SWARBRICK, MĀORI PARTY, GREENPEACE, UNIONS TO SPEAK AT MEETING OPPOSING CLIMATE CUTS

RISE UP AGAINST CLIMATE CUTS Campaign group System Change Aotearoa is hosting a major public meeting this Thursday opposing Wayne Brown and Chris Hipkins’ climate cuts. The meeting will hear from representatives from the Green Party, Te Pāti Māori, Greenpeace, FIRST Union, Unite Union and Fare-Free NZ. WHEN: 7pm, Thursday 6 April WHERE: Auckland Irish Club, Rocky Nook Ave, Mt. Albert The speakers will be: … Continue reading SWARBRICK, MĀORI PARTY, GREENPEACE, UNIONS TO SPEAK AT MEETING OPPOSING CLIMATE CUTS

After the Cyclone: Where Next for the Climate Movement?

Broad System Change forum 7pm Thursday at Unite System Change forum: After the Cyclone: Where Next For the Climate Movement? 7pm, Thursday 9 March @ Unite Union (6A Western Springs Road, Kingsland) Click attending Climate change is hitting Aotearoa with force. Tāmaki Makaurau experienced the worst flooding in its recorded history in January, before Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the North Island in February. 11 people were … Continue reading After the Cyclone: Where Next for the Climate Movement?

Celebrating 20 years since…. at Unite, 6pm March 3, Unite Auckland

March 20, 2003 mobilisation in Auckland. Hi All, I am organizing a celebration of 20 years since starting work for Unite. See Email below. It occurred to me today that this month is also 20 years since the mass protests against the 2003 Iraq war and the international mobilisation on March 20 of that year. This is also worth celebrating and I am extending the … Continue reading Celebrating 20 years since…. at Unite, 6pm March 3, Unite Auckland

1970s Protest Photos NZ flyer attached

Kia ora koutou, there are many exciting things happening in the labour history space in Aotearoa right now. Please find attached and below information about an upcoming film fundraiser screening of Patu! to support a 1970s Protest Photos exhibition and information about the exhibition itself. It would be interesting to know how many of you may be included in some of those photos and/or were … Continue reading 1970s Protest Photos NZ flyer attached

Waihopai Spy Base Protest: Saturday February 18

WAIHOPAI SPY BASE PROTEST SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 The day starts at WESLEY CENTRE, 3 HENRY STREET, central BLENHEIM, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. THE CHANGING FACE OF SPYING This will be a participatory discussion (as opposed to simply listening to experts), with discussion leaders (they will be announced once confirmed). A simple lunch will be provided. If you’re coming to the meeting, please RSVP to … Continue reading Waihopai Spy Base Protest: Saturday February 18

Christchurch Public Meeting on housing as a human right

Kia ora koutou, We have organised this meeting in Christchurch for 12 December and would encourage other centres to invite the Chief Human Rights Commissioner to speak at public meetings in your areas. Over the past year the Human Rights Commission has been actively promoting housing as a human right and are engaged in a wide process of consultation at the moment. Ngā mihi. Nā, … Continue reading Christchurch Public Meeting on housing as a human right

Peacemonger book launch, 5.30pm, Friday, 16 December, Trades hall, Auckland

Your invitation to the Auckland Book Launch for Peacemonger: Owen Wilkes: International Peace Researcher, edited by Mark Derby and May Bass. Discount price for Auckland Launch $30.00 Friday 16 December 2022 5.30pm Trades Hall 147 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn All welcome Otherwise Order direct online from: info to order books at $35 each (p.and p. Included) For information about the launch: maire The contents … Continue reading Peacemonger book launch, 5.30pm, Friday, 16 December, Trades hall, Auckland

Welcome Waihi Strike commemoration and celebration 12th November

. Waihi Strike commemoration and celebration All welcome Please RSVP asap for catering Location: Waihi Memorial Hall Date: Saturday, 12 November, 2022 Hosts E tū, Auckland Labour History Group, NZCTU, Coromandel Labour Time: 12.00-3.30pm 12.00 Karakia 12.10 Housekeeping 12.12 Welcome E tū – National Secretary, Bill Newson; Waihi mine delegate, Mark Anderson 12.30 NZCTU: Vice President, Syd Keepa 12.30 History of the Waihi dispute Historian, … Continue reading Welcome Waihi Strike commemoration and celebration 12th November

Book launches for Comrade, Bill Andersen – A Communist, Working-Class Life

Please find attached flyers for the launch of Cybèle Locke’s book on Bill Andersen this month in Auckland and Wellington. Feel free to pass invites onto your networks. Auckland, 5.30pm Tuesday 15 November (Waipuna Hotel) Wellington, 6pm 22 November (Unity Books) Ngā mihi nui Ross Comrade Launch_Wellington.pdf Comrade Launch_Auckland.pdf Continue reading Book launches for Comrade, Bill Andersen – A Communist, Working-Class Life