Author: Mike Treen

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January 1: Today in History – A sample and a request for help if I am to continue

Hi GPJA subscribers, Today I am publishing a "Today in History" page for January 1 that may be of interest. I have been preparing these pages for a few years. I have 365 days covered which is currently in an open office doc of 2300 pages. That is of course mad and I nearly lost the whole document on a couple of occasions. But the … Continue reading January 1: Today in History – A sample and a request for help if I am to continue

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Local News, Opinion

The Treaty Principles bill – get your submission in!

Hi GPJA subscribers, Todays notice is to introduce to you to Torfrida Orme, a great new writer about Aotearoa today. I saw what I think was her first in this Substack format “From independent nuclear-free Pacific nation to part of the US “kill chain” How did we get to this?” which was fantastic. I was then planning on doing my own blog encouraging submissions to … Continue reading The Treaty Principles bill – get your submission in!

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Contributors, Local News

Why we must oppose the Foreign Interference Legislation by Maire Leadbeater

By Maire Leadbeater Author of The Enemy Within In the draft “Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill” it is proposed to criminalise improper conduct for or on behalf of a foreign power. This offence criminalises the act of “foreign interference”. To commit the offence, a person must be doing an activity for a foreign state, and the person’s actions must include all three of the … Continue reading Why we must oppose the Foreign Interference Legislation by Maire Leadbeater

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Local News

Ten things to know about Hana’s haka by Dr. Arama Rata

Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke captured global attention with a powerful haka performed to protest the controversial Treaty Principles Bill On Nov. 14, 22-year-old Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke made global headlines when she performed a powerful haka, a Māori war cry, in New Zealand’s Parliament, tearing a copy of a controversial bill as part of her protest. A TikTok video of the moment, posted by Māori Television, has … Continue reading Ten things to know about Hana’s haka by Dr. Arama Rata

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Global News

Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty by Murray Horton

Reprinted from Covert Action Magazine Andrew Fowler’s book Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco That Sank Australia’s Sovereignty (Melbourne University Press, 2024) was not written by a member of the peace movement. That is both a strength and a weakness. A strength, because Andrew Fowler is an award-winning investigative journalist, who has worked in mainstream Australian current affairs TV. So, it can’t be dismissed as “anti-American, anti-military” … Continue reading Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty by Murray Horton

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Events

Show Your Support for Cuba. Donate to the Hurricane Relief Appeal. Join Us Nov. 24 for a Fundraising Dinner & Film Screening

Pay to “New Zealand Cuba Society” Bank details: 02-0159-0200303-000 Join Us for a Fundraising Dinner & Film Screening 5pm, Sunday, November 24. First Union Conference Room 120 Church St, Onehunga Cuba urgently needs your help. Three hurricanes, Milton, then Oscar, and now Rafael have slammed into the island in the space of a month. Hurricane Rafael’s 185 km winds hit west of Havana November 6th … Continue reading Show Your Support for Cuba. Donate to the Hurricane Relief Appeal. Join Us Nov. 24 for a Fundraising Dinner & Film Screening

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Events, Newsletters

How to join this week’s Treaty Hikoi

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI HĪKOI DETAILS: Te Ika-a-Māui Everything you need to know about the upcoming Kotahitanga activation and Hikoi mō te Tiriti. Below you’ll find the TIMINGS and LOCATIONS of each activation as well as the end point for each day / leg of the hīkoi. “KOTAHITANGA MŌ TE TIRITI” TE IKA A MĀUI WHEN: 10th – 19th November 2024 WHERE: Starting at Te … Continue reading How to join this week’s Treaty Hikoi

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Events, Newsletters

Australasian Southern Cross Brigade to Cuba – 2025 dates confirmed! Register now!

The 40th Southern Cross Brigade (2025), will be held from the 4th until 22nd of January 2025 (inclusive). You can expect a cost of around $2,500AUD (excluding flights) for all Brigade accommodation, basic food and internal travel expenses. Register via the 2025 information booklet! The Southern Cross Brigade offers Australian and New Zealand friends of Cuba the opportunity to learn more about the island nation’s … Continue reading Australasian Southern Cross Brigade to Cuba – 2025 dates confirmed! Register now!

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Contributors, Events, Mike Treen

“The Enemy Within” by Mare Leadbeater book launch Nov 9

Kiwi woman watched by security services for most of her lifeSpy movies are one thing, but state surveillance for this Kiwi activist has been all too real. The file on Maire Leadbeater was opened by the security services before she was even a teenager. Now, the veteran activist has written about the history of state surveillance in Aotearoa — and on her own family connections … Continue reading “The Enemy Within” by Mare Leadbeater book launch Nov 9

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