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

    Abi King-Jones
    22/08/2017 at 10:25am

    "Kia kaha! Down with the warmongers!"

    Anonymous pledger
    22/08/2017 at 9:36am

    "Yeah lets smash the arms trade!"

    Anonymous pledger
    21/08/2017 at 10:51am

    "Kia kaha"

    trish lambert
    21/08/2017 at 9:48am
    trish lambert
    21/08/2017 at 9:40am
    Yasmin
    19/08/2017 at 9:57am

    "This website isn't working well. It took a few attempts to get it to work. "

    Mikesh Patel
    18/08/2017 at 10:32pm
    Anonymous pledger
    18/08/2017 at 10:15pm
    Anonymous pledger
    16/08/2017 at 9:20am

    "Great stuff peace people! Go well!"

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    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!

     

      Abi King-Jones
      22/08/2017 at 10:25am

      "Kia kaha! Down with the warmongers!"

      Anonymous pledger
      22/08/2017 at 9:36am

      "Yeah lets smash the arms trade!"

      Anonymous pledger
      21/08/2017 at 10:51am

      "Kia kaha"

      trish lambert
      21/08/2017 at 9:48am
      trish lambert
      21/08/2017 at 9:40am
      Yasmin
      19/08/2017 at 9:57am

      "This website isn't working well. It took a few attempts to get it to work. "

      Mikesh Patel
      18/08/2017 at 10:32pm
      Anonymous pledger
      18/08/2017 at 10:15pm
      Anonymous pledger
      16/08/2017 at 9:20am

      "Great stuff peace people! Go well!"

      Followers of Help Us Stop The Weapons Expo!

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 24/09/2017 at 8:00 PM.