The parliament occupation is over – now New Zealand needs new laws to protect the ‘epicentre of its democracy’
- Written by: Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato
GettyImagesNew Zealand is no stranger to protest, or protest violence. But what happened in the grounds of parliament over 23 days in February and March was unique – and, in the end, extreme.
A country that grinds its teeth at unruly freedom camping by tourists ended up with an unapproved campsite in one of the least appropriate places...
