11 Facts About Simon Oosterman

Simon Oosterman is a New Zealand political activist, trade unionist, and syndicalist.

Simon Oosterman is best known for coordinating the Unite Union campaign 'Supersizemypay.

Simon Oosterman previously worked as a media liaison in Auckland for the National Distribution Union and the ShelfRespect.

Simon Oosterman told Metro magazine that she wanted the best education for them and "remarkably" was able to send them to King's School, Southwell School, King's College and St Cuthbert's College, despite being on her own after she and her husband separated when the twins were nine months old.

Simon Oosterman studied for a bachelor's in sociology and women's studies but pulled out of a master's in environmental sociology to join an anti-war protest.

Simon Oosterman has been a prominent animal rights and anti-genetic engineering activist, and has been involved in climate change issues.

Simon Oosterman was arrested but received diversion because this was a first offence.

In February 2005, Simon Oosterman received worldwide attention when he was arrested at the start of the Auckland World Naked Bike Ride for refusing to put on underwear.

Simon Oosterman was covered in thick blue body-paint at the time.

Simon Oosterman then ran into the court naked, but put his clothes back on for the plea hearing.

Simon Oosterman was involved in a 2007 protest in support of Iranian hunger striker Ali Panah at Mount Eden Prison, during which he was arrested.