The Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti arrived at Parliament on Tuesday – the size is being debated but estimates range from 42,000 to 100,000. The Prime Minister is defending not attending due to some of the organisers being affiliated with Te Pāti Māori. The national gang patch ban came into force last night, with someone already charged under the new law. Kinleith mill is halting paper production, which will result in 230 job losses, including for E tū and FIRST Union members. In economic news, 15 economists have sent an open letter to the Government saying their approach to managing public finances is short-term and short-sighted.
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