Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters descend on central Auckland

Around 20,000 people have marched through central Auckland today, standing in solidarity with Palestine and calling on the New Zealand Government to impose sanctions on Israel.

The March for Humanity started at 9.30am in Aotea Square, with participants walking through the CBD to Victoria Park.

Police estimate 20,000 people took part and reported no issues.

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Controversial plans to march across the harbour bridge were scrapped at short notice yesterday after safety concerns were raised with wind gusts forecast to reach 70km/h.

Organisers have today said they are still planning to hold a march across the harbour bridge at a later date.

Aotearoa for Palestine spokeswoman Nadine Mortaja earlier said people had travelled across Aotearoa to join in today’s “historic” protest.

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