Police have spoken out after blocked roads in the capital saw ambulance officers delayed in responding to a heart attack at the Parliament protest yesterday.
Superintendent Scott Fraser said today Police will maintain a significant presence at Parliament as they work to find solutions for the disruption the protest is causing.
These disruptions have been widespread, and in some cases dangerous. On Friday night, a protester suffered a medical event, and because of the hundreds of vehicles blocking the roads surrounding Parliament, ambulances could not get to him.
"This caused a delay in his treatment with ambulance staff having to walk some distance to get to the man who was waiting with Police," Fraser said.
"Despite the very difficult environment, our staff, and our Wellington Free Ambulance colleagues, acted with empathy and professionalism, ensuring this man got the medical treatment he needed."
