Dozens of police officers, ambulance staff and firefighters rushed to the incident, which spread across a number of streets. Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Julie Fairey watched the full video and said the footage gave a sense of the chaos and violence. Photo / SuppliedFairey told the Herald that councillors were shocked by the street violence and thankful that emergency services attended. Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor and former Auckland mayor Christine Fletcher told RNZ the situation was completely unacceptable. Photo / Corey FlemingPolice investigations are continuing, with Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill saying the behaviour of some in attendance was clearly unacceptable.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 31, 2026 17:32 UTC