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The organisers of a protest in Auckland against the anti-smacking legislation are threatening to take their march to other cities.
Past referenda organisers lend weight to march
Organisers of past referenda ignored by governments have lent their weight to Saturday's march over the anti-smacking referendum.
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Hide opens door to privatised water deals
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Smacking law march aims to be big
A property manager who is spending $450,000 on a march against the smacking law hopes it will be the biggest protest march in NZ history.
March to call for action on smacking referendum
A march to protest the Govt's lack of action following the so-called anti-smacking referendum has been announced.