Clergy end 32-hour protest outside finance minister's office

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 17 Sep 2025, 8:28am

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Six Anglican and Catholic priests have ended a 32-hour protest outside Nicola Willis' Wellington electorate office. The group had chained themselves together to demand sanctions on Israel and the recognition of Palestine. Finance Minister Willis previously described the protesters as intimidating to others visiting her office.

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1. RNZTue 16 Sep 2025, 2:35pm

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2. StuffTue 16 Sep 2025, 5:34pm

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3. 1NewsWed 17 Sep 2025, 8:28am

   Priests end Gaza protest after being chained to Willis' office for 32 hours (opens in new tab)