The 17 people who were arrested in the raids of 15th October are all out on bail now and charges under the Terrorism Suppression Act will not be laid. However, 16 people - people from Tūhoe, Te Atiawa, Maniapoto, Pakeha; indigenous activists, anarchists, environmental and anti-war activists - are still facing charges under the Arms Act.
On this site you can find out how to get involved in local support groups, where and when events are happening and how to make a donation. The struggle continues...
Tu Kotahi : Freedom Fighting Anthems CD release
"Tu Kotahi - Freedom Fighting Anthems" is a CD Compilation to raise money for those affected by the October 15th 'Terror' Raids.
All the money raised will be split between organisations directly supporting those affected by the raids, and also working on consciousness raising around the issue.
The 2-volume CD set includes tracks from:
Olmecha Supreme
The Managers
Cornerstone Roots
Dead Vicious
Punchbowl
Homefire Burning
Tame Iti
and many others...
Terrorism law review guarantees terrorism in Aotearoa
The Law Commission today released its terms of reference for its review of the Terrorism Suppression Act as recommended by the Solicitor-General last year as a direct result of the 15 October raids.
UN to investigate New Zealand Government over conduct of raids
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights while Countering Terrorism has agreed that there are grounds to investigate the New Zealand Government over its conduct during the October 15 raids. This is the first time that a complaint from a group against a nation-state has been accepted by the Rapporteur. The complaint was lodged by lawyers acting on behalf of the Tuhoe nation and some of the accused in the case. It is based on some 14 specific instances of breaches of human rights.
Against Freedom: Book launch in Christchurch
Valerie Morse, author, activist, and one of the "Urewera 16" arrestees is soon to be in Christchurch to launch her book Against Freedom: The War on Terrorism in Everyday New Zealand Life. She will speak about the "War On Terror" and her experiences during the raids and in prison.
Friday 18th, 7:30 @ The Green Room, 16 Bedford Row
