NZ police to remain at Ihumatao overnight

A police presence remains in place at Ihumatao this evening and is planned to continue through the night.

A large crowd has remained at the cordon over the course of the day, while Police has continued its presence on site to allow Fletcher Building contractors to go about their lawful business and to prevent any breaches of the peace.

Police respect the public's right to protest and we want to acknowledge the peaceful behaviour of the vast majority of protestors on site.

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