Thousands march in Auckland demanding sanctions against Israel

Saturday 13 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Sat 13 Sep 2025, 2:14pm

In this story Destiny Church

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators participated in the 'March for Humanity' through central Auckland on Friday. The group, which included up to 20,000 people, marched from Aotea Square to Victoria Park to demand government sanctions against Israel. Police reported no major incidents despite the presence of counter-protesters.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 13 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Thousands of Pro-Palestine protesters to descend on central Auckland (opens in new tab)

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2. StuffSat 13 Sep 2025, 9:59am

   Pro-Palestine protest underway in Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 13 Sep 2025, 10:41am

   Photos: Tens of thousands join pro-Palestine march through Auckland CBD (opens in new tab)

   • Photos: Thousands join pro-Palestine march through Auckland's CBD (opens in new tab) Sat 13 Sep 2025, 10:41am
4. Otago Daily TimesSat 13 Sep 2025, 11:05am

   Thousands turn out for Auckland protest march (opens in new tab)

5. RNZSat 13 Sep 2025, 12:30pm

   Thousands demand sanctions against Israel in Auckland (opens in new tab)