Thousands of protesters calling for action against climate change swarmed down George St in Dunedin today. Photo: Gerard O'Brien : Otago school pupils rally against climate change

Dunedin pupils holding placards have gathered in the Octagon today as a part of the global Strike 4 Climate. Photo: Jono Edwards : Otago school pupils rally against climate change

Invercargill school pupils hold their placards before the Strike 4 Climate today. Photo: Petrina Wright : Otago school pupils rally against climate change

Thousands of Dunedin school pupils have made their way to the Octagon to protest inaction over climate change. Photo: Jono Edwards : Otago school pupils rally against climate change

The crowd of picketers made its way down the made street of Dunedin chanting and waving placards. Photo: Jono Edwards : Otago school pupils rally against climate change

Protesters have gathered around the region today to march for School Strike 4 Climate. Photo: Jono Edwards : Otago school pupils rally against climate change