ABC UPDATE 1/ The Government has announced a $20 billion spending spree for the military https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/113363745/nz-military-20b-shopping-list-planes-boats-soldiers-satellites-and-drones And guess what – there will be more for the spies: "With the new equipment, and also a stronger emphasis on space and satellite capability, there would also need to be a boost to intelligence personnel and cyber security and support capabilities". The media has gullibly bought the Government’s … Continue reading Anti-Bases Campaign Update

HEAP OF DUNG CRAWLING WITH WORMS “There are two names which best express the new ways by which bourgeois artists are attempting to create major works of art. One of these is Proust. He wants to present the psychology of his heroes – heroes of the French drawing-rooms – by delicately stretching out their souls under the microscope, subtly dissecting their cells, probing into each … Continue reading Bloomsday, Sunday June 16, 4pm, Thirsty Dog, K’Rd, Auckland

Saturday: Stand together against racism: Community response meeting. Saturday 15 June 1pm-3pm, Sandringham Community Hall 18-20 Kitchener Road, Sandringham, Auckland There have been several racist attacks around the community in the last several weeks. These attacks are totally unacceptable and must be met with a unified community response. Please join us to discuss our response, practical ways to keep our community safe from racist attacks … Continue reading Anti-racism activities Fri & Sat

The Cuba Friendship Society in Auckland invites you to join us in opposing the latest moves by Washington to tighten sanctions on Cuba. Join us for a protest picket on Friday, June 7 from 5-6pm at the US Consulate General, 23 Customs St East, Auckland The Cuban Ambassador to New Zealand, Mario Alzugaray, will be addressing the New Zealand Institute for International Affairs Monday, June … Continue reading Protest US attacks on Cuba Friday 5pm. Hear Cuban ambassador Monday 6pm

HEAP OF DUNG CRAWLING WITH WORMS “There are two names which best express the new ways by which bourgeois artists are attempting to create major works of art. One of these is Proust. He wants to present the psychology of his heroes – heroes of the French drawing-rooms – by delicately stretching out their souls under the microscope, subtly dissecting their cells, probing into each … Continue reading Bloomsday! Sunday, June 16, 4pm! Thirsty Dog, K Rd!

The Cuba Friendship Society in Auckland invites you to join us in opposing the latest moves by Washington to tighten sanctions on Cuba. Add your name to a cusolch Join us for a protest picket on Friday, June7 from 5-6pm at the US Consulate General, 23 Custom St East., Auckland City. See other activities at the end. Declaration Rejecting the Escalation of the U.S. Economic … Continue reading Protest blockade & war moves against Cuba on Friday, June 7, 5pm, US Consulate, Auckland

One more week to register! Auckland Post Budget Brunch “Is this a Children’s Budget?” Event Details: Date: Friday, May 31, 2019 Time: 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM Venue: Mt Eden War Memorial Hall 489 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 New Zealand Tickets: $10 low income, $20 middle income and $30 high income Parking: Please be aware there is limited onsite parking at Mt Eden … Continue reading Invite: Auckland Post Budget Brunch 2019

Auckland Peace Action: update View this email in your browser Kia ora Peace Friends, We want to invite you to a couple of great events coming up and remind you to please take a minute and email the government about our deployment of soldiers in Iraq. Thanks for your continued support. Ngā mihi mahana, APA Leaving Our Mark: an anti-fascist art workshop Venue: Studio One … Continue reading Free Art Workshop, Parihaka Peace Kōrero and Sending an Anti-War Email

View this email in your browser Urgent Action Alert – End NZ’s military role in the Iraq war forever – Say No War on Iran Dear Auckland Peace Action friends, On 30 June 2019, New Zealand’s deployment to Iraq is due to end. We want to make sure that happens. This current deployment of up to 121 soldiers has already been extended twice. It continues … Continue reading Urgent Action Alert: Troops Out Now

Join the 37th annual Southern Cross Brigade to Cuba from 28 December 2019 to 17 January 2020! This three-week trip gives Australians and New Zealanders the chance to understand Cuba’s unique political history and to participate in Cuba’s rich cultural heritage. As the Trump administration begins to recolonise Central and South America and to step up its attack on Cuba’s autonomy, the showing of solidarity … Continue reading Solidarity Brigade to Cuba January 2020