HOSPITAL CLOSURE PROTEST CAMPAIGN

Views of protest against the proposed closure of the Masterton Hospital. Speaker addressing camera and people turning up for the protest. Aerial views of hospital interspersed with shots of protesters in the grounds People linking hands for “The Hands Around The Hospital” protest - aerial views of protestors. Brass band playing on roof. Views of protesters outside Masterton Municipal Buildings awaiting the arrival of officials [one appears to be Dr. Karen Poutasi]. “26.2.1991 Wairarapa petition to Parliament”. People boarding train at Masterton with banner “Keep Wairarapa Hospitals. No more health cuts” attached to locomotive. Protestors on train and shot of petition. Arrival at Wellington and procession from Railway Station to Parliament. Speaker s of the steps of Parliament.
One Network News item about protest.