Occupy Auckland welcomes Aotea Sq fan zone decision

Protesters are welcoming a last minute decision to use the square they are occupying as a Rugby World Cup fan zone.

Around 120 Occupy Wall Street protesters have been staying in tents in Aotea Square in central Auckland since last Saturday.

Hon Murray McCully, Minister for the Rugby World Cup, authorised yesterday’s application this morning with the condition that a safety fence is put around the group’s tents.

Occupy Auckland media spokesperson Campbell Jones says the group is happy for the fence to be erected as it will ensure the occupiers safety at night.

“Aotea Square is the only alcohol-free fan zone in the inner city,” he says. “It’s a great place for the kids and we’d like you to join us for an exciting night.”

“There are a lot rugby fans at the occupation who are fed up with the 1% constantly moving the goal posts for the 99%.”

Although there has been wide-spread speculation over the Occupy movement’s true goals, Jones refused to confirm rumours Occupy Auckland wanted to secure the best seating to watch the game live.

The occupiers are celebrating the decision with a rugby game between the “All Black Block” and the in “The 1%” tomorrow at Aotea Square at 2:30pm.

RWC Approval
http://www.rwcauthority.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Signed-Ministers-Approval.pdf

www.OccupyAuckland.org

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