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One arrest at Ministry of Defence peaceful protest
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 10:41 am | Peace Action Wellington
On the 18th April, the Global Day of Action on Military Spending, Peace Action Wellington staged a demonstration at the Ministry of Defence. One protester was violently arrested whilst highlighting the government's invitation of US warships with potential nuclear ... More >>
Nuclear Free Wellington Sign Returns to Wellington
Monday, 4 April 2016, 9:57 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington members are delighted to have discovered that concerned citizens have returned the old Nuclear Free Wellington sign to its rightful place, welcoming travellers from Wellington Airport. More >>
Weapons Conference Fall-out Continues
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 10:22 am | Peace Action Wellington
26 people are set to appear in the Wellington District court on Thursday 18th February. They were among approximately 150 people who blockaded the annual Wellington's Weapons Conference in November last year. More >>
27 arrested will defend charges
Monday, 23 November 2015, 3:10 pm | Peace Action Wellington
The 27 people arrested blockading the weapons conference in Wellington last week appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning and have said that they will defend the charges against them. More >>
Stockmarket reaction vindicates blockade
Friday, 20 November 2015, 2:11 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Wellington anti-war activists say that their blockade of the Defence Industry Association´s (DIA) annual conference was more than justified in light of the rise in 3.5% of Lockheed Martin´s share priceon Monday. More >>
No party for Weapons dealers
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 9:57 am | Peace Action Wellington
“There will be a block party at the TSB Arena today to block the activities of weapons dealers attempting to attend their annual awards dinner. The block party begins at 6pm under the sails, and Peace Action Wellington invites everyone who is ... More >>
Weapons dealers to be confronted tomorrow
Monday, 16 November 2015, 12:42 pm | Peace Action Wellington
"Representatives from Serco, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and other major weapons manufacturers will be confronted with a non-violent community blockade of their annual weapons conference tomorrow morning," said Peace Action Wellington member Valerie ... More >>
New report on NZ’s weapons and military-related industry
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 10:13 am | Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington has today released a report into New Zealand’s weapons and military-related industry. This report, entitled Profiting from War, has been produced in support of the campaign to stop the annual New Zealand Defence Industry ... More >>
Wellington community prepares for Weapons Conference protest
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 12:09 pm | Peace Action Wellington
Wellington community members are preparing for a blockade of the upcoming Weapons Conference at a free Non Violent Direct Action (NVDA) training workshop run by Peace Action Wellington on the 7th November at Aro Valley Community Hall. People of all ... More >>
A public meeting on the Weapons Industry
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 3:04 pm | Peace Action Wellington
"Open Arms not Firearms" A public meeting on the Weapons Industry and the Refugee Crisis More >>
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 >>
