Protesters have surrounded the venue of the New Zealand Petroleum Conference with ‘climate crime scene’ tape. About 35 protesters are stationed in front of Queenstown’s Millenium Hotel, showing their displeasure at the conference and its attendees. Protesters chanted “shame” as a group of what appeared to be conference delegates entered the hotel shortly before 9.30am. Last week a protester allegedly forged a letter and emailed it to delegates for next week's New Zealand Petroleum Conference in Queenstown, informing them it had been cancelled. Conference media manager Phil Rennie said the association was aware of the letter, which had been sent to members and conference speakers.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 29, 2019 20:15 UTC