Groundswell NZ is asking Kiwis, rural or urban to support rural communities tomorrow.

Groundswell describes itself as a “grassroots rural movement” which wants a complete overhaul of “unworkable regulations” relating to water, climate change and biodiversity.

Supporters are being encouraged to drive their utes, tractors, trucks or cars to their nearest town centre, where the group’s statement will be played over the radio at 1.35pm.

Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie said “New Zealanders are coming together to say ‘enough is enough’ when it comes to Wellington over-regulating and not standing up for rural communities.”

“New Zealand farmers have so much to be proud of. Sunday’s protest event is a chance for Kiwis to come and support farmers and the economic and social benefits brought by our rural communities.”

“Whether it’s overregulation, SNAs, three waters, or the ‘Ute Tax’, we’re encouraging Kiwis to stand with us.”

“Groundswell NZ is about positivity and respect. We will be rejecting those who try to hijack this day for their own causes.”

“Being a literal grassroots movement, it can be hard to co-ordinate tens of thousands. That’s why we’l launched the www.MotherOfAllProtests.nz registration tool, so Kiwis can register their support and so we can stay in touch.”