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- Twenty-two people were arrested during a demonstration outside the New Zealand Aerospace Summit in Christchurch; activists blocked Te Pae Convention Centre entrances.
- Space Minister Judith Collins defended the aerospace sector, citing economic benefits and lawful protest.
- Protesters urged an end to military tech and Rocket Lab launches in New Zealand.
- Police maintained a significant presence, ensuring safety and overseeing arrests.
