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Photos: 'Nationwide Māori Action' takes to streets

By 1News Reporters
December 5, 2023
Marchers, including Rawiri Waititi, marching in Wellington

Marchers, including Rawiri Waititi, marching in Wellington (Source: 1News)

Protesters angry by what they believe the new Government's policies will mean for Māori have taken to the streets this morning, including in Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga.

The morning commute was slower than usual for some as people pushed back on some of the new coalition Government's plans.

1News reporters were out and about capturing the action and speaking to those marching.

(Source: 1News)

Two young women at parliament as part of the 'Nationwide Māori Action'

Two young women at parliament as part of the 'Nationwide Māori Action' (Source: 1News)

People marching in Wellington

People marching in Wellington (Source: 1News)

People gather in Tauranga ahead of the Nationwide Māori Action march

People gather in Tauranga ahead of the Nationwide Māori Action march (Source: 1News)

People travel in convoy on SH1 south of Pokeno for the Nationwide Māori Action protest

People travel in convoy on SH1 south of Pokeno for the Nationwide Māori Action protest (Source: 1News)

A young marcher in Tauranga for the Nationwide Māori Action march

A young marcher in Tauranga for the Nationwide Māori Action march (Source: 1News)

The Te Pati Māori co-leader said it was about making their voices loud and clear. (Source: Breakfast)

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Wellington, while others prepared to block off SH1 to send a message to the Government they won't tolerate their "racist policies". (Source: 1News)

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