the Marlborough District Council and protest leaders on 11 February, Freedom Convoy protesters agreed to relocate from Nelson Square to Waitohi Domain by 16 February.[89]

On 16 February, protester organisers abandoned their earlier agreement with local authorities to vacate the site by 5pm and stated that they would remain until the Government's vaccine mandate was lifted. Camp coordinator Craig Tough urged protesters to ignore the Marlborough District Council's trespass notices. By that time, there were at least 150 vehicles including food trucks present at the site. Gang members were also present as well.[90] In response, Mayor of Marlborough John Legett called on protesters to vacate the Nelson Square reserve and stated that the council would work with police to resolve the situation.[91]

Dunedin

On 10 February, 60 protesters affiliated with the anti-vaccination group Voices for Freedom staged a solidarity protest near the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin.[16] Other regular protests have occurred daily in Queens Gardens.

On 12 February, another protest was held in The Octagon. Protesters camped on the site and announced that they would not leave until the Government lifted the country's vaccine mandates.[92] Protesters set up nine tents and a marquee. Local police and the Dunedin City Council (DCC) monitored the protests to ensure that they did not cause trouble.[93] On three separate occasions, Fire and Emergency New Zealand received three call-outs from the police, who had been alerted to fires lit in a brazier by members of the public.[94]

Christchurch

On 12 February, protesters staged a march to express solidarity with the Wellington Convoy participants.[95]

On 14 February, a small group of protesters sent up tents in the city centre's Cranmer Square with representatives announcing that they would not leave until the Government had lifted the country's vaccine mandate. The Christchurch City Council confirmed that it was working with police to liaise with the protesters. Cranmer Square is classified as a reserve under Christchurch's by-laws.[96]

Wanaka

In mid February, anti-vaccine mandate protesters occupied Wanaka's Ardmore Street for four days, leading to reports of disorderly conduct and complaints of intimidation from local businesses.[92][93]

Responses

Opposition

On 9 February, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated that the protesters did not represent the majority of New Zealanders, while COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins described the protest as embodying numerous issues and lacking clarity. National Party leader Christopher Luxon criticised the protesters for impinging on other people's freedoms by obstructing roads and travel, while the National Party's COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop described the protesters as anti-vaxxers who denied the "fundamentals of science." ACT Party leader David Seymour criticised the protesters for trespassing on public property, while expressing concern about the Government's COVID-19 restrictions.[97]

On 12 February, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson stated that protesters lost their right to protest when "they threaten, harass and disrupt people and a whole city." Robertson criticised protesters for intimidating school children wearing masks, blocking roads, disrupting emergency and transport services, and shutting down businesses. Robertson also objected to threats to arrest and execute him and other government ministers including Ardern.[98]

On 17 February, the five political parties represented in Parliament (namely the Labour, National, ACT, Green, and Māori parties) issued a joint statement stating that they would not talk to the convoy protesters unless they removed vehicles that were blockading Parliament, removed their tents and other structures, and ceased intimidating Wellingtonians. The statement was issued by Speaker Trevor Mallard in his capacity as the chair of the Parliamentary Service Commission.[99]

Local Iwi in Wellington including Ngāti Toa have stated their opposition to the protest, with particular regards to the aggressive behaviour by some protesters, and want a "political solution" to end the situation.[100][7]

On 18 February, 19 community leaders in Wellington issued a joint letter calling for the end of the Wellington Convoy protests. They complained about the harassment and intimidation of local residents, city workers, students, the disruption of traffic and local businesses and institutions caused by the protest and occupation. Notable signatories included Mayor of Wellington Andy Foster, Mayor of South Wairarapa Alex Beijen, Mayor of Porirua Anita Baker, Victoria University of Wellington Vice-Chancellor Grant Guildford, Green Party co-leader and List MP James Shaw, and Wellington Central Member of Parliament Grant Robertson.[101]

Support

Matt King speaking at the anti-mandate occupation

While most New Zealand political figures condemned the Wellington protests, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, former ACT leader Rodney Hide and former National Party MP Matt King expressed their support for the protesters' right to express their opposition to vaccine mandates.[102][103][104]

On 8 February, the Social Credit Party released a press statement likewise advocating for an end to the government's vaccine mandate.[105]

On 9 February, the New Conservative Party voiced support for the Convoy 2022 protesters' opposition to vaccine mandates and traffic light restrictions on social gatherings. The party also criticised Members of Parliament for allegedly ignoring their electors and trampling on people's rights. They called for a binding referendum to make the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 "supreme law."[106]

New Zealand Outdoors Party co-leaders Sue Grey and Alan Simmons attended the protest, and on 10 February released a statement condemning the arrest of protestors.[107]

See also

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