10 Oct 2017

Protesters try to shut down defence conference

From Afternoons, 1:16 pm on 10 October 2017

A protest group has been trying to shut down a defence conference at Westpac stadium in Wellington today, leading to five arrests.

The annual event is held by the New Zealand Defence Industry Association and hosts some of the largest weapons manufacturers in the world.

We cross to RNZ reporter, Emma Hatton who is at the scene.

Protesters make their point at the Defence, Industry and National Security Forum at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

Protesters make their point at the Defence, Industry and National Security Forum at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Photo: RNZ / Charlie Greenhalgh