Protesters and police have clashed over the fate of native trees at a development site in Auckland's Avondale. Eight protestors have been arrested at a native tree protest in Auckland. READ MORE:* Auckland tree protest: Canal Rd natives poisoned in overnight 'attack', campaigners say* Auckland native tree protest reaches 150 days as resource consent lodged to develop site* Native tree protest in Auckland grows as protester ties himself to diggerInspector Grant Tetzlaff, the police area commander for Auckland City West earlier said police were on site “to ensure the safety of all people present”. Chris McKeen/Stuff Protestors and contractors were seen pulling a rope like tug of war. Chris McKeen/Stuff Protestors were seen running into the property and on top of trucks.

Source: Stuff March 08, 2021 23:25 UTC