The Government’s review of the intelligence agencies is widely seen as hobbled before it even begins, but it does provide us with the impetus to review the intelligence agencies ourselves. Come along to have your say about what should happen to the GCSB, the SIS, and New Zealand’s participation in the Five Eyes spy network. The Review We’re asking everyone who comes to the meeting … Continue reading Get Smart – the People’s Review of the Intelligence Agencies – Wellington 29th July/Auckland 6 August

MaoriTV will broadcast their exclusive documentary on the recent Freedom Flotilla III to Gaza on ‘Native Affairs’ at 8:30pm this Monday, 27 July. Facilitated by Kia Ora Gaza, senior MaoriTV journalist, Ruwani Perera, and award-winning camera operator, Jacob Bryant, joined other media documenting this latest international civilian initiative to challenge Israel’s inhumane blockade of Gaza. Here is a link to the Native Affairs promo for … Continue reading Freedom Flotilla doco on MaoriTV 8:30pm Monday 27 July.

D-Day for real starting 28 July Ministers aim for final deal on 28-31 July Now Fast Track is through the Ministers have called a meeting in Maui from 28-31 July. They are saying this is it. But it still depends on a final deal between the US and Japan. Everyone knows time is running out, so they will pull out all the stops. It’s Our … Continue reading TPPA Bulletin #68 D-Day begins 28 July

WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA Thursday, July 23, 5pm, Lecture Theatre 4, Owen G. Glen Building (260-073) the University of Auckland You are invited to her public lecture, “Syria, Ukraine, the Pacific: What Feminist Investigations Reveal About Current Militarizations.” Professor Enloe will discuss the politics of gender at work in Syria and the Ukraine and the Pacific and asks how we are more likely to effectively … Continue reading What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (21/07/15)

The Roger Award For The Worst Transnational Corporation Operating In Aotearoa/New Zealand in 2015 Here is the link to the 2015 Roger Award online nomination form http://canterbury.cyberplace.co.nz/community/CAFCA/roger-award-2015-form.html You can also download the hard copy nomination form from there. Criteria: The criteria for judging are by assessing the transnational (a corporation which is 25% or more foreign-owned*) that has the most negative impact in each or … Continue reading Nominations Are Now Open For 2015 Roger Award

WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA Thursday, July 9, 6:45pm, Business School/Owen G Glenn Building, Auckland University. Magna Carta Beyond the Commonwealth: Migration and Refugees: Grant Bayldon, Director – Amnesty International; Michael White, Senior Legal and Policy Analyst, Human Rights Commission; Andrew Lockhart, National Manager – Refugee and Protection Unit – Immigration NZ Friday, July 10, 4.30pm-6pm, At the Cloud (mezzanine level), Queens Wharf, 99 Quay Street, … Continue reading What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (09/07/15): David Robie book launch Friday

Maori TV camera operator Jake Bryant (right) films the Freedom Flotilla’s musical departure from Messina port, Sicily A New Zealand team from Maori Television has joined Freedom Flotilla III, which is just setting sail to take solidarity and supplies to the besieged Palestinians in Gaza. The Maori TV duo comprises senior journalist Ruwani Perera and camera operator Jacob Bryant. Their participation was facilitated by Kia … Continue reading NZ journalists aboard Gaza-bound flotilla

The Rev. Bob Scott – In the Middle of It – AKL Wed 24 June The Rev. Bob Scott talking about his life and work in conjunction with the publication of his autobiography, ‘In the Middle of it; Faithful, Radical, Gay, Story-teller’. Bob Scott’s ministry as an Anglican priest in New Zealand for over fifty years has him also at work in London, at the … Continue reading The Rev. Bob Scott – In the Middle of It – 24 June – AKL

Please send a donation & message of support: https://kiaoragaza.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/freedom-flotilla-to-challenge-the-blockade-of-gaza/ KIWIS TO JOIN FREEDOM FLOTILLA TO CHALLENGE THE BLOCKADE OF GAZA Kia Ora Gaza has been invited to send a New Zealand contingent to join the new international Freedom Flotilla to Gaza this month. We hope to be able to name the delegation very soon. Conditions in Gaza are worse than ever. In March, UNRWA said … Continue reading KIWIS TO JOIN FREEDOM FLOTILLA TO GAZA