Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 9:52 am Press Release: Stand With Pike
Ian Mune stands with Pike families
Stand with Pike
Media Release - 10 January, 2017
Renowned actor and
director Ian Mune OBE joined the picket line at Pike River
this morning to show his support for families who are
protesting attempts to seal the mine forever.
Mr Mune says
the Government needs to act to stop the seal and explore the
drift for remains and evidence. “I’ve come to Pike River
today to show that like many many other New Zealanders I
support these families. They deserve justice. It is shameful
that they are having to fight so hard to get it.
“The
Government can’t just treat these grieving families as an
irritant to be pushed aside. They have a right to be
listened to.
“Permanently sealing an unexamined crime
scene is a travesty. There’s expert advice that it’s
safe to enter the drift, and there may be evidence down
there that could save lives in other
mines.”
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