Help Us Stop The Weapons Expo!

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Help Us Stop The Weapons Expo!

Project 2017-08-10 20:24:02 +1200

UPDATE - we're gonna need a bigger bus!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. We've reached our first goal!

Now: our first stretch goal is $2,500. This would significantly increase the number of people from all over Aotearoa we could bring to Wellington to shut down the Weapons Expo - after all, what is a blockade without any people in it? And there are still plenty of fab rewards on offer.

So please keep sharing and donate if you haven't already. Also check out this awesome video of the last blockade in Tāmaki Makaurau, when we managed to keep hundreds of arms dealers out. Help us do it again.

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On October 10 &11, activists from all over Aotearoa will converge at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington to shut down the annual Weapons Expo. The Expo is a trade show for arms companies and the military to buy, sell and lobby for more weapons of war. The primary sponsor of the Expo is Lockheed Martin, the world's largest arms company. They manufacture nuclear weapons, warships, tanks, fighter jets, bombs, guided missiles and just about any other kind of weapon.

We are raising funds to transport activists from Auckland (and other places along the way) for the blockade and for campaign & action supplies. We are hoping to bring a big crew of people to be a part of the action again this year, and we need your help!

Last year, the Weapons Expo was in Auckland. People from across the city joined in action to blockade the arms trade – and we did that successfully, shutting out 350 delegates for 8 hours. We used non-violent direct action to stop war profiteers for a day. We had a host of other amazing activities as part of the Week of Peace.
We also extend an invitation to anyone who is interested in the campaign and keen to be part of the action to join us on the trip to Wellington. If you're planning to come to the blockade and want more details about transport or just about the day, please register on www.stopthearmstrade.nz/register

You can see pictures of the T-shirts, Tea Towels and Zine collection on the updates page.

If you prefer to donate directly to Auckland Peace Action, our account is

Account name: Auckland Peace Action
Account Number: Kiwibank 38-9017-0840541-00

Thank you for your support!

 

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Updates 2

We're gonna need a bigger bus - stretch goal number 1!

03/09/2017 at 4:38 PM

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. We've reached our first goal!

Now: our first stretch goal is $2,500. This would significantly increase the number of people from all over Aotearoa we could bring to Wellington to shut down the Weapons Expo - after all, what is a blockade without any people in it? And there are still plenty of fab rewards on offer. 

So please keep sharing and donate if you haven't already. Also check out this awesome video of the last blockade in Tāmaki Makaurau, when we managed to keep hundreds of arms dealers out. Help us do it again. 

Pictures of T-shirts, zines and tea-towels

16/08/2017 at 9:12 AM

 Our Blockade the Arms trade t-shirt

Our Blockade the Arms Trade T-shirt (please specify your size)

Our "Blockade the Arms Trade" Tea Towels

Our Blockade the Arms Trade Tea Towels

 

Our complete zine collection

Complete Auckland Peace Action Zine collection!

 

    Pledgers 39

    Gill Minogue
    21/09/2017 at 7:22pm
    Anonymous pledger
    21/09/2017 at 8:33am
    Nigel Parsons
    15/09/2017 at 3:03pm
    Stevan Eldred-Grigg
    15/09/2017 at 11:11am
    Rocky Rees
    15/09/2017 at 12:00am

    "All the best, hope the action is as successful as last year in Auckland!!"

    Eileen Pearce
    13/09/2017 at 10:43am

    "Thanks to the young able-bodied peace-filled protesters who will be present"

    Hannah Mackintosh
    13/09/2017 at 9:39am

    "Thank you for the brave awesome essential work that you are all doing."

    Kerry Ann Lee
    05/09/2017 at 5:09pm

    "All the best! "

    Anonymous pledger
    04/09/2017 at 11:00am
    Piet Rad
    04/09/2017 at 1:21am

    "There are NO winners in any war."

    Nadia Filistin
    29/08/2017 at 9:19pm
    Oliver Lineham
    26/08/2017 at 2:38pm
    Emily Worman
    25/08/2017 at 1:10pm

    "Amazing people, necessary work - thank you."

    Karen
    25/08/2017 at 8:58am
    Anonymous
    24/08/2017 at 6:43pm
    Sterile Mrsterile
    24/08/2017 at 9:04am
    Ruth Mundy
    24/08/2017 at 7:47am
    Katharina Bauer
    23/08/2017 at 8:31pm

    "I am so grateful for your blockade of this gathering of criminals. Wish I could join you there!"

    Anonymous pledger
    23/08/2017 at 8:02pm

    "Keep up the good work"

    Anonymous pledger
    23/08/2017 at 6:20pm
    Murdoch Stephens
    23/08/2017 at 4:12pm
    anna rogers
    23/08/2017 at 3:32pm

    "stay rad"

    kate logan
    23/08/2017 at 1:34pm

    "Good luck!!"

    Laura O'Connell Rapira
    23/08/2017 at 12:52pm
    Anonymous pledger
    23/08/2017 at 11:15am
    elizabeth stanley
    23/08/2017 at 9:21am
    Catherine Amey
    22/08/2017 at 7:41pm

    "Keep up the great work to stop war!"

    Maire
    22/08/2017 at 5:50pm
    Claire Dann
    22/08/2017 at 1:56pm
    Ariana Paretutanganui-Tamati
    22/08/2017 at 11:49am

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    Followers of Help Us Stop The Weapons Expo!

    Help Us Stop The Weapons Expo!

    Project 2017-08-10 20:24:02 +1200

    UPDATE - we're gonna need a bigger bus!

    THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. We've reached our first goal!

    Now: our first stretch goal is $2,500. This would significantly increase the number of people from all over Aotearoa we could bring to Wellington to shut down the Weapons Expo - after all, what is a blockade without any people in it? And there are still plenty of fab rewards on offer.

    So please keep sharing and donate if you haven't already. Also check out this awesome video of the last blockade in Tāmaki Makaurau, when we managed to keep hundreds of arms dealers out. Help us do it again.

    -----------------------------------------------------

    On October 10 &11, activists from all over Aotearoa will converge at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington to shut down the annual Weapons Expo. The Expo is a trade show for arms companies and the military to buy, sell and lobby for more weapons of war. The primary sponsor of the Expo is Lockheed Martin, the world's largest arms company. They manufacture nuclear weapons, warships, tanks, fighter jets, bombs, guided missiles and just about any other kind of weapon.

    We are raising funds to transport activists from Auckland (and other places along the way) for the blockade and for campaign & action supplies. We are hoping to bring a big crew of people to be a part of the action again this year, and we need your help!

    Last year, the Weapons Expo was in Auckland. People from across the city joined in action to blockade the arms trade – and we did that successfully, shutting out 350 delegates for 8 hours. We used non-violent direct action to stop war profiteers for a day. We had a host of other amazing activities as part of the Week of Peace.
    We also extend an invitation to anyone who is interested in the campaign and keen to be part of the action to join us on the trip to Wellington. If you're planning to come to the blockade and want more details about transport or just about the day, please register on www.stopthearmstrade.nz/register

    You can see pictures of the T-shirts, Tea Towels and Zine collection on the updates page.

    If you prefer to donate directly to Auckland Peace Action, our account is

    Account name: Auckland Peace Action
    Account Number: Kiwibank 38-9017-0840541-00

    Thank you for your support!

     

    Comments

    We're gonna need a bigger bus - stretch goal number 1!

    03/09/2017 at 4:38 PM

    THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. We've reached our first goal!

    Now: our first stretch goal is $2,500. This would significantly increase the number of people from all over Aotearoa we could bring to Wellington to shut down the Weapons Expo - after all, what is a blockade without any people in it? And there are still plenty of fab rewards on offer. 

    So please keep sharing and donate if you haven't already. Also check out this awesome video of the last blockade in Tāmaki Makaurau, when we managed to keep hundreds of arms dealers out. Help us do it again. 

    Pictures of T-shirts, zines and tea-towels

    16/08/2017 at 9:12 AM

     Our Blockade the Arms trade t-shirt

    Our Blockade the Arms Trade T-shirt (please specify your size)

    Our "Blockade the Arms Trade" Tea Towels

    Our Blockade the Arms Trade Tea Towels

     

    Our complete zine collection

    Complete Auckland Peace Action Zine collection!

     

      Gill Minogue
      21/09/2017 at 7:22pm
      Anonymous pledger
      21/09/2017 at 8:33am
      Nigel Parsons
      15/09/2017 at 3:03pm
      Stevan Eldred-Grigg
      15/09/2017 at 11:11am
      Rocky Rees
      15/09/2017 at 12:00am

      "All the best, hope the action is as successful as last year in Auckland!!"

      Eileen Pearce
      13/09/2017 at 10:43am

      "Thanks to the young able-bodied peace-filled protesters who will be present"

      Hannah Mackintosh
      13/09/2017 at 9:39am

      "Thank you for the brave awesome essential work that you are all doing."

      Kerry Ann Lee
      05/09/2017 at 5:09pm

      "All the best! "

      Anonymous pledger
      04/09/2017 at 11:00am
      Piet Rad
      04/09/2017 at 1:21am

      "There are NO winners in any war."

      Nadia Filistin
      29/08/2017 at 9:19pm
      Oliver Lineham
      26/08/2017 at 2:38pm
      Emily Worman
      25/08/2017 at 1:10pm

      "Amazing people, necessary work - thank you."

      Karen
      25/08/2017 at 8:58am
      Anonymous
      24/08/2017 at 6:43pm
      Sterile Mrsterile
      24/08/2017 at 9:04am
      Ruth Mundy
      24/08/2017 at 7:47am
      Katharina Bauer
      23/08/2017 at 8:31pm

      "I am so grateful for your blockade of this gathering of criminals. Wish I could join you there!"

      Anonymous pledger
      23/08/2017 at 8:02pm

      "Keep up the good work"

      Anonymous pledger
      23/08/2017 at 6:20pm
      Murdoch Stephens
      23/08/2017 at 4:12pm
      anna rogers
      23/08/2017 at 3:32pm

      "stay rad"

      kate logan
      23/08/2017 at 1:34pm

      "Good luck!!"

      Laura O'Connell Rapira
      23/08/2017 at 12:52pm
      Anonymous pledger
      23/08/2017 at 11:15am
      elizabeth stanley
      23/08/2017 at 9:21am
      Catherine Amey
      22/08/2017 at 7:41pm

      "Keep up the great work to stop war!"

      Maire
      22/08/2017 at 5:50pm
      Claire Dann
      22/08/2017 at 1:56pm
      Ariana Paretutanganui-Tamati
      22/08/2017 at 11:49am

      Followers of Help Us Stop The Weapons Expo!

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