{"id":5946,"date":"2002-03-29T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2002-03-29T01:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=5946"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:07:25","slug":"greenspikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2002\/03\/greenspikes","title":{"rendered":"2002, March 29, Greenspikes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Greenspikes – DIY Punk In The Country!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Greenspikes<\/strong> was a laid-back, DIY punk festival held over Easter weekend from March 29 to April 1, 2002, at Marama-iti, a bush location about 8km outside Whanganui, New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organised by Geoff, the publisher of the anarchist zine Little Guy With Big Hopes<\/a><\/em>, it was pitched as \u201ca gathering of punk freaks who want out of the city and a chance to hang out with friends and listen to some cool music. We\u2019re only limited by our imaginations<\/em>\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event brought together punk and related acts from around the country, featuring a diverse mix of styles. Highlights included Wellington bands like the Carnys<\/a><\/strong>, Padded Cell<\/a><\/strong>, and School of Meat<\/a><\/strong>; G.M.C<\/a><\/strong> from Palmerston North; The Rudies<\/strong> and Missing Teeth<\/strong> from Auckland; Johnny Christ<\/strong> from Nelson; plus performances from Imon Star<\/strong> (dub reggae) and The Sound Laydee<\/strong> (synth hip hop\/ punk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees were encouraged to bring a positive attitude, along with essentials like a tent, sleeping gear, suitable clothing (for unpredictable weather), food or money for shared meals, plates, cups, tea towels, and any favourite entertainment. The site offered water, power, cooking facilities, a large indoor area, one long-drop toilet, nearby swimming, a safe space for kids to roam, and plenty of peace and quiet in a minimal-plans, DIY spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were no showers, no phone or cell coverage, no nearby shops, and explicitly no desire to entertain or police anyone- true to its anarchist, self-reliant ethos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n