
Police presence excessive at Auckland push bike ride
The organiser of an Auckland push bike ride that ended with several arrests and dozens of tickets handed out says the police presence was excessive and he plans to meet with them later this week. Four people were arrested on the Sunday cycle ride through Henderson and New Lynn and 53 infringement notices were issued. About 120 mainly young people took part in the event that lasted about three hours. Organiser Kimami Ngaluafe spoke to Lisa Owen.
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