Author: Mike Treen
February events
Christchurch Protest poster Despite being called to stop killing Palestinians by the International Court of Justice, Israel has ignored this and close to 2,000 Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been slaughtered in Gaza since the ICJ interim measures were announced (The total Israel has killed since October 7th is 27,840) New Zealand’s silence is deafening. Despite condemning the killing of Israeli civilians … Continue reading February events
Rallies, marches and vigils replace gutless government over genocide in Gaza
Christchurch Protest poster Despite being called to stop killing Palestinians by the International Court of Justice, Israel has ignored this and close to 2,000 Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been slaughtered in Gaza since the ICJ interim measures were announced (The total Israel has killed since October 7th is 27,840) New Zealand’s silence is deafening. Despite condemning the killing of Israeli civilians … Continue reading Rallies, marches and vigils replace gutless government over genocide in Gaza
CAFCA Update: The Rich Get Richer – Who Wants to be a trillionaire?
CAFCA UPDATE 1/ The Rich Get Richer: Who Wants To Be A Trillionaire? https://apnews.com/article/income-inequality-billionaires-davos-85baf23e9a2a7d4d94da5aca11f3ca5e 2/ Top Ten Foreign Purchases In NZ In 2023 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/top-10-foreign-purchases-kpmg-reveals-multibillion-dollar-trades/CTT7RC5PVJANVFW34QC4TP6ABI/ 3/ Government Plans To Liberalise Foreign Investment Law https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/26/plans-to-scale-back-ministers-powers-over-foreign-investment/ 4/ Climate Change https://www.stuff.co.nz/climate-change/350170790/will-huge-court-decision-spur-fonterra-genesis-and-z-energy-go-green 5/ Banks https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/301003074/westpac-profit-drops-but-making-more-out-of-borrowers https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/301007493/anz-profit-up-10-despite-tough-economic-times https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/133263001/bnz-profits-climb-to-more-than-15-billion https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350110572/bank-customers-shut-out-commerce-commission-banking-market-study https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/nz-banks-announce-update-on-fight-against-scammers-crackdown-on-mule-accounts/SRIVXGZQYNFEJP2EVXFIBZAQ5Q/ https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/350154834/explosive-advice-banks-ombudsman https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/350165800/bnz-ordered-pay-217k-scam-victim-after-failures-identify-warning-signs 6/ Insurance https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/26/plans-to-scale-back-ministers-powers-over-foreign-investment/ 7/ Tobacco Companies https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350119403/devastation-and-celebration-binning-smokefree-legislation https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350157980/nz-first-mp-casey-costello-under-fire-over-cigarette-pricing-document-leak https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ministers-asked-to-disclose-links-to-tobacco-industry-as-smokefree-repeal-again-takes-centre-stage-in-parliament/62ICOMVRKNDFFESTH7USJBAQKE/ https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/508127/revealed-nz-first-minister-casey-costello-s-notes-on-tobacco-tax-freeze 8/ Digital Transnationals https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/350097008/us-can-demand-data-held-cloud-giants-nz-lawyer-reminds-clients 9/ Forestry https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/497044/one-application-accepted-so-far-under-new-oio-farm-to-forest-conversion-rules https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/300986309/forestry-company-displayed-high-level-of-carelessness-and-should-be-fined-84000–gisborne-council https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/301010571/gisborne-mill-to-close-with-60-jobs-to-go-three-days-before-christmas … Continue reading CAFCA Update: The Rich Get Richer – Who Wants to be a trillionaire?
New Zealanders take action as media fails to accurately report Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 2 February 2024 Media Advisory: New Zealanders take action as media fails to accurately report Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza Dunedin Protest poster It’s been another dreadful week for Gaza with Israel continuing its bombing and slaughtering of Palestinians – mainly women and children – as it pushes ahead for the complete destruction of Gaza. New Zealand of course is … Continue reading New Zealanders take action as media fails to accurately report Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza
Anti-Bases Campaign Update
ABC UPDATE 1/ NZ Joins US/UK War On Yemen https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/24/luxon-moves-nz-in-lockstep-on-red-sea/ https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/507385/nzdf-mission-in-red-sea-has-shades-of-iraq-labour https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350157994/problem-getting-involved-other-peoples-wars-again https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350159389/troubling-signal-nz-sending-world-over-middle-east 2/ Winston Peters Pivots Foreign Policy Back To US https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/new-government-signals-reset-foreign-policy 3/ NZ & AUKUS https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/winston-peters-and-judith-collins-make-history-with-australia-trip/BSBNYJKT4RHRPAUZPFVPCQKU6Q/?lid=2wtiv51m5npf 4/ US Intelligence Officials Visit Wellington For Secret Meetings https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/350161832/us-intelligence-officials-wellington-secret-meetings 5/ US Military At Christchurch Airport https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/350147408/best-time-my-life-christchurch-farewells-us-air-force-plane 6/ In-Q-Tel (Investment Arm Of US Intelligence Agencies) Puts Money Into NZ Startup https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/kry10-raises-6m-from-investors-including-folklore-rotoma-fund-backed-by-intelligence-agencies/GJDMDE5QLVFPNPOVXVMKLGQTE4/ 7/ Rocket Lab https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/time-to-damage-property-rocket-lab-protesters-promise-direct-action-peter-becks-firm-hits-back/3JPLB3G3MZH7HA6N2DTJELXVPM/ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/rocket-lab-cuts-guidance-after-failed-flight/QYYBOSVRBVGOXIJKUDSAC7KBJE/ https://newsroom.co.nz/2023/10/11/warkworths-seamless-manufacturing-change/ … Continue reading Anti-Bases Campaign Update
GPJA #9 – 22/12/23: Palestine Solidarity events this weekend
Palestine Solidarity Events this weekend NEW GOVERNMENT POLICIES Gordon Campbell: On Nicola Willis’ impersonation of a Finance Minister Gordon Campbell: On the ferry follies of Nicola Willis Craig Renney (Post): KiwiRail ferry costs – prioritise New Zealand, or prioritise landlords? (paywalled) Max Rashbrooke (Post): Time to hold the Government to account for the social costs of its spending decisions Simon Wilson (Herald): Knowing when to … Continue reading GPJA #9 – 22/12/23: Palestine Solidarity events this weekend
GPJA News #8 – 15/12/23: Nationwide rallies, marches and vigils continue this weekend while the government “looks busy but does nothing”
FROM JOHN MINTO As Christmas approaches there isn’t a shred of goodwill from the New Zealand government for the Palestinians facing genocidal slaughter in Gaza. Nationwide rallies, marches and vigils will continue this weekend as the government again fails to speak out and condemn Israel or apply any effective pressure to end the wholesale killing of Palestinians in Gaza. The poster above, prepared a week … Continue reading GPJA News #8 – 15/12/23: Nationwide rallies, marches and vigils continue this weekend while the government “looks busy but does nothing”
GPJA #7 – 8/12/23: Palestine solidarity action this weeknd
Nationwide marches, rallies and vigils will take place across the country again this weekend despite the passing of yesterday’s parliamentary motion supporting a ceasefire in Gaza. The details of the rallies and marches around the country are on the PSNA facebook page here. NEW GOVERNMENT Max Rashbrooke (Post): Watch out for the rise of conservative conspiracy theories (paywalled) RNZ: Foreign Minister Winston Peters to call … Continue reading GPJA #7 – 8/12/23: Palestine solidarity action this weeknd
GPJA #6 – 1/12/23: Action on Palestine, Abortion rights, Cannabis legalisation this weekend
Action on Palestine this weekend National rallies and marches demanding our government call for a permanent ceasefire now! Stop ethnic cleansing and close the Israeli embassy! Legalise cannabis action this Satuday in Auckland New Zealand’s Biggest Cannabis Event Is On Saturday 2nd December Abortion rights protest this Satuday in Wellington Wellington Stands Up For Abortion Rights This Saturday, 2 December Palestine solidarity Te Rina Kowhai … Continue reading GPJA #6 – 1/12/23: Action on Palestine, Abortion rights, Cannabis legalisation this weekend
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