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3:05 pm, May 25th, 2009 - 1 comment
Categories: activism, auckland supercity, democracy under attack -
Tags: hikoi, nz herald
The Herald Online has some great video from today’s hikoi here and here, and some photos here.
The videos really are worth a look. They manage to give a sense of the atmosphere on the ground while at the same time giving voice to the people taking part in the march.
If anyone has any youtube or pics from the hikoi make sure you send them in and we’ll put ’em up.
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You can see me just off to the right hand side of the picture behind Sue Kedgley when she’s speaking.
I agree great videos. Really gives you a sense of the protest.