One Day in Wellington - 17 May 1979

I was working above Lambton Quay just 3 blocks from Parliament. Protests passing by were common - I would hear them before I could see them. On this occasion it was a Federation of Labour protest to coincide with the Opening of Parliament. I grabbed my camera and hurried into the street. (18 photos - updated July 2025

FOL protest march on Lambton Quay, Jim Anderson, Pat Kelly, Helen Clark and others

FOL protest march on Lambton Quay, 17 May 1979

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FOL protest march on Lambton Quay, 17 May 1979

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FOL protest march on Lambton Quay, 17 May 1979

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FOL protest march reaching Parliament Grounds, 17 May 1979

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FOL protest march arriving at Parliament, 17 May 1979

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FOL protest in Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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FOL protest in Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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Protesters chanting in Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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FOL protest in Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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We Need Jobs Now, Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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Women Need Jobs Too, Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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Protester shouting in Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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Protester in Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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Policemen in Parliament grounds, 17 May 1979

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MPs arriving before opening ceremony, 17 May 1979

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Governor General, Keith Holyoke, Parliament steps, 17 May 1979

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Bill Rowling (ex-Prime Minister) and Bob Tizard, 17 May 1979

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Protesters starting to leave, 17 May 1979

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