Police are advising Aucklanders to expect delays in the central city due to a planned protest on Saturday.

Traffic management measures will be in place, and Aucklanders should plan ahead.

Toitū Te Aroha will hold a rally at Te Komititanga Square around midday, before completing a hīkoi to Myers Park up Queen Street.

Inspector Jacqui Whittaker, of Auckland City Police, says it is expected to draw large numbers of people taking part.

“We expect numbers to grow around Te Komititanga Square from mid-morning, with those taking part expecting to disperse from Myers Park in the afternoon,” she says.

“Police will be monitoring the hīkoi as it progresses up Queen Street, and our focus is on ensuring this is completed safely.”

Police ask the public to remain patient around the central city.

“Our focus is on ensuring those taking part can exercise their right to peaceful protest, while balancing minimising disruptions as much as possible,” Inspector Whittaker says.

• Advice for commuters:

- Anyone travelling into the city should plan ahead.
- There will be detours in place for all bus services that travel to or through the City Centre from approximately 11am, which could last for several hours.
- Those using public transport should check the AT Mobile app and website for detailed changes to bus routes and which stops remain open.
- Customers should allow extra time accessing Waitematā station (Britomart) and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.
- Motorists travelling through the city centre should prepare for detours and check Google Maps for road closures.

Please note: This planned protest is unrelated to another protest near the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

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