A large gathering of concerned citizens meeting in Tauranga on 17 February agree that there is widespread disapproval of the National Government progressing the Marine and Coastal Area Bill. To do so, would further enshrine racial separation between the citizens of New Zealand. Further, they unanimously and unashamedly agreed that:
1. To advance apartheid in any form is unacceptable.
2. For News Zealand to progress as a nation, ‘One rule for all' must become enshrined as a constitutional expectation. For further factual information contact www.coastalcoalition.co.nz
Barbara Steele, Kath Christie, Richard Comyn,
Maureen Anderson (for and on behalf of the group)