A violent attack to protest Sky City – held hours after Govt announces no deal!!

Stuff reports:

Protesters have clashed with police at a National Party fundraiser, storming the yacht club the event is being held at. …

Another group of protesters tried to enter via a lower level, sparking further violent scenes. 

Bradford was carried out by police soon after.

Police quickly called for reinforcements and a cordon of about 30 officers was now protecting the venue, including maritime police who arrived on a boat. 

Protesters on loudhailers were alternating chants of “what's the story, filthy Tory?”, “stop the war on the poor” and “John Key's a millionaire, that's why he doesn't care”.

So original. I love how they hate the PM because he went from a state house to a successful career!

The Herald reported:

AAAP coordinator Sue Bradford said the protest was spurred by the government's involvement with SkyCity's controversial convention centre development.

“National should not even be considering taxpayer funding to prop up a corporate giant like SkyCity, where everyday people are being denied even the most basic food, benefit and entitlements,” she said.

Earlier this afternoon today announced that SkyCity had agreed not to pursue a financial contribution from the Government and would instead amend its design to ensure the facility could be completed without financial input from the Crown.

So these intellectual giants held a violent protest against a deal with Sky City – around two hours after the Government announced no deal. I guess they couldn't think up another issue quickly enough to protest about!

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