Protesters clashing with police while blockading a defence industry conference in Wellington have been carried from the venue.
Shouting "army of the rich, enemy of the poor", the group had set out on Tuesday to make life uncomfortable for those attending what protesters have labelled a weapons expo.
At least three people appear to have been carried and escorted away from the scene by police, one in handcuffs.
Nine people have been arrested for obstructing a roadway, Inspector Neil Banks said.
Insp Banks said the protesters needed to keep the safety of themselves and others in mind.
"Police must balance the lawful right to protest against the public's right to go about their daily business without being disrupted by protest action.
"We are disappointed that a number of protesters behaved in a way that created safety issues, disrupted traffic, and caused delays that inconvenienced the wider public.
"I would like to acknowledge the patience shown by our staff, who conducted themselves with professionalism and acted appropriately based on the situation that was presented to them.
"We are aware of allegations in the media about police conduct, and would remind anyone with concerns that there are several avenues available to them if they wish to make a complaint."
