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Military to be used against NZ peace flotilla
Friday, 30 September 2016, 11:26 am | Auckland Peace Action
The government has indicated it plans to deploy the NZ military against a peaceful flotilla opposing the entry of warships into Auckland Harbour in November. More >>
National Government turning peace activists into terrorists
Sunday, 11 September 2016, 9:26 pm | Auckland Peace Action
Media Release: National Government turning peace activists into terrorists From: Auckland Peace Action Date: 11 September 2016 The National Government is aiming to turn peace activists into terrorists with the new Maritime Crimes Act. Doug Robertson, ... More >>
Weapons company Serco to be targetted
Wednesday, 7 September 2016, 3:52 pm | Auckland Peace Action
Activists will target global weapons company Serco on Thursday, 8 September at 4pm at the company offices at 100 Parnell Road in Parnell. Auckland Peace Action member Valerie Morse said that a ‘Die In’ will be staged to highlight Serco’s profits ... More >>
Double standard on weapons investment
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 10:41 am | Auckland Peace Action
Lockheed Martin, a company that has been banned for investment by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and ACC because it manufacturers nuclear weapons, holds a current NZ Navy contract for $446 million and is sponsor of this year’s NZ Navy 75th birthday. More >>
Government funding weapons trade
Monday, 22 August 2016, 5:27 pm | Auckland Peace Action
The Government’s own NZ Superannuation fund is heavily invested in major weapons dealers.# At present, it holds significant investments in the second, third and fourth largest arms dealers in the world: Boeing, BAE and Raytheon.* More >>
Activists plan to block US warship
Thursday, 21 July 2016, 10:29 am | Auckland Peace Action
Auckland Peace Action (APA) is planning a protest flotilla against warships visiting NZ as part of the NZ Navy’s 75th birthday. More >>