2 Jun 2020

Christchurch protest organiser stands by decision despite level 2 breaches

From Checkpoint, 6:14 pm on 2 June 2020

An organiser of the Black Lives Matter protest in Christchurch is standing by his decision to help create the event, despite social distancing rules not being followed.

It was one of several events held around the country over weekend in solidarity with protesters in the United States after the police killing of George Floyd.

The Deputy Prime Mister Winston Peters says that the mass gatherings in this country should have resulted in prosecutions for breaching level 2 restrictions.

But Will Hunter told RNZ reporter Matthew Theunissen that he stands by his decision to help organise the Christchurch event.