The Last Bastion Point

White the Governement has been stepping up it's intimidatory tactics towards the rightful occupants so too has the organisation geared itself to prevent the police from moving in. Last Monday a hastily organised rally to express solidarity with the Bastion Point protestors attracted a crowd of 75. Speeches were given by representatives of the Ngati Whatua, Matakite O Aotearoa, Nga Tamatoa and student organisations.

Half way through the proceedings the Police attempted to disperse the rally by disallowing the use of the megaphone on Parliament Grounds. The Clerk of the House cam out to inform the rally of this 'new' regulation which no-one had ever heard of before. This shows the very hostile attitude that the Government has taken towards the land issue and the underhand tactics that they use to break up the protest movement.

The Bastion Point people still need moral and financial support from friendly organisations and persons. Some members of VUWSA are planning to go up to give support to back up our pledges at SRC.