Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Sustainability-Conference-Protest-in-Auckland-27MZIFVLE0SM.htmlConceptually similarSustainability Conference Protest in AucklandGP04QGZCompleted★★★★Sustainability Conference Protest in AucklandGP04QGYCompleted★★★★Activists Occupy Marsden B Coal Fired Power StationGP0IDYCompleted★★★★Activists Occupy Marsden B Coal Fired Power StationGP0TSICompleted★★★★Global Day of Action at Marsden BGP04QGXCompleted★★★★Climate Action Against Marsden B Power Station ConversionGP0GCSCompleted★★★★Climate Action Against Marsden B Power Station ConversionGP017SPCompleted★★★★Climate Action Against Marsden B Power Station ConversionGP0B7XCompleted★★★★Surfers Protest Against Marsden B Coal Fired Power Station ConstructionGP07XWCompleted★★★★View AllGP04QH1Sustainability Conference Protest in AucklandTwo "fast-spin" green-washing machines and a clothesline of green T-shirts emblazoned 'Coal', 'Mercury', 'Arsenic' and 'Climate Change' greeted the head of Mighty River Power (MRP) as he entered the Sustainability Conference at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland to welcome delegates. A banner reading "Mighty River Power's Greenwash Laundry" clarified the scene. Greenpeace protesters and local Ruakaka residents who would be affected by the proposed Marsden B coal-fired power station that MRP are pushing as "sustainable", handed out leaflets which mocked MRP's claims to sustainability to delegates.Locations:Aotearoa-Auckland-OceaniaDate:5 May, 2005Credit:© Fotopress / Phil WalterMaximum size:2464px X 1632pxKeywords:Acid rain-Actions and protests-Air pollution-Banners-Cleaning-Climate (campaign title)-Climate change-Clothing-Coal-fired power stations-Conferences-Day-Fossil fuel (energy)-Global warming-Greenpeace activists-Greenpeace volunteers-KWCI (GPI)-Mercury (Metal)-Outdoors-Small group of people-Street theatre actions-Toxics (campaign title)Shoot:Sustainability Conference Protest in AucklandGreenpeace protest outside the Stamford Plaza in Auckland. The protest was timed to coincide with the Sustainability Conference inside the hotel where Mighty River Power (MRP) were discussing the proposed Marsden B coal-fired power station.
