Events, Newsletters

GPJA #447 (Part 1 of 3): What’s On – TPP Action / Thurs – US worker-organiser Erik Forman talks about Occupy, the rebirth of the IWW

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 447, December 3, 2012 TPPA ACTION: UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED to 8 Dec Auckland. ‘Having fun with TPP’ Cartoon exhibition, BizDojo.Co.Space, Karangahape Road, Auckland. 3 Dec Auckland 6.30pm, Old Government House Lecture Theatre, Auckland University. Fabian Society will host a public meeting on TPP, Old Government House Lecture Theatre, University of Auckland. Two … Continue reading GPJA #447 (Part 1 of 3): What’s On – TPP Action / Thurs – US worker-organiser Erik Forman talks about Occupy, the rebirth of the IWW

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AUCKLAND PUBLIC EVENTS AND PROTESTS AGAINST THE TPPA

3 Dec Auckland Street theatre and rally at opening of negotiation round, 8.00 am, Entrance to Skycity casino, Federal St. Public meeting hosted by the Fabian Society. Speakers: Lori Wallach (from US watchdog Public Citizen) and Jane Kelsey. 6.30 pm, Old Government House lecture theatre, University of Auckland, Auckland 4 Dec Wellington midday. Aotearoa Is Not For Sale Wellington are running a rally in opposition … Continue reading AUCKLAND PUBLIC EVENTS AND PROTESTS AGAINST THE TPPA

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Call-out for 8am Monday protest Against TPPA Talks, Sky City

***URGENT*** TPPA — stop gambling our future! Street theatre and rally at 8am Monday 3 December, Skycity convention centre. On Monday 3 December the 15th round of negotiations towards the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (“TPPA”) begins in Auckland. The TPPA is marketed as a “free trade” treaty, but could more accurately be described as an agreement giving unprecedented new rights to overseas corporations operating in New … Continue reading Call-out for 8am Monday protest Against TPPA Talks, Sky City

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GPJA #446 (Part 3/3): International news & Analysis – 29/11/12

QUOTES OF THE WEEK STATS OF THE WEEK   FEATURES General Strike Sweeps Europe as Millions Reject Austerity as Solution to Economic Crisis http://www.democracynow.org/2012/11/14/general_strike_sweeps_europe_as_millions The War On Women Is a Class War http://www.alternet.org/economy/war-women-class-war Dronestagram – The Website Exposing the US’s Secret Drone War http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/shortcuts/2012/nov/12/dronestagram-website-us-drone-war 14 November – Day of Action and Solidarity against austerity http://www.industriall-union.org/14-november-day-of-action-and-solidarity-against-austerity The Strike in Southern Europe by Sahra Wagenknecht http://www.socialistproject.ca/bullet/728.php The … Continue reading GPJA #446 (Part 3/3): International news & Analysis – 29/11/12

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GPJA #446: Part 2/3 – News from Aotearoa New Zealand

BEST ON THE WEB NEW ZEALAND Gordon Campbell on the government’s bad week, and General Petraeus http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2012/11/13/on_the_governments_bad_week_and_general_petraeus/ Mana Party: “Feed The Kids” – Glen Innes Branch AGM http://occupysavvy.com/2012/11/18/mana-party-feed-the-kids-glen-innes-branch-agm/ Environment: Fact and fantasy http://publicaddress.net/hardnews/fact-and-fantasy/ NZ Kyoto pull out slammed as ‘cop out’ http://www.3news.co.nz/NZ-Kyoto-pull-out-slammed-as-cop-out/tabid/1160/articleID/276203/Default.aspx#ixzz2DCVDP2WW Decision to abandon Kyoto puts NZ into club of worst polluters http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1211/S00151/decision-to-abandon-kyoto-puts-nz-into-club-of-worst-pollute.htm Paul Holmes Interviews Kim Dotcom http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1211/S00269/paul-holmes-interviews-kim-dotcom.htm Here’s the latest edition of … Continue reading GPJA #446: Part 2/3 – News from Aotearoa New Zealand

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Child-poverty documentary tonight TV3 @ 9.30pm a ‘must-see’

Child Poverty Action Group says a ground-breaking documentary on child poverty in New Zealand is compulsory viewing for all New Zealanders. Multi-award winning producer and presenter Bryan Bruce’s Inside Child Poverty documentary will re-screen on TV3 tonight at 9.30pm. CPAG spokesperson, Associate Professor Mike O’Brien said, “We are delighted that TV3 is re-screening this documentary. It has played a significant role in raising the issue … Continue reading Child-poverty documentary tonight TV3 @ 9.30pm a ‘must-see’

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Special meeting to plan a boycott of Israel – this Tuesday 7pm, Unite Union, 6a Western Springs Rd, Auckland

Palestine support meeting to plan BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) strategy for Auckland. The meeting will plan how we can organise the BDS campaign against Israeli apartheid much more effectively in Auckland – come along and bring your energy and ideas. Continue reading Special meeting to plan a boycott of Israel – this Tuesday 7pm, Unite Union, 6a Western Springs Rd, Auckland

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GPJA #446: Part 1/3 – What’s On – TPPA activities around NZ

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER No. 446, November 25, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS TPPA ACTION: UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED 26 Nov Christchurch 12.30-2 pm. Lori Wallach (US Public Citizen) and Jane Kelsey, ‘Why all the fuss about investors’ rights to sue under the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement?’, School of Law, Canterbury University, Christchurch. 26 Nov Christchurch 5.30 – 7.45 pm. Lori Wallach … Continue reading GPJA #446: Part 1/3 – What’s On – TPPA activities around NZ

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Auckland protest in solidarity with Gaza this Saturday, 2pm, Aotea Square

http://www.facebook.com/events/129366790550363/ GAZA IS UNDER ATTACK! PROTEST THIS SATURDAY AOTEA SQUARE – 2pm. Students for Justice in Palestine are calling for a protest this Saturday 24th of November at 2pm in Aotea Square to express our outrage at the Israeli aggression and air strikes on the Gaza strip that have left over 100 dead and more than 850 people injured. One of the deadliest attacks last … Continue reading Auckland protest in solidarity with Gaza this Saturday, 2pm, Aotea Square

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