Soldiers patrol a checkpoint in Inverness St, Dunollie, outside O'Brien Park this morning as Exercise Southern Katipo 2017 encroached closer to Greymouth. The first of more than 2000 troops in Exercise Southern Katipo 2017 moved into Greymouth yesterday, with the first live firing expected tonight. New Zealand's largest military exercise involves more than 2000 military personnel from 14 countries around the Pacific. Mr Kokshoorn will be restored towards the end of the exercise when Doug Griffin is overthrown. Any members of the public with queries can call the Defence Force on 021 487 980.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 08, 2017 01:03 UTC