Protesting farmers on tractors flood Auckland's Queen Street

July 16, 2021
Tractors drive through Queen Street in Auckland's CBD.

Disgruntled farmers who say they haven't been consulted on a raft of environmental policies are making their point on tractors in Auckland CBD today. 

A group of tractors brought Queen Street to a halt as the group of protestors moved through the central city.

Horns were tooting and people on the street waved placards in support. (Source: Other)

Horn could be heard and supporters lining the street waved placards in support.

They say the Government's policies are not just affecting their pocket, but also their mental wellbeing. (Source: Other)

Farmers have taken to the streets around the country, calling on the Government to rethink its approach to cleaning up land and waterways. 

It follows a wave of new restrictions to do with freshwater, indigenous biodiversity, transport and climate change. 

Tractors adorned with placards protesting environmental regulations headed for Queen Street. (Source: Other)

The Southern Motorway was bumper to bumper with traffic this morning as protestors in utes and tractors moved slowly through, some with placards in protest of the new rules.

Auckland motorists are advised to expect delays as the protests continue.

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