Hawkes Bay protests
Right peoples. We need a thread of our own for us locals to propose, discuss and implement ideas for the fight against ACC levy rises. These ideas are open to everyone, or can be in conjunction with what other areas are doing.
But first I need to clear the air, so to speak…
An unforeseen and unfortunate situation arose with the thread we had running, which meant it had to be sent to PD, and then locked. FYI that was done at my request to stop an unpleasant situation becoming downright nasty. Sadly, there are those that may no longer support YT + I in our voluntary role as HB Co-ordinators. We don’t care who fills this role, and if anyone wants to put their hand/s up for it, they will have our support. In the absence of some-else taking over, I guess she and I are still it. Whatever, we all need to remember that we are either for or against levy rises. It’s a complex issue, one that is political in nature, but regardless of anyone’s leanings, the bottom line is ‘What will this cost me?’ And I doubt that there is a one of us who wants to pay more (than we are now). Not everyone is going to agree with any particular protest proposal, that’s fine…maybe offer an alternative? Any protest is going to inadvertently cause some public some inconvenience – can’t be avoided – the intent at all times is to put the issue/s in front of the public, in an effort to educate them, because they know so little, and what they do know is most likely the spin from Nick Smith. The national co-ordinators do not sanction protests aimed at causing maximum disruption to the public, and neither do YT + I. Such tactics may be proposed by some, but at least at this stage, they will not be supported.
Ok, we have a new thread. Let’s get this train back on it’s tracks…
Planning is in it’s early stages for another national Bikeoi. This one is likely to take a completely different form to the first, and may not even go to Wellington. Whoever is regional co-ordinator will keep us all posted as those plans progress.
Regional protests are up to each region. All the regions are autonomous in that regard, but are also watching each other for ideas/copying what is being done elsewhere. Keeping to the principle of getting noticed with minimum disruption, we can do anything we like.
What are we going to do in Hawkes Bay?
Last edited by MSTRS; 30th November 2009 at 09:38.
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