Thousands of new Zealanders gathered to protest against the new crown epidemic prevention blockade m

Original title: thousands of new Zealanders gathered to protest against the new crown epidemic prevention blockade measures. New Zealand Police: disappointed that the rally violated the epidemic prevention regulations
[World Wide Web] according to RT, local authorities gathered in a park in Oakland, New Zealand on October 2nd, to protest the government's blockade measures against COVID-19.

The report quoted local media sources as saying that the number of demonstrators ranged from 1000 to 2000. On the same day, demonstrators appeared on the streets of Auckland and demanded an end to the epidemic prevention blockade.
The report mentioned that a motorcycle convoy led by Brian, an organizer who opposed the epidemic prevention blockade, arrived at the scene of the protest. During the protest, Brian delivered a 40 minute, fierce speech condemning the severe epidemic prevention blockade.
"I've been locked up at home for more than 50 days and I haven't committed a crime. I haven't done anything wrong," Brian said. "I can't go out because my neighbors may report on me. I can't drive out to buy milk and bread because the police may pull me over."
Rt said there were no reports of arrests or clashes that day.
New Zealand media rnz said that a local police spokesman said in a statement that they were disappointed that the rally violated epidemic prevention regulations. "The police respect the legitimate right to protest, but in the current environment, such gatherings pose a serious danger to the people present, police officers and the community," the statement said
The statement also mentioned that "although many participants do wear masks and try to keep a distance, more of the people gathered today do not wear masks or keep a social distance - a promise made by the organizers to the police earlier this week."
According to the report, New Zealand Prime Minister Aden announced a "short and severe" blockade across the country due to a newly confirmed case reported in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, on August 17. Since then, Auckland has been under blockade and the blockade has been extended. However, most other parts of New Zealand have returned to normal.