Transport Minister Michael Wood has called the Restore Passenger Rail protesters stupid and dangerous. This morning they abseiled down the Mount Victoria Tunnel and hung a banner across lanes of traffic, closing the motorway. Veteran protester John Minto talked about effectiveness of this protest, and how he believed this course of action would have benefits in the long run. We must have serious action now. And in that regard, they're keeping this issue in front of the public."

Source: New Zealand Herald October 18, 2022 18:29 UTC