Kia ora koutou, Can you help us bring Rex Rumakiek back to Aotearoa? Many of you will know of Rex Rumakiek, executive member of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP). He has played a key role in the struggle for freedom for West Papua since the 1960s and he is cited many times in Maire’s book “See No Evil: New Zealand’s betrayal of … Continue reading West Papuan leader Rex Rumakiek to visit Aotearoa – funds needed!

View this email in your browser Kia ora Peace Friends, We are bringing you three peace events on this weekend. One of those is organised by Auckland Peace Action, the other two (on Friday night and Sunday night) by other groups. Get along and support any and all of these awesome peace actions happening in Auckland: make some connections and be part of building a … Continue reading Got plans for the weekend? Three Peace Actions are ON!

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will further mark the 40th anniversary with a special concert on Friday night 25th May 2018. The Bastion Point 40th Anniversary Concert at the Tuning Fork, Spark Arena will include performers linked to the Bastion Point occupation: Herbs, Ardijah, Moana, Annie Crummer, Che Fu & King Kapisi, Harry Lyon, Tigi Ness, Tama Waipara, Ron Lapred and Papa Band of the Land. He … Continue reading The 40th Anniversary of Bastion Point Concert

Kia ora Auckland Peace Friends, Working for peace means taking action to support those suffering from oppression and violence. This week we are standing in solidarity with Palestinians who have called for a global non-violent boycott campaign against Israel. Please join us on Sunday. Help call out the Doc Edge Festival for supporting Israel! In contravention of the Palestinian Cultural Boycott, Doc Edge Festival has … Continue reading Palestine Is STILL the issue – Auckland protest and Ramzy Baroud speaks

The Palestine Solidarity Network calls on the NZ Government to immediately condemn Israel’s latest massacre of 60 Palestinian protestors in Gaza and excessive force employed by Israeli troops against unarmed civilians, in the strongest possible terms, and close down the Israeli Embassy in Wellington in protest. RALLY FOR FREE PALESTINE 2pm Saturday 19 May, Aotea Square, Auckland CBD Support the Palestinian struggle for human rights … Continue reading Urgent: Rally for a free Palestine – 2pm Saturday 19 May, Aotea Square, Auckland CBD

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here REMINDER Nationwide Post Budget Event Series POST BUDGET EVENT Friday 18 May Auckland * Wellington* Christchurch POST BUDGET EVENT Wednesday 23 May Nelson * Whangarei Each year Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) provides child-focused analysis and commentary of the budget. The aim is to provide an accessible and affordable avenue for the community to come together and hear … Continue reading Reminder: Nationwide Post Budget Events 2018

NZ speaking tour itinerary – 18 to 24 May 2018. Hosted by the NZ Palestine Solidarity Network Please note that signed copies of Ramzy’s new book ‘The Last Earth: a Palestinian story’ will be on sale for $35 at each venue – cash or EFTPOS (bookshop retail prices may vary). Other merchandise will be available also. Each event is free entry and open to the … Continue reading Hear acclaimed US/Palestinian author Dr Ramzy Baroud.

Kia ora tatou, You are invited to join the special ‘HANDS AROUND THE LAND’ event at 2pm on Sat 26 May at the entrance to the Otuataua Stonefields, Ihumatao to show our strong community support for the campaign to protect this unique heritage area from destruction by overseas-owned Fletcher Residential. It’s time for us all to get together to take a firm stand to demand … Continue reading ‘Hands Around the Land’ – A special community support event at Ihumatao 2pm Sat 26 May:

Tēnā koe Mike, JustSpeak are releasing our report The Case Against Prisons next week and we’re holding events in Auckland and Wellington to mark the occasion! We’re hoping these events will help fuel conversation about the supposed value prisons provide to us as communities, and the actual versus perceived risks they are supposed to solve. Each evening will have a panel of experts and a … Continue reading JustSpeak Report Launch and Events