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'''MultiCultural Aotearoa''' ('''MCA''') is an Anti-Nationalist group that was formed in 2004 in response to racist attacks in the ] capital, ]. '''MultiCultural Aotearoa''' ('''MCA''') is an ] group that was formed in 2004 in response to ] attacks in the ] capital, ].


Its main policies are to: Its main policies are to:


*Oppose the actions of the ] (NZNF) *Oppose the actions of the ] (NZNF)
*Oppose "humiliating immigration policies" *Oppose humiliating immigration policies
*Stop "]-bashing" *Stop ]-bashing


On ], ], 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. Among the NZNF members present were National Front director ] and ], National Secretary of the party. 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. Senior police described the march as a "rent-a-crowd" protest. 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.


Violence broke out when the "Scary Fairies" (about 30 people dressed in comical costumes and masks), who senior police described as a "rent-a-crowd protest", taunted the NZNF and were also joined by MCA marchers and bystanders. Eventually a mob of about 150-200 people surrounded members of the NZNF, which led to a two hour standoff. Police created a separation barrier, but ultimately lost control of the situation and fighting broke out. An NZNF member wielding a baton was arrested, as were two counter-protesters, one for carrying a knife. Several people were injured in the scuffles, none seriously. 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.


== External links == == External links ==
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* Photos of march * Photos of march
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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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