Shock Doctrine in New Zealand

The answer to the question is obviously yes.

We have been looking at the destruction of democracy in Canterbury over the months, both prior to (the sacking of the Regional Council by government) and subsequent to the Christchurch earthquake.

Garry Moore, former, mayor of Christchurch comes as close as it is possible over public radio of calling things as they are and actually comes one step short of mentioning the shock doctrine.

Is democracy being eroded in Christchurch?

Radio New Zealand

With Garry Moore - former Christchurch mayor and Sacha McMeeking - Her consultancy, Catalytic, provides expertise and services in strategy, government and stakeholder engagement, public policy, corporate social responsibility, social impact and Iwi and Maori development and governance.