Kia ora subscribers, apologies for the 22nd Auckland activist fortnightly newsletter being late, as our usual newsletter writer is on a much-needed holiday!
The occupation at Ihumātao is ongoing, so please keep looking at Save Our Unique Landscape/SOUL's social media for updates on the situation, material needs, carpooling and what mahi they need you to do to help them reclaim the whenua! Ka whawhai tonu matou! Ake ake ake!
In other news, major events that will be happening in the next couple weeks include the Official Animal Rights March 2019 this coming Saturday at Mahuhukiterangi Reserve and the first hui by Tauiwi mō Matike Mai Aotearoa on Saturday 24 August at Ihumātao following Moana Jackson's korero last month on how Tauiwi can work towards Matike Mai. As usual there's plenty happening in Auckland so get stuck in to it!
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Upcoming Events on the Left in Auckland
Ongoing
Occupation @ Ihumātao, Oruarangi Road, Ihumātao
Occupation and blockade of the Ihumātao site. Family-friendly. Check facebook for updates on situation, material needs and carpooling etc.
Page: https://www.facebook.com/protectihumatao/
Friday 16 August, 6-8.00pm
Stand with Hong Kong - Power to the People Rally, Aotea Square
A silent protest in solidarity with the protests in Hong Kong. Wear black.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1738925819739754/
Saturday 17 August, 11.30am
The Official Animal Rights March 2019, Mahuhukiterangi Reserve
A lawful, peaceful, family friendly march to speak up for the non-human animals of Aotearoa. Your canine buddies (and their placards!) are also welcome (as long as they are on a leash).
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2452924901406559/
Sunday 18 August, 11-12.30pm
Extinction Die-in, The Auckland Domain
Extinction Rebellion will be performing a dramatic die-in inside a public building, highlighting that we are living through a 6th mass extinction event. They will have some animal masks to share out, a banner to unfurl, and a scroll of endangered and extinct species to read out. Bring animal costumes or clothes. Family-friendly. Registry required.
Link: https://extinctionrebellion.nz/event/auckland-action-extinction-die-in/
Sunday 18 August, 4-9.00pm
Reel Radical! Screening - ZAD: Short films from an occupation, The Peace Place
A screening of two short films on the ZAD (Zone to Defend) in France and a Q&A with one of the filmmakers with kai and a mix & mingle. Films start at 6.30pm. Free.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2367034763378193/
Tuesday 20 August, 6-8.30pm
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen, special screening, Academy Cinemas
A special screening of a great film. Go and see it if you haven’t already! A remarkable wahine who captured remarkable history. Ticket purchase required.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/387486405240580/
Wednesday 21 August, 9.30-4pm
Leading Community-led change workshop, 3 Gibbons Road
This workshop by Inspiring Communities explores approaches and tools for thinking, acting and leading in complex situations, where leadership is possible for anyone committed to continuous learning on the job. Has attendance fee.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/333540377369632/
Wednesday 21 August, 7-10pm
Biophysical limits to growth; the future of food and energy, Lecture Theatre WG403, AUT
Dr Mike Joy on how can we feed the world and power a future without fossil fuels? Free.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/594860740920635/
Thursday 22 August, 5-6.30pm
Seminar with Andreas Harsono from Human Rights Watch, Owen G Glenn Building, University of Auckland
A seminar by Andreas Harsono hosted by the New Zealand Asia Institute on the current situation in Indonesia. Registry required.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/873713293004775/
Friday 23 August, 12-1pm
Expose ANZ’s Climate Crime, ANZ Queen Street Branch
Join 350 Aotearoa to expose ANZ’s corporate ties with the fossil fuel industry and call out its greenwash.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/367820470561816/
Friday 23 August, 5-6.30pm
Race and Class Reading Group, Social Sciences Building Level 8 Tearoom, University of Auckland
A reading group on the intersections of race and class.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/459673421257552/
Friday 23 August, 7.45-9.15pm
2040 Movie: Presented by CaliWoods, The Vic Devonport
A screening of 2040, a documentary that explores what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet. Ticket purchase required.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/643296049479707/
Saturday 24 August, 1-4pm
Tauiwi mō Matike Mai Aotearoa Initial Hui, Ihumātao
Following Moana Jackson's korero last month on how Tauiwi can work towards Matike Mai, a follow up meeting has been called to envision how we can organise to make this a reality. All welcome.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2320350528012655/
Saturday 24 August, 2pm
Meet with Andreas Harsono from Human Rights Watch, First Union headquarters
An informal talk from Andreas Harsono hosted by West Papua Action Auckland and Oceania Interrupted on the current situation in Indonesia, with West Papua being discussed as part of this.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2401093376652316/
Wednesday 28 August, 9.30-12pm
Affirming Diversity, Te Waipuna Puawai
Join the Heart Movement for the fundamentals of sexuality and gender identity and how homophobia, transphobia and discrimination affect people. Registry required.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/447487059169346/
Wednesday 28 August, 7-9pm
Community decision-making - Who’s got the power? 126 Point Chevalier Road
This workshop by Community Think will have you all up on your feet, working in the
dynamics of community decision making, exploring power, process, personal values and approaches. Registry required. Koha appreciated.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/events/730277124096793/
Saturday 31 August, 11-3pm
Swap it Like it’s Hot 3.0, Auckland Central Library Makerspace
At this swapping session organised by the University of Auckland’s Art History Society, simply bring along up to 10 pre-loved clothing items, exchange them for tokens, and swap those for new-to-you garments! Registry required.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/360109774681864/
Monday 2 September-Sunday 15 September, 5.30-7pm
Kōrero Pono | Nationwide Exhibition Tour, Studio One Toi Tū
An exhibition by JustSpeak that features the intimate stories of sixteen people who have been affected by incarceration alongside their portraits.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/331214947560832/
Tuesday 3 September-Wednesday 4 September
Rangatahi Organised Against Racism, University of Auckland
A two-day racial equity workshop organised by Rangatahi Organised Against Racism/ROAR, which aims to provide tools to increase racial consciousness and racial healing by encouraging youth to speak the impact that race has on their lives. Free. Registry required.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2274798439235190/
Wednesday 25 September, 6-8pm
Tyranny & Terror: The Philippines Under Duterte, iSpace, University of Auckland
A talk by Professor Judy Taguiwalo on the repression happening in the Philippines under Rodrigo Duterte’s rule.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2326608344118932/
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Disclaimer: inclusion of events in this message is not necessarily an endorsement. We try to only include events of relevance to members from groups we know & trust. However, we may miss some events or include some by organisers we don’t know. If you have anything to add or question the inclusion of some events, please let us know and we'll try to remedy it.
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Groups in AKL
Tamaki Makaurau Anarchists, location varies
First Sunday of the Month, 4pm
Anarchist group in Auckland.
Contact: tamakimakaurauanarchists@gmail.com / FB: AucklandAnarchists
Tamaki Solidarity Network, location varies
Meeting dates vary, 6.30pm
Mutual support network for workers and tenants that are being screwed over by their bosses and landlords. All workers or tenants welcome.
Contact: aucklandsolnet@gmail.com
People Against Prisons Aotearoa, location varies
Every 2nd Monday, 7:00-8:30pm
Prison Abolitionist Group.
Contact: FB peopleagainstprisonsaotearoa
Organise Aotearoa
Broad left organisation.
Contact: FB OrganiseAotearoa
International Socialist Organisation
Trotskyist organisation.
Contact: FB ISO
Migrants Against Xenophobia and Racism
Anti-racist migrants group
Contact: FB MARX
Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
Non-violent direct action environmentalist group
Contact: FB XRTMA
Auckland Peace Action, location varies
Every Second Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm
Group organizing against the arms trade as well as other campaigns.
Contact: FB AucklandPeaceAction
Green Living Savings Pool, 10 Rawhiti Road, Onehunga
Last Thursday of the Month (except Jan), 6pm (potluck)
Community loaning money to those in need and for good with no interest.
Contact: mikeshpatel39@gmail.com
Ihumatao Occupation, Ihumatao
Ongoing
Occupation resisting the proposed development on sacred land.
Contact: FB Kaitiaki Village, SOUL.
Te Reo Lessons, Unitec, AUT, Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Anytime you want
Free te reo lessons offered by multiple institutions at multiple times in multiple locations.
Contact: Unitec, AUT, tWoA
Tāmaki Treaty Workers, Cityside Church
Network for all those working towards a healthy treaty relationship
Contact: mikeshpatel39@gmail.com
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Tumeke Bike Space, 27 Edinburgh Street, Eden Terrace
Thursdays and Sundays, 17:30-19:30pm and 1:00-3:00pm respectively
Community bike shop run and set up by anarchists.
Contact: FB Tumeke Bike Space
Pacific Panther Network, location varies
Meeting dates vary.
Group for Pacific activists.
Contact: FB PacificPantherNetwork
Auckland Action Against Poverty, 20 Church Street, Onehunga
Open Tues-Fri for advocacy, Mondays open to all for campaigning, 9:00-3:00pm
Advocacy group for beneficiaries. Volunteers welcome.
Contact: FB AAAP
Tenants Protection Association,
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00-2:00pm
Advocacy and advice service for tenants. Volunteers welcome.
Contact: tpa@auckland.nz
Food Charter / Sovereignty Meet, location varies
Second Wednesday of the Month, 6.30pm
Creating a food charter for NZ and then a network to push it forward.
Contact: FB Growing Power NZ, mikeshpatel39@gmail.com
Unions Auckland, NZEI office
Second Monday of the Month, 6.30pm
Meetup for the CTU branch in Auckland. Open to all union members.
Contact: sarah.barker@nzno.org.nz
Direct Animal Action
Irregular meeting times
A group that meets roughly monthly struggling for the liberation of other animals.
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Pānui
1. Tamaki Makaurau Anarchists is Live!
If you would like to join this exciting initiative, we now have a formal membership process and welcome all people who identify as anarchists in Auckland to join.
Contact: tamakimakaurauanarchists@gmail.com
2. Mental Health Collective Care
If you're interested in helping develop a collective mental health care project, please get in touch with us, we are currently developing one.
Contact: tamakimakaurauanarchists@gmail.com
3. Problems at work?
Contact the Tāmaki Solidarity Network, which is a network of workers helping each other to solve problems at work.
Contact: tamakisolnet@gmail.com
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