Please attribute to Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander:
A large Police operation is now underway in central Auckland ahead of planned protest activity.
Protestors have begun gathering at Victoria Park.
Road closures are being put in place around Victoria Park as a precautionary measure.
A Police cordon is being put in place at the Fanshawe Street on-ramp and off-ramp.
This is a precautionary measure for the safety of pedestrians and motorists.
Our focus is to ensure there is no unlawful access to the motorway network.
The public will see a visible presence around Victoria Park, as well as around the Northern Motorway and Auckland Harbour Bridge.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police