A New Zealand petition opposes a $10,000 rainbow pedestrian crossing and debates resource allocation.
A petition opposing a $10,000 rainbow pedestrian crossing in Tauranga, New Zealand, has ignited debate over public resource allocation and diversity representation. Organizer Wayne Farrant claims the funds could be better spent, while inclusivity advocate Gordy Lockhart calls the petition "disgusting," arguing the crossing symbolizes LGBTQIA+ diversity. The council will review Farrant's petition, which has garnered 2,781 signatures, at an upcoming meeting.
October 14, 2024
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