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The buses aren’t running..

Friday, October 9th, 2009

… and it’s not because the drivers are “on strike”.

I’ve had to correct a few people on this point over the past few days. Seems the mainstream media in NZ aren’t doing their job.

Here’s a summary:

  • The drivers start on $14.05 an hour, significantly less than drivers at other Auckland bus companies get.
  • The drivers are seeking an increase of 6.8 percent this year, taking the starting wage from $14.05 to $15 an hour.
  • Presently, the pay rate climbs to $15.30 after three months employment before peaking at $16.75 after nine months.
  • In response to not being offered a fair deal,the workers have said that they will ‘work-to-rule’ Ie. Work to the letter of their contracts – no more free overtime or skipped health and safety procedures.
  • The situation is therefore by definition a lockout not a strike.
  • The driver’s contracts state they should have regular toilet and exercise breaks and not drive buses that aren’t running 100%. These are the aspects of their contracts they are being advised to follow (by their union representatives).
  • The cited reason for Infratil / NZ Bus’ hard line on this is it’s promise to shareholders.. “Infratil’s goal is a 20% per annum [net] return to shareholders over the long term.”
  • NZ Bus said that passenger numbers in Auckland were up 6.9 per cent in the year to July.
  • Infratil’s operating revenue was up 28 per cent, and public transport use in Auckland was at a 25-year high.
  • NZ Bus and companies like it receive government subsidies to operate travel services.
  • Meanwhile it’s Aucklanders that deal with finding alternative travel, increased congestion on the roads and scarcer parking in Auckland’s CBD.

New project

Monday, April 6th, 2009

THEBPM?

The Beats People Movement crew are busy working on a new project set to launch in May. For this reason we are taking a short break from promoting our regular club nights and international DJ tours. Plenty of hard work is going in to this one, everyone involved is looking forward to the big launch in a few weeks time..

The Bug and Warrior Queen Bizness

Friday, December 19th, 2008

The Bug, Flowdan, Warrior Queen

Beats People Movement are very happy to be involved with bringing you a one-off Auckland show from the serious duo that is The Bug (UK) and Warrior Queen (JA). Running tings with a unique blend of Dancehall, Dubstep and future soundscapes this will be the final show in thier Australasian tour and we can not wait. Full NZ tour schedule as follows:

Wellington - Thursday 29th January @ Garden Club

Christchurch - Friday 30th January @ Double Happy

Auckland - (with Rhythm & Sound feat. Tikiman) - Saturday 31st January @ Toto Bacco Room

Check this mix broadcast on BBC Radio earlier in the year, perfect for the iPod while holidaying around the country over the next few weeks and getting everybody ready for a night of deep pressure sounds..

THE BUG – SHOWCASE MIX on BBC Radio, March 22, 2008.

Featuring exclusive Bug versions and tracks off of the album ‘London Zoo’ released earlier this year on Ninja Tune..

  1. Erykah Badu - Twinkle
  2. The Bug ft Tippa Irie - Angry
  3. The Bug ft Ricky Ranking - Mad Up The Dance
  4. The Bug ft Warrior Queen - Insane
  5. The Bug ft Spaceape - Systems
  6. The Bug ft Flowdan & Killa P - Skeng
  7. The Bug ft Ricky Ranking - Murder We
  8. The Bug ft Flowdan - Bad Like That
  9. The Bug ft Seanie T - Bring Life
  10. King Midas Sound - Cool Out
  11. Coki - Road Rage (exclusive Bug refix ft Ricky Ranking)
  12. TRG - Broken Heart (Martyn’s DCM Mix)
  13. The Bug ft Flowdan - Jah War
  14. The Bug ft Warrior Queen - Poison Dart
  15. The Bug ft Ricky Ranking - Tonight
  16. The Bug ft Flowdan - Stampin’
  17. Darkstar - Need You
  18. Fun Boy Three - The Lunatics Have Taken Over The Asylum

Download Link (26MB / 160 kbps)

More Links:
The Bug and Warrior Queen on Hearing Test
Warrior Queen - Things Change (produced by The Heatwave) - Free Download

Police and Coroner - Part 1

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Greek police aim 9mm Glock at protestors

On Saturday 6th of December at around 10pm, two Greek policemen were in patrol in a central street by Exarchia square, in the center of Athens. They had a verbal argument with some young people who were there. During the argument, one of the cops pulled his gun and shot a 16-year-old guy twice. The victim was moved to Evangelismos Hospital to be found dead. According to eye-witnesses, the cop had been swearing against the young man, showing his genitals, before shooting him.

Source: Indymedia article dated December 7th.

According to a Sky news report broadcast in NZ on 3 news, riots broke out after “police shot dead a 16 year old boy when a patrol car came under attack early yesterday evening”. He then goes on to talk about details surrounding the riots.

3 News video here.

This is important as it gives the first impression to viewers that these kids were attacking Police. There are however a number of eye witness accounts that outline only a verbal exchange took place before the shooting. There is also an eye witness cell phone video that shows no signs of the Police coming under attack.

Officer who shot teenager was a special guard; defense attorneys decline the case

Epaminondas Korkoneas, the 37-year-old police officer who is alleged to have shot the teenager Alexis Grigoropoulos is a special guard, a force that was created in 1999 but fully inducted into the police only this year.

Special guards were intended to take on more menial tasks, such as guarding buildings, so that regular police officers would be able to take up other duties.

Speaking to Kathimerini, the legal counsel of the Attica Police Officers’ Union, Vaios Skambardonis, said that police officers are advised that they should only use their revolvers if human life is in danger.

However, footage of Saturday’s shooting, captured by a witness on her mobile phone does not appear to show Korkoneas and his colleague coming under any kind of threat.

The blurred, dark images appear to show the police officer standing at some distance from the 15-year-old and other youths.

There appear to be no signs of the police officers coming under any kind of attack.

Korkoneas has been charged with murder and illegal use of a weapon while his colleague has been charged as an accomplice.

Their next appearance in court is in some doubt as the lawyers assigned to defend them have refused to accept their case. This has been interpreted as an indication that the officers’ argument that they were acting in self-defense was not convincing.

Source: Greek Newspaper Kathimerini (English Edition)

A young woman holds a heart-shaped balloon in front of police officers in riot gear guarding the Greek parliament during a peaceful protest in central Athens, Monday Dec. 15, 2008.

A young woman holds a heart-shaped balloon in front of police officers in riot gear guarding the Greek parliament during a peaceful protest in central Athens, Monday Dec. 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

On Monday, about 2,000 youths confronted riot police outside Athens’ main police headquarters.

Students also gathered outside Athens’ main court complex, where four people arrested during last week’s riots were ordered to remain in custody. The policeman accused of killing the teenager, meanwhile, has been charged with murder and is being held pending trial.

Socialist opposition leader George Papandreou renewed calls Monday for early elections.

“The government cannot deal with this crisis,” he said. “It cannot protect people - their rights or property - and it cannot identify with the anxiety felt by the younger generation.”

Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, whose party has only a single seat majority in parliament, has repeatedly rejected calls to resign, saying the country needed a steady hand in times of crisis.

AP

The photographer who took the above photo of a Police officer aiming a 9mm Glock (with no safety) at protesters apparently lost his job!

Amnesty International has also issued a statement outlining Greek police “engaged in punitive violence against peaceful demonstrators“. Their statement is a good source of further reading on events surrounding the issue.

Dubstep Alliance 013 - Pics Up

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Featuring NielsC from Wanaka, click on image for the full set..

Dubstep Alliance 012 - Pics Up

Monday, September 1st, 2008

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Dubstep Alliance 011 - Pics Up

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

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Dubstep Alliance 010 - Pics Up

Monday, July 21st, 2008

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Dubstep Alliance 009 - Photos Up

Friday, July 4th, 2008

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Going off the Deep End - Dubstep Article in todays NZ Herald

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

NZ Herald Dubstep Article

Today’s Timeout section of the Weekend Herald featured a full page spread on Dubstep in Auckland based around the reporters visit to Dubstep Alliance featuring Garage Pressure last week at the Rising Sun..

Article can be read here or nab yourself a copy of the paper for the photos etc!

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=169&objectid=10518674&pnum=0


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