Press release
Middle Earth Uprising against the TPPA
Thursday 6th December, 4pm, Sky Tower
"One 'trade agreement' to rule them all, and in the darkness bind them".
Outraged Aucklanders in Middle Earth garb will gather this afternoon to protest the undemocratic Trans-Pacific
Partnership Agreement, a 'free trade' and investment agreement with the United States and 9 other countries that will
sell out New Zealand's sovereignty for the benefit of international corporate interests. Our environment, our healthcare
system, workers' rights, freedom of information and the ability to govern ourselves are seriously threatened by the
TPPA, yet it is being negotiated behind closed doors.
The Evil forces of Multinational Mordor gather at the Tower of the Sky. All good working Dwarves, environmentalist Elves
and honest Hobbits will take swords and shields in hand, and Unite the Fellowship to defend Middle Earth against the
darkening hordes of the TPPA. THEY SHALL NOT PASS!
Endorsed by the High Council of the Fellowship, the Elven Environmental Alliance, the Dwarven Methrylworkers Union and
Hobbits First.
"John Key - ignore us at your own peril."
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