| Gaza war protests in New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Gaza war protests | |
 Palestine vigils have been held every Saturday at Flynn Park, Hamilton | |
| Date | 15 October 2023 – present (1 year and 5 months) |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Caused by | Gaza war |
| Methods | demonstrations, counter-protests, sit-ins, occupations, picketing, civil disobedience, direct action, online activism |
Since the outbreak of the Gaza war on 7 October 2023, both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protest events have been held across several New Zealand centres including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Nelson and Dunedin.[1][2] Pro-Palestinian protesters including the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa New Zealand's leader John Minto have called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the suspension of diplomatic, economic and institutional relations and linkages between New Zealand and Israel.[3][4][5] Notable protest campaigns have included an attempted blockade of the Ports of Auckland, protest events at several university campuses in mid-2024 and a controversial hotline targeting Israeli visitors of military age in January 2025. [4][6][7]
Pro-Israel figures such as Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki have organised pro-Israel counter-protests have been held across New Zealand. These have sought to express support for Israeli actions and to counter alleged antisemitism.[8][9]
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- ^ "Israel-Gaza conflict: All the latest developments on 28 October". Radio New Zealand. 28 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Leahy, Ben (21 October 2023). "Israel Hamas war: Flag-waving protesters rally in Auckland in support of Palestine". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade Port of Auckland, call for boycott of Israel shipments". Radio New Zealand. 23 November 2023. Archived from the original on 23 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Robertson says uni protest 'crossed a line'". Otago Daily Times. 9 October 2024. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Lourens, Marine (23 May 2024). "Kiwi students join global pro-Palestine protests". The Press. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Jewish groups slam hotline for reporting Israeli soldiers holidaying in New Zealand". The New Zealand Herald. 28 January 2025. Archived from the original on 28 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Pro-Israel protest organised by Brian Tamaki outside Parliament". Radio New Zealand. 7 December 2023. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters converge on Parliament's lawn". RNZ. 11 December 2024. Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.