Thousands protest against New Zealand government’s anti-immigrant policies
Hundreds of migrant workers and supporters rallied outside New Zealand’s parliament in Wellington yesterday to protest the Labour Party-Greens coalition government’s anti-immigrant policies.
The day before, hundreds attended protest vigils in Auckland, Christchurch and Hamilton. About 60 demonstrators also gathered in Queenstown, a tourism centre where many migrants lost their jobs last year due to the COVID-19 border closure and the economic collapse. Thousands of migrants were unable to access unemployment benefits.
A banner at the Wellington protest: “690 days split from my kids as a single parent: Enough is enough! Bring them home.” (Source: WSWS Media)