New Zealand's Freedom Convoy has arrived in the capital city of Wellington. This is early video of the convoy's arrival in the city where it's now Wednesday afternoon...VIDEO LINK
The nation's national anthem was played at the beginning of the rally today.
This was one of the early speeches outside New Zealand's Parliament today.,.VIDEO LINK
TV One New Zealand acknowledging a large crowd in the center of the capital city but reporting little else until late in the day.
The "New Zealand Herald" is describing a crowd of several thousand in the center of the capital of a country where some five million people live (1/66 of US population).
More information on the convoy and its activities is on Telegram...CONVOY2022NZ TELEGRAM LINK
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern indicated she will not meet with the protesters.
She is in Wellington where a cabinet meeting was held.
Also indicating he would not meet with the protest is the Leader of the Opposition in New Zealand Christopher Luxon of the National Party.
The Wellington City Council met today and is considering what it's next moves will be in the face of a protest that intends to stay in the city for at least several days.
NEW ZEALAND HERALD NEWS STORY
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in regards to the protest when she spoke about COVID today:
"This too, will pass"
That's the story for now.
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