Focus: Thousands of schoolkids' march for climate change around New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg has shared her support for Kiwis who have been protesting for climate change around the country today.
Thousands of school students have defied Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters by marching in climate change strikes nationwide.
Greta Thunberg is impressed with Kiwis' efforts to march for climate change. Photo / AP
More than 40 events are being held across the country, aspart of an international movement sparked by teen activist Thunberg.
Sharing her support on Twitter, Thunberg has been retweeting posts from Kiwis who have been documenting the protests taking place across New Zealand - including in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Thames, Tauranga and Nelson.
