Trucks roam Parliament to protest health measures

This movement is inspired by the movement that is crippling the Canadian capital. In New Zealand, a convoy of trucks and campers blocked streets around Parliament in Wellington on Tuesday 8 February to protest against health measures and vaccination. Hundreds of vehicles with messages like “Give us our freedom back” And the ‘Coercion is not consent’, parked in the streets near Parliament. Others traveled through downtown sounding their horns. The protest remained peaceful, and the police did not report any arrests or major incidents.

More than a thousand people listened to sermons. Many Wellington protesters carried Canadian flags, in reference to the protest movement that began in Ottawa. Hundreds of trucks were doing “headquarters” From the Canadian capital, prompting the mayor of Ottawa to seek help from the federal authorities to put an end to it. Wellington Caravan organizers have not indicated how long they intend to stay in the city.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she had no intention of speaking with those involved in the operation, stressing that the majority of New Zealanders had shown their support for the government’s vaccination programme.

“96% of New Zealanders are vaccinated, which allows us to live with fewer restrictions today thanks to the extra protection it provides.”

Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister

on Radio New Zealand

Vaccination against Covid-19 is mandatory for people working in certain sectors such as health, police, education and defense. The Health Passage System has been put into effect, which requires people to prove they are vaccinated to enter restaurants, participate in sporting events or religious services. It is not mandatory for public transport, supermarkets, schools or access to health services.