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NZ Weapons Conference sponsors tied to illegal US drone war
Monday, 19 October 2015, 10:50 am | Peace Action Wellington
“Lockheed Martin, the major sponsor of next month’s Weapons Conference at the TSB Arena in Wellington, manufacturers the Hellfire missiles fired by drone aircraft. CAE , also a major sponsor of next month’s conference, is responsible for training ... More >>
Council Chair shuts down debate on weapons conference
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 10:29 am | Peace Action Wellington
The Chair of the Wellington City Council's Economic Growth and Arts Committee has today refused permission to debate a petition which was presented by members of the grassroots group Peace Action Wellington. More >>
Refugee crisis result from US wars
Sunday, 6 September 2015, 7:53 pm | Peace Action Wellington
"Over the past week, the world has become acutely aware of the plight of people fleeing from wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. New Zealanders have sought to open their homes to refugees and are demanding an immediate expansion in the number of ... More >>
Kiwisaver cashing in on human suffering
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 8:40 am | Peace Action Wellington
“Revelations that Kiwisaver schemes have significant stock holdings in weapons companies is sickening, but sadly not surprising,” says PAW member Valerie Morse referring to the Stuff Business report.* More >>
"Peace" Mayor calls for new weapons
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 9:56 am | Peace Action Wellington
"Peace Action Wellington is appalled that despite Mayor Celia Wade-Brown being Executive Leader of international Mayors for Peace, she is calling for new weapons for the military, and sees value in promoting international weapons sales at Wellington ... More >>
Wellington will march against war
Monday, 11 May 2015, 11:23 am | Peace Action Wellington
“On Saturday 16 May, Wellingtonians are invited to march against the commitment of New Zealand troops to the war in Iraq. Peace Action Wellington is organising a family-friendly demonstration starting at Midland Park on Lambton Quay at 2pm,” ... More >>
Tony Abbott targeted at opening of new memorial
Monday, 20 April 2015, 10:52 am | Peace Action Wellington
“Peace Action Wellington welcomed Tony Abbott to Aotearoa with ‘Warmonger Warmonger! OUT! OUT! OUT! at the opening of the Australian memorial at Pukeahu this morning,” said Peace Action member Valerie Morse More >>
We say “No NZ support"
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 2:51 pm | Peace Action Wellington
'We condemn the decision by the New Zealand government to send troops to another US-led war in the Middle East. Despite the government's attempts to minimise New Zealand's involvement, there is widespread and justified public unease. The announcement ... More >>
Anti-War Rally at the Cenotaph
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 10:35 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington is inviting all people who are opposed to New Zealand support for US wars in Iraq and Syria to meet at the Cenotaph at 5pm next Thursday, 26 February. Please bring banners or placards showing opposition to war. More >>
No part of a warmongers club
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 10:07 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington condemns the prime minister’s commitment of military support for the US war in Iraq. Peace Action also condemns the casual and cavalier way in which the prime minister discusses joining the US-UK led war as being the ‘price ... More >>
Football for Peace on Parliament! Celebrate Christmas Truce
Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 10:20 am | Peace Action Wellington
In honour of the 1914 Christmas Truce, Peace Action Wellington is holding a family-friendly anti-war football game for all ages and skill levels on Parliament's lawn on Boxing day, December 26. The games start at 12 noon. More >>
No NZ support for war - Public meeting with Nicky Hager
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 3:15 pm | Peace Action Wellington
A community meeting to discuss the involvement of New Zealand in the war in Iraq and Syria is being held on Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 at St. Joseph’s Church on the Basin Reserve. Investigative journalist Nicky Hager will be speaking about ... More >>
Marking 10 years of war
Monday, 3 October 2011, 10:17 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington invites you to mark the 10th anniversary of the start of the bombing of Afghanistan on Saturday, 8 October at 3pm at the Cuba Mall stage. There will be speakers and Food NOT Bombs, and an open mike for anyone to talk about ... More >>
Wellington Public meeting on Democracy in the Arab World
Monday, 28 February 2011, 8:08 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Dr Nigel Parsons : Egypt After the Revolution: What to expect Egyptian institutions Omar Kamoun : Is Arab culture compatible with democracy? Joel Cosgrove: The limits of western democracy and the politics of stability 6:00 PM Thursday Marsh 3 rd Mezzanine ... More >>
Call To Protest US and NZ war crimes!
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 11:21 am | Peace Action Wellington
When: Thursday 4 November 4:30 Where: Parliament Grounds Bring: banners, placards, friends, comrades, etc More >>
Nine years too long
Monday, 4 October 2010, 5:24 pm | Peace Action Wellington
‘Three days short of the ninth anniversary war against the people of Afghanistan, members of Peace Action Wellington will hold a picket outside of the Supreme Court. The court will be hearing my appeal against conviction for offensive behaviour for ... More >>
NZ Troops out NOW
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 11:51 am | Peace Action Wellington
‘New Zealand’s first combat death in Afghanistan should be a wake up call for all of the parliamentarians – all New Zealand troops need to get out of Afghanistan now’ said Peace Action Wellington member Valerie Morse More >>
Sign on to Say NO to SAS return to Afghanistan
Sunday, 9 August 2009, 2:06 pm | Peace Action Wellington
‘Indications by the government that they are planning to send the SAS back to Afghanistan must be opposed. Such a deployment is against the interests of working people in Afghanistan and Aotearoa. Peace Action Wellington has issued a STOP THE S.A.S. statement ... More >>
Freedom to say NO to WAR
Sunday, 9 August 2009, 2:04 pm | Peace Action Wellington
‘It is no small irony that the Court of Appeal will be reviewing my conviction for offensive behaviour for burning the flag at an anti-war protest in 2007 as the government considers sending the SAS back to Afghanistan. The exercise of free speech ... More >>
Direct Action - only way to shut down the bases
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 1:24 pm | Peace Action Wellington
We send a message of solidarity to the courageous activists who took direct action this morning to interrupt the operation of the Waihopai spy base. Peace Action Wellington gives its unconditional support and solidarity to the three people who took action ... More >>
