[Imc-auckland] Footage of Labour Conference where protestor was hit with a megaphone

[mdmd at paradise.net.nz]

Hi everyone,

I've just finished a rough cut of video interviews with two of the people
subjected to the October 15 raids, and one of them refers to the incident at
the Labour Party conference where a delegate hits one of the protestors with
a megaphone, then the police arrest a protestor instead of the delegate.

I'm hoping to track down footage or photos of this incident to support the
korero. Can I respectfully ask for GPJA / CRD / and any other orgs to put
this request in a mailout to the networks?

My deadline is April 15 to submit to the NZ Film Festivals.

My contact email address is mdmd at paradise.net.nz, my phone number is (09)
360 0207.

Kia ora.

Matt



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Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 8:34 PM
To: mdmd at paradise.net.nz
Subject: [GPJA newsletter] #203, October 16, 2007


------------#203, OCTOBER 16, 2007------------

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE AUCKLAND NEWSLETTER #203, October 16, 2007

Website [http://www.gpja.org.nz/] Contact details: Forums – John Minto,
Work:
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EMERGENCY MEETING TO PLAN ACTION AGAINST POLICE “TERRORIST” FRAME-UP
THURSDAY, 6PM, UNITE UNION OFFICE, TOP FLOOR, 300 QUEEN ST

MAKE A DONATION TO A DEFENCE FUND ONLINE
38-9000-0099726-00 GLOBAL PEACE & JUSTICE AKLD
Indentify donation as being for the defence fund. Initial patrons of the
fund
are Jane Kelsey, John Minto, Simon Oosterman and Mike Treen

GPJA MESSAGE
Everyone will be aware that 17 activists were arrested on Monday in police
raids around the country. They have been charged with various beaches of the
gun
laws but the police have raised the spectre of them also facing
anti-terrorism
charges later. Most have had names suppressed but will be coming back to
court
this Friday when more information will become public. 

All of the people are known directly or indirectly to people close to GPJA
and
we have been helping assist getting legal support. We have issued a media
release and John Minto has done several interviews along these lines. A copy
of
the release is here: Terrorism charges trumped up for political impact
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00221.htm]  

MEETING: This case has critical importance for all groups associated with
GPJA
and we are calling a meeting this Thursday evening at 6pm at the Unite
Office
(Level 12 above the ASB Bank on the corner of Queen and Wellesley Streets).
At
this meeting we will be briefing everyone on the situation so far, establish
a
defence committee and decide what further action we can take in this
situation.
In the meantime people can make donations to support the legal defence of
those
arrested by donating to the GPJA account online 38-9000-0099726-00 Indentify
donation as being for the defence fund. Initial patrons of the fund are Jane
Kelsey, John Minto, Simon Oosterman and Mike Treen

MEDIA REPORTS
Spycatcher Calls Police Raids Draconian
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00216.htm]
TV3: John Minto: Terrorism charges 'trumped up' for political impact
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/2337.html]
BFM Audio: Kim Talks To Spycatcher David Small
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00245.htm]
Community 'under siege' says Waiariki MP
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00286.htm]
Terrorist charges ill-conceived - Press Release: Christian World Service
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00237.htm]
Terrorism amendment bill a threat to our civil liberties
[http://www.stuff.co.nz/thepress/4058531a16155.html]
High Court Bypassed Under New Anti-Terror Bill
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0706/S00368.htm]
Breaking: Peacenik “Terrorists” Remanded To Friday
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00224.htm]
Greens urge caution on use of Terrorism Act
[http://www.greens.org.nz/searchdocs/PR11301.html]

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I believe that if we had and would keep our dirty, bloody, dollar-soaked
fingers out of the business of these nations so full of depressed, exploited
people, they will arrive at a solution of their own -- and if unfortunately
their revolution must be of the violent type because the "haves" refuse to
share
with the "have-nots" by any peaceful method, at least what they get will be
their own, and not the American style, which they don't want and above all
don't
want crammed down their throats by Americans. ": -- General David M. Shoup -
Commandant of the Marine Corps 1960-63, winner of the Congressional Medal of
Honor

"Formerly no one was allowed to think freely; now it is permitted, but no
one
is capable of it any more. Now people want to think only what they are
supposed
to think, and this they consider freedom.": Oswald Spengler - (1880-1936)
Source: The Decline of the West, 1926

"Our government has kept us in a perpetual state of fear -­ kept us in a
continuous stampede of patriotic fervour ­- with the cry of grave national
emergency. Always, there has been some terrible evil at home, or some
monstrous
foreign power that was going to gobble us up if we did not blindly rally
behind
it.": General Douglas MacArthur - (1880-1964) WWII Supreme Allied Commander
of
the Southwest Pacific, Supreme United Nations Commander 1957

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WAIHOPAI SPYBASE PROTEST JANUARY 25-27, 2008
The public face of New Zealand’s role as an American ally is the NZ military
presence in Afghanistan.  But New Zealand’s most significant contribution to
that, and other American wars, including the one in Iraq, is the Waihopai
spybase. Waihopai is controlled by the US, with New Zealand (including
Parliament and the Prime Minister) having little or no idea what goes on
there
(let alone any control).
 The Waihopai electronic intelligence gathering base is located in the
Waihopai
Valley, near Blenheim.  First announced in 1987, it is operated by New
Zealand’s Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) in the interests
of
the foreign Powers grouped together in the super-secret UKUSA Agreement
(which
shares global electronic and signals intelligence among the intelligence
agencies of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and NZ).  Its two satellite
interception dishes (shielded from public view by giant domes) intercept a
huge
volume of telephone calls, telexes, faxes, e-mail and computer data
communications.  It spies on our Asia/Pacific neighbours, and forwards the
material on to the major partners in the UKUSA Agreement, specifically the
US
National Security Agency (NSA).  Its targets are international
communications
involving New Zealanders, including the interception of international phone
calls.  The codename for this – Echelon – has become notorious worldwide as
the vast scope of its spying has become public.  New Zealand is an integral,
albeit junior, part of a global spying network, a network that is ultimately
accountable only to its own constituent agencies, not governments, and
certainly
not to citizens.
 Waihopai does not operate in the interests of New Zealanders or our
neighbours.  Basically it is a foreign spybase on NZ soil and directly
involves
us America’s wars.  Waihopai must be closed.
 We invite people from around the country to join us for the weekend of
anti-war protest at this spybase.  Come prepared for roughing it and camping
out.  We provide the food (note: we cater for vegetarians but vegans will
have
to bring their own).  Bring sleeping bag, groundsheet, a tent, torch, water
bottle, eating utensils, clothing for all weather, and $40 (or $20 unwaged)
to
cover costs.  Absolutely no open fires.
 How to find our camp at Whites Bay: turn off SH1 at Tuamarina (9km north of
Blenheim or 20 km south of Picton) and drive to Rarangi on the coast.
Continue
on the steep Port Underwood Road which climbs over the hilltop before
descending
to the Whites Bay turnoff.  There is a Department of Conservation public
camp at
the bay with basic facilities.  ABC has to pay a fixed charge per person.
 To register send $40 ($20 unwaged) to the Anti-Bases Campaign, P.O. Box
2258,
Christchurch. Make all cheques to ABC.  E-mail [cafca at chch.planet.org.nz]

www.converge.org.nz/abc [http://www.converge.org.nz/abc] 

IMMIGRATION BILL
This message allows you to analysis and comment on the Bill, and information
about how you can make a submission on it if you have not already done so -
the
closing date is Friday, 12 October 2007. This message is available online at
[http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/hroct07.htm]  The Bill was introduced to
parliament on 8 August and had its first reading on 16 August - at that time
was
supported by all the political parties except for the Maori Party and the
Greens. It will be considered by the Transport and Industrial Relations
Committee.
ANALYSIS AND COMMENT ON THE BILL
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00051.htm]

DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL AUCKLAND
http://www.skycitycinemas.co.nz/?Control=FilmFestival2&festivalid=8#cont...
[http://www.skycitycinemas.co.nz/?Control=FilmFestival2&festivalid=8#content
]

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE THE ROGER AWARD
Nominations are now open for this most prestigious and keenly contested
annual
Award (won by Progressive Enterprises in 2006; the previous winners are:
Westpac/BNZ, Telecom, Juken Nissho, Carter Holt Harvey, TransAlta Monsanto
and
TranzRail – 3 times). Nominations close on October 31.
[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0706/S00327.htm]

VISIT CUBA THIS SUMMER
Cuba consistently makes the news: whether it is it’s health care system (see
Salud or Sicko), its response to its oil crisis, its environmental
programmes,
or by remaining a political opponent of US imperialism for forty years. It
is
also the home of salsa and its music is world renowned.
Registrations are open for the 25th Southern Cross Brigade to Cuba. Members
of
the Brigade, which is made up of Australians and New Zealanders, spend
approximately four weeks in Cuba, leaving 27th December and returning 24th
January. The all up cost is $5500, including airfare, spending money and all
accommodation and meals. Members of the Brigade often stay longer in Cuba as
private travelers or move onto other countries in the region. For further
enquiries and registration e- mail Ina at  [inashina at clear.net.nz] or Paul
at
[wkcultur at ihug.co.nz]  (03 732 4010).

WHAT’S ON IN AUCKLAND

Wednesday, October 17, 11.30am, Myers Park (Off Upper Queen St, City).
UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN TO STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT AGAINST
POVERTY.
The Art of Living Foundation, an international humanitarian organisation
with a
presence in 145 countries, has put its support behind the UNMC’s campaign.
In
Auckland the event is in Myer's Park from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm with the Stand
Up
moment at 12.30 pm on 17/10/07. Live band SPACIFIX will be playing. New
Zealanders will join millions around the world in a massive United Nations
Millennium Campaign (UNMC) event on October 17 2007 to Stand Up & Speak Out
against poverty. www.millenniumcampaign.org
[http://www.millenniumcampaign.org]
- to view video www.artofliving.org.nz [http://www.artofliving.org.nz] 

Wednesday, October 17, 5.30pm, Downtown (foot of Queen St)
STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY ON OCTOBER 17TH - INTERNATIONAL ANTI POVERTY DAY.
Kia
ora and Talofa Clean Start supporters! Cleaners, Hospital Service workers
and
Aged Care workers have all been taking steps towards getting a fair deal in
their industries, and they're winning! BUT Wages are still too low; The cost
of
living is high - and rising; Many people are still living in poverty.  To
make
sure no one in our communities has to survive day to day in poverty,
everyone
needs to Stand up Against Poverty on October 17th - International Anti
Poverty
Day. Cleaners from the Clean Start campaign are inviting all union members,
community organisations, members of the public, and all people who care
about
what's going on in our communities to stand up against poverty on October
17th.
Auckland: Meet at Downtown (foot of Queen St) at 5.30pm. Wellington: Meet at
Parliament (Molesworth St side) at 12.30pm. Can you be there? Can you send a
delegation from your organisation or worksite? Can you speak on the day? In
solidarity, The Clean Start team.

Wednesday, October 17, 7pm, Continuing Education, Auckland University
THE STATE OF PEACE, Treasa Dunworth, LLB (Hons), LLM (Harvard). Terence
O'Brien, BA. How can the world sustain a state of peace and co-operation?
Can
this be achieved collectively or by hegemony? This lecture will look at the
pros
and cons of various methods for attempting to reach a state of sustained
peace
and co-operation, and will discuss what we can expect from America and the
rising powers of India and China. The traditional dichotomy between
unilateral
and multilateral approaches to peace and co-operation is blurring in the
light
of what has been termed "unilateralism in multilateral disguise". This
lecture
will also identify, and critique that trend.
Treasa Dunworth is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Law at The University
of
Auckland
Terence O’Brien is a former New Zealand diplomat and UN ambassador
The fee is $27 per lecture or $67.50 for the series. $18 per lecture or $45
for
the series is available to students and unwaged. There will be an
opportunity at
the end of each lecture for questions and discussion. To register contact:
Continuing Education, phone 09 373 7599 ext 87831/87832, or email
[conted at auckland.ac.nz] Website: www.cce.auckland.ac.nz
[http://www.cce.auckland.ac.nz] 

Wednesday, October 31, 7.30pm, Trades Hall, 147 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn
HIDDEN VOICES - A Filipino Muslim Woman On The US “War On Terror” And Its
Impact On Her People. Amirah Ali Lidasan is the National Vice-Chairperson of
the
Suara Bangsamoro Party List Organisation, which aims to get representation
in
Congress for the Philippines’ several million Muslims (known as Moros and
heavily concentrated in the southernmost islands). Amirah is a young
progressive
Muslim woman, with a history of senior leadership in the student movement in
Manila, and is a leader in groups such as the Moro Christian People’s
Alliance. She has an international profile. In March 2007 she was part of a
Philippine human rights delegation which toured North America and Europe,
drawing international attention to the human rights crisis at home.
Contact: Helen Te Hira, ph (09) 3039018; 021 0554969; e-mail:
[helent at nzctu.org.nz]

Friday, November 9, 6.30pm (5.30pm bar), Maidment Theatre, Auckland
University
2007 BRUCE JESSON LECTURE: Laila Harre, National Secretary National
Distribution Union: “Union relevance in Aotearoa in the 21st Century”. For
20 years unions have been engaged in a struggle for relevance - relevance to
both workers and the wider social and economic environment in which we
organise.
This lecture will look at possible futures for the union movement and the
potential and need for workers to organise industrially and politically.
More
than ever we are dependent on what happens at work and what we get from
doing
it. The question is not whether we need unions, but what sort of unions we
need.
A collection for donations to the Bruce Jesson Trust will be taken.
Sponsored by
the Faculty of Arts and The Bruce Jesson Foundation

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