The escort happened about 12.30pm on Saturday after a large police presence congregated at the northern entrance of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in anticipation of "planned protest activity". NZ Transport Agency confirmed shortly after midday two southbound lanes remained closed on Auckland Harbour Bridge and said motorists should expect delays. SH1 AKL HARBOUR BRIDGE - DELAYS - 12:50PMTwo southbound lanes remain CLOSED on Auckland Harbour Bridge. Both police and NZ Transport Agency confirmed this mornng they were aware of a planned protest, with the intention of pedestrians crossing Auckland Harbour Bridge on foot. "Waka Kotahi is aware of potential protest activity in the vicinity of Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 22, 2022 02:34 UTC