Now that the 23-day Wellington anti-mandate protest has been shut down, police are investigating the offences that occurred on Parliament grounds and they want the public's help.
Police are appealing for information that identifies anyone involved in criminal activity during this week’s operation to restore order and access to the parliamentary precinct.
On Wednesday, a large number of protestors took to anarchy, lighting fires, tearing up pavements and throwing bricks at officers after police tried to successful take back the grounds.
A police spokesperson said they are seeking first-hand images and videos of violent criminal offending and people committing offences in and around Parliament on March 2.
The content can be uploaded at: https://convoy.nzpolice.org/ and anyone with large amounts of footage are asked to provide their contact details when submitting.
You can also view this release, including any additional images, on the NZ Police app or at https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-protest-activity-13.
"Images and footage captured by Police, the media and the public will play an important role in the investigation and possible prosecution of anyone thought to have engaged in criminal behaviour," a spokesperson said.
Police said they are working with Wellington City Council to remove the concrete barricades that were used to clear roads during the protest, but the Lower Molesworth Street cordon will remain in place over the weekend.
They said they are aware that small protest groups remain at various locations around the city.
Today a 50-year-old man was arrested for "disorderly behaviour" after abusing staff at Wainuiomata Marae.
Police said they will continue to have a presence at the local marae and Wellingtonians can continue to see a high-visible Police presence in the central city over the weekend.
