What’s happening where
‘Women Say NO to Star Wars’ in Aotearoa / New Zealand are from 5-30pm to 6-30pm on 27 August:
- Auckland / Tamaki Makaurau - at the US Consulate office, 23 Custom Street East, City. Contact Celine lcg@ak.planet.gen.nz, or leave a message for her on (04) 382 -8129;
- Wellington / Whanganui a Tara - at the US Embassy, 29 Fitzherbert Tce, Thorndon. If it is raining, gather in the brown wood gazebo (which will have a roof for the occasion!) in Katherine Mansfield garden, in Fitzherbert Tce. Things you could bring with you: something to tie to the fence; felt pen for writing on doves to tie on the fence; wool for weaving in the fence; something to make a noise with - pot and wooden spoon, whistle, your voice ... candles; your own banner or placard if you wish. Tarpaulins and lengths of rope for the shelter would be helpful if it's raining. Contact Edwina pma@xtra.co.nz, or tel (04) 382 8129;
- Christchurch / Ötautahi - at the US airforce base, Harewood (by Christchurch International airport). Contact Anna anna@chch.planet.org.nz, or tel (03) 348 1350.
To keep in touch with planned activities around the world for the anniversary, to get involved in organising events or to let other women know what you are planning, please contact Peace Movement Aotearoa, PO Box 9314, Wellington. Tel (04) 382 8129, fax (04) 382 8173,or email us at pma@xtra.co.nz.
For more information about the militarisation of space, check out the articles on PMA's Star Wars/Weapons in Space index page.
What happened
Photos and reports will be uploaded over the next few weeks.