Activists scale weapons company building in Rolleston to protest expansion

Monday 3 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12:23pm

Two members of Peace Action Ōtautahi have climbed onto the roof of the NIOA building in Rolleston. The protesters are demonstrating against the international weapons company establishing a presence in New Zealand. Police and Fire and Emergency services are working to safely resolve the situation.

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1. RNZMon 3 Mar 2025, 9:27am

   Activists scale Christchurch building in protest of weapons company establishing in NZ (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 3 Mar 2025, 11:58am

   Activists climb on to roof in protest of weapons company (opens in new tab)

3. The PressMon 3 Mar 2025, 12:03pm

   Activists scale Rolleston building to protest weapons company's New Zealand establishment (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldMon 3 Mar 2025, 12:23pm

   Protesters scale Christchurch weapons company building in demonstration (opens in new tab)