Tens of thousands of school students marched around the country at more than 40 events organised for New Zealand's third School Strike 4 Climate today.
Thousands of adults joined in to be part of the international movement that has been sparked by Greta Thunberg.
For many the Pacific Islands represent ground-zero in the fight against climate change.
Seventeen year old Saiaisi Piita marched along Queen Street to the rally at Aotea Square with her family, and she talks to Karyn about her first experience of public protest.
Strike 4 Climate protestor Saiaisi Piita (middle) at Aotea Square today Photo: supplied
