In message , Walter Briscoe
writes
PATAS appeals are held in New Zealand House and, theoretically, are
open to the public. NZ House security staff discourage entry to persons
who are not involved in an appeal because PATAS and the NZ High
Commission are in the same building.

I understand the security implications but meeting either *are* open to
the public or they are *not*. "discouraging" people from entering is a
pointless exercise and not enough to actually keep people out.

Perhaps they need a new venue somewhere less sensitive. Suggestions,
team? ;-)

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