Crowds gather to celebrate Auckland's Rainbow Parade last year. It’s as simple as that,” Woodcock said when asked about potential protesters, as seen at last year’s parade. It was all smiles on Ponsonby Rd at last year's Rainbow Parade. Destiny Church members disrupt the Rainbow Parade last year. Photo / Morgan HuffmanA group wearing T-shirts with words such as “Man-Up” and “Real Men” turned up to protest at the event.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 20, 2026 16:31 UTC