12 September 2025
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The
March for Humanity, organised by Aotearoa for Palestine,
will proceed tomorrow as a powerful demonstration of public
demand for New Zealand to impose immediate diplomatic and
economic sanctions on Israel.
Despite a drastic change
to the weather forecast in the last 24 hours, that now shows
unsafe wind speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, the march
will go ahead with a changed route. The start time remains
9:30 AM, Saturday, but will now assemble at Aotea Square.
The march will then proceed through the CBD, concluding at
Victoria Park.
“People have travelled from across
Aotearoa to join this historic protest, and tomorrow we will
March for Humanity through the Auckland CBD – united in our
call for the New Zealand Government to impose sanctions on
Israel. Community safety is paramount, and so too is our
collective voice for justice.” Said Aotearoa for Palestine
spokesperson, Nadine Mortaja.
Bianca Ranson,
spokesperson for Kaiāwhina marshals added, “Our foremost
duty as Kaiāwhina is to protect and care for our
communities. After reviewing multiple weather models,
including a forecast commissioned twice from MetService
specifically for the Harbour Bridge, it is clear that
predicted winds of 75–85km/h make the crossing unsafe.
Postponing the Harbour Bridge march is the only responsible
course of action.”
This route change is not expected
to dampen overwhelming public support. Mortaja confirmed,
“Despite the route change, The March for Humanity will be
the largest march for Palestine in New Zealand’s history.
And if the government fails to listen to the people
tomorrow, and uphold its duty to prevent and punish
Israel’s genocide on Gaza, we are still committed to
marching over the Auckland Harbour Bridge – that just wont
be tomorrow.”
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The organisers urge all attendees to
dress appropriately for the weather and prepare for a
historic and impactful day.
“Tomorrow, 140
Kaiāwhina marshals will be on the ground in the Auckland
CBD to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities.
We encourage everyone to remain steadfast and committed to
the March for Humanity. We still expect thousands to turn
out and make their voices heard. For those needing
assistance, medics will be clearly identifiable in pink
vests, and Kaiāwhina marshals in green vests will be
present throughout the march to provide care and support,”
Ranson added.
Event Details:
What:
March for Humanity
When: Saturday, 9:30 AM
Where: NEW
ROUTE – Assembling at Aotea Square, proceeding through CBD,
ending at Victoria
Park.
