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Banned by Stuff! – the add Stuff doesn’t want you to see – 40 Protests this weekend

3 October 2024 Media release from John Minto Yesterday Stuff told us they would not print this full-page advertisement which had been booked and paid to go in all Stuff newspapers next Tuesday. At this stage Stuff has given no official reason for banning the add aside from saying they won’t do so “while the ongoing conflict is developing” It seems that for Stuff, pro-Israel … Continue reading Banned by Stuff! – the add Stuff doesn’t want you to see – 40 Protests this weekend

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As the 12-month anniversary of Israel’s genocide approaches, in 28 centres thousands of people will protest this weekend.

A Palestinian woman at the site of Israeli strikes on a camp sheltering displaced people at al-Mawasi in Khan Younis, on September 10, 2024 [Mohammed Salem/Reuters] Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 13 September 2024 Media Advisory: As the 12-month anniversary of Israel’s genocide approaches, in 28 centres thousands of people will protest this weekend… Over 30 Palestine solidarity protests across 28 centres around the country this … Continue reading As the 12-month anniversary of Israel’s genocide approaches, in 28 centres thousands of people will protest this weekend.

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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

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Protest against “cultural ambassadors” for Israeli apartheid

22 February 2014 Media Release: Protest against “cultural ambassadors” for Israeli apartheid A protest will take place today against the Israeli dance troupe Batsheva as part of the international BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) campaign to isolate Israel and its apartheid policies towards Palestinians. The protest will take place outside the St James Theatre in Courtenay Place, Wellington from 7.30pm. The government has given visas … Continue reading Protest against “cultural ambassadors” for Israeli apartheid

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Wholesale spying on New Zealanders is a certainty under GCSB Bill

Global Peace and Justice Auckland 16 August 2013 Media Release: Wholesale spying on New Zealanders is a certainty under GCSB Bill The Prime Minister’s assurance that the GCSB will only be able to spy on New Zealanders under a warrant from the Prime Minister or Director General of Security and Intelligence is a half-truth which falls apart under scrutiny. In the case where the GCSB … Continue reading Wholesale spying on New Zealanders is a certainty under GCSB Bill

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Sir Edmund Thomas to chair Stop the GCSB Bill meeting

Stop the GCSB Coalition 24 July 2013 Media Release: Sir Edmund Thomas to chair Stop the GCSB Bill meeting The Stop the GCSB Bill coalition is pleased to announce that retired Supreme Court Judge Sir Edmund Thomas will chair the “Stop the GCSB Bill” public meeting to be held in Auckland tomorrow night (Thursday 25th July) at 7pm at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall. The … Continue reading Sir Edmund Thomas to chair Stop the GCSB Bill meeting

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GPJA applauds Stephen Hawking support for the Palestinian struggle – Veolia next.

10 May 2013 Media Release: GPJA applauds Stephen Hawking support for the Palestinian struggle – Veolia next… Global Peace and Justice Auckland applauds Stephen Hawking’s decision to withdraw from an international conference in Israel in protest at the Israeli government’s brutal treatment of Palestinians. The renowned physicist has put his weight behind the BDS (Boycott Divestment and Sanctions) campaign which is increasingly isolating Israel and … Continue reading GPJA applauds Stephen Hawking support for the Palestinian struggle – Veolia next.

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Urgent – GCSB Vs kiwi heroes – 10 am protest outside Appeal Court Wellington

8 May 2013 Media Release: Urgent – 10 am protest outside Appeal Court Wellington GCSB vs Three Kiwi Heroes Waihopai heroes give up their shirts and…. Three brave kiwis, Adi Leeson, Sam Land and Peter Murnane appear in the Court of Appeal in Wellington this morning seeking to overturn a High Court decision allowing the GCSB to pursue a civil claim for $1.2 million for … Continue reading Urgent – GCSB Vs kiwi heroes – 10 am protest outside Appeal Court Wellington

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Police already abusing taser regulations

20 February 2013 Media Release: Police already in breach of taser guidelines The Police Association call for police to be routinely armed with tasers should be rejected outright by the police hierarchy and politicians. It is clear that already the police are abusing existing guidelines as the photo below shows. It was taken of a police line-up attending a protest at the Waihopai spybase near … Continue reading Police already abusing taser regulations

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American Embassy ‘extremely happy’ with policing of protest

By John Minto, Global Peace and Justice Auckland Global Peace and Justice Auckland has obtained a recording of a senior police officer reporting by phone to a superior after last Saturday’s TPP protest – “In terms of the feedback on the ground from those involved at the American Embassy and the guy who was in charge of the negotiations (inaudible) and so on they were … Continue reading American Embassy ‘extremely happy’ with policing of protest

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