Thousands turn out across Northland in 'howl of protest'
About 1600 utes, trucks, vans and tractors brought Northland towns to a standstill.
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Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'
Utes and tractors will gather from 11am in Whangārei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.
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