Press Release
Friday 30 November 2007

E Tu! Free Concert and Information Forums

Frank Kitts Park, Sat 1 Dec (Sun if wet), noon-7pm

Twenty metre inflatable “Caterpillar” kids fun ride makes Wgtn debut!

The E Tu! Concert has had a strong response from stall holders, with a large range of craft and information stalls applying to participate. And the kids will have the best time – along with two aircastles, mini-jeeps and a merry-go-round, the little ones get to try Wellington’s latest kids’ attraction, the 20 metre “Caterpillar”. A giant inflatable, the kids go in one end, encounter and navigate all sorts of adventures internally, to come out the far end usually with big grins on their faces!

E Tu! Event manager Martin Wilson says, “Families are most especially welcome to our Wellington event. Other cities are having gatherings to vocally show their disapproval of the Terrorism Suppression Act; in Wellington we are having a discussion forum, and a truly top line-up of bands and musicians who are showcasing their art in public for free as a means of expressing their disapproval of this Act.”

“It will be a fun day in the sun; relaxed, informative, and enjoyable for parents and kids alike.”

The performers’ line-up and times has been confirmed, and is as follows:

Confirmed performers’ line-up:
MAIN STAGE
12 noon - OPENING – Chaz Doherty Karakia
12:10 - Homefire Burning
12:50 –Imon Star MC
1:10 – Spartacus R
1:50 –Imon MC
2pm – Ladi6
2:40 - Art Auction
2:50 – Olmecha Supreme
3:30 –Imon MC
3:40 - Emma Paki
4:10 –Imon MC
4:15 – Hikoikoi
4:55 - Imon MC
5:00 – Upper Hutt Posse
5:40 –Imon MC/Chaz korero
6:00– Little Bushman
7pm – MAIN STAGE CLOSE

SPEAKERS’ FORUM STAGE
12:30 – Maraea Teepa opens Hui
2pm - Teanau Tuiono
3pm – Nicky Hager
4pm – Nandor Tanczos
5pm – Klezmer Rebs (Band)

Details of Speakers:

Nicky Hager - BACKGROUND TO THE INTERNATIONAL WAR ON TERROR
Nicky Hager (born 1958) is an author and investigative journalist who lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Hager generally writes about issues involving intelligence networks, environmental issues and politics. He has degrees in physics and philosophy. He has been described as "New Zealand's leading investigative journalist".

Teanau Tuiono - DON"T BELIEVE THE HYPE!
*WHAT THE MEDIA CONTINUALLY FAILS TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS RIGHTS MOVEMENT
*THE RIGHT TO DISSENT AND INDIGENOUS SELF-DETERMINATION
Teanau is an indigenous rights advocate with an emphasis on indigenous self-determination (Tino Rangatiratanga). He has worked on numerous national campaigns earlier this year he was the spokesperson for Te Ata Tino Toa - who petitioned to have the Maori flag on the Harbour Bridge for Waitangi Day. Internationally Teanau has worked with indigenous crews, recently he worked on 'Solid Territory' in Sydney an indigenous collaboration between Maori and Aborigines, he also has experience at the UN advocating on indigenous rights. When he is not being raided on bogus 'terrorist' claims Teanau works as one of the co-directors of Conscious Collaborations, a indigenous collective striving for a world that acknowledges Papatuanuku (Earthmother) by building synergies between indigenous, activist, and creative communities.

Nandor Tanczos MP - THE SIGNIFICANCE OF 'OPERATION 8' and the TERRORISM SUPPRESSION ACT 2002
Nandor is a high-profile campaigner for environmental issues, justice and constitutional reform. Nandor consistently challenges mainstream political perspectives and provides a voice in Parliament for those who have too often lacked political representation. With a background in grassroots activism and eight years in the beehive, Nandor is in a good position to comment on ‘Operation 8’, the Terrorism Suppression Act, and the significance of the recent events.

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