The University of Auckland has cancelled this year's autumn graduation processions. The University of Auckland has cancelled this year's autumn graduation march due to fears of a copycat terrorist attack. "Although we know of no specific risk to the graduation processions or ceremonies, we nevertheless need to consider that increased general risk," McCutcheon said. Graduation ceremonies, which are due to be held from April 29 to May 3, will still be going ahead without the processions. The University of Canterbury also made the call to cancel its graduation parade earlier this week.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 18, 2019 07:52 UTC