Twenty-two people have been arrested at a demonstration outside an aerospace summit in Christchurch.<\/p>\n
RNZ’s reporter at the scene says about a dozen were chained together near the entrance to the Te Pae Convention Centre.<\/p>\n
Several protesters have been carried away by police outside the national aerospace summit in Christchurch.<\/p>\n
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\nSeveral protesters were carried away by police.
\nPhoto: RNZ \/ Nathan Mckinnon\n<\/p>\n
Another 20 protesters were carrying banners nearby and chanting.<\/p>\n
RNZ’s reporter said several protestors tried to storm the convention centre being blocked by police.<\/p>\n
Police remained at the scene and said they were continuing to monitor the situation.<\/p>\n
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Photo: RNZ \/ Nathan Mckinnon\n<\/p>\n
Superintendent Lane Todd said the police’s role was to ensure safety and uphold the law while recognising the lawful right to protest.<\/p>\n
Peace Action \u014ctautahi said they were protesting the aerospace industry’s ties with the United States and Israeli defence forces.<\/p>\n