16 April 07

Mass Gathering against Anti-smacking Bill

Parliament Grounds, Wellington
Wednesday 2nd May 12.30pm

www.familyvalues.net.nz

On Wednesday 2nd May at 12.30pm at Parliament Grounds in Wellington, a mass gathering is being organised to maintain public opposition to the passage of the anti smacking bill currently before parliament.

The event likely coincides with the final reading of the anti smacking bill and will facilitate a groundswell of support for an opportunity at parliament to speak collectively against the bill.

Event organisers, Bishop Brian Tamaki of Destiny Church, Pastor Peter Mortlock of City Impact Church, Pastor Brent Douglas of Encounter Christian Centre and Rev. Mike Weitenberg of Metro Global Church Community (based at Wellington) say the event is a vehicle for all New Zealanders and the broad church community who feel strongly about governments intrusion into family life to make their position known.

"The polls consistently indicate that 80 percent of New Zealanders oppose this bill, which will technically criminalise thousands of decent, loving, law-abiding parents. This event could perhaps be our last opportunity to back up what the polls have been saying because government is clearly not moved by polls," say the organisers.

Confirmed speakers include Bishop Brian Tamaki of Destiny Church, Pastor Peter Mortlock of City Impact Church and Reverend Mike Weitenberg of Metro Global Church Community. The event will be officiated by iconic former All Black and Wellington Hurricanes Captain, Mark 'Bull' Allen.

Details of the event can be viewed on www.familyvalues.net.nz

"Legislation that undermines and weakens New Zealand families will only further exasperate the problem of abuse and give the government even more reason to involve itself in family life," the organisers added.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 2nd May 2007
Time: 12.30pm
Place: Parliament Grounds, Wellington

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