GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 381, June 30, 2011 NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS SEND A MESSAGE TO THE EMPLOYERS Does the EMA Northern Support Pay Equity? Let the EMA know that pay equity is important to you – send them this email postcard asking if they are serious about pay equity and what they’re going to do about it… http://union.org.nz/ema-vs-pay-equity JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST COAL! … Continue reading GPJA #381: Fri – Election book launch / Sun – Syria Solidarity meeting

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 380, June 23, 2011 PROTESTS THIS SATURDAY – NO YOUTH RATES This weekend there will be demonstrations in a number of cities to oppose the re-introduction of youth rates and to oppose any extension to the new entrant rate provisions. National has already attacked working people and unions by changing union access rights, introducing new conditions for access … Continue reading GPJA #380: No Youth Rates Protests Sat / Eye-witness reports from Palestine Sun-Sat

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 379, June 15, 2011 Thursday, June 16, 7.30pm, Thirsty Dog, K’Rd, Auckland City ALL-UNION BLOOMSDAY: The annual cabaret celebration of anarcho-syndicalist James Joyce’s comic masterpiece ULYSSES will take place this Thursday June 16 at the Thirsty Dog pub on K’ Rd, corner of Howe St, 7.30pm. The three-hour (including drinking-time) show will take you judiciously and sensationally through … Continue reading GPJA#379: Thursday cabaret “ALL-UNION BLOOMSDAY”

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 378, June 9, 2011 OPERATION 8 SHOWING The documentary ‘Operation 8: Deep in the Forest’ is now screening in movie theatres across the country.In October 2007, citing the Terrorism Suppression Act, police arrested 18 people in nationwide raids linked to alleged training camps in the Urewera mountain ranges, near the township of Ruatoki in eastern Bay of Plenty. … Continue reading GPJA #378 – OPERATION 8 SHOWINGS AROUND NZ

Concerned Citizens: A Fundraising Exhibition to Help the Victims of the October 15th “Anti-Terrorism” Raids You can now bid online right here. Bidding closes at 8pm sharp! Auction will not auto-extend! When: This weekend only! (3rd – 5th June, 2011) Opening night: 4:30pm, Friday June 3rd , followed by screening of “Operation 8: Deep in the Forest” at 8pm, followed by lively discussion. Viewing: Saturday … Continue reading Online auction for Urewera defendants now

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 377, June 1, 2011 From Friday, June 3, Te Manawa Art Gallery, 5.30pm, 326 Main Street, Palmerston North Ka Kata Te Po: Exhibition opening and Panel Discussion – Exhibition opening: 5:30pm Panel Discussion: 6:30pm. Ka Kata Te Po: Panel Discussion: On October 15th, 2007, an estimated 300 police raided houses all over Aotearoa New Zealand and arrested people … Continue reading GPJA #377: Monday – Forum on NZ role in Gaza Flotilla – Eyewitness on 2010 boat speaks

Operation 8: Deep in the forest Feature length documentary In October 2007, citing the Terrorism Suppression Act, police arrested 18 people in nationwide raids linked to alleged training camps in the Urewera mountain ranges, near the township of Ruatoki in eastern Bay of Plenty. The documentary Operation 8, by independent filmmakers Errol Wright and Abi King-Jones, premiered last month as part of the World Cinema … Continue reading OPERATION 8 SCREENINGS

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 376, May 18, 2011 TELL THE GOVERNMENT: DON’T CUT OUR FUTURE! BUDGET 2011 WELLINGTON When: Thursday 19th May from 12.15 1.00pm (tomorrow, prior to the Budget being read) What: Union and Community Budget Day Rally Where: Parliament Grounds Who: Speakers include Helen Kelly (President of the CTU), Phil Goff, Metiria Turei, David Do (NZUSA), Alan Johnson (Salvation Army), … Continue reading GPJA#376: TELL THE GOVERNMENT: DON’T CUT OUR FUTURE! BUDGET 2011

Apologies for repeat posting but last attempt only went to some group subscribers. GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 375, May 10, 2010 WHAT’S ON Thursday, May 12, 6pm, Lecture Theatre B15, Library Basement Alfred Street, University of Auckland Cuba & World Literacy: Ezequiel Morales took part in the literacy campaign of 1961 which wiped out illiteracy in Cuba. He will speak on Cuba’s … Continue reading GPJA #375: Cuban visitor: Ak Uni Thurs; Trades Hall Friday

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 374, April 29, 2010 WHAT’S ON Saturday, April 30, 2pm Aotea Square, Queen St, Auckland Syrian solidarity Demonstration – At least 400 peaceful syrian protesters were killed, Hundreds others injured and thousands detained since the 15th of March 2011. Syrians demanding the fall of the regime. A Child from Daraa After being released Syrian Security force’s brutal torturing … Continue reading GPJA #374: Sat: Syria protest; Mana Party; QPEC / Sun: May Day