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GPJA #495 (2 of 2): News & Analysis – NZ & World (21/3/14)

BEST ON THE WEB NEW ZEALAND Problem Gambling Foundation funding must be reinstated http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1403/S00266/problem-gambling-foundation-funding-must-be-reinstated.htm Labour hamstrung by a sea-anchor of right-wing MPs from the 1980s. By John Minto http://thedailyblog.co.nz/2014/03/16/labour-hamstrung-by-a-sea-anchor-of-right-wing-mps-from-the-1980s/ Under Which Flag? http://iso.org.nz/2014/03/17/under-which-flag/ NZUSA: Minister Disingenuous With University Council Claims http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1403/S00217/minister-disingenuous-with-university-council-claims.htm How will Labour ‘get out the vote’? http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/columnists/chris-trotter/9838319/How-will-Labour-get-out-the-vote Christchurch: No Place for Race Hate http://iso.org.nz/2014/03/19/christchurch-no-place-for-race-hate/ Labour Pains: An interview with Labour Party leader David … Continue reading GPJA #495 (2 of 2): News & Analysis – NZ & World (21/3/14)

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Opening of Cuban Five art exhibition, April 5, 5-7pm, Artstation, Auckland

“I will die the way I lived” is an exhibition of 15 paintings by Antonio Guerrero, one of the Cuban Five, who is unjustly imprisoned in the United States. The opening event is on Saturday, April 5 from 5-7pm, at Artstation, 1 Ponsonby Road, central Auckland. The exhibition runs until April 24. The April 5 event will begin with Cuban food and mojitos. The Cuban … Continue reading Opening of Cuban Five art exhibition, April 5, 5-7pm, Artstation, Auckland

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Cuban 5: International Commission highlights – photos, videos and reports

Dear friend, More than 2,000 people attended the International Commission of Inquiry and associated events for the Cuban Five in London earlier this month. Full reports, photos and films will be available soon, but in the meantime here are some of the highlights. As well as two days of Commission hearings, associated events included a parliamentary meeting, international concert and closing dinner. Family members, international … Continue reading Cuban 5: International Commission highlights – photos, videos and reports

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GPJA #495 (1 of 2): What’s on in Aotearoa (19/3/14)

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 495, March 19, 2014 WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA/NEW ZEALAND Thursday, March 20, 5-7pm, Sir Paul Reeves Building, WG809 – Level 8, City Campus, AUT University Pacific Media Centre seminar: Climate change, conflict and global news: Critical issues facing Pacific micro states | David Robie and Taberannang Korauaba (Pacific Media Centre). Three key notions of a professional free media … Continue reading GPJA #495 (1 of 2): What’s on in Aotearoa (19/3/14)

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GPJA #494: Tony Benn RIP / What’s On / Best on the web NZ & world (15/3/14)

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 494, March 15, 2014 TONY BENN – RIP "After the war people said, ‘If you can plan for war, why can’t you plan for peace?’ When I was 17, I had a letter from the government saying, ‘Dear Mr. Benn, will you turn up when you’re 17 1/2? We’ll give you free food, free clothes, free training, free … Continue reading GPJA #494: Tony Benn RIP / What’s On / Best on the web NZ & world (15/3/14)

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SAT 29 MARCH: JOIN THE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION TO STOP THE TPPA

SAT 29 MARCH: JOIN THE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION TO STOP THE TPPA Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. JOIN THE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION TO STOP THE TPPA Saturday 29 March, 1pm Contact the organisers of your local event if you can help or chris.zack if you want to start something where there is a gap. Posters and leaflets, … Continue reading SAT 29 MARCH: JOIN THE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION TO STOP THE TPPA

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Remember special GPJA forum tonight 7.30pm at Trades Hall

REMINDER: Renowed New Zealand journalist Jon Stephenson speaks with Afghani journalist Bilal Sarwary at special GPJA forum next Monday… Special GPJA Forum: Monday 10 March, 7.30pm at Trades Hall, 147 Great North Road Grey Lynn. Guest Speaker Bilal Sarwary – “without doubt one of the best and bravest reporters in Afghanistan” according to New Zealand journalist Jon Stephenson. Jon Stephenson will introduce Bilal at the … Continue reading Remember special GPJA forum tonight 7.30pm at Trades Hall

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GPJA #493 (part 2 of 2): Best on the web – NZ & World (7/3/14)

BEST ON THE WEB NEW ZEALAND Time to show your opposition to the TPPA – nationwide protest March 29th – See more at: http://thedailyblog.co.nz/2014/02/22/time-to-show-your-opposition-to-the-tppa-nationwide-protest-march-29th/#sthash.7zQ1qWvS.xNfZeSTq.dpuf Glen Innes ‘war zone’ http://thestandard.org.nz/glen-innes-war-zone/ Bryce Edwards: Is Matt McCarten a ‘game changer’ for Labour? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11211561 Brian Rudman: Good old days point way to Labour future http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11211004 Editorial: Double-edged sword in Labour arsenal http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11211061 Human Error: Is David Cunliffe more sinned … Continue reading GPJA #493 (part 2 of 2): Best on the web – NZ & World (7/3/14)

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NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON TPPA – MAR 29

ITSOURFUTURE Bulletin #46 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON TPPA 29 MARCH2 March 2014 JOIN THE NATION – SAY ‘NO’ TO THE TPPA After four years, the corporate deal of the century – aka the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement – is still being negotiated in secret. The TPPA puts our sovereignty at risk, violates our democratic right to decide our own future, and wastes taxpayers’ money that … Continue reading NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON TPPA – MAR 29

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Events

Protest planned GI eviction Thurs 6pm

27 February 2014 Tamaki Housing Group On March 7 a family are to be evicted from their Housing New Zealand home of 33 years in Glen Innes. They will be resisting this unjust eviction and require support. There will be a protest march commencing at 16 Taniwha Street Glen Innes to the home at 8 Melling Street, at 6pm on Thursday 6th March. The family … Continue reading Protest planned GI eviction Thurs 6pm

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