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Talks and tanks - Delivering Raed's Iraqi Road Map
Thursday, 6 May 2004, 12:04 am | Peace Action Wellington
The day after the 20,000 plus Hikoi took over Wellington streets a very much smaller, but still significant protest took place in Thorndon. More >>
Action on NZDF Troops Now
Friday, 23 April 2004, 9:44 am | Peace Action Wellington
Angry activists converged on the US Embassy and Headquarters of the NZDF on Friday morning beginning at 7:30. Protesting against the war crimes committed by US forces in Fallujah and the continued support of the illegal occupation by New Zealand, activist ... More >>
Violence should spark a debate
Tuesday, 13 April 2004, 8:49 am | Peace Action Wellington
'The violence and brutal repression by occupation forces in Iraq is a compelling reason for the New Zealand Government to reconsider its deployment of Defence Force troops in the south of the country.' said Peace Action Wellington member Valerie ... More >>
The World still says NO to WAR
Friday, 19 March 2004, 10:10 am | Peace Action Wellington
Saturday, March 20 marks the one year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq by the United States and its so-called 'coalition of the willing.' In Wellington, people will take to the streets demanding that the Government 'END all New Zealand support ... More >>
Peace Action Wgtn: SAS Complicit In Torture Murder
Tuesday, 9 March 2004, 9:23 am | Peace Action Wellington
Helen Clark's announcement that 50 SAS will be deployed to Afghanistan only days after Human Right Watch condemned the United States for torture of Afghani people is cause for extremely grave concern. More >>
Secret Deployment to Iraq
Friday, 5 March 2004, 9:32 am | Peace Action Wellington
'The secret deployment of a second contingent of troops to Iraq is clear evidence that Helen Clark does not want any questioning of her role in supporting the US army of occupation. The last time the troops left, in September, there was significant ... More >>
Did Government Poison NZ Troops in Afghanistan?
Monday, 23 February 2004, 10:27 am | Peace Action Wellington
The recent news that 75 percent of 1500 Australian troops sent to Afghanistan were literally poisoned by anthrax vaccinations shots given to them by their government raises serious questions about whether similar shots, which were suspected to have ... More >>
Justice Picket for Ahmed Zaoui Midday Today
Thursday, 19 February 2004, 9:34 am | Peace Action Wellington
Concerned citizens in Wellington are invited to a picket starting at the New Zealand Immigration Service (56 The Terrace) and moving to the Security Intelligence Service (Ministry of Defence, Stout Street) today at 12 noon. The action, organised by Peace ... More >>
The War, One Year On
Friday, 13 February 2004, 11:52 am | Peace Action Wellington
Last year, on February 15, thousands of people all over the country took to the streets opposing the invasion of Iraq. In cities from Whangarei to Dunedin, New Zealanders demanded 'No Blood for Oil.' More >>
Howard is the crim, not anti-war activists
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 9:12 am | Peace Action Wellington
Anti-war activists in Wellington will be picketing the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning from 7:30-9:30 to demand justice for the 'Opera House 2' - the two Australian anti-war activists sentenced to 9 months in prison for painting NO WAR on the Sydney ... More >>
No more troops to support the US Iraq occupation
Tuesday, 3 February 2004, 8:59 am | Peace Action Wellington
Anti-war activists will be outside of the beehive on Tuesday morning from 7:30-10:30am as Cabinet Ministers arrive. The message to the Labour Government: 'No more troops to support the US occupation of Iraq.' More >>
Peace Action on Lambton Quay 12.30pm Today
Friday, 23 January 2004, 10:18 am | Peace Action Wellington
Members of Peace Action Wellington will demonstrate what the New Zealand contribution to the occupation of Iraq actually means. A colourful action will highlight the role of the more than 60 NZDF personnel that are serving with the British in Basra. More >>
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 >>
