Help Us Stop The Weapons Expo!
By Auckland Peace Action
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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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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 (please specify your size)
Our Blockade the Arms Trade Tea Towels
Complete Auckland Peace Action Zine collection!
Pledgers 39
22/08/2017 at 10:25am
"Kia kaha! Down with the warmongers!"
22/08/2017 at 9:36am
"Yeah lets smash the arms trade!"
21/08/2017 at 10:51am
"Kia kaha"
21/08/2017 at 9:48am
21/08/2017 at 9:40am
19/08/2017 at 9:57am
"This website isn't working well. It took a few attempts to get it to work. "
18/08/2017 at 10:32pm
18/08/2017 at 10:15pm
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 (please specify your size)
Our Blockade the Arms Trade Tea Towels
Complete Auckland Peace Action Zine collection!
22/08/2017 at 10:25am
"Kia kaha! Down with the warmongers!"
22/08/2017 at 9:36am
"Yeah lets smash the arms trade!"
21/08/2017 at 10:51am
"Kia kaha"
21/08/2017 at 9:48am
21/08/2017 at 9:40am
19/08/2017 at 9:57am
"This website isn't working well. It took a few attempts to get it to work. "
18/08/2017 at 10:32pm
18/08/2017 at 10:15pm
16/08/2017 at 9:20am
"Great stuff peace people! Go well!"