Peace activists blockade Christchurch convention centre over aerospace summit

Wednesday 8 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 8 Oct 2025, 8:22am

Approximately 100 activists blockaded the entrances of Te Pae in central Christchurch on Wednesday morning. The protesters, some of whom were linked in chains, aimed to shut down the National Aerospace Summit. One individual was observed being removed from the building's main entrance during the demonstration.

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1. The Post via The PressWed 8 Oct 2025, 7:53am

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2. StuffWed 8 Oct 2025, 8:22am

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