Wellington Pride 2025 protests

The story so far

Organisers of Wellington Pride planned to go ahead with this month's celebrations despite earlier disruptions at events in Auckland and Christchurch.^{6 Mar 2025} The March 8 parade was expected to be the largest yet, with over 1,360 participants and 58 floats.^{6 Mar 2025} Between 30 and 40 Man Up members performed a haka that disrupted the start of the parade on March 8.^{8, 9 Mar 2025} Police formed a line on Taranaki Street to move the protesters away while the crowd shouted at them.^{8 Mar 2025} Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki said the protest was strategically planned to protect children, and Mayor Tory Whanau said the protesters were not welcome.^{9 Mar 2025}

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The disruption at the March 8 parade drew praise from Mayor Tory Whanau for the quick police response. Whanau stated the protesters were not welcome.^{8, 9 Mar 2025}

Key moments

1. 6 Mar 2025Organisers say Wellington Pride will go ahead despite earlier disruptions elsewhere.
2. 8 Mar 2025Man Up protesters perform haka, disrupting the start of the Wellington Pride parade.
3. 8 Mar 2025Police form a line on Taranaki Street to move protesters away.
4. 9 Mar 2025Brian Tamaki says the protest was strategically planned to protect children.

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