March is going to be massive! Tāmaki Makaurau Anarchists is officially launching on Sunday the 17th of March. Join us for our launch party as well as an all-day (A) Space at Movestudio community center at 473 Dominion Road for a day of films, talks, music and games and find out more about us in a chill space. For students at UoA, look out for us with a stall full of cool zines, flyers and a nifty pamphlet about us starting tomorrow from 11am at O-week! We'll also have flyers and posters for the Rojava talk on Wednesday the 6th of March (don't forget to book your spot!).
Finally, before the release of the next newsletter falls International Women's Day on the 8th of March, with many events planned. Consider sending your men this year for much-needed re-education with the men's anti-sexism reading group on the day. It's an exciting time for us and the left in Auckland, get amongst! Mauri ora.
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Upcoming Events on the Left in Auckland
Sunday 24 February - Monday 15 April, 10am-5pm
Pacific Sisters: He Toa Tāera, Auckland Arts Festival
Exhibition showcasing groundbreaking Māori and Pasifika women fashion, arts and performers.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2045240998856382/
Sunday 24 February, 5-9pm
LGBTQ+ Walking Tour, Queens Wharf
Free walking tour around Auckland CBD discussing significant LGBTQ+ landmarks.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/804073513272408/
Sunday 24 February, 5.30-7pm
Housing Inaffordability - the Haves & Haves Not, Crave Cafe, Morningside
Talk hosted by VisionWest on the causes and solutions to the housing crisis.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/549949268844092/
Monday 25 February-Friday 1 March, 9am-5pm
Tāmaki Makaurau Anarchists at O-Week!, Albert Park edge
Come meet your local friendly anarchists at O-week. Days to be confirmed.
Contact: tamakimakaurauanarchists@gmail.com
Monday 25 February-Wednesday 27 February, 9am-1pm
Making Sense of the Treaty, St Johns, Tāmaki
Treaty workshop put on by the Treaty Resource Center. Registration required.
Link: https://trc.org.nz/event/making-sense-treaty-course-st-johns-tamaki-february-2019
Monday 25 February, 12.30-2pm
Monthly Upcyclers Gathering!, Hub Zero Panmure
Gathering of upcyclers around Auckland at Hub Zero in Panmure.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/234376137241327
Monday 25 February, 4-9pm
Pop-up Cafe: Coffee, writing and socializing, Hum Salon
Weekly drop-in for writers and others to hang out in an inspiring setting!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/332973897545467
Monday 25 February, 5pm
Auckland School Strike Organizing Meeting, Western Springs College
Organizing meeting for the School Strike 4 Climate in Auckland.
Contact: mikeshpatel39@gmail.com
Tuesday 26 February, 8-9.30am
Auckland Strike Picket, outside Auckland City Hospital
4th RDA strike. Come out and support!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/300746313896493/
Tuesday 26 February, 10am-12.30pm
Know Your Rights: Disputes Tribunal, Mary Thomas Center, Takapuna
Free series put on by the Community Law Center to help you know your rights.
Link: https://ancad.org.nz/civicrm/event/info?id=112&reset=1
Tuesday 26 February, 6.30-8pm
Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau Meeting, Cityside Church
Introduction to Extinction Rebellion and poster run.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2360553167510670
Tuesday 26 February, 7.30-10.30pm
Comedy Club: Fundraiser for Alex Pirie, The Classic: Comedy Club
Stand up comedy fundraiser for the cancer treatment of lifelong activist Alex Pirie.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/732057783838531/
Thursday 28 February, 8.30-10.30pm
AAAP Fundraiser: If Beale Street Could Talk, Capitol Cinema
Movie fundraiser for Auckland Action Against Poverty. Purchase tickets beforehand.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/310736643131417/
Friday 1 March, 11.30am-1.30pm
Act Now - Join the Climate Rebellion!, TBA
Join Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau in declaring the Rebellion.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2275384436066676
Friday 1 March, 6pm
Pipi Press - Launch and Fundraiser Exhibition, Strange Haven
Launch of Pipi Press, which aims to bring people together for social change.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/568706583613546/
Saturday 2 March, 10am-3pm
Slow Saturdays - A pre-loved clothing market, 400 New North Road, Kingsland
Cash-only pre-loved clothes market. Hosted by Slow Saturdays.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1041029509427946/
Saturday 2 March, 11am-6pm
Ihumātao Reclamation Festival, Kaitiaki Pa
Music festival in support of the campaign to reclaim Ihumātao.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/789204638087819/
Saturday 2 March, 11am
Kwila Protest @ TradeMe, TradeMe HQ
Protest outside Trade Me for supporting the sale of products obtained through the resource exploitation of West Papua. Organized by West Papua Action and Oceania Interrupted.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/415281419244063
Sunday 3 March, 1-4pm
Should Drug Use be Illegal? Panel Discussion, Auckland Central Library
Panel put on by People Against Prisons Aotearoa on drug law.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/300455320594140
Monday 4 March, 6pm
Heading for Extinction and what to do about it, Strange Haven
Talk on climate change and what we can do about it. All welcome, free event.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/257710598490202
Tuesday 5 March, 10am-12.30pm
Know Your Rights: Family Law, Mary Thomas Center, Takapuna
Free seminar on family law put on by the community law center.
Link: https://ancad.org.nz/civicrm/event/info?id=112&reset=1
Wednesday 6 March, 6pm
Revolution in Rojava: Public Talk, 22 Emily Place, Auckland CBD
Talk hosted by Tāmaki Makaurau Anarchists on the Rojava revolution, the current situation and how we can help from here in Aotearoa.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/303349787198893
Wednesday 6 March, 9pm
40 Days for Choice Banner Painting, 4 Warnock Street, Grey Lynn
Banner painting session by Auckland Feminist Action to counter the 40 days of life. All genders welcome!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/626620507808826/
Friday 8 March, 6pm
Will to Change Anti-Sexism Group, 22 Emily Place, Auckland CBD
Left men’s anti-sexism group reading/reflection space on the first three chapters of A Will to Change by bell hooks. All genders welcome.
Contact: mikeshpatel39@gmail.com
Friday 8 March, 6-9pm
International Women’s Day, Te Atatu Peninsula Community Center
Event put on by the Waitakere Ethnic Board featuring speakers and dances.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/797690787252225/
Saturday 9 March, 1-4pm
Community Hui on Immigration Issues & Women’s Day Celebration, 766 Sandringham Road Extension, Mt Roskill
Hui hosted by Migrant Action Trust to put a submission towards government plans to change rules around employer-assisted work visas.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/325389971423892/
Sunday 10 March, 1pm
Harakeke Flax Weaving Workshop, Queens Wharf
Free harakeke weaving workshop.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/204556827154061
Monday 11 March-Wednesday 13 March
Stand Up! Biennial Conference: Power Up, the Surf Club at Muriwai
Stand Up!, the youth union movement’s, biennial conference.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/167307930790780/
Tuesday 12 March, 10am-12.30pm
Know Your Rights: Tenancy Law, Mary Thomas Center, Takapuna
Free seminar on tenancy law hosted by the Community Law Center.
Link: https://ancad.org.nz/civicrm/event/info?id=112&reset=1
Friday 15 March, TBC
International School Strike for Climate, the world
Schools go on strike around the world for climate. Auckland details TBC.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/schoolstrike4climatenz/?ref=br_rs
Saturday 16 March, 12-6pm
KiwiHarvest: Kai with a (re)Purpose, Silo Park
Event with chefs using rescued food to serve up a storm!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/562901917512679/
Saturday 16 March, 6-8pm
Open Mic Night - International Women’s Day, Corban Arts Estate Center
Open mic for anyone to speak on the topics of feminism, empowerment, intersectionality, equality, diversity and solidarity. Hosted by Shakti.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/296837347689069/
Sunday 17 March, 11am-late
Tāmaki Makaurau Anarchists Launch Party and (A) Space!!, 473 Dominion Road
Join us for a day of fun, info, films, games and dance as we kick off the biggest baddest show in town.
Contact: tamakimakaurauanarchists@gmail.com
Thursday 4 April - Sunday 7 April
NZ Permaculture Hui, Riverton
The annual national permaculture hui, this year hosted by the Guytons at their food forest property in Riverton
Contact: NZ Permaculture
Sunday 7 April, 9am-12pm
Crop Swap & Gardening Session, Auckland Women’s Center
Autumn Harvest Crop swap and working bee at the Auckland Women’s Center.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/614811438967369/
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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, 2pm
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
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 Membership 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. Raise the Bar Hospo Union
We are looking at helping launch a digital all-volunteer grassroots union for hospitality. Watch this space and get in touch with us if you'd like to help out or potentially join this exciting initiative.
Contact: tamakimakaurauanarchists@gmail.com, FB Raise the Bar
3. Mutual Aid Network Auckland
Seeking interest to form a new Savings Pool, time bank and other forms of mutual aid institutions (such as a really really free market, cooperative cafe, clothes/tools/food swaps, childcare cooperatives, etc.). Contact: tamakimakaurauanarchists@gmail.com.
4. Left / Public Action Gatherings
Seeking interest from other leftwing groups to run monthly or once every three months gatherings of the left to work on common projects, announce or advertise current projects and network. Can be run in different areas of the city with food, legal and other advice and childcare, etc. and include workshops, presentations.
Contact: tamakimakaurauanarchists@gmail.com.
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