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Howl of a protest: Tractors and utes to descend on cities as farmers protest
Trucks, utes and even dogs will descend on city centres around the country today, as farmers take part in a huge protest.
The Howl of a Protest event, organised by Groundswell New Zealand, will see thousands of farm vehicles rumbling through cities in protest against what farmers say is increasing interference from the Government, unworkable regulations and unjustified costs.
The protests are taking place in 55 cities starting from Kaitaia to Southland.
In Auckland, up to 50 tractors and utes are expected to take part in a convoy starting from Drury, on the Southern Motorway, at 9.20am.
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