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Jackie Wheeler’s family have provided the following photo for media to use.
The family will not be providing further comment and ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve.
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Motorists are warned to expect delays following a serious crash involving a motorcycle on State Highway 3 at Ratana this afternoon.
The crash happened about 4.20pm, between Whangaehu Village Road and Ratana Road.
The rider of the motorbike is being treated for critical injuries.
No detours are available and motorists should expect delays while the scene is cleared.
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Please attribute to Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander:
Two protest groups gathered in central Auckland have now dispersed.
From the outset, Police have been clear that there would be no unlawful access on to the motorway network or Auckland Harbour Bridge.
In Victoria Park, at its peak Police estimate 1,200 people gathered and marched to our Fanshawe Street cordon, before dispersing.
No arrests have been made today.
I’m immensely proud of all the Police staff deployed on today’s operation for their professionalism in response to this event.
Today’s operation has been successful in keeping people safe and minimising any disruption to the wider public.
Pleasingly Aucklanders have been able to largely go about their weekend without incident.
We thank the public for their understanding, particularly those motorists who were briefly stopped on the Northern Motorway earlier today.
All cordons and closures have been lifted. However, the Police operation remains active.
Police will continue to monitor for any issues that might arise.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
Please note: A photo is attached, captured above from Victoria Park
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The following is a statement on behalf of the family of Susan Knowles.
Sue was a mother, sister, aunty, grandmother, and loving wife. Her grandkids called her Granna, she was a friend to many and loved by all.
In many ways she was larger than life and will be dearly missed.
Sue had a positive impact on so many people’s lives, through her work and her hobbies outside of work.
We like to refer to her as an active relaxer, somebody who was always on the go and looking for her next adventure.
Our family would like to acknowledge and send our appreciation to everybody who has reached out and sent lovely tributes for Sue.
What the teams working on the ground are faced with, is by no means anybody’s day to day work, and we will forever be appreciative of everything they have done in these unprecedented circumstances.
The digger operators, Police staff and Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Urban Search and Rescue team have worked tirelessly in extremely challenging conditions.
These men and women have turned up day in, day out and worked extremely hard to bring Sue back to us.
We have formed so many great relationships with the teams over the last week and their efforts will have a lasting impact on our lives.
We want to express our appreciation for local iwi, everybody that has worked on site and the community for all their assistance, love, and support that we have been shown.
Note to media: The family will not be providing further comment and ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve.
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Please attribute to Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander:
Police operations continue across Auckland CBD monitoring protest activity taking place today.
The protest group gathered at Victoria Park has largely dispersed.
The Police cordon on the Fanshawe Street motorway ramps is being stood down.
Our operation remains underway, and a Police presence will remain across parts of the motorway network and CBD to monitor the situation.
There are no further issues to report at this stage.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
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Please attribute to Inspector Jacqui Whittaker, Auckland City Police:
Police have monitored the progress of another planned protest in central Auckland this afternoon.
Toitū Te Aroha has marched up Queen Street and has reached Myers Park.
Temporary road closures on Queen Street have since lifted.
We acknowledge the public for their understanding this afternoon.
There have been no issues to report.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
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One lane on Mouse Point Road/ State Highway 7 is blocked following a two-vehicle crash this morning.
Emergency services received reports of the crash about 11am.
Motorists are asked to delay travel if possible and expect delays.
Police are in attendance and there are no reports of injuries.
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Please attribute to Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander:
A Police cordon remains in place at the Fanshawe Street off-ramp and on-ramp.
Protestors moved from Victoria Park to the cordon where they met a visible Police presence.
A majority of this group have now moved away back towards Victoria Park.
A temporary stoppage of all southbound traffic on State Highway 1 was put in place from the Onewa Road off-ramp.
This was in place for a short time to allow additional Police resource to move into the CBD.
We thank motorists for their cooperation with this brief disruption.
There are no further issues at this stage.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
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Please attribute to Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander:
Police staff remain highly visible in Auckland CBD to monitor protest activity, particularly around Victoria Park.
Police staff have formed a cordon at the Fanshawe Road on-ramp and off-ramp.
We will not permit unlawful access onto the motorway network.
Road closures remain in place in the area.
There are no further issues to advise at this stage.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
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Please attribute to Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitematā District Commander:
A large Police operation is now underway in central Auckland ahead of planned protest activity.
Protestors have begun gathering at Victoria Park.
Road closures are being put in place around Victoria Park as a precautionary measure.
A Police cordon is being put in place at the Fanshawe Street on-ramp and off-ramp.
This is a precautionary measure for the safety of pedestrians and motorists.
Our focus is to ensure there is no unlawful access to the motorway network.
The public will see a visible presence around Victoria Park, as well as around the Northern Motorway and Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police