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Recent clashes between protesters and security guards for the development by Kennedy Point Boat Harbour Ltd have triggered police investigations.
In a video posted to Facebook, a protester on a pontoon is manhandled into the water by a man wearing a high-vis jacket.
While the protester is in the water, the man takes a step and kicks the person in the water in the head.
Police have been approached for comment.
One protester, who spoke to RNZ at the development site today, said the behaviour was dangerous.
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