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STORY OF THE WEEK: The Seabed Hikoi In Wellington

By: The Scoop Editor
Published: Thu 6 May 2004 05:06 PM
STORY OF THE WEEK: Week Ending 7th May 2004
The Seabed Hikoi In Wellington


The Day After The Hikoi - The Debate Begins
Hikoi Parliament Panorama Image
& 20,000 Strong Hikoi Confronts Parliament
Scoop At The Hikoi: Hikoi Causes Parliamentary Standstill - Parliament has come to a virtual standstill after up to 20,000 people occupied Parliament grounds today. The Hikoi, now camping down on Parliament’s grounds, is protesting against the Government’s proposed seabed and foreshore legislation. See... Hikoi Standoff: Parliament Comes To Standstill
AUDIO: Hikoi Reaches Parliament
EARLIER: Ten Thousand Hikoi Marchers Reach Parliament - Hikoi: 10,000 Plus Gather To March On Parliament - Young New Zealanders Oppose Government Legislation - Open Letter on foreshore and seabed - Another Land Grab
ALSO:
- NZ Police - Police Say 10,000+ March In Wellington Hikoi
- Greens - Speech by Green Party Maori Affairs Spokesperson
- ACT - ACT Will Welcome The Hikoi
- National Distribution union - Union Supports Hikoi
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