All Static & Noise Film Premier at NZ’s Doc Edge

Tāmaki Makaurau is honoured to host the world premier of All Static And Noise. When Uyghurs and Kazakhs are arbitrarily detained in Chinese “re-education” camps, survivors and their families risk everything to expose the truth. Tickets available through this link. American Director David Novak, Producer Janice Englehart and subjects of the film All Static & Noise Jewher (Juer Yilihamu) & Abduweli (Weli Ayup) are [in … Continue reading All Static & Noise Film Premier at NZ’s Doc Edge

Stand with Sudan rally. Refugees Welcome.

On Sunday 14th May in Tāmaki Makaurau, there was a Solidarity rally to shine light on the plight of people in Sudan. Sudanese diaspora and supportive community gathered to hear about crisis and conflict happening in Sudan, how we in Aotearoa can support through donating to people fleeing conflict, calling upon NZ Govt. Ministers Hon Nanaia Mahuta MP and Michael Wood to issue statements about … Continue reading Stand with Sudan rally. Refugees Welcome.

Global military spending increase: Militarism will cost us the earth

Aotearoa New Zealand Campaign on Military Spending 24 April 2023 Despite the rapidly escalating climate emergency and humanitarian crises around the world, global military spending increased to its highest ever recorded level last year according to new figures released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today – the Global Day of Action on Military Spending. SIPRI has estimated global military expenditure last year … Continue reading Global military spending increase: Militarism will cost us the earth

Media Release: Dismantle the SAS 

“We are horrified to learn of the newly announced cooperation deal between New Zealand and Australian militaries focusing on Special Forces units. The Australian Special Forces are currently under investigation for war crimes in Afghanistan. The NZDF has hardly dealt with the fallout from its own crimes in Operation Burnham. These units should be disbanded, not strengthened,” said Auckland Peace Action. “A 2020 report by … Continue reading Media Release: Dismantle the SAS 

Anti-Racism party

On 28th March ’23 on Tuesday night, community gathered in Potters Park to oppose the colonial white supremacist narrative by a white evangelist individual, and stand up together to respect and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding agreement upon which non-Māori live in Aotearoa. Thanks to Aotearoa Liberation League for organising and bringing us together to hear from our elders and representatives and share … Continue reading Anti-Racism party

Media Release: Opposition to Military Pacts and Lobbying

“Auckland Peace Action is opposed to New Zealand joining AUKUS or strengthening ties with NATO. Both military alliances are dangerous for us and for our region” says spokesperson Eliana Darroch. “The central part of AUKUS is a new fleet of Australian nuclear subs. This is incredibly irresponsible. We need to de-escalate and de-militarise our South Pacific region. New Zealand should have nothing to do with … Continue reading Media Release: Opposition to Military Pacts and Lobbying

Ukraine Solidarity, 1 Year of Ukrainian Resistance to Russia’s Military Invasion

Some pics from our Vigil of solidarity with Ukraine at Te Komititanga on 24th Feb 2023, as the war had gone on for 365 days of horror. We honour Ukrainian peoples resistance & denounce Putin’s regime. Victory for Ukraine! Free Russia! We were joined by Russian Speaking Integrity Alliance NZ, Fightback Aotearoa/Australasia, NZ Values Alliance. One news interviewed us and we had a lot of … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity, 1 Year of Ukrainian Resistance to Russia’s Military Invasion

Book Release: Fear: New Zealand’s hostile underworld of extremists

The following is extracted from the new book Fear: New Zealand’s hostile underworld of extremists (HarperCollins NZ, RRP $39.99) available from Wednesday. Researcher Byron C. Clark investigates how violent scenes outside Parliament in early 2022 was the culmination of trends that had been developing for the better part of a decade. Like Action Zealandia, Manawatū-based Wargus Christi emerged as a far-right group a few months … Continue reading Book Release: Fear: New Zealand’s hostile underworld of extremists

Regime Change For Iran

In the evening of Saturday 11th February 2023, in downtown Tāmaki Makaurau approx. 200-300 people gathered and marched calling for democracy for Iran with a regime change, executions to stop and freedom for political prisoners, and for the NZ government to stand for human rights and close the Iranian embassy. Follow Justice for Iran for more events and local updates https://www.instagram.com/justice_for_iran_/ Here is a speech … Continue reading Regime Change For Iran