Big oil companies meet at SkyCity 21st March

It’s been three months since we took to the streets to call for immediate action on climate change – its time to do it again. View this email in your browser Kia ora Mike, It’s been three months since we took to the streets in the thousands to call for immediate action on climate change – and it was BIG! However, since Paris, we have … Continue reading Big oil companies meet at SkyCity 21st March

Public Talk Auckland_ West Papua in Crisis_ 11 March 2016

Please find below information on a public talk on West Papua with visiting speaker Rev Robert Stringer. All welcome, please attend if you can and share with your networks. ‘West Papua in Crisis’ Peace Place 22 Emily Place, Auckland Central 6pm Friday 11 March 2016 ALL WELCOME Hear Rev Robert Stringer from Melbourne talk about his recent visit to West Papua where he met with … Continue reading Public Talk Auckland_ West Papua in Crisis_ 11 March 2016

International Women’s Peace Group- Auckland Peace Walk, 8th March

Good Afternoon! Apologies for the late notice. I am writing to you from the New Zealand branch of the International Women’s Peace Group. We are co-hosting a Peace Walk and Peace Picnic on Tuesday 8 March, International Women’s Day, in Auckland CBD. This will be an uplifting event with many inspirational women in attendance, as well as some fantastic up and coming kiwi artists performing … Continue reading International Women’s Peace Group- Auckland Peace Walk, 8th March

Opportunities for hands-on action: Participate and help to save Ihumatao

You’re invited to join 2 inspring events on the land at Ihumātao – help us restore the Oruarangi Awa on Sat 5 March, then join a human chain to show your affection for the land next Sunday 13 March! View this email in your browser Join in to demonstrate how much the community cares about protecting Ihumātao. Bring family and friends to form a human … Continue reading Opportunities for hands-on action: Participate and help to save Ihumatao

WHEN SINATRA WAS A RED

He’s back! Frank Sinatra is remembered as an entertainer who sided with Republican politicians like Nixon and Reagan, hung out with mobsters and swaggered about Las Vegas with his cronies singing, “I did it my way…” But there was another side to Sinatra, an early radical Frank, ol’ pinko eyes. At the height of his popularity, in the 1940s, Sinatra was branded a Red, a … Continue reading WHEN SINATRA WAS A RED

TPPA Bulletin #85 News and Actions

TPPA Bulletin #85 27 February 2016 View this email in your browser Government Roadshows Auckland, 7 March, Rendezvous Hotel, corner Mayoral Drive and Vincent St, Auckland Central Christchurch, 11 March, Rydges Hotel, 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch City Dunedin, 14 March, The Dunedin Centre, 1 Harrop Street, Dunedin Wellington, 18 March, Westpac Stadium, 105 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington Register NOW: Registration closes on 1 March; register … Continue reading TPPA Bulletin #85 News and Actions

Part-time work in Christchurch for Unite Union

Unite has a vacancy for an Organiser in the Canterbury region. This is part-time permanent position starting at 20 hours per week. The position will be based in Christchurch. The successful applicant will primarily be recruiting and organising workers in the Fast Food, Cinema and Hotel sectors, although they may also be involved in organising other sectors that Unite represents from time to time. We … Continue reading Part-time work in Christchurch for Unite Union

EMAT BURNAT STARTS NZ SPEAKING TOUR THIS WEEK.

HIS FIRST PUBLIC EVENT IS ON SATURDAY AT 7pm IN THE MANGERE ARTS CENTRE ..see the notice below for more info. Soon after the NZ tour by Palestinian filmmaker Emad Burnat (see poster of events below) we will be hosting the 2016 Conference on Palestine in the Auckland Town Hall concert chamber on Sun 3 April (please note this correct date) with high-profile Palestinian keynote … Continue reading EMAT BURNAT STARTS NZ SPEAKING TOUR THIS WEEK.

Double the quota events around New Zealand

Momentum is building across the country to double the refugee quota, and to harness all that energy we’re helping to organise a nationwide tour with Murdoch from Doing Our Bit to speak to why doubling the quota is so important. Over the course of the next few months the Government is likely to decide whether the quota will be doubled. Pressure is building on the … Continue reading Double the quota events around New Zealand

High-profile Palestinian speakers coming to NZ

Greetings everyone, There are some exciting & important events looming – After the NZ tour by Palestinian filmmaker Emad Burnat (see poster of events below) we will be hosting the 2016 Conference on Palestine in the Auckland Town Hall concert chamber on Sun 3 April, with high-profile Palestinian keynote speakers: Ali Abunimah & Ramzy Baroud. Ali & Ramzy will also speak in Wellington, Chch & … Continue reading High-profile Palestinian speakers coming to NZ