Protest placards and banners have long been powerful tools for expression, resistance, and solidarity. From hand-painted posters to digital prints, whether political, funny, or abstract, each sign tells a story.

And there were some great placards at the March for Nature!

A protest sign is a personal statement. Whether it’s a simple message in bold letters or a complex piece of art, every sign reflects the individuality and creativity of its maker.

These signs of resistance are as diverse as the people who hold them, showcasing the unique voices united for a cause. They capture the spirit of the moment and are snapshots of history in the making.

Politics and placards go hand in hand and are not just words on cardboard; they’re calls to action. They challenge the status quo, demand change, and hold those in power accountable.

Here’s a selection from the March for Nature – which is your favourite?

March for Nature Placards - A Christopher Luxon puppet wears a blue sash that reads getting ecocide back on track © Nick Young / Greenpeace
March for Nature Placards – A Christopher Luxon puppet wears a blue sash that reads getting ecocide back on track © Nick Young / Greenpeace
Save my Forests placard
Save my Forests placard
Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace © Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature
Fast track to Luxon’s kickback
Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace © Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Say no to fascist fast-track
Placards from the March for Nature – Say no to fascist fast-track
Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace © Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - stop three wankers
Placards from the March for Nature – stop three wankers
Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace © Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Aotearoa Not for Sale
Placards from the March for Nature – Aotearoa Not for Sale
Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace © Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Respect existence or expect resistance
Placards from the March for Nature – Respect existence or expect resistance
Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace © Katrina Cooper / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - I stand with nature
Placards from the March for Nature – I stand with nature
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Toitu te whenua
Placards from the March for Nature – Toitū te whenua
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Green Neck
Placards from the March for Nature – Green Neck
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished
Placards from the March for Nature – Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - United to halt the fast track
Placards from the March for Nature – United to halt the fast track
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Fast track get Back
Placards from the March for Nature – Fast track get Back
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Taiao ram raiders
Placards from the March for Nature – Taiao ram raiders
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Stop the war on nature
Placards from the March for Nature – Stop the war on nature
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Protect nature, our peoples, our democracy
Placards from the March for Nature – Protect nature, our peoples, our democracy
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Save our Frogs
Placards from the March for Nature – Save our Frogs
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Save Freddie
Placards from the March for Nature – Save Freddie
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Compost the Rich
Placards from the March for Nature – Compost the Rich
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - There's no planet B
Placards from the March for Nature – There’s no Planet B
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - A rotund person eats money with a barren landscape in the background
Placards from the March for Nature – A rotund person eats money with a barren landscape in the background
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature -Stop mining, Start planting
Placards from the March for Nature -Stop mining, Start planting
Bryce Groves / Greenpeace © Bryce Groves / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Dumb idea
Placards from the March for Nature – Very Dumb idea
Shelton Neho / Greenpeace © Shelton Neho / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - This Bill is giving me the ick
Placards from the March for Nature – This Bill is giving me the ick
Shelton Neho / Greenpeace © Shelton Neho / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Fast track fossil's out - Evolution ceased here
Placards from the March for Nature – Fast track fossil’s out – Evolution ceased here
Shelton Neho / Greenpeace © Shelton Neho / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Fast track fossil's out - Don't undermine coromandel
Placards from the March for Nature – Fast track fossil’s out – Don’t undermine coromandel
Shelton Neho / Greenpeace © Shelton Neho / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Fast track fossil's out - Toitū te Tiriti
Placards from the March for Nature – Fast track fossil’s out – Toitū te Tiriti
Shelton Neho / Greenpeace © Shelton Neho / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - march for Nature
Placards from the March for Nature – march for Nature
Shelton Neho / Greenpeace © Shelton Neho / Greenpeace
Placards from the March for Nature - Colonisation is so not hot
Placards from the March for Nature – Colonisation is so not hot
Shelton Neho / Greenpeace © Shelton Neho / Greenpeace
March for Nature placards - 2 Fast 2 Spurious
March for Nature placards – 2 Fast 2 Spurious
Kitt McGregor / Greenpeace © Kitt McGregor / Greenpeace
The March for Nature protest against the Government's Fast Track Bill in Auckland on 8 June 2024
The March for Nature protest against the Government’s Fast Track Bill in Auckland on 8 June 2024
Mike Kingdon © Mike Kingdon
The March for Nature protest against the Government's Fast Track Bill in Auckland on 8 June 2024 © Mike Kingdon
The March for Nature protest against the Government’s Fast Track Bill in Auckland on 8 June 2024 © Mike Kingdon
The March for Nature protest against the Government's Fast Track Bill in Auckland on 8 June 2024 © Mike Kingdon
The March for Nature protest against the Government’s Fast Track Bill in Auckland on 8 June 2024 © Mike Kingdon
The March for Nature protest against the Government's Fast Track Bill in Auckland on 8 June 2024
The March for Nature protest against the Government’s Fast Track Bill in Auckland on 8 June 2024
Mike Kingdon © Mike Kingdon
Placards from the March for Nature - march for Nature Vote