FULL STEAM AHEAD
ACT leader David Seymour is being cheered by Wellington cafe and bar owners today, as tomorrow’s hikoi into the city is likely to provide a much needed boost to small businesses.
The nationwide protest against ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill is attracting 30,000 people to parliament from around the country, and they will all have money to spend on coffees, filled rolls and most likely beers.
Additionally, hotel and motel operators around the Wellington region are already experiencing a bump in revenue.
Seymour took a break from making coffees for a photoshoot at popular cafe Smith The Grocer to talk to reporters.
“Fantastic to see people getting out there and having their say, joining the conversation and buying expensive coffees at struggling Wellington cafes,” he said, wearing his signature grin.
“Nothing stimulates Wellington’s local economy like a good old fashioned march on parliament.”
While protesters disagree with Seymour’s bill, pub owners this Tuesday evening won’t be disagreeing with the money coming in. Trax bar manager at Wellington train station Julie Walden is bracing for a surge in customers.
“We’ve got a full team ahead of the protest, which is unheard of on a Tuesday. Have to treat it the same way we’d treat a Phoenix game at the stadium!” she laughed.
Walden wouldn’t comment on Seymour’s bill, but gave the customers he’s attracting to Wellington two thumbs up.
“Thanks David! More parliamentary bills from you please!”
Seymour meanwhile would not comment further on the bill, as he had people waiting on two flat whites and an Americano.
More to come.
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