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26 May 2023

In photos: Hundreds of climate advocates march to parliament

6:11 pm on 26 May 2023

Climate protesters in Wellington today.

Climate protesters in Wellington today. Photo: RNZ / Krystal Gibbens

Thousands of people took part in climate strikes across New Zealand today.

Thousands of people are expected to take part in climate strikes today.

About 1000 campaigners gathered in Wellington's Civic Square before marching to Parliament.

They are demanding New Zealand reduces its emissions, transition to regenerative agriculture, lower the voting age to 16 and respond to the climate crisis with tangata whenua at the center of decision making.

Organiser Sophie Handford said the climate crisis was an urgent issue and action needed to be taken now.

She said people of all ages were taking part today.

"We're very much encouraging and calling on those across generations to join us on the street."

Other strikes are taking place across the country this afternoon.

Climate advocates take part on a march in Auckland on 26 May, 2023, demanding New Zealand reduces its emissions, transition to regenerative agriculture, lower the voting age to 16 and respond to the climate crisis with tangata whenua at the center of decision making.

Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Climate activists gather at Victoria Park in Auckland.

Climate activists gather at Victoria Park in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida

Protesters gather in Victoria Park, Auckland today.

Protesters gather in Victoria Park, Auckland today. Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida

Climate advocates take part on a march in Auckland on 26 May, 2023, demanding New Zealand reduces its emissions, transition to regenerative agriculture, lower the voting age to 16 and respond to the climate crisis with tangata whenua at the center of decision making.

Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Climate advocates take part on a march in Auckland on 26 May, 2023, demanding New Zealand reduces its emissions, transition to regenerative agriculture, lower the voting age to 16 and respond to the climate crisis with tangata whenua at the center of decision making.

Attendees included Greens Party leader James Shaw and MP Chloe Swarbrick

Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Shadoe and dog Olive at the climate protest at Victoria Park.

Photo: RNZ / Krystal Gibbens

Students gather at Victoria Park in Auckland.

Photo: RNZ / Krystal Gibbens

Climate advocates take part on a march in Auckland on 26 May, 2023, demanding New Zealand reduces its emissions, transition to regenerative agriculture, lower the voting age to 16 and respond to the climate crisis with tangata whenua at the center of decision making.

Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Climate advocates take part on a march in Auckland on 26 May, 2023, demanding New Zealand reduces its emissions, transition to regenerative agriculture, lower the voting age to 16 and respond to the climate crisis with tangata whenua at the center of decision making.

Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

A mother and child hold placards at a climate strike on 26/5/2023

Photo: RNZ / Anna Sargent

Protesters carry a "people not profit" banner at an Auckland climate protest.

Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida

A protester with a "no planet b" placard at an Auckland climate protest on 26/5/2023

Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida

Climate protesters on 26/5/2023

Photo: RNZ / Krystal Gibbens

Climate protesters on 26/5/2023

Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida

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