When is the Wellington anti-war march?

The Wellington anti-war march is scheduled for Saturday, 11 April at 11am, starting from Civic Square and ending at Parliament.

Who is organising the Wellington anti-war protest?

The protest is organised by Peace Action Wellington, an activist group advocating for peace and independent foreign policy.

What are protesters demanding from the New Zealand Government?

Protesters are calling for New Zealand to condemn the war, exit military alliances, and adopt an independent foreign policy focused on human rights.

What is the Five Eyes alliance?

The Five Eyes is an intelligence-sharing alliance between New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Wellington March Against The War

ByThe Daily Blog 10 April 202612 April 2026

The Wellington anti-war march isn’t just another protest — it’s a direct response to what activists are calling an illegal war and New Zealand’s silence on it. As global tensions escalate, Peace Action Wellington are demanding the Government pick a side — and own it.

Peace Action Wellington is hosting a march against the war on Saturday, 11 April at 11am from Civic Square to Parliament.

Why protesters say this war cannot be ignored

“The US and Israeli war on Iran is illegal, immoral and completely without justification,” said Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington.

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“We call on the NZ Government to condemn this war. To call out the US and Israel for their war crimes and to demand this ends — now. This isn’t hard.”

“All of the Coalition is equally responsible for their utter cowardice – NZ First, National and ACT. They have utterly failed to have even the most basic moral compass. They can’t even condemn an illegal war. It is remarkable what utter sycophants they have all been to US power.”

“We should hardly be surprised since they have been so silent and complicit as thousands upon thousands of Palestinian men, women and children have been massacred.”

So where does New Zealand actually stand?

“Now we demand that NZ get out of the blood-soaked alliance with the US and its task-master Israel. We say no troops, no SAS, no frigates, no joint training, no business, and out of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.”

“We demand an independent and principled foreign policy that puts human need, human dignity and human rights at the very forefront.”

Because here’s the uncomfortable truth — when people march, it’s usually because the political system has already failed them. The question isn’t whether this protest will happen. It’s whether anyone in power is actually listening.