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MOTHER OF ALL PROTESTS
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Groundswell NZ’s ‘Mother of all Protests’ will go ahead on Sunday, November 21st, even if there are still Covid-19 restrictions in some parts of the country. The protest follows the ‘Howl of a Protest’, which took place in July 2021, when an estimated 60,000 people turned out to protest against Government regulations. Groundswell NZ leader, Bryce McKenzie said, “the group had met online recently and decided to go ahead with the nationwide protest against some Government regulations, which the group said are unworkable for farmers but are not only specific to the rural community.” “We’re going ahead, we’ve had an overwhelming response from our coordinators up and down the country. All we ask is that people stick to the rules, and stick to their own vehicles and bubbles. If everyone does what they’re
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meant to do, there should be no problems,’’ Bryce explained. The group wants freshwater improvement to be managed by catchment groups, and rules about significant natural areas and the ‘ute tax’ to be re-written or abolished. Local contact, Derek Bull commented, “the unworkable regulations being forced on farmers by this dictatorship Government, the equally unwanted Three Waters takeover being forced on every ratepayer now involves all New Zealanders, despite opposition from 60 of the 67 District Councils in New Zealand. “The result will be more layers of bureaucracy, administered by more clueless in personable emailing keyboarders in faceless buildings, all clipping the ticket on your increasing water rates. “Your water won't change, the real guys doing the spadework locally won't change. But, you can bet your bank account will! “Forced regulations isn't democracy, or the Kiwi way and New Zealanders need to stand up if they wish to maintain the lifestyle they're accustomed to. Don’t be swayed by childish, sludgy tap water cartoon
television adverts, just ask Scotland how Three Waters regulations worked out for them,” Derek concluded. The plan is for supporters to drive their utes, tractors, trucks or cars to their nearest town centre, where the group’s statement will be played over the Newstalk ZB radio frequency at 1:35pm. Those taking part will turn up the volume of the radio, turn off their engines, open the windows and unite together, although socially distanced, in protest. The plan isn’t to gridlock New Zealand, although in some places it would probably be inevitable. “Stand against the unworkable regulations that impact you and your family New Zealand, it’s time to unite and force the Government to take notice and acknowledge the Groundswell,” Bryce added. “Join in and help us build momentum towards the ‘Groundswell Gathering’ that will take place February 2022, at Parliament,” Bryce concluded. To find out more details visit: groundswellnz.co.nz, or keep an eye out for details in future Malvern News’ for details on where the local protest will be.
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