The Hollow Men: Our Democracy Or Theirs? Auckland Public
Forum: May 1 2007
Is our democracy "rule by the people"
or rule by the corporate funders? How do we restore
integrity and transparency to election campaign funding?
What needs to change so ordinary New Zealanders feel they
have an equal say in our political system?
The Council of
Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi invites you to a public forum
to address these and other questions.
Speakers include
Nicky Hager, journalist and author of 'The Hollow Men', Dr
Raymond Miller, Head of Department, Political Studies,
University of Auckland and Laila Harré, union leader and
commentator. There will plenty of time for questions and
comment.
* When: Tuesday May 1 2007, 7.30pm
* Where:
University of Auckland, Lower Lecture Theatre, (behind the
Clocktower building) City Campus, Princes St.
* For
further information: visit
http://union.org.nz/electionfunding
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi brings together over 350,000 New Zealand union members in 40 affiliated unions. We are the united voice for working people and their families in New Zealand.
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