Tensions have been rising at the Kennedy Point Marina site on Waiheke Island, as activists and crew tussle and occupiers take over the floating pontoon. Police have dismantled the floating occupation at Waiheke’s Kennedy Point marina site, arresting a number of protectors for trespassing. Stuff Police on the pontoon at Kennedy Point marina site. READ MORE:* Waiheke marina: Guard apparently kicked in head in video showing extent of tension* Waiheke marina: Occupiers set up floating camp, one apparently kicked in the face* Kennedy Point marina: Waiheke community vows ‘it ain’t over yet’“Police remain present at the site and we are monitoring the situation. In a statement, the developer, Kennedy Point Boatharbour Limited (KPBL), said the situation at the marina site had become “untenable”.

Source: Stuff July 14, 2021 21:33 UTC