Dunedin indigenous
rights activists, working with the DCC, Transit NZ, and the
police, invite the general public to participate in a Hikoi
(protest march) on Sat Oct 16th.
The aim of the hikoi is
to raise awareness over the governments proposed Foreshore
and Seabed legislation, which violates international human
rights conventions, breaches the Treaty of Waitangi, and
shows no respect for due process. This march is in
solidarity with the Hikoi Takutaimoana II, which will be
simultaneously converging on Auckland.
“Come along and
make history!” say the organisers. The hikoi will be held
whatever the weather conditions. Supporters are asked to
come prepared with placards, whistles, drinking water,
sunblock and umbrellas.
The hikoi will assemble at 9am in
front of the historic Rongo Rock – memorial to Te Whiti o
Rongomai and Tohu Kaakahi, passive resistance political
leaders from Parihaka who were imprisoned in Dunedin – at
the corner of Portsmouth Drive and Portabello Road. The
hikoi will take the following route; along Portsmouth Drive,
crossing at Anzac Ave into St Andrews St, along George St to
the Octagon.
At the Octagon, Green Party MP Metira Turie,
who has been sitting on the select committee, will speak
along with other invited speakers.
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