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

Dear friends, I am writing to urge all supporters of genuine left politics to support and if possible participate in the new Mana Party led by Hone Harawira to found a new movement for radical social change in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Mana Party is being launched this Saturday, April 30, from 12 noon at the Te Mahurehure Marae, 73 Premier Ave, Point Chevalier, Auckland. This … Continue reading AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL UNIONISTS AND FIGHTERS FOR EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AOTEAROA

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 373, April 21, 2010 WHAT’S ON Friday, April 22, 7pm, Socialist Centre, 86 Princes St, Onehunga, Auckland “Terminal 5 – how Arab revolutions and unnatural disasters fit with the five terminal crises of global capitalism”. Feudalism, slavery and every previous civilisation in world history had seemed all-powerful to its citizens until it a cluster of fatal crises sent … Continue reading GPJA#373: May Day March for Social Justice – Assemble Britomart, 2pm, Sunday, May 1

Tena ano koutou!! As many of you will know direct action has been organised against the Petro giant Brazilian company Petrobras in the sacred waters of Te Tai Rawhiti .. with a major event in Wellingtons Civic Square next WEDS 20th April 10.00 am to 3.pm. There will be kapa haka, music, speakers, displays etc. Te Whanau a Apanui are coming down in force COME … Continue reading Protest deep sea oil? Join the Day of Action, April 20

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 372, April 17, 2011 OPERATION 8 CutCutCut Films is pleased to announce the release of Operation 8, a feature length documentary about the 2007 ‘anti-terror’ raids. Operation 8 is screening in the 2011 World Cinema Showcase, in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin – with the world premiere on Sunday 17 April, 2.45pm at the Paramount Cinema in Wellington. Screening … Continue reading GPJA#372: “Operation 8” showing this week