Police have been called in to investigate a political stunt involving the burning of a New Zealand flag in the grounds of Parliament today.
The incident involved two Republican Party members airing some political grievances in front of Parliament buildings early this afternoon.
They were warned by a security staff member not to set fire to the flag but did so anyway, although the flame quickly petered out despite accelerant being used, and made the stunt an unspectacular one.
Parliamentary Service said the protest was unauthorised and police were investigating. The protest also included presenting photos of Prime Minister John Key, ACT leader Rodney Hide and former Prime Minister Helen Clark and cutting their heads off.
