COMMUNITY DEMANDS ACTION ON SUPER CITY

A public meeting last night in West Auckland gave a clear mandate to organisers the Grassroots Action Group (GAG) for more protest action on the Super City.

Green Party co-leader Russell Norman, and Labour MPs Lynne Pillay and Phil Twyford were among the attendees. The meeting heard how the Government’s Super City proposals would affect individuals, families and our community.

The meeting broke into small groups to discuss what type of action they could take to express their views to the Government and the Select Committee. The ideas put forward included rallies and protests, theatrical street stunts and an information stall, which will make it easy for everyone to make a submission to the Select Committee.

GAG member Paula Bold-Wilson said the meeting achieved its objectives by enabling the community to identify what actions they would like to take. “We got some great ideas from the people here tonight. It’s clear that everyone is frustrated at not only the speed the proposals are being pushed through, but also the lack of consultation from the Government.”

“GAG will be taking an information stall to malls, libraries, maraes, churches and community groups so that members of our community can ask questions, understand what the proposals mean for them. We will be encouraging everyone to make a submission either in writing or using our video camera. The Super City will affect everyone in many ways and it’s vital people can have their say.”

To book the GAG Information Stall for your event or community group and to find out what other action is planned check the GAG web site and email us at westiegag@gmail.com or sign up for our Facebook Group.

GAG member Mels Barton was interviewed by Newstalk ZB today on the issue, you can read more here.

The story is published on Waitakere News with photos.

There are more photos from the meeting here.