TROUBLE ON THE WATERFRONT-WAITANGI DAY

Waterfront Watch was out in force on Waitangi Day-and joined by Dr Ngatata Love?

I asked Pauline Swann, chair of Waterfront Watch, what the protest was about. Here is her reply.

Many thanks Bryan

What another wonderful day to celebrate Waitangi Day at Frank Kitts Park (saved from buildings all along Jervois Quay by a previous petition /submissions).

Six members of Waterfront Watch, wearing sandwich boards protesting the Hotel on the Outer T, joined the happy crowd and received a very warm welcome from the public who thanked us for our continual battle on behalf of the citizens of the region. Many signed the petition (some took copies away) and asked to be included on our mailing list.
Amongst the many we spoke with were visitors to Wellington from England, America, Japan, South Africa, all full of praise for the harbourfront....the carnival atmosphere at Frank Kitts.......Don't lose this wonderful public open space by privatisation........a great village atmosphere....plenty of hotels close by, etc.

We are now planning a stand in Cuba Mall on the weekends and are calling for volunteers. A newsletter is being readied for posting out to members and friends.
Cheers
Pauline