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Picket South African consulate today (Sat) 2pm, 1 Kimberley Road, Epsom, Auckland

Picketing South Africa 20 years on For the first time in 20 years New Zealanders will picket a South African government institution in Auckland tomorrow in protest at yesterday’s killing of striking mine-workers by South African police. The appalling scenes where up to 18 workers were shot dead are reminiscent of the darkest days of apartheid – the Sharpeville massacre of 1960 and the murder … Continue reading Picket South African consulate today (Sat) 2pm, 1 Kimberley Road, Epsom, Auckland

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Professor Jane Kelsey – Public Lecture Thursday August 9

Public Lecture – Professor Jane Kelsey ‘International Trade Law and Tobacco’ Trade and investment law issues relating to proposed tobacco control policies to achieve an essentially smokefree Aotearoa New Zealand by 2025. Thursday 9 August 2012, 5.15–6.30pm, Gus Fisher Gallery, The University of Auckland, 74 Shortland Street, Auckland (parking at 71 Shortland Street) Professor Jane Kelsey researches and teaches in international economic regulation and law and policy at The University of … Continue reading Professor Jane Kelsey – Public Lecture Thursday August 9

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WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA 6/8/12

REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND Below are the details of remaining commemorative events and public meetings to mark the 67th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (6 August 1945) and Nagasaki (9 August 1945). These listings are available online at http://www.icanw.org.nz NATIONAL Ongoing until Saturday, 11 August – Hibakusha national speaking tour: Ms Shigeko Sasamori and Mr Michimasa (Michi) Hirata, hibakusha … Continue reading WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA 6/8/12

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WHAT’S ON: Quebec student leader speaks this week

THE NAKED TRUTH ABOUT QUEBEC’S STUDENT STRIKE: WEDNESDAY, 1 AUGUST, 7PM, B15 LECTURE THEATRE AUCK. UNI. “This isn’t a student strike, it’s the awakening of society”. That’s what the lead banner of a recent march of 25,000 people read as it wound around the streets of Montreal. When the Quebec Provincial Government attacked education and tried rewriting the social contract of the 60’s guaranteeing free … Continue reading WHAT’S ON: Quebec student leader speaks this week

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22/7/12: What’s on in Aotearoa – Picket fast food pokies Sat July 28

PICKET FAST FOOD POKIES 10AM SAT JULY 28 Following the public meeting last week Mana is organising a picket of the fast-food pokies outlet in Otara. These pokies are continuing to steal from the community despite having their venue licence cancelled by the Department of Internal Affairs. Mana wants to CLOSE THE FAST-FOOD POKIES. Saturday 28th July 10am. 120 East Tamaki Road, Otara (just along … Continue reading 22/7/12: What’s on in Aotearoa – Picket fast food pokies Sat July 28

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GPJA #434: National protests against asset sales this Saturday

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 434, July 13 , 2012 Asset sales protests planned in twelve cities: Twelve protests are planned across Aotearoa for 14 July against National’s privatisation and corporatisation programme. Thirty protesters auctioned off John Key’s mansion this afternoon as street theatre and creative opposition spreads. There is continuing pressure in the courts from Iwi after a landmark Supreme Court decision … Continue reading GPJA #434: National protests against asset sales this Saturday

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29/6/12: WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA – Sat: GI leafleting & Save TV march

Saturday, June 30, 10am, Public Library, Line Road, Glen Innes Glen Innes Housing Group. Can you help us with letter-boxing leaflets in Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure? Last Saturday 5000 leaflets were distributed in two hours. We plan to finish the job this Saturday morning. Can you help for an hour or two? Meet 10am this Saturday (30 June) outside Public Library, Line Road, … Continue reading 29/6/12: WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA – Sat: GI leafleting & Save TV march

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SAVE TV 7 MEETINGS AND MARCHES

Friday, June 22, 7-9pm, Milford Bowling Club, 20 Commodore Parry Rd, Castor Bay, North Shore. Save TVNZ 7: Bomber Bradbury moderates with Andrew Williams (NZ First), Julie Anne Genter (Greens), Phil Twyford (Labour) and Trisha Dunleavy (VUW). Sunday, June 24, 4-6pm, Orewa Community Centre,  368 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa Save TVNZ 7: Bomber Bradbury moderates with Darien Fenton (Labour), Julie Anne Genter (Greens), Tracey Martin (NZ … Continue reading SAVE TV 7 MEETINGS AND MARCHES

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16/6/12: WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA – National day of action against asset sales July 14

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST ASSET SALES, JULY 14 2012 Aotearoa NZ Is Still Not For Sale. National Day of Action against Asset Sales, Saturday July 14 2012. Aotearoa New Zealand is STILL not for sale! A NATION-WIDE action is happening on Saturday July 14th, with marches and festivals occurring all around the country to demonstrate the widespread and coordinated public opposition against the sale … Continue reading 16/6/12: WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA – National day of action against asset sales July 14

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