Re-posted from Campaign Against the Arms Trade: https://caat.org.uk/news/statement-on-the-war-in-ukraine/ CAAT condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine as an act of imperialist aggression. Russia’s brutal onslaught on Ukraine’s civilian population almost certainly involves war crimes. We extend our solidarity to the people of Ukraine, to everyone who is working for peace in Ukraine and Russia, and challenging this devastating war.  The EU has imposed an arms embargo … Continue reading Statement on the War in Ukraine

This workshop is for people in Tāmaki Makaurau social justice community and movement, to be empowered and build confidence to safely exercise and maintain our civil rights.   Come hangout in Tahaki Reserve (bottom of Mt Eden/ Maungawhau) for an afternoon with comrades, as we reflect on civil rights and learn what the expectations of the NZ law are.   Organisers will be taking health … Continue reading Event: Legal Rights Workshop

33 Groups Call For Tougher Stance On Vaccine Apartheid In Trade Negotiations Monday, 13 December 2021, 10:07 amPress Release: It’s Our Future 33 domestic and international groups have written to NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today, calling for NZ to use its bilateral trade negotiations with the United Kingdom and European Union to push for an end to vaccine apartheid. “While rich countries progress their booster … Continue reading Let’s End the COVID Pandemic #TRIPSWaiver

Saturday, 6 November 2021, 6:58 amPress Release: Auckland Peace Action Local residents near Māhia are alarmed that a convoy of Rocket Lab staff intend to breach Level 3 this weekend with Government permission, traveling in campervans to the COVID-free area of Māhia. Locals had the news confirmed via email from Rocket Lab staff based at its Auckland headquarters. In light of the Covid announcement from Hauora … Continue reading Permission For Rocket Lab Staff To Leave Auckland Questioned By Māhia Residents

The police announced a month ago that they intend to roll out a programme including:– 200 police officers trained as Armed Offender Squad police, who would be in regular uniform and some would accompany dog-handlers.– 2000 officers trained to identify threats and deal with things such as gun-shot wounds.– 30 million dollars for additional unspecified intelligence and investigations. People Against Prisons Aotearoa responded. A volunteer … Continue reading Call to Action! Oppose the Tactical Response Model