Police to Begin Towing ‘Freedom Convoy’ Vehicles at New Zealand Parliament

Tow truck companies have declined to get involved so far

Anti-mandate protesters gather to demonstrate in front of the parliament building in Wellington, New Zealand, on Feb. 16, 2022. Photo obtained by Reuters

A protest in New Zealand against COVID mandates that was inspired by the Canadian “Freedom Convoy” swelled in numbers on Feb. 16 on Parliament grounds in Wellington, authorities said.

“There has been an influx of protesters at Parliament today, including children. However, the crowd had been orderly,” Richard Chambers, an assistant police commissioner, said during a news conference.