Thousands turned out at Ihumātao over the weekend of 27 and 28 July in support of protests against a proposed housing development in South Auckland. The supporters gathered to show unity, listen to a free concert by some of New Zealand's biggest stars, and share food.
"I am the whenua, the whenua is me": Many campers have decorated their tents with whakataukī. (PHOTO: RNZ / Meriana Johnsen)
There are a range of flags on show, including (from top to bottom) the United Tribes of New Zealand flag, the tino rangatiratanga flag, the Samoan flag and the Niuean flag, to represent the unity of all nations. (PHOTO: RNZ / Meriana Johnsen)
Muslims have also come out to support protesters at Ihumātao on Sunday, 28 July. (PHOTO: RNZ / Meriana Johnsen)
People gathering to hear the karakia and waiata from the Ratana faith, and other religious groups at Ihumātao on Sunday, 28 July. (PHOTO: RNZ / Meriana Johnsen)
Ihumātao protesters camping overnight on the grounds on Saturday, 28 July. (PHOTO: RNZ / Jordan Bond)
Mana whenua speaker Eru Rakena addressing Māori ministers on Day 5 of the Ihumatao protests. (PHOTO: RNZ)
Maori MPs at Ihumatao, Day 5. (PHOTO: RNZ)
Peeni Henare, Labour MP for Tamaki
Makaurau, listening to speeches directed at Maori MPs, at Ihumatao, Day 5. (PHOTO: RNZ)
Willie Jackson, speaking to mana whenua and protestors. (PHOTO: RNZ)
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There are about a hundred kaimahi (workers) preparing food, making tea and coffee, and handing out water. (PHOTO: RNZ)
Solicitor Dewy Sacayan, is providing advice about rights and responsibilities, for the protestors. (PHOTO: RNZ)
A pamphlet being circulated to protestors at Ihumatao. (PHOTO: RNZ)
Protestors are advised to stick to their obligations and rights of they are arrested. (PHOTO: RNZ)
The tino rangatiratanga flag is seen at Ihumātao as the day draws to an end for protesters on the land on Friday, 26 July. (PHOTO: RNZ)
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