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Clergy Protest Calls for Sanctions Against Israel in NZ

9/15/2025

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Clergy members protested outside Finance Minister Nicola Willis's office in Wellington and Health Minister Simeon Brown's office in Auckland, demanding sanctions against Israel due to the Gaza conflict.
Anglican and Catholic priests chained themselves together and planned an overnight fast.
Reverend Mel McKenzie called for a government timeframe on sanctions, highlighting Palestinian suffering.
Police issued five trespass notices at Brown's office, with no arrests made.
A large rally in Auckland drew 20,000 participants advocating for a ceasefire and sanctions against Israel.

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Clergy members protested outside Finance Minister Nicola Willis's office in Wellington and Health Minister Simeon Brown's office in Auckland, demanding sanctions against Israel due to the Gaza conflict.
Anglican and Catholic priests chained themselves together and planned an overnight fast.
Reverend Mel McKenzie called for a government timeframe on sanctions, highlighting Palestinian suffering.
Police issued five trespass notices at Brown's office, with no arrests made.
A large rally in Auckland drew 20,000 participants advocating for a ceasefire and sanctions against Israel.