9 Apr 2021

Thousands Strike for Climate in New Zealand cities

From Lately, 10:24 pm on 9 April 2021

Thousands of students and older supporters turned out around the country for today's School Strike for Climate. Karyn speaks with Ciara Foley who was one of the organisers of the protest in Christchurch.

Protesters outside the council building in Christchurch chant "Mayor Dalziel" and "where's our mayor?" Councillors attempted to speak, but were drowned out by the crowd calling for the mayor.

Protesters outside the council building in Christchurch chant "Mayor Dalziel" and "where's our mayor?" Councillors attempted to speak, but were drowned out by the crowd calling for the mayor. Photo: RNZ / Hugo Cameron