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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 >>
'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 >>
