New Zealand Occupation Protest Against Corporate Greed Begins Aotea Square 17 October 2011
October 17th, 2011
Supporting London, European, and Wall Street Protesters. An occupation has begun in Auckland's Aotea Square, in support of the global protests against corporate greed and the part which the governments of the world play in keeping people poor.
Good on you Maori TV: This story of the New Zealand protest was covered an hour ago on Maori Television. Does John Key own the other television stations, I wonder? Turn over to TV3 News, at 6 PM, and nothing on TV3 News tonight sbout the 82 countries around the world who are currently protesting against corporate greed and social inequality.
TV3 Fails ...
Getting Sick From Oil Spill In New Zealand October 17th 2011.
October 17th, 2011
Rena Shipwreck Oil Disaster, Tauranga, New Zealand. I have been feeling ill since Friday 15th October 2011. Actually, I think it was the night before when I first noticed allergy reactions. . But by morning there was no doubt I was not myself. I had a thumping headache and nausea. I also had intense neck pains at the nape of the neck. No cough or cold at this stage. I know of several others around Auckland who have just 'come down' with flu, or who are simply not feeling well.
At first, I put it down to the second hand kauri ...
Letter To New Zealand From Koko In Japan, 14th October 2011
October 17th, 2011
The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Has Ongoing Consequences. People are still suffering because of the Tsunami, and because of the on-going effects of radiation.
My friend Koko, a healer who is currently in Japan, has just written me an email letter which she has given me permission to put up here on merrilynhope.com. I cried when I read her letter.
Dear Merrilyn,
I am so lonely in Japan, but I still have a dream that I can live in peace place with good people.
I wonder I talk bad news, or include only good news?????
And then I write both - bad news is in red ...
NZ All-Blacks Defeat Australian Wallabies Rugby World Cup 2011
October 17th, 2011
Eden Park, Auckland, 17th October 2011. I watched this on Maori TV. They had a great pre-run of commentation before the match, hosted by Glen Osborne. Buck Shelford gave us some good insights. I was surprised to see Julian Wilcox on the team as well. He is known mostly for his hosting of the well-worth-watching 'Native Affairs' , but it turns out he is also an expert on rugby.
What a game. New Zealand 20, Australia 6. Richie McCaw managed to make his injured foot last the distance, with only one match left next weekend - All-Blacks against France. We missed ...
