Thursday, 4 February 2016, 11:27 am Press Release: Greenpeace
Greenpeace Response to TPP Protests
Responding to today’s protests in Auckland ahead of
the signing of the controversial TPP deal, Greenpeace
executive director Russel Norman said:
“Peaceful
protest is the beating heart of any democracy. And that’s
why today’s peaceful protests in Auckland are so
important.
“They’re a direct way for people to
show their feelings to the politicians and the large
corporations, whose interests all too often appear to be in
conflict with those of the people. And that’s certainly
the case with the TPP.
“I wouldn’t be at all
surprised if we see more large-scale peaceful protests in
New Zealand this year. When it comes to climate change the
government are doing less than bugger all. And this means
that we’re facing floods in our homes, and drought on our
farms. People don’t want that, and that’s why this could
be a year of peaceful protest.”
Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice.
Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
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