Saturday, July 14, 2012

National Asset Sales Day of Protest

Despite media claims to play down the turnout, around 1000 gathered at the Deans Ave roundabout by Hagley Park before making their way along Riccarton Road.

Protest Organiser Sharna Butcher

Under way at the Deans Ave roundabout.

Moving on to Riccarton Road.

The police were so relaxed they almost seemed part of the protest.

Great singing voice.

Canine contingent. 

 Darla Hutt and family, Labour MP Ruth Dyson.

 Sharna Butcher and Garry Dickey.

Political passion is great, but watch the old ticker there Mr Abraham.

Key lies.

 John Kelcher gathers anti-asset sales signatures.

Getting the point across.

Sharna Butcher addresses the crowd.

Veteran activist: Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa organiser Murray Horton.

Green MP Eugenie Sage.

Wigram MP Megan Woods.

Stop Asset Sales.