Māori lead massive TPP democracy protest in NZ + video, photos

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Video and photos by Del Abcede in Auckland

Māori protesters at the forefront of a massive people’s protest for democracy in Auckland today against the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).

Trade ministers from the 12 countries involved in this agreement signed the biggest trade deal in history. But a growing groundswell of opposition has shaken politicians in the government.

Many Māori and other New Zealanders believe the pact will erode democracy and undermine the country’s founding document, the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi.
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Radio New Zealand's John Campbell at today's TTPA democracy rally in Auckland. One of the TPPA's chief critics, professor Jane Kelsey is standing in the background. Image: Del Abcede/PMC
Radio New Zealand’s John Campbell at today’s TTPA democracy rally in Auckland. One of the TPPA’s chief critics, professor Jane Kelsey is standing on a truck tray in the middle ground. Image: Del Abcede/PMC
E Tu union supporters at the TPPA democracy rally in Auckland today. Image: Del Abcede/PMC
E Tu union supporters at the TPPA democracy rally in Auckland today. Image: Del Abcede/PMC
The tino rangatiranga flag and a message for Prime Minister John Key at the TPPA rally in Auckland today. Image: Del Abcede/PMC
The tino rangatiratanga flag and a message for Prime Minister John Key at the TPPA rally in Auckland today. Image: Del Abcede/PMC
"Our Say, Not USA." Image: Del Abcede/PMC
“Our Say, Not USA.” Image: Del Abcede/PMC
"Power Grab." Image: Del Abcede/PMC
“Power Grab.” Image: Del Abcede/PMC
Poster umbrella. Image: Del Abcede/PMC
Poster umbrella. Image: Del Abcede/PMC
Many children too part in the TPPA - "our future". Image: Del Abcede/PMC
Many children took part in the TPPA – “our future”. Image: Del Abcede/PMC

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