A visit by the Prime Minister to a mall in Rotorua had to be abandoned abruptly this morning because of an Internet Mana protest.
A man was also removed from the mall by police after an altercation inside. John Key only made it about 50 metres into the mall when the disturbance occurred.
Internet Mana supporters shouted at Mr Key about stolen land. The situation escalated when National Party supporters stepped in to confront the protesters. The visit was cut short and Mr Key was escorted by police back to the campaign bus.