Journo tells of struggle in a man’s world
MADE OF STEEL: Sharyn spent 20 years working her way up in "man's world". THE large group of 400 Maori is nearing the end of the land march, a long, determined trek from the top of the North Island...
View ArticleHikoi: coastal issue more than sand and sea
NOT ENOUGH: Hikoi in Auckland's Queen St. IMAGE: NZ Herald A HIKOI is heading to Wellington this weekend protesting that the Marine and Coastal Area Bill currently before Parliament is merely the...
View ArticleHikoi comes to a sombre end in Wellington
THE HIKOI has ended as 400 people marched the last leg through the streets of Wellington toward Parliament yesterday. The mood was sombre as the protesters marched slowly, reminiscent of a funeral...
View ArticleKids make eight hour trip to save their school
PUPILS, whanau, teachers and supporters fighting to save Kawerau Intermediate School, gathered on Cuba Street today to complete their hikoi to Parliament. The walking leg of the hikoi began with the...
View ArticleHikoi makes its presence felt in Auckland streets
Thousands gathered in Auckland’s Lower Queen Street on Saturday April 28 to show their opposition to the proposed sales. Although the day was overcast and light showers dampened, the mood was jubilant....
View ArticleDunne deaf to cries of asset sales protesters
PROTEST cries rang out across Johnsonville this morning as anti-asset sales groups marched through the streets. People’s Power Ohariu, which was formed to oppose MP Peter Dunne’s vote in favour of the...
View ArticleMaori Party booed as hikoi makes last stand
MAORI Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell was booed by protesters when he spoke at the asset sales Hikoi at parliament today. The crowd accused Mr Flavell, pictured left, and the Maori Party of selling out....
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