Annoying interaction with a police officer today

I was cycling home near World Cup celebrations this afternoon (Wellington W at Strachan). Traffic had stopped and the signal was flashing red and the intersection was being controlled by police officers.

I stopped at the intersection and signalled my right-hand turn.

The police officer controlling traffic stood in the middle of the road:

“Pedestrians, go!! Go!!!”

She began to stare directly at me:

“Pedestrians!! Go!!! That means bikes!!”

I flashed her the peace sign before completing my turn.