The protest, organised by friend of the four girls, Spencer McNeil, is one of many peaceful protests taking place across the country following the sentence. Peaceful protesters Zoe Wilson (left), and Maya Manoit. Protester Zoe Wilson says they are gathered as the offender, Jayden Meyer, "deserves more than he has gotten". This a good chance to protest against what has happened," says Zoe. Byron Kenealy, another protest attendee in Mount Maunganui, says he is "showing up" for what he believes in.

Source: Stuff September 08, 2022 06:29 UTC