Over the last couple there have been half a dozen high profile protests by Australians aimed at increasing pressure to shut down the Manus Island and Nauru detention centres. In particular, protesters invaded the pitch of the Australian Open and World Cup cricket events. February 17th – tomorrow! – is the one year anniversary of when Reza Barati was murdered on Manus Island. In solidarity, … Continue reading Tuesday February 17 – Wellington vigil in solidarity with Australian #shutdownmanus events

Kia ora koutou, In recent years progressive groups in Christchurch have tended to work on their own issues in isolation from each other. The earthquakes have also naturally meant a stronger personal focus for many people and their families. We think the city would benefit from us working more closely together for the benefit of everyone and therefore we are proposing that together we develop … Continue reading Developing a network of progressive groups in Christchurch

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‘Let my people live’ – public speaking schedule with Samah Sabawi WELLINGTON Sat 14 Feb, 6:00 p.m. Kilbirnie Community Centre, 56 Bay Rd, Kilbirnie, Wgtn CHRISTCHURCH Sun 15 Feb, Seminar on Palestine, WEA Centre, 59 Gloucester St, Christchurch city. Seminar from 10am. Workshop with Samah Sabawi in afternoon. Mon 16 Feb, 7:00 p.m. Public meeting, WEA Centre, 59 Gloucester… Continue reading Palestinian speaker, Samah Sabawi, to tour NZ

Open letter on military deployment to Iraq Peace Movement Aotearoa 11 February 2015 In response to yesterday’s announcement that the New Zealand armed forces will begin specific training for a possible deployment to Iraq, more than 30 representatives of peace, justice and faith organisations and academics have sent an open letter to government Ministers and Members of Parliament today strongly opposing any military deployment and … Continue reading GPJA endorses open letter against troop deployment to Iraq

INVITATION Samah Sabawi – NZ Speaking Tour! Free Public Talks and Discussions! Palestinian Policy Expert and Author: Samah Sabawi, inspiring speaker from Gaza & Australia This talk is not to be missed! A rare chance to hear a world-renowned Palestinian speaker live in Wellington! An expert policy advisor, Samah Sabawi is also renowned in the arts and creativity world. The ROADMAP TO LIBERATION includes generating … Continue reading Samah Sabawi, inspiring speaker from Gaza & Australia

INVITATION Samah Sabawi – NZ Speaking Tour! Free Public Talks and Discussions! Palestinian Policy Expert and Author: Samah Sabawi, inspiring speaker from Gaza & Australia This talk is not to be missed! A rare chance to hear a world-renowned Palestinian speaker live in Wellington! An expert policy advisor, Samah Sabawi is also renowned in the arts and creativity world. The ROADMAP TO LIBERATION includes generating … Continue reading Samah Sabawi, inspiring speaker from Gaza & Australia

Add your presence and make a difference at the only regular public display of support for Palestine in Auckland! Monthly Rally at Downtown Shopping Centre Cnr Queen and Customs Streets 2pm to 3pm, 7 February 2015 and every first Saturday of each month The Palestine Human Rights Campaign Aotearoa/New Zealand (PHRC) works to raise public awareness of the Palestinian people’s struggle to resist Israeli military … Continue reading Rally for Palestine today

We have an amazing opportunity tomorrow to get the Auckland Council on side with our efforts to stop deep sea oil drilling. Already you and about 10,000 people have sent emails to the Councillors – but we also really need you to turn up tomorrow at the Town Hall on Queen St at 9am. The full Council is meeting at the Auckland Town Hall tomorrow … Continue reading Join Greenpeace at the Auckland Town Hall tomorrow

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Media Advisory Feb 3, 2015: Two McDonald’s workers from the “Fight for15 LA” campaign in Los Angeles will be visiting New Zealand from February 9 to 17. Anggie Godoy, 19, and Genoby Jimes, 27, are in New Zealand to support Unite Union’s campaign against zero hour contracts in the fast food industry and will be attending a national fast food workers gathering in Auckland on … Continue reading US McD’s workers support fight in NZ