Restore Passenger Rail protesters have taken to a central Auckland street on Monday in a "slow march", causing bus detours and delays.
The march started at just after 12pm on Queen St beginning at Mayoral Drive.
There was a constant police presence monitoring the group of about 20 protesters.
Newshub cameras captured the march with protesters blocking one lane on Queen St but buses were still able to drive beside the demonstrators.
The protesters were dressed in high-visibility orange jackets and holding banners. One said "Restore Passenger Rail, protest climate, save lives" while another said "Free urban transport".
Auckland Transport said people should "expect delays" to bus services on Queen St.
"All outbound CTY link services (heading south on Queen St) will be detoured until further notice. Updates to follow," AT said on X.
One of Restore Passenger Rail's demands is to make urban public transport free and more convenient than driving.
But on Monday afternoon, Restore Passenger Rail protestors were causing delays to public transport.
Towards the start of the protest, a man could be heard yelling "f*****g hell" but aside from that, there weren't any incidents of note.
The group said in a statement they were marching for "life" and demanded the incoming government restore affordable and reliable national passenger rail services, along with making urban public transport free and more convenient than driving.
"These demands are just the start - low-hanging fruit for climate action to make a better future for all of us," said spokesperson Robin Bealing.
Watch the video of the march above.
