{"id":258504,"date":"2026-01-30T01:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T01:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/258504\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T01:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T01:00:08","slug":"twin-protests-set-to-cause-traffic-woes-for-auckland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/258504\/","title":{"rendered":"Twin protests set to cause traffic woes for Auckland"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Thousands<\/p>\n

\nA pro-Palestine protest in Auckland’s CBD in 2025.
\nPhoto: Nick Monro\n<\/p>\n

Police say commuters should expect delays in Auckland’s central city on Saturday with two protests planned.<\/p>\n

Inspector Jacqui Whittaker said they were expecting large numbers of people to take part in a Palestine solidarity rally at Te Komititanga Square at about midday.<\/p>\n

The group, led by Toit\u016b Te Aroha, also planned to march down Queen Street to Myers Park.<\/p>\n

“We expect numbers to grow around Te Komititanga Square from mid-morning, with those taking part expecting to disperse from Myers Park in the afternoon,” Whittaker said.<\/p>\n

“Police will be monitoring the h\u012bkoi as it progresses up Queen Street, and our focus is on ensuring this is completed safely.<\/p>\n

“Our focus is on ensuring those taking part can exercise their right to peaceful protest, while balancing minimising disruptions as much as possible.”<\/p>\n

She said police were also aware of another unrelated protest near the Harbour Bridge.<\/p>\n

Detours would be in place for all bus services that travel to or through the city centre for several hours from 11am on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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