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TPP opposition pours on to streets

Kristin Edge
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16 Aug, 2015 11:00 PM2 mins to read

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Kerikeri's protest heard calls to walk away. Photo / Peter de Graaf

Kerikeri's protest heard calls to walk away. Photo / Peter de Graaf

Hundreds marched against the Government's controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) involvement in rallies across Northland at the weekend.

Trade ministers from 12 nations including New Zealand have been negotiating the trade deal, which would stretch from Japan to Chile and cover 40 per cent of the world economy.

As part of a nationwide, week-long Walk Away campaign, marchers braved wintry weather to voice their concerns.

Organiser of Whangarei's rally Ian Sturt said 350 people from all walks of life gathered near the Information Centre with banners.

"It was about making more people aware of TPP. People are waking up and speaking out," he said. "It has shown the Government that they can't stomp all over us and keep this quiet.

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"We will continue to put pressure on government and local MPs and let them know this won't happen without significant consultation."

Meanwhile, more than 80 people chanted "TPPA no way" as they marched through Kerikeri on Saturday morning, despite confusion caused by claims on social media that the event had been cancelled.

Among them was sculptor Chris Booth, who said he was worried about his children's futures if the stalled trade deal went ahead.

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"And I just don't want to be bullied by big business," he said.

Rolf Mueller-Glodde said he was all in favour of trade, including global trade, but each country had to protect its own rules and way of life.

He was concerned about the power the TPP could give corporations over government, and the secrecy with which the deal was being negotiated.

Trish Monahan of Kerikeri said the deal could affect New Zealand's sovereignty while musician Troy Kingi worried what it would mean for the Treaty of Waitangi.

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