"We are protesting not for ourselves alone, but for our tūpuna, our mokopuna," say protesters among those gathering around the country for a Budget Day Hīkoi.

Budget Day ‘carkoi’ protests delayed traffic on Auckland and Tauranga motorways ahead of a hikoi on Parliament.

Protesters earlier took the roads to oppose government policies toward Māori, ‘activating’ for today’s National Māori Action Day - and caused traffic delays around the country.

It’s the second time Māori have mobilised on a national scale with the first hīkoi taking place last December.

The national protest coincides with today’s budget announcements.

  • Ilovethebomb
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    5 months ago

    The question you should be asking is, how does this help the issue, rather than the cop out of “gaining attention”.

    If your method of protest is to disrupt the lives of people just trying to get to work, they will certainly be aware of your cause, but they will likely think you’re a bunch of nutters.

    You don’t need awareness, you need support.