The group had a banner reading ‘Police are the real terrorists’ and leaflets warning that ‘A heavily armed gang of over 300 thugs called the “New Zealand” gang, known for their previous violent offences, have recently kidnapped at least seventeen environmental, peace-movement, anarchist and Tino Rangatiratanga (Maori Sovereignty movement) activists. They are known to have automoatic guns, run illegitimate terrorist training camps in the midst of Aotearoan society, and to be paid by foreign governments who have committed acts of aggression and illegally occupied people’s land. The gang is slavishly obedient to their mysterious leader, known only as “Helen.”

Some demonstrators tried to enter the consulate building but were held back by Federal Police. A representative of the Consulate came down to talk to the protest and left to pass on a message of ‘strong disapproval’.

A further public meeting and demonstration will be held next Thursday, October 25, at 5.30 pm outside the NZ consulate (55 Hunter St, Sydney.)