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'''MultiCultural Aotearoa''' ('''MCA''') is an Anti-Nationalist group, that was formed in 2004 to provide a voice for Socialists, Anarchists & Zionists in New Zealand. It's main policies are to: '''MultiCultural Aotearoa''' ('''MCA''') is an ] group that was formed in 2004 in response to ] attacks in the ] capital, ].


Its main policies are to:
⚫ *Stop the ]
⚫ *Oppose humiliating immigration policies
⚫ *Stop ]-bashing


⚫ *Oppose the actions of the ] (NZNF)
On October 23rd, 2004, the New Zealand National Front led a protest in the ] capitol, ], to voice their support for retaining the current New Zealand Flag. In response to the march, MCA led an 800-strong so-called "Anti-Racism" march to show their contempt for the National Front. The march led to violence, with up to 200 members of the MCA surrounding members of the National Front, which lead to a 2 hour standoff. Police decended on both groups, creating a seperation barrier. When the National Front tried to leave, 50 or so members of the MCA, along with several ] & members of the International Socialist Organisation, some of whom carried weapons, attacked the National Front members, seriously wounding one, and injuring several others. The scuffles lead to 3 arrests.
⚫ *Oppose humiliating immigration policies
⚫ *Stop ]-bashing

On 23 October 2004, the MCA led an anti-racism march from ] to the steps of ] to protest an NZNF demonstration. The NZNF had originally planned to demonstrate against Asian immigration, but after the MCA march was organised the topic was changed to support for the New Zealand flag.

Estimates of attendance at the MCA march vary widely: the national television networks estimated 300, the ] estimated 800, and the MCA itself claimed 3,000. It included ] and members of the ], among other supporters.

A scuffle broke out when the "Anarcho Faeries" (about 15 people dressed in costumes including a pink tutu) chanted at the NZNF and were joined by MCA marchers and bystanders. Eventually the National Front protestors left Parliament grounds followed by a small group of Faeries, a few others and most of the police and journalists.

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* {{Official website|http://www.mca.enzyme.org.nz/}}
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* Photos of march
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*Press releases related to October 2004 march:
** 6 October 2004
** 23 October 2004
** 23 October 2004
** 25 October 2004
** 26 October 2004

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Latest revision as of 13:54, 7 January 2022

MultiCultural Aotearoa (MCA) is an anti-fascist group that was formed in 2004 in response to racist attacks in the New Zealand capital, Wellington.

Its main policies are to:

On 23 October 2004, the MCA led an anti-racism march from Te Papa to the steps of Parliament to protest an NZNF demonstration. The NZNF had originally planned to demonstrate against Asian immigration, but after the MCA march was organised the topic was changed to support for the New Zealand flag.

Estimates of attendance at the MCA march vary widely: the national television networks estimated 300, the NZ Herald estimated 800, and the MCA itself claimed 3,000. It included anarchists and members of the International Socialist Organization, among other supporters.

A scuffle broke out when the "Anarcho Faeries" (about 15 people dressed in costumes including a pink tutu) chanted at the NZNF and were joined by MCA marchers and bystanders. Eventually the National Front protestors left Parliament grounds followed by a small group of Faeries, a few others and most of the police and journalists.

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