Watch: Groundswell ‘Drive 4 Change’ protest arrives in Auckland, traffic disruption for motorists

The farmer lobby group Groundswell NZ convy has arrived in Auckland on utes, tractors, lorries and vans and is causing traffic delays for motorists.

Auckland Transport (AT) earlier advised customers to plan ahead as the protest could affect travels.

“Auckland Transport is aware of an event involving slow-moving traffic on Sunday, that will likely cause disruption to transport across the Auckland roading network from 10am until 3pm,” AT said in a statement.

“A convoy is expected to travel north on SH1 from the Ramarama on-ramp, exiting the motorway at the Onewa off-ramp across the Harbour Bridge.”

The Groundswell convoy arrives in Auckland, bringing traffic to a stop at Onewa for about 10 minutes. Photo / Lincoln Tan

The convoy arrived at the Onewa off-ramp just after midday, bringing traffic to a stop for about 10 minutes.

A witness told the Herald around 50 trucks, utes, lorries and vans made the loop at Onewa.

The agency said the convoy would then re-enter the motorway at the Onewa on-ramp southbound and then travel through the Auckland CBD to Ellerslie Racecourse.

Around 50 trucks, utes, lorries and vans made the loop at Onewa. Photo / Lincoln Tan

“Please use the journey planner to plan your public transport journey in advance and expect delays in the surrounding areas,” AT said.

It urged people to check live departures before travelling: Auckland Transport (at.govt.nz)

Auckland Transport (AT) earlier advised customers to plan ahead as the protest could affect travel. Photo / Lincoln Tan

The protest is part of a 10-day journey that started out of Invercargill by farmers wanting to raise awareness that “things are bad” and “you need to vote for change”.