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ACTION ALERT: Submit on the new terrorism law
The government has recently introduced a new counter-terrorism bill in response to the Christchurch massacre. Addressing white supremacist terrorism is a good thing, however this new law will not make us safer and could target political activists. We encourage people … Continue reading
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Peace Action Calls for Radical Change on ANZAC Day 2021
Peace Action Wellington is hosting an Anzac-weekend peace event called The Climate of War: white supremacy, climate justice and militarism that challenges the meaning and purpose of Anzac Day. The free, public event will be held on Saturday, 24 April … Continue reading
Trade for all? Peace groups question the NZ trade strategy of investment in a homegrown weapons industry
From 2015 until 2018, peace groups spent a considerable amount of time working to shut down New Zealand’s annual weapons expo, an event sponsored by Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest arms dealer. In 2018, in spite of a reported $250,000 … Continue reading
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Air New Zealand assisting war crimes in Yemen
“The shocking revelations that Air New Zealand has been assisting the Saudi military in the war on Yemen must prompt a wider inquiry into the Crown’s involvement in the arms trade,” said Peace Action Wellington member Valerie Morse. “It is … Continue reading
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Jacinda on War and Peace
In the final lap of the election cycle, it is critical to examine the government’s record on war and peace over the past three years. It isn’t a subject that swings elections like healthcare or taxes, but it has a … Continue reading
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