Two people have been arrested after anti-fascism protesters clashed with police at a National Front rally.
Police were forced to contain over 150 people after protesters took exception to the extreme right- wing group's celebrations.
The National Front had hoped to celebrate what they called "National Flag Day" at the Cenotaph, but were beaten there by anti-fascism protesters and were forced to change their plans.
"As far as we're concerned, these anarchists and people like that, they're not New Zealanders, they're traitors," National Front spokesman Colin Ansell says.
"We turned out as a group of people from all across the country to tell them that there is no space for racism on the street of Wellington," anti-fascism protestor Alex Burkman told 3 News.
However, it was on those streets that things heated up. As the groups got closer and provoked each other, two protesters were arrested.
The pair were taken to Wellington Central Police Station where they were booked with disorderly conduct.
Despite a minor scuffle at the railway station, there was no more trouble for police. And an escort out of town quelled any fear of further problems,
3 News