CLEAN : New Zealand Covid protesters gather outside parliament

The transcript discusses the speaker's shock and dismay at the police's handling of a situation, which was far more brutal than expected. The speaker emphasizes the importance of listening and achieving the primary goals of their mandate.

What was the primary concern mentioned in the text?

How did the police's actions affect the speaker?

Describe the speaker's feelings towards the police's handling of the situation.

What was the speaker's reaction to the events that occurred yesterday?

What does the speaker mean by 'brutal' in the context of the text?