Photo Essay of Hikoi Against Super city

Hey heres a bit of a photo essay of todays march against the super city.

I and a couple of friends started the day at Orakei Marae where around 200 people gathered at 8.30am. By 9 we set off and began the long walk into town along the way we picked up another 1 - 200 people. The march was really well organised with marshalls making sure no one wandered into traffic and that everything was orderly. There was a wide cross section of people on the march in from kids taking the day off school right through the age range. I was a bit suprised at the lack of Pakeha supporters on the march and it really reminded me of the responsibility we have to make sure our communitys get out there to support Maori.

At eleven or so the four groups coming from different corners of Auckland city converged at the bottom of queen st. It was an electrifying scene as several haka were performed. After making sure everyone had time to arrive and picking up a whole lot more people the march began its way up queen st. Whilst numbers are hard to guess I would say that at least 10,000 people were on queen st probably more. Irregardless of size it was one of the most powerful marches I have ever been on.

Despite the rain peoples spirits were high and after speeches music was played at the rally.

More photos from the day at http://www.flickr.com/photos/12492550@N03/sets/72157618757750070/

Feel free to use these photos for Maori or left wing blogs, publications etc. For any other use please ask me at resistancephotography@gmail.com

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