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Indonesian Army's Terrorising Of Aceh Must End Now

Friday, 19 December 2003, 2:40 pm | Peace Action Wellington

The deliberate policy of the Indonesian Army (TNI) of terrorising journalists and human rights workers in Aceh is at the heart of the problem of securing the release of Ersa Siegar and cameraman Fery Santoro from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). More >>

US and NZ must get out of Iraq

Monday, 15 December 2003, 10:14 am | Peace Action Wellington

'Saddam Hussein's capture has taken the media spotlight off Helen Clark's half-truths and lies to the New Zealand people. It was revealed on the weekend that the New Zealand troops are a fully integrated contributor to the bloody occupation of Iraq.' Said ... More >>

Peace Action Wellington Community Dinner

Friday, 12 December 2003, 10:31 am | Peace Action Wellington

Peace Action Wellington have got a great Community dinner happening Saturday night (Dec 13, 7pm) at St John's Church (crn Willis/Dixon). We are having fantastic vegan-friendly dinner raising money for the Peace legal defence fund, Acehnese Human Rights Organisation ... More >>

Clark already cashing in on Iraq War

Thursday, 11 December 2003, 1:42 pm | Peace Action Wellington

'The United States has today stated that only countries which were part of the invading or occupying forces of Iraq will be able to tender for reconstruction contracts. New Zealand is on that list as it is actively participating in the occupation of ... More >>

NZ is supporting terrorism

Thursday, 11 December 2003, 10:26 am | Peace Action Wellington

'The death of six more children in Afghanistan, killed by the United States in a bombing raid is a clear evidence that the so-called 'War on Terrorism' is a war on Muslim people and anyone who opposes US interests.' said Peace Action Wellington ... More >>

VENUE CHANGE: Counter-Terrorism At Home Meeting

Monday, 8 December 2003, 1:59 pm | Peace Action Wellington

MON, 8 December - 'Counter-terrorism at home: New legislation and the powers of security agencies in Aotearoa', a public discussion forum with Keith Locke , MP, researcher Nicky Hager and Mike Williams , Wellington Branch Maritime Union Secretary; they ... More >>

Kiwi soldiers could be next

Monday, 1 December 2003, 9:52 am | Peace Action Wellington

'The death of seven Spanish intelligence agents south of Baghdad should send a clear message to Helen Clark: countries that are co-operating with the United States in Iraq are targets of attack.' said Peace Action Wellington member Valerie Morse. More >>

Inside Indonesia's hidden war on Aceh

Thursday, 20 November 2003, 1:51 pm | Peace Action Wellington

Wednesday, 26 November 6-30pm to 8pm at Turnbull House, Bowen Street Wellington Cost: koha More >>

'Tastes of South-East Asia' Community Dinner

Thursday, 20 November 2003, 8:53 am | Peace Action Wellington

Enjoy a night of fine music, delicious South-East Asian food, and great movies on the 13th of December at 7:00PM at St John's Church, Willis Street. More >>

Wellington: proud to be nuclear-free

Monday, 17 November 2003, 11:06 am | Peace Action Wellington

Members of Peace Action Wellington will meet deputy mayor Alick Shaw at 1pm on November 17 in the Council Chambers to present him with a petition to 'Save the Sign.' More >>

Demonstration against NZ Defence Industry

Wednesday, 12 November 2003, 9:20 am | Peace Action Wellington

Peace Action Wellington will be holding a demonstration outside Te Papa today where the Defence industry conference will be finishing and the Defence Industry Council awards will be starting. Bring noisemakers! All Welcome! More >>

Images: No Public Aid For The Weapons Trade

Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 3:35 pm | Peace Action Wellington

Peace Action Wellington hung massive banners at Te Papa today condemning the Government supported Defence Industry Association annual conference being held there. Activists disrupted the conference with noisemakers and chanted, ‘Arms Trade! Death Trade!’ ... More >>

PAW: No Arms Race At Our Place

Monday, 10 November 2003, 2:41 pm | Peace Action Wellington

Peace Action Wellington will be holding a picket outside of Te Papa from 8:00AM-9:30AM on Tuesday the 11th of November to mark their opposition to the New Zealand Defence Industry conference. More >>

Save the Sign campaign takes off

Thursday, 6 November 2003, 9:03 am | Peace Action Wellington

Opposition is growing to Kerry Prendergast's plan to remove Wellington's historic nuclear-free sign. The Peace Action Wellington petition to save the sign is being well received by the people of Wellington, who are frequently outraged to learn of ... More >>

Clark Prepared to Sacrifice New Zealand Lives

Tuesday, 4 November 2003, 2:45 pm | Peace Action Wellington

Helen Clark illustrated her commitment to sacrifice the lives of young New Zealanders in pursuit of a US free trade agreement, with her recent statement that New Zealand troops will remain in Iraq and that “many more forces will suffer casualties”. More >>

Arresting the Peace while the terrorist run free

Tuesday, 4 November 2003, 10:54 am | Peace Action Wellington

'The arrest of Auckland Peace activist Bruce Hubbard for sending an email to the United States Embassy is a chilling reminder that freedom of speech is being attacked by the new Counter-terrorism legislation. The email was in protest of the illegal ... More >>

New Zealand war machine serves US Corporates

Monday, 3 November 2003, 10:38 am | Peace Action Wellington

'Helen Clark's visit this weekend to Afghanistan and Iraq has demonstrated the kiwi willingness to lend a hand to the United States' illegal and immoral wars which are being waged for corporate profit. US and NZ soldiers will continue to be attacked ... More >>

Security Council resolution won’t stop the killing

Friday, 17 October 2003, 2:55 pm | Peace Action Wellington

‘The unanimous decision by the UN Security Council to support the US military force in Iraq does not legitimise what was and still is an illegal and immoral war and occupation.’ Said Peace Action Wellington member Valerie Morse More >>

US Ambassador stifles free speech

Thursday, 9 October 2003, 10:24 pm | Peace Action Wellington

At lunchtime yesterday, the US Ambassador walked out of a public meeting, denying the people of New Zealand a rare opportunity to communicate directly to a senior representative of the United States government. More >>

Troops to Iraq

Monday, 29 September 2003, 8:45 am | Peace Action Wellington

On Friday the 26th of September, 5 Peace Action Wellington activists traveled to Ohakea base to draw attention to the fact that Helen Clark has lied, and is supporting George Bush's war on Iraq. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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