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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, ]. | |||
| Its main policies are to: | |||
| *Oppose the actions of the ] (NZNF) | |||
| *Oppose "humiliating immigration policies" | |||
| *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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| == External links == | |||
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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 | |||
| ** 26 October 2004 | |||
| ] | |||