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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rituparna Chatterjee

New Zealand authorities play Barry Manilow songs on loop to repel ‘freedom convoy’ protesters

NZME

Authorities in New Zealand are blasting out Barry Manilow’s greatest hits in an attempt to dislodge “Convoy for Freedom” protesters outside the country’s parliament.

Los Del Rio’s 1990s pop hit “Macarena” is also among tunes being played on a 15-minute loop to annoy demonstrators, who were inspired by Canada’s trucker protesters.

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