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

reports:

Protesters have clashed with police at a 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 business career!

The Herald reported:

AAAP coordinator Sue Bradford said the protest was spurred by the '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 , benefit and entitlements,” she said.

Earlier this afternoon Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce 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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