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New warplanes won’t feed my daughters
Monday, 29 October 2018, 1:36 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Jessie Moss is sick and tired of organising school bake sales. Parents like her are familiar with an endless cycle of fundraising so their kids can go on school trips - so she was gutted when the government announced a $2.3 billion spend on six ... More >>
Weapons Expo protest road closed by Council and Police
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 2:52 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Palmerston North Council have announced that they will block roads and restrict access to the area around the Central Energy Trust Arena during the Weapons Expo at the end of this month. Earlier this week Palmerston North Manager of Venues, John Lynch, ... More >>
Doc Edge film interrupted in Wellington
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 10:17 am | Peace Action Wellington
Today marks 70 years since the newly-formed state of Israel ‘ethnically cleansed’ Palestinian people and stole their lands. Yesterday in Palestine, tens of thousands of Palestinian people marked this anniversary. More than 55, including children, ... More >>
Doc Edge Festival supporting apartheid Israel - protest
Monday, 14 May 2018, 9:58 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington and Auckland Peace Action are calling for Doc Edge Festival to drop screenings of a film they say supports apartheid in Israel. The groups plan to protest the screenings if Documentary Edge Festival do not respect the Palestinian ... More >>
Peace groups will remember civilians at Anzac day events
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 4:40 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Peace groups will remember civilians at Anzac day events From: Peace Action Wellington Date: Tuesday, April 24 More >>
BBQ Blockade at Australian High Commission, Wellington 14/12
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 8:54 am | Peace Action Wellington
“The more than 600 refugees still detained on Manus Island only have one wish – freedom in a safe country,” said Peace Action Wellington spokesperson Gayaal Iddamalgoda today. “After more than four years of illegal detention, the refugees only want ... More >>
Lifeboat for Manus
Monday, 27 November 2017, 8:29 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington are driving a ‘Lifeboat for Manus” around Wellington Central today in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers in detention on Manus Island. The lifeboat will stop at the bottom of Cuba Street for lunch, 12pm - 2pm. More >>
Nationwide Protests in Support of Manus Island Refugees
Friday, 17 November 2017, 1:03 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Protests in support of the refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island are taking place nationwide today. People are sitting in at Labour MP offices across the country to urge the government to take immediate action on the Manus Island refugee crisis. More >>
Activists lock down Australian High Commission for Manus
Monday, 13 November 2017, 5:06 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Today, Monday 13th November, Peace Action Wellington have locked down the Australian High Commission. Peace activists have locked themselves to the gates of the High Commission preventing anyone from leaving, to draw attention to the situation of ... More >>
Refugees must be rescued from desperate situation on Manus
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 4:07 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Media release: Refugees must be rescued from desperate situation on Manus island From: Peace Action Wellington Wednesday 1st November 2017 More >>
Peace activists to appear in court
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 7:43 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Media Release: Peace activists to appear in court Date: October 12, 2017 From: Peace Action Wellington More >>
Peace actions continue amid concern about police tactics
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 4:32 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Peaceful protests against the weapons industry continued today with a walking tour and picnic. The walking tour showed Wellingtonians the arms dealers on their doorstep. More >>
Amazing day of peace action disrupts Weapons Expo
Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 5:29 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Media Release: Amazing day of peace action disrupts Weapons Expo Date: October 10, 2017, 5:30pm From: Peace Action Wellington More >>
Activists successfully blockade Weapons Expo
Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 11:15 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace activists have gathered at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington to blockade the annual NZDIA Weapons Expo. More >>
Peace Activists Assembling to Block Wellington Weapons Expo
Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 8:35 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace activists from all over the country will be gathering at 90 Waterloo Quay this morning in preparation for a non-violent blockade of the Weapons Expo. More >>
Activists gather to shut down Weapons Expo
Monday, 9 October 2017, 8:16 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace activists have announced their plans to blockade the annual NZDIA Weapons Expo tomorrow (10th October 2017). Groups from all over the country are gathering to shut down the Expo, held this year at the Wellington Westpac Stadium. More >>
New Zealanders Prepare to Blockade Wellington Weapons Expo
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 8:22 am | Peace Action Wellington
People from all over the country are preparing to head to Wellington for a non-violent blockade of the annual NZDIA Weapons Expo next week. More >>
Peace protesters get the go-ahead from Westpac Stadium CEO
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 12:54 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Tuesday 26th September, 2017 - Peace Action Wellington met with Wellington Regional Trust CEO, Shane Harmon, last week to discuss their protest outside the Weapons Expo at the Westpac Stadium on October 10 and 11. More >>
Peace Action Wellington Launches 'A Call To Arms'
Monday, 18 September 2017, 10:24 am | Peace Action Wellington
Today Peace Action Wellington (PAW) is releasing a short film in response to the arms industry’s attack on our campaign against war profiteering in Aotearoa. More >>
NZDIA Weapons Expo won’t be held in council venues
Monday, 11 September 2017, 10:05 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington (PAW) met with Mayor Justin Lester on 6th September 2017 to discuss the New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) Weapons Expo returning to Wellington. Justin Lester said whilst he is Mayor, the NZDIA Weapons Expo will ... More >>
