Neurosurgery march attracts thousands

From left, Elizabeth Fraser (18) and Harriet McDonald (18), both of Dunedin. Photo by Gregor...
From left, Elizabeth Fraser (18) and Harriet McDonald (18), both of Dunedin. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
From left, Mary Marsh, Dunedin, Beverley Kay, Mosgiel, and Mary Billington, of Dunedin. Photo by...
From left, Mary Marsh, Dunedin, Beverley Kay, Mosgiel, and Mary Billington, of Dunedin. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
Marchers hold up a protest signs. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Marchers hold up a protest signs. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A marcher holds up a protest sign. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
A marcher holds up a protest sign. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Craig Baxter.
Chrissy McFadgen, Joel McFadgen (2), Tony McFadgen, and Ted McFadgen (4) (holding banner). Photo...
Chrissy McFadgen, Joel McFadgen (2), Tony McFadgen, and Ted McFadgen (4) (holding banner). Photo by Jane Dawber.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Jane Dawber.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Jane Dawber.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Jane Dawber.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Jane Dawber.
Retired nurses Anne Wolff, Helen Hunt, and Jenny Burbery all of Dunedin. Photo by Jane Dawber.
Retired nurses Anne Wolff, Helen Hunt, and Jenny Burbery all of Dunedin. Photo by Jane Dawber.
Mrs Norma Beardsmore (86) walks along George St surrounded by John McGlashan year 13 boys from...
Mrs Norma Beardsmore (86) walks along George St surrounded by John McGlashan year 13 boys from left Joshua Chignell (17), Eddy Davis-Rae (17), Jacob Manera (17), and George Hannagan (17). Photo by Jane Dawber.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Jane Dawber.
A crowd of about 10,000 was estimated to have attended the protest. Photo by Jane Dawber.
Aerial views of the 10,000 neurosurgery marchers. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.
Aerial views of the 10,000 neurosurgery marchers. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.
Aerial views of the 10,000 neurosurgery marchers. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.
Aerial views of the 10,000 neurosurgery marchers. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

Up to 10,000 marched through central Dunedin at lunchtime today protesting the possible loss of neurosurgery services.

 The Otago Daily Times' photographers were there documenting their protest from the Octagon to Dunedin Hospital.

 

 

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