What's on where: September 2000 archive

What's on where: September - January 2001 archive

INTERNATIONAL

23 October to 3 November - Pacific-wide public access network for the duration of the 8th Festival of Pacific Arts (Noumea). arTok is an ABC-Online/Radio Australia initiative providing comprehensive web coverage of the Festival, bringing this event closer to audiences around the region. For more info, check out http://arts.abc.net.au/artok/ or contact garton.andrew@abc.net.au
24 October - United Nations Day, see local listings (Auckland and Wellington) for events.
25 November - International Day of Action to End Violence Against Women, see local listings (Wellington, 24 November) for events.
29 November - International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people.
1 December - World Aids Day.
10 December - Human Rights Day, (see local listings, Auckland 8 December and Wellington 10 December) for events.
20 and 21 January 2001 - 20 and 21 January - Waihopai Spybase protest camp - go camping with the Anti Bases Campaign in the scenic Waihopai Valley, with beautiful rural vistas marred only by the presence of the eavesdropping domes ... for more information contact ABC, Box 2258, Christchurch or cafca@chch.planet.org.nz.
8 March - International Women's Day - see details under local listings.
10 March - Tibet Uprising Day - commemorating the death of 89,000 Tibetans in 1959 after their peaceful resistance to Chinese occupation was met with gunfire and bombs - see details under local listings, Wellington on 9 March, Auckland on 10 March.

NATIONAL

FRI, 1 September - UNIFEM (New Zealand National Committee) AGM 2000, with speaker Patti O'Neill, Special Adviser on Gender and International Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 6pm, at the McKenzie Room, St. John's Church Hall, cnr Willis and Dixon Streets, Wellington. All welcome, light supper provided.
15 September - is the closing date for sponsorship from the Wellington Regional Council for a teenager to attend the Youth Environment Summit to be held at Lincoln University in Christchurch, on 19-24 November 2000. If you are aged between 16-18 years old (at the time of the summit) and you live in the Wellington Region, you qualify for this sponsorship, which covers the summit and accommodation fee of $375 and return transport costs to Christchurch. The sponsorship will be awarded to the teenager who writes the best essay (500 words), telling us why you would like to attend the summit and describing your interest and involvement in the environment. Please send your entries to arrive with us by the 15th September 2000. The winner will be notified in writing before the end of September. Please mark your envelope, YES 2000 competition and address it to Jo Campbell, Environmental Education Co-ordinator, Wellington Regional Council, PO Box 11-646, Wellington, tel (04) 384 5708; fax (04) 385 6960; Jo.Campbell@wrc.govt.nz
If you live outside Wellington region, ask your local authority if they are sponsoring anyone to go YES 2000! To find out more information about YES 2000 contact lathamj@lincoln.ac.nz or (03) 325 2811 or check out http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/events/yes2000
19 September - Suffrage Day - for events, check Auckland and Wellington local listings below.
21 to 24 September - ‘Honouring our thresholds’, the 7th women’s gathering at the Tauhara Centre, Taupo, cost $160 to $280, some subsidies may be available but you must apply before 1 September. For more info contact Rosie Kaplan, RD1, Waiheke Island, tel (09) 372 5074.
FRI, 22 September - The Future Incomes Conference - call for papers and registrations. This conference is a follow-on from the successful Employment Summit held in March 1999 and will be jointly chaired by Steve Maharey, MP for Palmerston North and Minister of Social Services, Employment and the Community and Voluntary Sectors and Jill White, Mayor of Palmerston North. to be held at the Palmerston North Council Chambers, registration: corporate $100; over and under $35,000 $40 & $25; community - koha, For more info contact The Future Incomes Conference, Palmerston North City Council, Private Bag 11 034, Palmerston North or Ian Ritchie tel / fax (06) 328 9618, ian.ritchie@inspire.net.nz
27 - 28 September - the first visit of the Peace Boat to Aotearoa, bringing around 500 young people. Peace Boat is a Japan-based NGO committed to the development of education and networking activities in the areas of peace, human rights and sustainable development. This 'Southern Cross Cruise' will have already visited the Philippines, East Timor and Australia, and an NFIP forum will have taken place on board from Darwin to Auckland. For details - see 27 September, in Auckland local listings.
‘Paying the Price: killing the children of Iraq’, the John Pilger (with Denis Halliday) documentary on the effects of the sanctions on Iraq will be shown on Saturn BBC World and TV1 at the following times. SUN, 8 Oct - 3-10am on TV1 and Saturn BBC World; SUN, 8 Oct - 10-10am on Saturn BBC World; SUN, 8 Oct - 10-10pm on Saturn BBC World; MON, 9 Oct - 6-10am on TV1 and Saturn BBC World (this is a twenty minute direct feed from the BBC, and as it is a fifty minute documentary, some bits will be missing).
Wellington people - can see ‘Paying the Price’ on a big screen video showing on 6 November (see Wellington listings).
8 - 11 October - CELEBRATE ! 25 years of Te Röpü Whakamana o Te Tiriti O Waitangi, the Waitangi Tribunal, see Wellington listings for details.
15 to 22 October - Saying NO to Violence Week: YWCA Week Without Violence, including:
SUNDAY, 15 October - Day of Remembrance, a chance to remember all those lost to or affected by violence. Join the YWCA of Aotearoa New Zealand in Civic Square WELLINGTON, from 11-30am to 12-30pm; music from Emma Paki and guest speakers including Steve Maharey, Minister of Social Services, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, CE of the National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges, Roger McClay, Commissioner for Children and Mary O’Regan, YWCA National President. There will be a special tree of remembrance placed in Civic Square. People will be encouraged to write messages to loved ones or expressions of grief or hope for the future and tie them to the branches of the tree. This tree will then be placed in the Wellington City Council building for the remainder of the campaign week. ywca.aotearoa@paradise.net.nz
MONDAY, 16 October - Safe Workplaces Day - Seminars run by Relationship Services on how to keep workplace relationships free from violence and abuse in AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON and CHRISTCHURCH lizk@relate.org.nz Also, Family Service Centre Safe Workplaces training in MOTUEKA.
TUESDAY, 17 October - 17 October - ‘Saying NO to militarism and war’ the international day of the Week, co-ordinated by PMA and WILPF. Get involved in saying NO to militarism and war, check out http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/sayno.htm Also, from 12 noon to 2pm, Aotea Square, AUCKLAND, along with the women celebrating the final day of the World March of Women, women around the world uniting to demand freedom from violence and poverty, with Darien Fenton, Michelle A’Court, Donna Hoha and Henrietta Ford. pma@xtra.co.nz
WEDNESDAY, 18 October - Say no to violence in the home and family. beth@plunket.org.nz
THURSDAY, 19 October - Breaking the silence about sexual violence. norapeclaire@ix.net.nz
In WHANGEREI ‘Reclaiming the Night’, YWCA Young Women's Collective and Rape Crisis will be leading a walk from the YWCA down to the Town Basin. Meet at 7-30pm, leave at 8-00pm.
FRIDAY, 20 October - Safe Schools: an end to bullying. WHANGAREI Police have schools involved with designing ‘NO Violence’ pictures which will go on display at the YWCA and other organisations.
SATURDAY, 21 October - Fair Play in sport and recreation. Olympics safe sports in MOTUEKA Neighbourhood Centre.
SUNDAY, 22 October - Facing Violence Amongst Men.
15 to 22 October - Saying NO to Violence Week: YWCA Week Without Violence, including: * FRIDAY, 20 October - Safe Schools: an end to bullying. WHANGAREI Police have schools involved with designing ‘NO Violence’ pictures which will go on display at the YWCA and other organisations. * SATURDAY, 21 October - Fair Play in sport and recreation. Olympics safe sports in MOTUEKA Neighbourhood Centre. * SUNDAY, 22 October - Facing Violence Amongst Men. nzaahd@xtra.co.nz
14 to 25 October - John Ondawame, International representative of the OPM - Free West Papua Movement, national speaking tour. For nearly 40 years West Papuan people have campaigned for their freedom - hear about their struggle from a veteran leader. Remaining dates: * DUNEDIN, 21-22 October: no details, contact Suzanne Menzies Culling tel (03) 487 7088, Corso (03) 477 3395; * AUCKLAND, Tuesday, 24 October: at 9-30 am, meeting with NGOs in Law School; at 1pm, University Campus meeting, in Room GO6, 11 Symonds St, Philosophy Department; at 7-30pm, public meeting Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn; * WHANGAREI, Wednesday, 25 October: at 7pm, Pat Irving Lounge, St John’s Church 149 Kamo Rd, Kensington, contact Tim Howard tel (09) 434 6633.
16- 21 October, Sexual Harassment Prevention Week - the Human Rights Commission aims to raise public awareness about what sexual harassment is and what can be done about it; a National Sexual Harassment Prevention Network of NZQA-qualified trainers has been set up to provide two hour workshops to workplaces, businesses, church and community groups, school committees and other interested organisations. For more information on training in the Wellington area, tel (04) 934 5559, bjeydt@paradise.net.nz For national contacts, tel 0800 SHP NET or 0800 747 638; for information on sexual harassment, call the Human Rights Commission Infoline on 0800 4 YOUR RIGHTS or 0800 496 877.
MON, 23 October- Labour Day - see local listings (Wellington) for events.
SAT, 28 October - Independence Day - the 165th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, see local listings (Te Oneroa A Tohe, Kapiti Coast, and Wellington) for events.
SAT, 28 October - 'Our water - not for sale' conference, with speakers Marian Hobbs (Minister for the Environment); Dr. Geoff Bertram (VUW Economics Dept); Cllr Ray Ahipene-Mercer (WCC), Reports from Groups taking action on the issue including Water Pressure Group; Residents Coalition; Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa; Panel with Cllrs Dick Werry (Wgtn Regional Council), David Close (Christchurch City), Joel Cayford (North Shore City) and Bryan Pepperell (WCC). Also discussion in small groups, 9am to 5pm at St. John's Conference Centre, $20 waged/$10 unwaged, to register send your cheque (payable to 'Water Conference') to Water Conference, P O Box 11-123, Wellington.
TUES, 31 October - closing date for nominations to The Roger Award For the Worst Transnational Corporation Operating in Aotearoa / NZ in 2000, the criteria for judging is: the transnational that has the most negative impact in each or all of the following fields - unemployment, monopoly, profiteering, abuse of workers / conditions, political interference, environmental damage, cultural imperialism, impact on tangata whenua, running an ideological crusade, impact on women, health and safety of workers and the public. For more info, contact The Roger Award, Box 1905, Christchurch, fax (03) 366 3988, notapec@clear.net.nz or go to http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/rog2000n.htm This year’s Roger Award is organised by CAFCA and GATT Watchdog, and will be presented in Wellington in February 2001.
5 November - Parihaka Day.
11 November - ‘In the world but not of it - challenging the war tradition’, the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship national conference 2000, a range of speakers on Christian and anti-war topics including Dr Tony Kempster from the Campaign Against the Arms Trade (Britain), 9-15am to 5pm at the Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre, 1043 Beach Road, Long Bay, $25 including lunch. For more info and to book, contact the APF Secretary, Austin Witten tel (09) 360 1462, awhitten@ihug.co.nz
John Pilger in Aotearoa !
* pre-visit events: * FRI, 17 November - 'Paying the Price: Killing the Children of Iraq', John Pilger with Denis Halliday, 9-30pm on TV1; * SAT, 18 November - at 9-25am approx. he will be interviewed by John Campbell; * ‘Paying the Price’ will be screened again in Wellington on 23 November (see under local listings);
* public events: * THURS, 23 November and FRI, 24 November - at ‘Turning the Tide’ conference (see listing below); also on * FRI, 24 November, John will be speaking and presenting the Awards at the Peace Foundation's Media Peace Awards ceremony - 8pm at the Dorothy Winstone Theatre, Auckland Girls Grammar (see listing below).
17 to 19 November - ‘Poverty, Prosperity, Progress’, DEVNET conference, to be held at Victoria University, Wellington. For further information, contact Gitanjali Bedi at gbedi@drc.org.nz or check out http://www.drc.org.nz/devnet
19 to 24 November - Youth Environment Summit, YES 2000, at Lincoln University in Christchurch, for more information check out http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/events/yes2000 or contact tel 03 325 2811, lathamj@lincoln.ac.nz
23 and 24 November - ‘Turning the Tide - a new approach to conflict resolution’, speakers include John Pilger, Judena Goldring, Professor Brice Dickson, Cameron Bennett, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait and Maire Leadbeater, ‘Turning the Tide’ aims to develop new, practical approaches to resolving conflict. A collaboration between the British Council and Auckland University of Technology (AUT). For more information, tel (09) 307 9788,amanda.sutherland@aut.ac.nz or http://www.aut.ac.nz
23 and 24 November - ‘Community Employment and economic development opportunities in the new millennium’, with speakers John Chetwin, John Stansfield, Peter Kenyon, Michael O’Meara and Hemi Toia, the COMMACT Aotearoa National Conference, to be held in Wellington. For more info contact Bronwyn Vercoe tel (03) 789 6477 or bronwyn.vercoe@internet.co.nz
24 November - Media Peace Awards 2000, speaker John Pilger (with thanks to The British Council), the Media Peace Awards aim to recognise those in the media whose work increases co-operation not conflict, tolerance not tension, 8-00pm at the Dorothy Winstone Theatre, Auckland Girls Grammar, tickets $25 waged / $15 unwaged from Ticketek (09) 307-5000, Nga Tohu Rongomau Papaho in association with the Like Minds Award. For more information contact Peace Foundation, tel (09) 373 2379, peace@fps.pl.net
24 to 26 November - Protecting Native Forests Within a World Trade Environment - will bring forest campaigners from around the Pacific Rim (and the world) to NZ, hosted at the Tapu Te Ranga Marae by Native Forest Network (NFN) and Native Forest Action (NFA). This 3-day hui will focus largely on trade liberalisation issues as pertaining to native forest campaigning. Contact: Garrick Martin, Native Forest Network, PO Box 2771, Otautahi/Christchurch. garrick.martin@actrix.gen.nz
1 December - is the FINAL deadline for GE submissions ! the Royal Commission is putting submissions on-line, and you can check them out on the Commission’s website at http://www.gmcommission.govt.nz
30 November - first meeting on: Re-evaluation of the Human Rights Protections in New Zealand Report. The Human Rights Network of New Zealand seminars about the Re-evaluation Report's key findings and recommendations are open for any interested people and groups to attend. Venues & times are as follows: * WELLINGTON - 30 November, Beehive Theatrette, Beehive: 3-30pm to 5pm; * AUCKLAND - 5 December, Room B10, Library Building, University of Auckland: 1-30pm to 3-30pm; * CHRISTCHURCH - 6 December, Oxford Terrace Baptist Church: 12-30pm to 2pm. At the conclusion of each presentation there will be time available for a question and answer session on the report which may assist you to make a written submission. For more info on making a submission, see PMA's alert on Re-evaluation of the Human Rights Protections in New Zealand.
30 November to 1 December - ‘Children’s needs, rights and welfare: developing strategies for the ‘whole child’ in the 21st century’, conference organised by Waikato University School of Law and the Centre of NZ Jurisprudence. Speakers and panels on He Taonga Ngä Tamariki (Children are Taonga); Domestic Violence and the Child; Proactive Child Protection; Children and the Criminal Justice System; Health Rights and the Child; Rights to Adequate Education-inclusion and exclusion; and Developing Strategies for Partnership and Change: international obligations and national objectives. Registration is $40 or $25 for one day. For more info tel (07) 838 4466 ext 6734; fax (07) 838 4417; wholechild@list.waikato.ac.nz or website http://www.waikato.ac.nz/law/conferences/wholechild/
1 to 3 December - Gondwana Forests Sanctuary strategy meeting - this hui aims to fulfil a need for greater coordination by forest campaigners working to protect Gondwana remnant forests. A proposal for greater networking on forest campaigns in Chile, Argentina, Australia, Aotearoa and Australia was consolidated with a meeting of activists in Pucon, Southern Chile in 1998. To be held at Lake Rotoiti Lodge, Nelson Lakes. Contact: Garrick Martin, Native Forest Network, PO Box 2771, Otautahi/Christchurch. garrick.martin@actrix.gen.nz
8 to 14 December - LITE! the Live-in Theological Experience, the biannual joint venture of the Student Christian Movement of Aotearoa and College House Institute of Theology, LITE 2000 will be held in Christchurch. For more information contact Michael Perkins, tel (03) 366 9274, fax (03) 365 2919, administrator@scma.godzone.net.nz or check out http://www.scma.godzone.net.nz/LITE
10 to 14 January 2001 - Heart Politics Summer Gathering 2001 at the Tauhara Centre, Taupo, for more info contact Richard tel (09) 370 0109, songlines@xtra.co.nz or check out http://www.tauharacentre.org.nz/hpx
20 and 21 January - Waihopai Spybase protest camp - go camping with the Anti Bases Campaign in the scenic Waihopai Valley, with beautiful rural vistas marred only by the presence of the eavesdropping domes ... for more information contact ABC, Box 2258, Christchurch or cafca@chch.planet.org.nz
25 to 28 January - ‘Peace making, Reconciliation and Mission’ the Anabaptist Association of Australia and New Zealand biannual conference, to be held in Melbourne, Australia. For more info contact Chris Marshall, (09) 836 3079, c.marshall@xtra.co.nz
6 February - Waitangi Day - celebrating/commemorating 161 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi; see local listings under Wellington, Auckland and Waitangi.
7 February - the High Court will hear the appeal against the mixing of human genes and cows. This case was publicised when Ngäti Wairere and other Mäori groups opposed the mixing of whakapapa between cows and humans and they had requested that all Mäori be consulted and that a Mäori Health risk assessment be undertaken before any decision was made. The authority ignored these requests and is now subject to this appeal. Support for this appeal would be appreciated if you are able to attend, 10am at the High Court, Wellington.
11 February - the Documentary about Steven Wallace, TV1, at 10am in the Waka Huia slot, Mäori language with English sub-titles, produced by TKM Productions.
Tuesday, 13 February, Wellington City Council is welcoming two French warships to the city in a civic welcoming ceremony. Join the protest against the warships visit, meet 12 noon in Civic Square (look for the banners). For more information on why we are protesting, check out the PMA alert.
13 February - Celebrating VSA in Action, since 1962 VSA volunteers have collectively spent more that 4,000 years working in countries in the Pacific, Asia and Africa, join VSA in celebrating this, and 2001 UN International Year of the Volunteer, from 5-30pm to 7-30pm, at the Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. You must RSVP by Weds 7 Feb if you wish to attend, to trichards@vsa.org.nz
up to 20 February - part of the Parihaka exhibition is now on display at Arohanui Ki Te Tangata, the wharenui at Waiwhetü marae, Riverside Drive, Lower Hutt - open to the public every day from 10am to 5pm.
February - the national speaking tour by Agio Pereira, Director of ETRA, Member of East Timor's National Council, Deputy Chair of Standing Committee on Political Affairs, has been postponed.
12 to 17 February - visit of two French naval ships to Wellington to remind us all of the French military occupation of Kanaky and Tahiti Polynesia
16 to 19 February - Summer School for Activism for Social Change - come and participate in a variety of skill and issue-based workshops. Explore your creative side using art, drama and music; investigate different ways of effecting political and social change locally, nationally and internationally, at the Kotare Education Centre, Wellsford, for more info / to register, contact Kotare Trust, Ground Floor, 26 Anzac Ave, Auckland, tel (09) 379 8345, kotare.trust@xtra.co.nz
10 to 31 March - the amazing, ever expanding (now in four cities!) alternative and fringe PeacePacific programme - see details under local listings, Wellington on 10 March for the first event ... for more info on the PeacePacific programme check out http://www.peace.org.nz/peace. More new events will be uploaded there later this week.
12 to 24 April - ‘Getting It Right Together’ community report back forums to be held around the country. NZ Council of Social Services, NZ Council of Christian Social Services and the NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations are arranging a series of forums in conjunction with the Chairperson of the Government Community and Voluntary Sector Working Party and ANGOA's Community Sector Roundtable. The reports of the Working Party and of the Joint Umbrella Group's Social Services Relationship Project will be available for discussion of the outcomes and recommendations. Meetings schedule and contact details: 12 April - PORIRUA 9am to 12 noon, Whitireia Community Polytech, Rooms D4 and D5, contact Raewyn Te Tau, tel 025 247 3576, Porirua_coss@hotmail.com April - PALMERSTON NORTH 2pm to 5 pm, Methodist Church, Broadway; contact Ian Ritchie, tel (06) 354 3804, ; 18 April - CHRISTCHURCH 9-30am to 12-30pm, Campbell Centre, 44 Bealey Avenue, contact Sharon Torstenson, tel (03) 366 2050 or Catherine 03 366 5472, ccoss@ihug.co.nz; 19 April - DUNEDIN 1-30 to 4-30 pm, Community House, 283 Moray Place, contact Pam Warren, tel (03) 477 4181, dcoss@paradise.co.nz; 23 April - TAUPO 1pm to 4 pm, Taupo Events Centre Conference Room, contact Sue Christensen, tel (07) 377 3603; 24 April - WEST AUCKLAND 1pm - 4pm, Kelston Community Centre, cnr Awaroa and Gt North Roads, Kelston, Waitakere City, contact Wadcoss office, tel (09) 838 7903,
SUN, 15 April and MON, 16 April - Radio New Zealand Insight programme on the recent UN Asia-Pacific Regional Disarmament Conference held in Wellington; interviews with World Court Judge Weeramantry, Canadian Senator Douglas Roche, Rebecca Johnson of the UK based Acronym Institute, Losena Salabula from the Pacific Concerns Resource Centre (Secretariat of the Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific movement), UN Under Secretary General and Head of the UN's Disarmament Section Jayantha Dhanapala, US Ambassador Norman Wolf and Alyn Ware. It will be aired on 15 April at 8am (and replayed on 16 April after the 8pm news).

Te Oneroa A Tohe (90 Mile Beach)

SAT, 28 October - Celebrating Independence Day ! Te Kawariki invite whänau and public to a reclamation ceremony at the Waipapakauri Ramp at 12 noon; the main purpose of the day is to change the name of the beach back to Te Oneroa A Tohe; a karakia will be held at 12 o clock, there will be a concert and fun activities for children. Leaflets will be handed out to tourists and passers by. For more info, check out http://aotearoa.wellington.net.nz/contact/tukuna/oneroa.doc
6 February - Waitangi Day celebration/commemorations starting with a dawn service at Hobson Beach, later an ecumenical church service, and a wide range of entertainment, workshops and sports activities.

TE TAI TOKERAU

SAT, 10 March - 9am - Friends of Community of Ngäwhä. Ngäwhä Springs Village Tour. 12-30pm - Open Forum, discussion re proposed prison site.
Contact Toi Maihi tel/fax (09) 405 2121 or Maryanne Mangu tel/fax (09) 401 2245 or check out http://hokianga.com/ngawha

WAITANGI

26 to 28 January - Wänanga at Waitangi on the Treaty and related issues, at Te Tii Marae, organised by Mike Smith. Open to all. For more info contact Hinewhare tel 021 213 2127.

WHANGAREI

WEDS, 14 February - an evening with Jane Kelsey, Author, Critic of the Global Free-Market Economy, Professor of Law, Auckland University. What ARE the alternatives to the market model NZ has taken on? What can decolonisation mean for Mäori, Päkehä, or NZ Society? 7-30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Hunt Street, Whangarei. A Koha / donation towards expenses would be appreciated. Part of ARENA's 'Nothing is Inevitable' Tour; with NURM - Northland Urban Rural Mission, for more info tel Tim at 09 437 6474, or ARENA tel (03) 381 2951, or arena.nz@.clear.net.nz

AUCKLAND

SAT, 2 September - ‘Building Dialogue Seminar. Exploring Issues for the 21st Century’, Cyril Hally on Reconciliation, Tui Cadigan of Poutini Kai Tahu/Kati Mamoe on Te Tiriti O Waitangi Relationship, Jim Consedine on Restorative Justice. 9-30am to 4-30pm at the Aotea Chapel, Methodist Mission, 370 Queen Street.
MON, 4 September - Tamaki Treaty Workers Meeting, 7-30pm at the Point Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Road.
FRI, 8 September - ‘That Culture Spawns Germs Not Peace’, The Third Annual Great Peace Debate. Speakers are Craig Parker, Nandor Tanczos, Elizabeth McRae, James Elliott, Kerre Woodham, Gordon McLauchlan; chair is Marilyn Waring; adjudicator is Brian Edwards. 7-30 pm. The venue: Centennial Theatre, Auckland Boys Grammar. Tickets are $25 waged, $15 unwaged. Bookings can be made through The Peace Foundation on (09) 373-2379.
MON, 11 Sept - in solidarity with the protests at the World Economic Forum meeting (starts in Melbourne on September 11) - * rally and protest march, 12 noon at Freyburg Pl, High St, Auckland Central. Various activities are planned on the march - people are encouraged to dress up, bring banners, music, coloured twine and caution tape, and to create a presence; and * Evening Celebrations, a free video, music, and Internet day/night event to coincide with the WEF protest includes Melbourne updates, Skankin' times with DJ Yardboy (ragga, dancehall, dub, drum'n'bass), activist videos from around the world and Aotearoa (including events of the day in Auckland), from 8pm at the Lost Angel Cafe, K'Rd (opposite the Howe Street T section), Auckland Central.
THURS, 14 Sept - ‘The Earth Charter’ evening seminar, to examine the history, purpose and principles of the Earth Charter launched in June 2000 at The Hague. NZCEL co-ordinates the NZNational Earth Charter Campaign aiming to promote sustainability among central and local government, business and other key sectors of society. Speaker Klaus Bosselmann, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Auckland. 5-45 pm sharp, at the Stone Lecture Theatre, 3rd Floor, Law school building, 9 Eden Crescent (off Emily Place). Free, organised by the International Law Association (NZ) in conjunction with the NZ Centre for Environmental Law. Enquiries to Suzanne, tel (09) 379 9620, js&d@xtra.co.nz
THURS, 14 Sept - ‘Killing Fields’ screening of the video showing what happened to those left behind to the Khmer Rouge, part of the Staunch (Youth Alliance) movie nights which will be held weekly during this semester at the University of Auckland. For venue, time and more info, contact Duncan, d.lithgow@xtra.co.nz
TUES, 19 Sept - launch of the Paid Parental Leave Campaign, with speakers Laila Harre, Darien Fenton and Barbara Glenie, 6pm at Oxford Cafe, 15 Mount Street. Light refreshments, koha entry.
THURS, 21 Sept - ‘Campaign’ - 1996 Wellington Central election campaign - follows four of the main candidates closely (not Prebble who refused to take part) for a revealing look at the rigours of the campaign trail, part of the Staunch (Youth Alliance) movie nights which will be held weekly during this semester at the University of Auckland. For venue, time and more info, contact Duncan, d.lithgow@xtra.co.nz
WEDS, 27 Sept - Peace Boat docks in Auckland harbour - programme includes: * lunchtime - arts project in QEII Square with people drawing their hand prints and writing about what peace means to them on sail cloth from the Rainbow Warrior, against the background of the UNESCO Culture of Peace symbol; followed by ...
'INSPIRE' - a multi media event for peace ! to celebrate Peace Boat's visit, the International Year for a Culture of Peace, and the things that young people can do to make a difference. Speakers will represent Peace Boat, Peace Foundation, NFIP and Timor Loro sae Support. Music will be by EASTranceWEST, Joshna, Teremoana, King Kapisi, Paddy Free + HENZART (Henry Ah-Foo Taripo), Russel Walder, epsilon-blue, Kog Transmissions. The MC will be Nandor Tanczos and profits will go to East Timor and Peace Foundation. from 8-30pm at Mandalay, Newmarket. Tickets are available from Real Groovy Records and Trade Aid, 177 K' Rd. $15 unwaged / $20 waged. For more information or offers of help, please contact Jen Margaret or Izzy Hallett at the Peace Foundation, tel (09) 373 2379 or 021 110 0799.
SAT, 23 September - benefit gig for Stephen Wallace’s whänau, lineup includes: Backyard Burial, Shirleys, Loosehead, Dean Hapeta, Damn Image, from 9pm, Indigo, $5 entry. For more info contact the CEC, tel (04) 385 6728, cec@mad.scientist.com, http://www.tao.ca/~cec/
SUN, 24 September - teach-in against global capitalism, the IMF and and the World Bank, covering issues such as the background to the WTO/IMF, the importance of an anarchist response, your rights with the police, and videos about the Seattle and June 18 protests last year. Features several speakers, including representatives of the Aotearoa Educators, and activists who participated in S11 protests against the World Economic Forum in Melbourne. 12-5pm at the People's Resource Centre, Luke's Lane, koha entry, all welcome, lunch provided. For more info contact the CEC, tel (04) 385 6728, cec@mad.scientist.com,http://www.tao.ca/~cec/
TUES, 26 September - the Carnival against Capitalism returns ! A further global day of action against capitalism is planned for September 26, the date of the IMF/WTO annual meeting in Prague. Starts from 12 noon - Food Not Bombs outside McDonalds in Manners Mall, followed by music, break dancing, bands, displays, balloons, chalk painting, roving pickets etc in the Cuba Mall / Manners Mall area. At 1-30pm the Carnival continues in upper Cuba Mall with information displays, music and random acts of spontaneity involving YOU! Bring musical instruments, poi, hackey sacks.... To be followed by a special mystery demo! For more info contact the CEC, tel (04) 385 6728, cec@mad.scientist.com, http://www.tao.ca/~cec/
TUES, 26 September - ‘Nail ‘em, jail ‘em and throw away the key !’, a rousing debate brought to you by the Restorative Justice Network (Wellington), 7-30pm at the National Library Auditorium, Aitken Street.
TUES, 26 September - ‘ The Living Treaty’ three half-day seminars exploring the Treaty of Waitangi, its relevance for the workplace, and its political and legal status. Places are limited, contact the Centre for Continuing Education Te Whare Pukenga, tel (04) 463 6556, fax (04) 463 6550, continuing-education@vuw.ac.nz
WEDS, 27 September - ‘Government Policies and the treaty of Waitangi’, three half-day seminars to assist with designing and implementing Treaty policies, or improving existing strategies, in the workplace. Places are limited, contact the Centre for Continuing Education Te Whare Pukenga, tel (04) 463 6556, fax (04) 463 6550, continuing-education@vuw.ac.nz
THURS, 28 September - Safe Food Campaign public meeting, to write submissions for the GE Inquiry, with speakers Sue Kedgely and Melior Simms, 7-30pm, at Meeting Room 2, Wellington City Council Building, Wakefield St.
FRI, 29 Sept - ‘Free Mordechai Vanunu’ - vigil outside the Israeli embassy, The Terrace, 11am to 1-30pm, for more info contact Arthur Quinn, tel (04) 567 0533
SUN, 1 October - Moses and Marilyn Havini - report on present situation in Bougainville, 12 noon, Corso/NFIP meeting at 1/5 Seymour Street, Ponsonby. For more info tel (09) 360 8001.
MON, 2 October - David Cunliffe MP discusses the Singapore Free Trade Agreement, 5pm at Commerce B, Room 15, 18 Symonds Street.
MON, 2 October - Tamaki Treaty Workers Meeting, with Carol Archie from Mana News speaking about the role of the media, 7-30pm at Pt Chevalier Community House, Huia St, for more info contact (09) 376 0530.
THURS, 5 October - ‘The South Pacific: A Sea of Troubles? Political & Legal Perspectives’, with a panel of speakers - Kevin Riordan Lt Col. Lawyer working for the NZ Defence Force; Hugh Laracy; History Dept University of Auckland; Gordon Shroff, Deputy Director MFAT; an International Law Association & NZ Institute of International Affairs Evening Seminar, 5-45pm at the Stone Lecture Theatre, 3rd floor, Law School Building, 9 Eden Crescent, Auckland CBD.
THURS, 5 October - Kathy Dunstall speaks about Issues Arising from the Referendum & the New Women’s Prison, an Allen Nixon Lecture, 7-30 pm at Ferndale House, 830 New North Road, Mt Albert.
THURS to SUN, 5 to 8 October - National Council of Women Annual Conference at King’s College, Otahuhu includes ...
SAT, 7 October - ‘Women Achieving Economic Independence’, a seminar for NCW delegates and the public, with keynote speaker Suzanne Snively, Partner at Price Waterhouse Coopers; plus workshops on Financial planning, Sexual harassment in the workplace, Financial reality in relationship breakdown, The Employment Relations Act, Combining work & family, Gender pay gap, Domestic violence & employment, What price a knowledge economy; 8-45am to 1pm at King’s College, Otahuhu, to register send $25 to NCWNZ Seminar, PO Box 9644, Auckland, cheque should be made payable to NCW.
TUES, 10 October - ‘Break It Down Road Show’ to celebrate the contribution people with mental illness make in our communities, concert with special guests: Jordan Luck of the dance exponents; Mike Chunn and Citizen Band, Ma Velle, Arana Pearson, Bunny Walters, Luke Hurley, 8 pm at the Auckland Town Hall. Tickets from Ticketek (09) 307-5000, $15 waged, $7 unwaged. This is part of the project to counter stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and is sponsored by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
THURS, 12 October - ‘Patu!’, inside look at the opposition to the Springbok tour, video screening, 6pm at ALR5, School of Architecture, Symonds St. Organised by Staunch Alliance (the Alliance group on campus), for more info tel (09) 623-2676, d.lithgow@xtra.co.nz
SUN, 15 October - Celebration of the anniversary of the dedication of te whare Torere in 1936 by the users of the marae in response to the Howick päkehä community who have fought to have the marae removed; to have the sign at the entrance removed and that the Howick Community Board will control the gardens which include the marae, from 9am at the Owairoa Marae, Uxbridge Road, Howick.
TUES, 17 October - ‘Saying NO to militarism and war’ the international day of the Week, WILPF Tamaki Makaurau, from 12 noon to 2pm, Aotea Square, along with the women celebrating the final day of the World March of Women, women around the world uniting to demand freedom from violence and poverty, with Darien Fenton, Michelle A’Court, Donna Hoha and Henrietta Ford. pma@xtra.co.nz"
WEDS, 18 October - National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Strategy Workshops on Industry & Commerce; Community & Household. More info from strategy@eeca.govt.nz
THURS, 19th October - Wag the Dog, examination of media manipulation in modern US presidential style politics, video screening, 6pm at ALR5, School of Architecture, Symonds St. Organised by Staunch Alliance (the Alliance group on campus), for more info tel (09) 623-2676, d.lithgow@xtra.co.nz
TUES, 24 October - Abolition 2000 Meeting, 12-30pm at the Peace Foundation Office, Princes Street.
TUES, 24 October - Cervical Screening Panel Discussion with Sandra Coney, Dahlia Naepi and Ruth Davies, 6-30pm at the Auckland Women’s Centre, 4 Warnock Street, Grey Lynn.
TUES, 24 October - United Nations Day Celebration dinner with guest speakers Rebecca Steffens, information manager for the British Council, and Dr Peter Greener, head of the Psychotherapy Department AUT (organisers of the Turning the Tide Conference), 6pm to 9-30pm, $40 RSVP by 18th October to Vivienne Honeybun (09) 827 8830.
FRI, 27 October - Beijing +5 Women 2000, Auckland debriefing for NGOs, 11am at Parnell Room, Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road.
MON, 30 October - Dr Rajen Prasad, Race Relations Conciliator, will be speaking on the Taranaki Report at the next meeting of the Human Rights Network (Auckland), 5-30pm at the Race Relations Office, cnr Queen Street and Durham Street.
THURS, 2 November - MAP (Movement for Alternatives to Prison) AGM, at 7-30pm followed by panel discussion chaired by Judge David Mather and including Mary O Hagen, Dr Peter McGeorge, Odyssey House; at Ferndale House, New North Road, Mt Albert.
MON, 6 November - Tamaki Treaty Workers meeting, 7-30pm at Pt Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Street.
THURS, 9 November - Demonstration - Witness against the participation of an Indonesian military(naval) delegation in the Western Naval Symposium being held in Auckland 8-10 November, 12 noon at Stamford Plaza Hotel, Lower Albert St, Auckland. Contact Maire Leadbeater - 09 376-9098.
FRI, 10 November - ‘Who governs ? the problems of the executive in NZ’, speaker David Lange, the Bruce Jesson Memorial Lecture, 6-30pm at the Maidment Theatre, University of Auckland, brought to you by the Bruce Jesson Foundation, in association with the University of Auckland Dept. of Political Studies.
Sat 11 November and SUN 12 November (or SUN 18 November) - two day basic Treaty workshop in Auckland, please contact Programme on Racism asap so organisers can get an idea of how many people wish to attend, tel (09) 631 5192, fax (09) 525 4346, mitzin@clear.net.nz
TUES, 14 November - Auckland CEDAW Consultation Meeting, 6pm at the Service and Food Workers Union, 39 George Street, Kingsland.
SUN, 19 November - WILPF Breakfast, 9-30am at 1/5 Seymour Street, St Mary's Bay, $10, all welcome.
MON, 20 November - Chris Lawrence speaks at the final meeting of the Human Rights Network (Auckland) this year, 5-30pm at the Race Relations Office, cnr Queen Street and Durham Street.
TUES, 28 November - ‘Free Hate-Speech or Hate Free Speech’ public forum and panel follows the Auckland Council of Civil Liberties AGM. The panel is Tony Ellis, Barrister, Chair of Council for Civil Liberties; Francis Joychild, Barrister, Counsel for the Aids Foundation; Dr Rasalingham, President Refugee Council - AGM at 6-15 pm; public forum at 7pm, Trades Hall 147 -153 Great North Road.
FRI, 1 December - Public meeting on Maluka: Maluku, Indonesian Spice Islands - one of the most beautiful and peaceful place on Earth. Since 1998 it has been changed into one of the bloodiest spot. Burning, killing and torturing between neighbours, brothers and sisters happen every single day until today. What has happened behind this entire sad story? Who is responsible? Is it a conflict between religions: Islam and Christian?
What can we do to stop this massacre?
Auckland University Islamic Society (AUIS) with the support of Indonesia Human Rights Committee (IHRC) and Auckland University Indonesian Students Association (AISA) invite you all to: Public Meeting and Ifthar together, with a presentation on Maluku latest situation by Heru Susetyo, Indonesian Muslim People Representative.
from 7pm to 8pm, in the Philosophy Building, 11 Symond St, all welcome, dinner provided. Further Information: Sony Wreksono, ph. 09-4804588, Ghassan El-Shair 09-4184141.
SUN, 3 December - join the gathering of DPA and the City Council to celebrate International day of disabled persons ... from 2pm till 3.30pm at the Town Hall, lower level off Aotea Square. For further information please contact: Councillor Maire Leadbeater, Chairperson, Partnerships Committee. tel (09) 376 9098 or 025 436 957 or Philip Patston, tel (09) 376 4837 or 025 749 449
MON, 4 December - ‘Human Rights in post-Apartheid South Africa’, Revd Dr Barney Pityana from the South African Human Rights Commission, speaks at 5-30pm, Centra Hotel, 128 Albert St, Auckland City. Light refreshments, RSVP (acceptances only) by Wednesday 29th November to Judith Howard, Human Rights Commission, tel (09) 375 8632, fax (09) 308 9905, judithh@hrc.co.nz
MON, 4 December - Tamaki Treaty Workers meeting, at 7-30pm, Pt Chevalier Community Centre, Huia St.
THURS, 7 December - Auckland Council of Civil Liberties Workshop. Writing submissions on the Human Rights Re-evaluation (see first item under ‘national’ listings), with Paul Rishworth, Margaret Bedgood and Chris Lawrence, from 5-30pm to 7pm, Stone Lecture Theatre, University of Auckland.
FRI, 8 Dec - the Annual Human Rights Day rally will be held in Aotea Square this year from 11-30am to 1-30pm. All groups with an interest in Human Rights are invited to set up a stall, put on street theatre, musical or dance events over the lunch-hour. There will be a mike for those who wish to make a brief speech about human rights and we hope that we can as usual have the event opened by the Deputy-Mayor, Bruce Hucker, supported by one of the Human Rights Commission. In association with this year's event, a children’s art display will be exhibited on the deck of the Aotea Centre.
Central Auckland Intermediate schools have been invited to participate in the hope that, if successful, secondary schools can be asked to come in next year. Sponsored by Pax Christi Aotearoa-NZ, for more info contact Kevin McBride, paxnz@xtra.co.nz or tel/fax (09) 377 5541.
THURS, 11 January - Indonesia Human Rights Committee Video Evening - two videos about West Papua: 4 Corners 'Act of No Choice' which includes historical footage of 1969, archival material from Australian Foreign Affairs, interviews with a journalist present at the time; and 'Blood on the Cross' about the 1996 hostage taking episode - an investigation of the role of the British SAS/ Red Cross and Prabowo (both Australian documentaries). Very interesting viewing - all welcome, 7-45 pm at 155 Crummer Rd, Grey Lynn (close to Grey Lynn Shops), please bring something to share for a light meal - chicken pieces and a salad will be provided. Tel (09) 376-9098 for further information.
MON, 22 January - ‘Our Children: the priority for policy’ - Child Poverty Action Group Launch of the new publication, speakers include Diane Robertson, Auckland City Missioner. From 5-30pm to 7pm, 6th floor, YWCA, 103 Vincent St, City. Please RSVP to Janfrie Wakim tel (09) 520 0201, j.wakim@auckland.ac.nz
MON, 22 January - Tamaki Treaty Workers meeting, 7pm at the Pt Chevalier Community House, Huia Street.
THURS, 25 January - ‘GE food: the facts’, public meeting with overseas speakers here for the Royal Commission of Inquiry: Steve Drucker, USA; Luke Anderson, Britain; 7pm to 9pm at Kauri Room, Wellpark College, 6 Francis St, Grey Lynn, all welcome (entrance by koha). Organised with the assistance of GE-Free NZ and Greenpeace. For more information tel (09) 630 6317.
TUES, 30 January - Abolition 2000 meeting, 12-30pm at the Peace Foundation office, 29 Princes St.
FRI, 2 February - Shared meal and meeting with Agio Pereira, Director of ETRA, Member of East Timor's National Council, Deputy Chair of Standing Committee on Political Affairs, 6pm at the Pompallier Centre New St, Ponsonby. Contact Joan Macdonald, Corso, tel (09) 360 8001, joanmac@pl.net
FRI, 2 February - Public meeting with Dr. Arpad Pusztai (the British scientist who spoke out on risks from GE food after testing GE potato on rats), 7-30 pm at Auckland Girls Grammar School, all welcome (entrance by koha). Organised with the assistance of GE-Free NZ and Greenpeace. For more information tel (09) 630 6317.
6 February - Awataha, Summer Festival of Arts, begins 5-30am with dawn ceremony, 10am powhiri, 10-30am festival begins, includes arts exhibition, kapa haka, hip hop, break dancing, cultural groups, MAI FM Crew, music, bands, workshops, food, drink and craft stalls, jugglers and street performers. Awataha Marae, 58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, entry by donation/koha, tel (09) 486 5467, biggs@nzme.co.nz
TUES, 13 February - Paid Parental Leave Meeting, 7-30pm, Service and Food Workers Union, 39 George St. Kingsland.
WEDS, 14 February - Anglican Pacifist Fellowship meeting, 7-45pm, for venue contact Hugh Tollemache tel (09) 818 6959.
MON, 19 February - Human Rights Network meeting, 5-30pm, Race Relations Office, Norwich House, 177 Queen St.
TUES, 20 February - CEDAW meeting, 6pm, Service and Food Workers Union, 39 George St.
THURS, 22 February - meeting to formally establish Action for Children in Aotearoa, 6pm to 8pm at Youth Law Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki,125 Albert St, for more info contact Alison Blaiklock, tel (09) 828 2209.
FRI, 23 February - 'Big brother is bugging you', public meeting to oppose Swain Bill with Keith Locke, Green MP; Tim McBride, Chair of the Auckland Council for Civil Liberties; we also hope to have a speaker from the internet industry. Learn more about the Bill and the British (R.I.P.) and American (Carnivore) systems on which this proposal is based. Discuss what we can do to prevent such a system in New Zealand. 7.30pm, at the Methodist Central Mission Hall, 370 Queen Street, Auckland (opp. Town Hall). For more information contact Graeme Easte, tel/fax (09) 376-5901 or pastfinders@clear.net.nz
MON, 5 March - Tamaki Treaty Workers meeting, 7-30pm, Pt Chevalier Community House, Huia St. Contact Maxine Revell bsio@xtra.co.nz
WEDS, 7 March - ‘Water issues - GATS - WTO - The People’s Option’, public meeting with main Speaker: Murray Dobbin - writer for Financial Post - Canada, critic of neo-liberal globalisation; and other speakers will cover the present thrust toward user charges, commercialisation and privatisation of water services in Auckland Region and an explanation of the People’s Option which provides an alternative to organise and fund water services on a rational basis, with community values and and democratic traditions protected, 7-30pm, at the Fickling Centre, cnr Mt Albert Rd and Mt Eden Rd (beneath Mt Roskill Public Library), all welcome - collection for donations. Organised by the People's Option Water Coalition, for further information: tel (09) 846 9825, (09) 836 6389 or (09) 298 6548.
THURS, 8 March - International Women's Day, UNIFEM Breakfast with speaker Marilyn Waring, 7am Carlton Hotel Cnr Mayoral Drive and Vincent St, tickets $25 or $20, contact Beverley Turner tel/fax (09) 418 0700; - also * A day of celebrating migrant women in New Zealand with speakers Dr Manying Ip; Sou Chiam, HRC; Roopa Suchdev, Radio Tarana; Jamila Aden, Somalia Rep. Shared lunch. 9am to 4-30pm, at Shakti Women's Centre,138 Church St. Onehunga. Confirm attendance to Rae Edwards, HRC, tel (09) 375 8646, fax 377 3593 by 7 March; - also * Rally for Paid Parental leave, with speeches, music, performers, from noon -1pm, Aotea Square, contact Annie Newman tel (0) 375 2752 or Allison Enwright tel (09) 379 7906.
THURS, 8 March - Citizens and Governance in New Zealand workshop organised by ANGOA, with Sue Bradford & Jennifer Thompson; presentation by Dr Kumi Naidoo - civil society and globalisation followed by discussion about future strategies and actions. From 9-30am to 1pm, 3rd floor Peoples Centre 33 Wyndham Street. Contact Pat Hanley tel 04 239 8027 or angoa@clear.net.nz
SAT, 10 March - Friends of Tibet (Auckland) commemorates Tibet Uprising Day at the Cenotaph, Auckland War Memorial, 12 noon. To remember the 1.2 million Tibetans who have died as a result of the Chinese occupation. Please bring flowers to the Commemoration. There will be a picnic at the Domain afterwards, bring your family and friends and a picnic lunch.
WEDS, 14 March - public meeting with speaker Hans de Boer, German Lutheran pastor, Christian Pacifist and Peace Activist, 7-30 pm, at Wesley Hall, St Johns College, 202-210 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank. Meeting arranged by Anglican Pacifist Fellowship, for more info contact Chris Barfoot tel (09) 575 6142, fax 575 4836, or barfoots@xtra.co.nz
THURS, 15 March - public discussion between panelists and audience on the future relationship between central government and the voluntary sector.
Panelists are: Steve Maharey, Minister of Social Services; Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Social Services; Tina Reid CEO, NZ Fed. of Voluntary Welfare Organisations; John Stansfield, UNITEC lecturer in Community Studies; Rob Neale, communications consultant and former broadcaster. UNITEC Film and TV students will record the event for future broadcast. All welcome, 7.30pm - 9pm UNITEC Red Theatre, entry 4 Carrington Rd, Mt Albert.
FRI, 16 March - ‘Home Detention and Community Service - Are They Suitable Alternatives to Prison Sentences?’, a Bridgebuilders Discussion Forum with Chair Judge Stan Thorburn and panel Naida Glavish, Fisheries Commissioner; Nandor Tanczos MP; Patricia Schnauer, lawyer; Roy Ladd, barrister, 7-30pm at Jubilee Hall, Parnell Community Centre, 545 Parnell Road. Tickets $20 tel (09) 534 5379, 528 3727 or 445 6431. Proceeds will benefit local Women's Refuges.
SAT, 21 April - shared lunch and video about Bougainville, part of the WILPF Tamaki Makaurau Branch AGM, 11am at 21 Horton Ave, Avondale. For more info contact Rae Martell, tel (09) 828 6165.
SUN, 22 April - ‘1981 The Tour - 20 Years On’, public meeting to discuss this year’s 20th anniversary of the protests organised across New Zealand against the Springbok Tour; and to make some decisions on activities to recall and celebrate the heroic deeds of 1981 while at the same time stimulate a critical look at our own country 20 years on. 3pm to 5pm at the Franciscan Friary, 50 Hillsborough Road. Contact John Minto tel (09) 846 3173 or Dick Cuthbert (09) 376 5942.
MON, 23 April - Vernon Jantzi (Director, Conflict Transformation Program, Professor of Sociology at Eastern Mennonite University) speaks at the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship Meeting, 7pm at 4 Roland Hill, Glen Eden. For more info contact Hugh Tollemache, tel (09) 818 6959.
MON, 23 April - Ranggoaini Jahja, a visiting activist from Indonesia speaks. Ranggoaini is a young woman leader from PRD (Peoples Democratic Party) whose background includes working with Nike workers and evaluating programmes for street children, 7-30 pm at the Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn. Organised by the Indonesia Human Rights Committee.
WEDS, 25 April - Anzac Day meeting with speakers Rev Jean Brookes and Hon Matt Robson Minister of Disarmament, 9am at the Methodist Central Mission, Queen Street. For more info contact Peace Foundation, tel (09) 373 2379.
WEDS, 25 April - Anzac Day ‘Peace in the Park’, includes Tamaki Treaty Workers information stall, 1pm to 5pm at Craigavon Park, Blockhouse Bay. Contact Cathie Peters (09) 820 4497.
WEDS, 25 April - 'Lest We Forget': A fresh look at our ANZAC past, speakers are Matt Robson, Minister for Disarmament, with Rev. Jean Brookes, 9am, Aotea Chapel, Methodist Central Hall, Queen Street (opp. Town Hall). Hosted by The Peace Foundation tel (09) 373 2379, peace@fps.pl.net

HAMILTON

SAT, 16 Dec - Freedomfest 2000 - Human Rights Expo, art & music with heart, the best chance you'll get all year to show who you are, what you do, and it costs you nothing to take part! with Hamilton's top bands, as well as art entertainment, food and drink, from 11-30 am to 5-30pm at Hamilton Lake (Innes Common). For more info contact Corinna Watts tel (07) 856-2797 or thecrimsonscene@hotmail.com

PALMERSTON NORTH

tern quadrant, or the one next to the Golden Totara tree (apologies for the vagueness of this - that’s the information we’ve been given, hopefully you Palmerston North residents will know what it means). Organised by the Manawatu Peace Collective.
THURS, 14 September - opening of the Palmerston North Decade of the Culture of Peace garden by Mayor Jill White, on the Esplanade, for more info contact Aileen Davies, Manawatu Peace Collective, tel (06) 358 6624.

KAPITI COAST

SAT, 28 October - ‘Tricksta’ aka trick or treat, launch of the playful rapumentary about ‘treaties’, particularly the Treaty of Waitangi, from a Mäori woman’s perspective, Voodoo Chile, 8pm to 10pm, One Eye Gallery, 1 Beach Road, Paekakariki.

LOWER HUTT

SUN, 10 Sept - Saul Landau's interview with Salvador Allende, video screening to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Salvador Allende, 6pm, at Hutt Valley Community Arts - Far Site Gallery, 2 Campbell Tce, Petone. Pot luck Supper - bring a plate to share and something to drink, for more info contact Rolando (04) 568 7095, Rodrigo (04) 471 1762 or HVCA (04) 568 3488.
TUES, 3 October - Matt Robson speaks on peace and disarmament, 8pm at the Waiwhetu Uniting Church Hall, 6 Trafalgar Street, for more info contact Arthur Quinn, tel (04) 567 0533.
SAT, 7 October - An Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi: a workshop to explore the background to the signing, what was promised and what has happened since ... 9-30am to 1-30pm at the Lower Hutt Women's Centre, 186 Knights Rd, Lower Hutt. Bring lunch to share and a gold coin. To enrol tel Anne (04) 472 6425 .
TUES, 12 December - ‘Living in the global village’, Ken Douglas speaks at the Waiwhetü / Lower Hutt Peace Group meeting, 8pm at the Waiwhetü Uniting Church Hall, 6 Trafalgar St. Contact Arthur Quinn, tel (04) 567 0533.
THURS, 8 March - International Women’s Day celebration with guest speaker Lesley Hall, from Women's Studies at Victoria University, at the Lower Hutt Women’s Centre, 186 Knights Road, from 7pm to 9pm, donation entry, for more info contact Lower Hutt Women’s Centre, tel (04) 569 2711.
TUES, 13 March - ‘Turn down the heat! Global warming is the threat of the 21st century’ with speaker Jeanette Fitzsimmons, MP, at the meeting of the Waiwhetü-Lower Hutt Peace Group, 8pm, Waiwhetü Uniting Church Hall, 6 Trafalgar Street, for more info contact Arthur Quinn, tel (04) 567 0533.

PORIRUA

WEDS, 11 October - Open regional forum on relationships between the voluntary and community sector and government, 12-30pm to 5pm, at Salvation Army centre, cnr Warspite and Fantame Streets, Cannons Creek, Porirua. Please bring lunch to share; hosted by Porirua Council of Social Services. For more info contact Jenny Lester, tel (04) 237 2112, or nzcoss@xtra.co.nz

WELLINGTON

THURS, 7 Sept - Wellington Peace Lunch Forum - an informal lunch time session to exchange peace news, bring your lunch, your leaflets, your news and views, tea and coffee provided, 1pm to 2pm on the first Thursday of each month at the PMA offices, Rooms 16 and 17, Trades Hall, 126 Vivian Street, Wellington. If you are not able to attend in person, or live outside Wellington, you can send leaflets, notices, whatever you want to share to the lunch forum via PMA, PO Box 9314, Wellington, tel (04) 382 8129, fax (04) 382 8173, pma@xtra.co.nz
THURS, 7 September - ‘Human Rights and Defence Policy’ Kevin Riordan, Lt Colonel and Deputy Director, Operations Law, Ministry of Defence. A Human Rights 2000 seminar organised by School of Political Science and International Relations and the Centre for Strategic Studies, 5pm to 6-30pm at the Centre, 16 Waiteata Road, free parking available next door in Recreation Centre car park. Further info from Helen Greatrex tel (04) 476-0346 (office hours).
SAT, 2 September - ‘Behind the News’ the new monthly programme on Wellington Access Radio (783 AM), broadcast at 12-30pm, brought to you by Jim Delahunty, producer of ‘Dig’.
TUES, 12, 19 and 26 September - ‘ The Living Treaty’ three half-day seminars exploring the Treaty of Waitangi, its relevance for the workplace, and its political and legal status. Places are limited, contact the Centre for Continuing Education Te Whare Pukenga, tel (04) 463 6556, fax (04) 463 6550, continuing-education@vuw.ac.nz
WEDS, 13, 20 and 27 September - ‘Government Policies and the treaty of Waitangi’, three half-day seminars to assist with designing and implementing Treaty policies, or improving existing strategies, in the workplace. Places are limited, contact the Centre for Continuing Education Te Whare Pukenga, tel (04) 463 6556, fax (04) 463 6550, continuing-education@vuw.ac.nz
WEDS, 13 Sept - ‘Genetic engineering & the impact on Mäori’, speakers are Debra Harry, Executive Director of the Indigenous Peoples Council on Biocolonialism, and Brett Lee Shelton, Expert in Federal Indian Law and Policy and tribal law who will discuss the implications of genetic technologies on communities. 9am to 10-30am, at Students Association Building, Victoria University of Wellington. "Our Whakapapa connects us to the rivers, to the forests, to the land, to all of our ancestors. To cross species of life, to clone life is an interference with mauri and wairua" (Makareta Tawaroa, Whanganui Regional Development Board), for more info contact matire.ropiha@vuw.ac.nz
WED, 13 Sept - Human Rights Network meeting, update re activities and progress of the Human Rights Network (to be officially launched on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2000) and report back on the 5th meeting of the Asia Pacific Forum (APF5) of National Human Rights Institutions, which was held in Rotorua from 7-9 August 2000. 5-30pm at the National Resource Centre, 192 Tinakori Road.
TUES, 19 Sept - Paid Parental Leave action, 8-30am at the steps of parliament, theme is ‘First to get the Vote - Last to get Paid Parental Leave’, wear colonial costume if you can ! For more info contact Lynette O’Brien, tel (04) 494 6387 or lynette@nzno.org.nz
THURS, 21 Sept - Campaign to Free Mordechai Vanunu meeting to organise for the vigil (29 September), 12-30pm, at the PMA offices, Rooms 16 and 17, Trades Hall, 126 Vivian Street, Wellington.
THURS, 28 Sept -The only public Wellington meeting for the GE Royal Commission is this THURSDAY, 28 September, from 2pm-8pm at the Deloitte Gallery, Westpac Trust Stadium Function Centre, Waterloo Quay. Go along and tell them what you think about GE !
everyday until FRI, 6 October - popular Mäori storytellers, including Hera Taute and Paora Ropata, are entrancing children and adults alike with stories and legends based on Mäori experience, from 12 noon to 1pm, upstairs in the South Gallery of the City Gallery, free, no bookings required. A school holiday activity based around the Parihaka Exhibition - see also 3 and 5 October below.
SAT 30 September - Scarlet September - Global March for Women 2000 concert, with Emma Paki, Sugar Bug, Bacappella, Siulami Pereira & Mabel Faletolu, Sue Chamberlain and Fiona Luey, Strumpet, Choir Choir Pants on Fire plus many more, doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start, at James Cabaret, fundraiser for Women's Refuge and Te Whare Rokiroki Women's Refuge, Wellington. $20 waged & $10 unwaged, tickets from Lynette O’Brien tel (04) 494 6387 or lynetteo@nzno.org.nz
TUES, 3 October & THURS, 5 October - Fantastic flax....and much more! Children can try out their skills in flax weaving, poi-making - then hear Mäori myths and legends read by popular storytellers, as part of the City Gallery's school holiday programme, children’s school holiday activities based around the Parihaka exhibition. Maori arts and crafts workshops: activities suitable for 5-8 year olds (10am -12pm) and 9-12 year olds (1pm-3pm). $5 materials charge per child. To book Tel: 801 4153 or call in at the Gallery front desk, open 10am-5pm daily.
WEDS, 4 October - World Economic Protests Forum - hear all about it from someone who was there, also video showing of the J18 protest in the financial district in London, at 6-30pm, Trades Hall, 126 Vivian Street (ring doorbell), organised by the CEC, cec@mad.scientist.com
THURS, 5 Oct - Wellington Peace Lunch Forum - an informal lunch time session to exchange peace news, bring your lunch, your leaflets, your news and views, tea and coffee provided, 1pm to 2pm on the first Thursday of each month at the PMA offices, Rooms 16 and 17, Trades Hall, 126 Vivian Street, Wellington.
THURS, 5 Oct - ‘Refugees and asylum seekers: New Zealand’s position’ Panel discussion. A Human Rights 2000 seminar organised by School of Political Science and International Relations and the Centre for Strategic Studies, 5pm to 6-30pm at the Centre, 16 Waiteata Road, free parking available next door in Recreation Centre car park. Further info from Helen Greatrex tel (04) 476-0346 (office hours)
Urgent ! film stars wanted ! - For Wellington people: film extras are urgently required for MONDAY, 9 October, 7-30am to 5pm, for filming at the WestPac Trust Stadium.
This is a MAJOR fundraising opportunity for the Wellington Peace and Environment Centre.
If you can possibly help with this (and want to see your face on the big screen !), please contact Ross on either (04) 385 6728 or 380 1613 without delay.
SUN, 8 to WEDS, 11 October - Celebrating 25 years of Te Röpü Whakamana o Te Tiriti O Waitangi, the Waitangi Tribunal, SUN 8 Oct - 11am, on TV1, Marae programme interview Judge Williams and Keita Walker; MON 9 Oct - 9-30am, Open Day at TPK; 12-30pm, keynote speaker Justice Durie, 1-00pm, launch of the Waitangi Tribunal website http://www.waitangi-tribunal.govt.nz; TUES, 10 Oct - 9am - open days continues, 12-30pm - keynote speaker, Margaret Wilson, WEDS, 11 Oct - 9am to 4pm, open days continues, 12-30pm, keynote speaker Chief Judge, Joe Williams. All open days are at TPK, corner Stout Street and Lambton Quay; for more info, tel Waitangi Tribunal switchboard (04) 914 3000.
TUES, 17 October - speakers from the Downtown Community Ministry on their recently released reports showing that thousands of households are missing out on their special benefits, 9-30am to 11am, in the meeting room, 7th floor, 75 Ghuznee street.
WEDS, 18 October - Celebrating a quarter of a century of teaching Women's Studies at Victoria University - the Victorious Women's Collective will be handing out slices of celebratory cake, pink frosted delights which will be accompanied with pink serviettes with messages explaining why you are being handed a free piece of cake and a prospectus of women's studies courses. If the weather is fine the cake handing out ceremony will take place outside the Women's Studies (20 Kelburn Parade), if not then look out for cake in the Quad. And as it is also 10 years of teaching Queer studies at Victoria University look out for the UniQ item. There will also be a Thursdays in Black stall.
THURS, 19 October - Wellington Palestine Group meeting, discussion of current crisis and video, 6pm, at the Senior Citizen meeting Room, Mezzanine Floor, wellington Public Library. Contact tel (04) 389 3440.
THURS, 19 October - ‘Tibet’s Stolen Child’ showing of the video about the Panchen Lama as part of the Friends of Tibet (Wellington) AGM, 7pm at Meeting Room 1, Wellington City Council Building, Wakefield St, for more info contact Rick Sahar, ricksahar@clear.net.nz
ongoing until TUES, 24 October - Photo exhibition of Palestinian refugees from 1948 to now, including the most recent uprising and killings of innocent children on the West Bank and Gaza strip, at the Wellington Public Library.
MON, 23 October - Seize the Day! Celebrate Labour Day, from 12 noon in Civic Square, food, music, entertainment - and more! Organised by Wellington Trade Unions.
TUES, 24 October - ‘Cafe city: local diversity and the challenge of globalisation’, Philip Morrison, Institute of Geography, VUW, Part of the Institute of Geography seminar series 2000, 12-10pm to 1pm, Earth Science Seminar Room, 304 Cotton Building, VUW.
TUES, 24 October - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Phil Goff, in association with the United Nations Association of New Zealand, invites you to celebrate United Nations Day in the Grand Hall, Parliament on Wednesday 25th October 2000, at 5-30pm, $15, for further information or if you wish to attend tel (04) 473 0441.
FRI, 27 October - The Festival of Wheels is coming to town! Come and celebrate environmentally friendly people power on bikes, scooters, roller blades, roller skates, prams, wheelchairs, pogo-sticks, and feet. Musicians from The Space and the NZSO will be the pied-pipers on Crocodile bikes, roving poets will serenade you with their sweet words and artists will kindly caricature you, your family and friends. Fergs Rock n' Kayak are providing free (but limited) scooters and the waterfront train driver will be there to transport those without wheels. Bring your mode of transport (with decorations), music, banners and costumes to Te Papa at 5-30pm, where the festival will make its merry way along the waterfront to the Stadium and back to Frank Kitts park. More info from quietrev@yahoo.com
FRI, 27 October - ‘A conversation: does the focus on economic growth widen the gaps and create an uncivil society ?’ Tariana Turia and Steve Maharey, 7-30pm to 9-30pm at St Andrews on the Terrace, organised by the WEA, for more info tel (04) 568 5936.
SAT, 28 October - ‘Behind the News’ the monthly programme on Wellington Access Radio (783 AM), broadcast at 12-30pm, brought to you by Jim Delahunty, producer of ‘Dig’
SAT 28 October - 10am to 2pm - street stalls, information on various peace and environmental groups, alternative culture, free, in Cuba Mall. If you’d like table space, contact Jarrad Tilyard, tel (04) 4756090, tilyarjarr@scs.vuw.ac.nz
SAT, 28 October - Magdalena Aotearoa presents ‘Making Waves #5 - Women's Voices’, an extravaganza of original audio and unusual performance, three parts: * Part The First: Te Papa Plaza from 1 pm (free) - composers including Daphne Owers (The Shirleys), Bridget Kelly (Urban Taniwha group), Katarina Kawana (aka Voodoo Chile), Madeline McNamara (Magdalena Aotearoa), Sally Rodwell (Red Mole/Roadworks). * Part The Second: Circa Theatre Studio from 2 pm ($5) - compered by MC Deeva, known to most of New Zealand as Lee Hatherly, for 20 years Radio NZ 's most favourite honey voice, guests include Dale Ferris and Rapai Te Hau, who perform songs by the great Tuini Ngawai, renowned Maori woman composer of the last century, and a brand new comic work - Coasties in Wellington; Vocal Soundscapes by the innovative young group - Tanka Theatre Company; Sharon Smith the charismatic singer/songwriter, known for her epic ballads and political incantations; Parekotuku Moore and Madeline McNamara rattle the crowd with their outrageous comedy show, Curly Questions - The Game Show for the Improvement of Race Relations; Voodoo Chile (aka Katarina Kawana) of Mauri Ora Music with some hot new dub poetry; Sally Rodwell presents The Great Slide Show and something offensive by punk indie film maker Charity Cartwright. * Part the Third: Circa Theatre Foyer - 4 pm, The Launch - Wahine Reprezent, recorded live at the Paekakariki Hotel, Easter 1999 during the Magdalena Aotearoa International Festival of Women's Performance, and features such luminous voices as Nga Tuahine, Toni Huata, Stella Chiweshe and Emma Paki. Magdalena Aotearoa in association with the Shebang Festival of Women Playwrights, for more info tel (04) 385 0777, magdalen@actrix.gen.nz
SAT, 28 October and SUN, 29 October - ‘Reshaping work’ a live-in conference on sustainable work, WEA, for more info tel (04) 568 5936
THURS, 2 November - Wellington Peace Lunch Forum - an informal lunch time session to exchange peace news, bring your lunch, your leaflets, your news and views, tea and coffee provided, 1pm to 2pm on the first Thursday of each month at the PMA offices, Rooms 16 and 17, Trades Hall, 126 Vivian Street, Wellington.
THURS, 2 November - ‘Children in Armed Conflict’ panel discussion. A Human Rights 2000 seminar organised by School of Political Science and International Relations and the Centre for Strategic Studies, 5pm to 6-30pm at the Centre, 16 Waiteata Road, free parking available next door in Recreation Centre car park. Further info from Helen Greatrex tel (04) 476-0346 (office hours).
MON, 6 November - ‘Paying the Price: killing the children of Iraq’, the John Pilger (with Denis Halliday) documentary on the effects of the sanctions on Iraq will be shown on the big screen video at 5-30pm in the Izard Weston Theatre (LT4), first floor, Law School (old parliament buildings), Lambton Quay. Organised by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and Iraq Sanctions Medical Alert Group.
FRI, 10 November to SUN, 12 November - Alternatives to Violence Advanced Workshop, for more info contact tel Myra (04) 384 8896 (day) or Ralph (04) 383 6989 (evening).
SAT, 11 November - ‘Supporting the kaupapa - a concert for Parihaka' from jazz and reggae rhythms to Hip Hop beats and traditional sounds, some of Aotearoa's finest come together inspired by the story of Parihaka, and the kupu (words) of Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi. Music is power and unity is strength. The artists: David Grace & Whanau, Emma Paki, Wai 100%, Dallas Tamaira, Toni Huata, Voodoo Chile, Te Kupu, Trinity Roots, MC'd by Paora Ropata. from 1pm to 5pm, in Civic Square (free).
MON, 13 November - Wellington Refugees as Survivors Trust AGM, guest speaker Annette King, Minister of Health, for more info contact tel (04) 384 7279.
THURS, 23 November - ‘Paying the Price: Killing the Children of Iraq’ John Pilger's wide-ranging documentary on the Iraq situation, with speakers Matt Robson, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ced Simpson, Director of Amnesty International, 6pm at the City Gallery, hosted by Wellington Quakers Peace and Public Questions Committee and the Iraq Sanctions Medical Alert Group. For more info contact Tony Maturin tel (04) 389 4715.
FRI, 24 November - ‘Reclaim the Night’ march, meet 8pm at the Civic Square, then performers from 10pm at the Bluenote, women and children only, for more info contact Tel (04) 473 5358 or wirc@xtra.co.nz
SAT, 25 November - ‘Behind the News’ the monthly programme on Wellington Access Radio (783 AM), broadcast at 12-30pm, brought to you by Jim Delahunty, producer of ‘Dig’.
MON, 27 November - ‘Celebration of Pachamama - Protecting Global Forests within a World Trade Environment’ an opportunity to meet indigenous activists from Latin America attending the Protecting Global Forests Conference (see ‘national’ listings). Light meal from 6pm, events from 7-15pm with story teller and musician Yuyai Lema, Latin guitarist Jacob de Ruter, and special guests including, Carlos Beas Torres, indigenous representative of UCIZONI, from the Tehuantepec region of southeastern Mexico, Orin Langelle & Anne Petermann, US activists with ACERCA, at the St John Conference Centre, cnr Willis and Dixon St, entry $15/$10. Contact Paul Bruce tel (04) 389 8699 or Rolando Olemdo Tel 568 7095, or lac@apc.org.nz Supporting the Native Forest Network http://www.nfa.org.nz/hui
WEDS, 29 November - ‘The Report of the Panel on UN Peace Operations’, a discussion with Dame Ann Hercus, 12 noon to 1-15pm, 192 Tinakori Road, sandwiches, tea and coffee provided. Please RSVP acceptances to UNANZ, tel (04) 473 0441, fax (04) 473 2339. Copies of the Report are at http://www.un.org/peace/reports/peace_operations/
THURS, 30 November - ‘Human Rights in the Pacific: Reviewing 2000’, the final Human Rights 2000 seminar with panel members Rod Alley (Victoria University School of Politics), John Henderson (University of Canterbury School of Politics) and Sipeli Havill (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), from 5-00pm to 6-30pm, Centre for Strategic Studies, 16 Waiteata Road. Enquiries to Helen Greatrex tel (04) 476-0346.
TUES, 5 December - 'Human Rights in post-Apartheid South Africa, Dr Nyameko Barney Pityana from the South Africa Human Rights Commission, from 5-30pm to 6-30pm, BP Theatrette, 20 Customhouse Quay (cnr Johnston St), for more info contact Major Peter Thorp, tel 389 7103, peterthorp@xtra.co.nz
TUES, 5 December - Picnic in the Park ! a celebration for the launch of the UN International year of Volunteers, for volunteers and groups working with volunteers, contact tel (04) 499 4570.
THURS, 7 December - Wellington Peace Lunch Forum - an informal lunch time session to exchange peace news, bring your lunch, your leaflets, your news and views, tea and coffee provided, 1pm to 2pm on the first Thursday of each month at the PMA offices, Rooms 16 and 17, Trades Hall, 126 Vivian Street, Wellington.
SUN, 10 December - The NZ Forum for UN renewal is holding a celebration to mark Human Rights Day, at ZEAL, 50 Victoria St, from 3pm to 6pm, and invites anyone interested, particularly young people, to come along. There will be opportunity for discussion and sharing ideas on: victory over violence; where do I belong?; waging peace; and people power at the United Nations. Live music will be provided by Father Chris Skinner and others; and light food and drink will be available. Further information from UNANZ, Robin Halliday, tel (04) 938 5162
SAT, 16 December - Community festival : “an outrageous day of art & performance” - picnic on the grass, comic art installations, music, theatre, performance, karaoke, women dj's, magic, masks, wandering clowns, stilt-walking, belly-dancing, hip hop, egg & spoon races, grand prizes, craft stalls, unusual treasure hunt and more ... special guests include: Dale Ferris & Rapai Te Hau (waiata and strings), Sharon Smith (singer-songwriter), Son del monte (hot new afro-cuban music), The Shirleys (all-women punk-rock band), Moira Wairama and Tony Hopkins - story-tellers, Las Muchachas Hip-Hop Dancers, Karaoke for the Kids, Leila - juggler and stilt-dancer, DJ Voodoo Chile, Parekotuku Moore - MC and stand up comic, Habibiti from Paekakariki - belly dancers, Madeline McNamara - host and Wellington Regional Runner-up Three-legged Race, Sally Rodwell - host and Egg and Spoon Enthusiast! open to all! bring a picnic! bring the kids! bring your friends! from noon till twilight, at The Dell in the Botanic Gardens (behind the Rose garden). Another amazing extravaganza from Magdalena Aotearoa and Tï Kouka ! For more info contact Magdalena Aotearoa, tel ( 04) 385 0777.
SAT, 16 December - 'Left of Centre' Christmas party, to promote solidarity before the Local Government Elections next year, from 7pm at Crossways, tickets $5, Chinese food, RSVP to Pat Bolster or Shaun Devoy tel (04) 384-9321 or 934-2282, thedevoys@paradise.net.nz or pbolster@anet.co.nz
SAT, 23 December - ‘Behind the News’ the monthly programme on Wellington Access Radio (783 AM), broadcast at 12-30pm, brought to you by Jim Delahunty, producer of ‘Dig’
TUES, 16 January - to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the start of the Gulf war, join the ‘Sanctions Kill Children’, vigil and action against the 10 years of sanctions against the people of Iraq. At 12 noon - gather and silent vigil; 12-15pm - speakers on the effect of the sanctions and depleted uranium; followed by open mike and a delegation to the US embassy, outside the US Embassy, 29 Fitzherbert Tce, Thorndon. Organised by Christchurch Catholic Worker, contact Greg Jones gregjjones@paradise.net.nz or Moana Cole tel (03) 386 1065.
FRI, 19 January - is the last day for public viewing of the Parihaka Exhibition, at Wellington City Gallery (Civic Square) - the collaborative project initiated by the City Gallery, Wellington, and the people of Parihaka Pä, Taranaki. Essential viewing for every peace person, if you haven't made it there yet, you better get yourself along to it soon !
SAT, 20 January - ‘Behind the News’ the monthly programme on Wellington Access Radio (783 AM), broadcast at 12-30pm, brought to you by Jim Delahunty, producer of ‘Dig’.
WEDS, 24 January - ‘Te Rito’ Case Note Evening - an afternoon of networking and information exchange with those working in the area of human rights and employment law, and sexual harassment prevention. HRC staff will be on hand to present the latest case notes and discuss the application of the Human Rights Act for those individual cases. We also wish to provide a forum to discuss current issues, in recognition of the important role played by NGOs in human rights compliance in New Zealand. from 4pm (4-15pm start) to 6pm, Human Rights Commission, 8th Floor, Vogel Building 8 Aitken Street, Thorndon, Wellington. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by 5pm, Tuesday 23rd January 2001 to Narlene Ioane, tel (04) 473 9981, fax (04) 471 6759, Narlenei@hrc.co.nz
February - no Wellington Peace Lunch Forum, they will begin again on the first Thursday of each month from 1 March.
SAT, 3 February - ‘Eating into the Future: Should food be genetically engineered?’, all day seminar, a unique opportunity to learn about genetic engineering from local and overseas experts, while they are here in Wellington to present evidence to the Royal Commission. Guest Speakers: Dr Robin Ord, Dr Judy Carman, Steven Druker, Luke Anderson, Tee Rodgers-Hayden, Gareth Bodle. From 8-45am to 5-30pm at Massey University (Wellington campus), Wallace St, Entrance B, Block 6, Level C,Lecture Theatre 200. Prices range from $5 to $30, please let the organisers know if you are attending before Saturday 27 January. Organised by the Safe Food Campaign, for more information contact Alison White tel (04) 476 8607 or Rich tel (04) 383 9503, or info@safefood.org.nz or register via the form at http://www.safefood.org.nz li>TUES, 6 February - Waitangi Day celebration, from 12 noon to 5pm at Frank Kitts Park, a host of musical artists, stalls, continuous hangi, rides and excellent MCs from both the local Mäori Radio Stations, Te Upoko-o-te-Ika and Atiawa/Toa FM, plus much, much more. Watch out for the Aotearoa Educators stall.
WEDS, 7 February - wine and cheese, art exhibition relating to GE issues, meet the speakers from ‘Feeding the World in the Global Economy: GE - Remedy or Ruin?’ (see next item) from 4-30pm to 6-00pm at the Green Rooms, cnr Cambridge Tce and Courtenay Place. If you wish to attend, you must RSVP by midday 7 February to Linda tel (04) 3814640 or suekedgley@paradise.net.nz
WED, 7 February - ‘Feeding the World in the Global Economy: GE - Remedy or Ruin?’, public meeting with speakers: Dr Vandana Shiva (India, scientist & world leader in sustainable development); Dr Beatrix Tappeser (Germany, scientist expert in risk assessment of genetic engineering); Dr Arpad Pusztai (Scotland, scientist whose test results on GM potatoes were in conflict with business & state interests); Edward Goldsmith (England, founding editor of ‘The Ecologist’); meeting chaired by Dr Roderic Alley. 7-30pm to 10pm, MacLaurin Lecture Theatre 3, Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, for more info contact PIRM, tel 04 385 1936 or (04) 472 6219, pirmoffice@clear.net.nz
THURS, 8 February - Meeting to discuss possible responses to the French warships visit, and an update on the situation in Kanaky from Susanna Ounei (Omomo Melen Pacific: Women from the colonies of the Pacific), in the PMA offices at 5-30pm. If you wish to contribute to that meeting, but are unable to attend, please send your comments to PMA by 12 noon on that day.
TUES, 13 February, Wellington City Council is welcoming two French warships to the city in a civic welcoming ceremony. Join the protest against the warships visit, meet 12 noon in Civic Square (look for the banners). For more information on why we are protesting, check out the PMA alert.
WEDS, 14 February - the first Wellington Human Rights Speakers Forum for 2001 focusses on Disability Strategy, speakers Robin Hunt and Wendi Wicks, from 12-30pm to 2pm at Mercy Centre, Hill St.
WEDS, 14 February - ‘Genetically modified food and international foreign food aid assistance: appropriate responses from the aid & development sector’ Ms Anuradha Mittal, Co- Director of the Institute for Food and Development Policy Institute, US will be discussing issues of emergency food aid, GM., development assistance, agriculture and globalisation; 4 -5 pm, Wednesday, CID Meeting Room, 5th floor, PSA House, 11 Aurora Tce.
For more information, contact Gitanjali Bedi, gbedi@drc.org.nz or Tamsin Vuetilovoni, tvuetilo@nz.greenpeace.org Please RSVP to Gitanjali.
SAT, 17 February - ‘Behind the News’ the monthly programme on Wellington Access Radio (783 AM), broadcast at 12-30pm, brought to you by Jim Delahunty, producer of ‘Dig’
MON, 19 February - video showing ‘Shattered Dreams’, a short documentary about the 1951 waterfront lockout, on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of New Zealand's longest and most bitter industrial dispute, followed by a discussion on the '51 lockout and the present day Carter Holt Harvey dispute. 7-00pm, Peace and Environment Centre, 2nd floor, Trades Hall, 126 Vivian St. Organised by the Libertarian Communists, for more info contact tel (04) 385 6728, or Poo@TradesHall.org.NZ
WEDS, 7 March - ‘The International Role of CIVICUS’, speaker Dr Kimu Naidoo, Secretary-General of CIVICUS, from 5-30pm to 6-30pm, 2nd Floor, Room GB4, VUW Law Faculty, Old Government Buildings. Organised by New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (Wgtn), entry by gold coin donation for non-members. For more info contact: Peter Thorp, tel (04) 399 7103; Denis McLean, tel (04) 973 2415; Anke Atkins, tel(04) 385 1244.
THURS, 8 March - International Women's Day Breakfast with guest speaker the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Helen Clark, 7am to 8-30am, Beehive Foyer. Tickets are $25 each (tables of ten), proceeds to UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). All welcome - contact Carol for tickets, tel (04) 970 0583 or c.nelson@paradise.net.nz (closing date 2 March or when all tickets sold).
FRI, 9 March - Friends of Tibet (Wellington) commemorates Tibet Uprising Day with a peaceful rally outside the Chinese embassy, 2 to 6 Glenmore Street from 7-30am to 9-30am. They will have banners and flags for you to wave, all you have to do is show up. For more information contact Sera Robinson, tel (04) 389 9797.
FRI, 9 March to SUN, 11 March - Alternatives to Violence Basic Workshop, for more info contact Myra tel (04) 384 8896 or Ralph tel (04) 383 6986.
SAT, 10 March - PeacePacific and the Fringe Session, Day of Performance - Putting the Peace back in 'Pacific' with kapa haka, street theatre, break dancing, turntablists, rapping, Pacific drumming, hack sac, caporeira workshop, graffiti art displays, and speakers, information stalls with postcards and handouts. Line up includes: The Black Seeds, The Dance Hall Dons, MC Rizzler (Tiki from Salmonella Dub), MC Mana, The Nomad, Paselode, Function, and Fidget. In association with RadioActive and Fuse Rangatahi Trust. From 4pm to 10pm at Chaffers Park.
SAT, 7 April - 'Uphold the Law' - Join the Rally to Support the Right of Return for Palestinians, 10 am, Midland Park, Lambton Quay. Click here for background information.
WEDS, 18 April - ‘Tougher sentences! Prison - who should go? For how long? why?’ Celia Lashlie, former Superintendent of Christchuch Women’s prison, speaks, 6pm to 8pm, at the Mezzanine Floor Meeting Room, Wellington Central Library.
WEDS, 25 April - ‘Himalaya’ - screening of Eric Valli’s film to celebrate the Panchen Lama's 12th birthday. Friends of Tibet Wellington are holding a special fund raising evening to aid Tibetan political prisoners and refugees; ‘Himalaya’ is an astonishingly beautiful film set in the remote Nepalese mountain province of Dolpo. Described as a "hymn to the survival of an ancient culture and a classic tale of rivalry", the film's actors are local chiefs, lamas and villagers, screening starts at 8-30 pm, Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn, $15/$10 for film and birthday cake, the Penthouse Cinema is fully licensed. Ticket inquiries please phone 025 237 8009 or 021 918 6449. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, please send your cheque made out to ‘Friends of Tibet’, c/- The Treasurer, 72 Majoribanks Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington.
WEDS, 25 April- ' Lest we forget': Gallipoli, Vietnam, the Cold War - past governments have committed NZers to wars we should never have been involved in. The greatest mark of respect to those who have suffered or died as a result of these decisions must be to admit our past wrongs and ensure that they never happen again, 9am, at St Andrews on the Terrace, speakers Rev Raymond Pelly and others.
THURSDAY, 26 April - something to celebrate ? Israeli diplomats have invited NZ politicians and various 'notables' to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. The Wellington Palestine Support Group and other 'notables' will be presenting an alternative viewpoint, join them from 12 noon to 2pm, outside the James Cook Centra Hotel, 153 The Terrace. For more information contact Eileen Cassidy, tel (04) 389 3440.

NELSON

FRI, 23 February - "Who Pays for 'Free Trade'? Nelson in the Global Free Market Economy", with Dr Jane Kelsey, author of The NZ Experiment and Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Maxine Gay, former President, Trade Union Federation, recently returned from anti-World Economic Forum activities in Davos, Switzerland, and a report from the Nelson Waterside Workers Union on the struggle against local job loss and casualisation. 7-30pm, St Johns Methodist Church Hall, Hardy Street. Organised by Arena and NAG. For more info, contact tel (03) 3812951 or arena.nz@clear.net.nz

CHRISTCHURCH

MON, 25 Sept - An evening with the spycatchers ! Aziz Choudry & David Small, a chance to meet both Aziz and David in an informal, social setting, and hear them speak about the stories behind their successful campaigns to get justice and compensation as a result of this State surveillance and intimidation; also a screening of the excellent 1999 Australian TV documentary ‘Big Brother Is Listening’, about the Echelon spy network operated by a global network of satellite interception spybases, including Waihopai, near Blenheim. 7-30pm, at the WEA, 59 Gloucester Street, $10. This is a fundraiser for the Anti-Bases Campaign. Money raised will go towards organising the January 2001 protest at the Waihopai spybase. There will be drinks and nibbles available. You can pay in advance or on the night. If paying in advance, make cheques to ABC, Box 2258, Christchurch and specify that it’s for the fundraiser. For further info write to ABC, or cafca@chch.planet.org.nz
WEDS, 21 February - "After Seattle: What Now? Aotearoa New Zealand and the Global Free Market Economy", with Dr Jane Kelsey, author of The NZ Experiment and Professor of Law, University of Auckland. 7-30pm, Knox Hall (Cnr Victoria St and Bealey Ave). Organised by Arena and GATT Watchdog. For more info, tel (03) 381 2951 or 366 2803, or arena.nz@clear.net.nz
WEDS, 7 March - picket the SIS office, from 12-30pm to 1-30pm, at 70 Gloucester Street - No to Electronic Bugging! Picket the Buggers! For more info contact ABC, cafca@chch.planet.org.nz
WEDS, 25 April - Women wearing black will lay a wreath at the ANZAC dawn ceremony in memory of all the women and children raped and killed in war, 6-30am, in Cathedral Square, all welcome to share in this memorial.

TIMARU

THURS, 22 Feb - "Who Pays for "Free Trade"? Timaru in the Global Free Market Economy", with Dr Jane Kelsey, author of The NZ Experiment and Professor of Law, University of Auckland. 7-30pm, Trade Union Centre, 56 Banks Street, Timaru. Organised by Arena (Action, Research & Education Network of Aotearoa), GATT Watchdog and Service and Food Workers Union (Southern). For more info tel (03) 688 6946 or (03) 3812951, or arena.nz@clear.net.nz

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