The March issue of the October 15th Solidarity newsletter is out now. Articles include:

-Digging dirt for the filth: an examination of informant information in Operation 8 and around the world

-The Rich get richer..the poor get prison: an expose of National's criminalising agenda

-No 2010 Olympics on stolen native land! A solidarity statement from the Olympic Resistance Network based in Vancouver

-The terror laws have got to go! The recommendations around the world say terrorism laws are a disaster

-Support the resistance: upcoming events to feed your revolutionary spirit

The activist arrested for painting 'Rakon Kills' on Rakon's manufacturing facility during Israel's bombardment of Gaza earlier this year appeared in Court today to enter his final plea. The prosecution offered if he agreed to pay $2200 in reparations. Despite this inflated figure, he was prepared to pay it, if Rakon was prepared to bring an immediate halt to all research, manufacture and sales of their products to the defence industry.

An event organized by DJ Taktix & J-Dub & sponsored by Mai FM & SaNook TO HONOUR THE FOUR CHILDREN THAT PASSED AWAY IN THE MANGERE HOUSE FIRE. It will feature dj's/dance crews/artists as well as giveaways. Please bring a donation to help support the family. Where: BOTANY TOWN CENTRE When: Thursday 19 March 2009, 5-9pm.

Performers: SMASHPROOF, DJ SIR-VERE, JOSHUA WEBB, DJ TAKTIX, DEI HAMO, DJ CXL, LIMIT BREAK, GRACE IKENASIO, DJ REMINISE, LIL SAINTZ & THE MOVEMENT.

This is a free event however there will be a collection made for the family. No artists or anyone involved will gain financial profit from this event so a big 'thank you' to them for their time and energy.

Kia ora koutou katoa,


We invite womyn-identified anarcha-feminists and supporters to join us over Easter weekend (10-13 April) in lovely Swanson, Auckland. The conference will include workshops, skill shares, and discussions relevant to anarcha-feminism. It'll be a chance to network with other a-fems, learn, talk, and have fun. Please forward the attached poster to womyn you think would be interested.

NB We are also hoping to have some travel equalisation funds available for those who have to travel a long distance.

Please send your completed registration form to feministmafia (at) gmail.com before 3rd of April.

We look forward to seeing you at Easter!

MAF(I)A.

Today Around 20 people protested loudly inside and outside Nestle New Zealands head office in downtown Auckland, not far from Parnell. The protest originally meant to occur in Newmarket took place down town in Nestle's brand new offices. Around 15 protesters went inside the offices and attempted to meet with management to express our anger at the murder of union leaders and members in the Phillipines and to show our solidarity with the 600 Filipino workers which have been on strike for seven years.

The protest was organised by Auckland Philippines Solidarity (APS).

Contribute to the struggle for freedom. Artworks wanted for exhibition and auction in support of the 'Urewera 18'.

The October 15th Solidarity crew in Wellington is organising an art exhibition and auction because believe in the power of art as a voice of dissent. Art is a tool for advancing social justice. It is at the core of a revolutionary strategy and is a source of memory and future ways of knowing.

A great injustice occurred in Aotearoa when the state invaded homes and lives with its so-called “terrorist raids” of October 15th 2007.

VIVA PALESTINA!

Learn more about the situation in Palestine and Gaza.

WEA (59 Gloucester St, Christchurch)
Saturday 7th March. 2pm onwards.
Learn more about the situation in Palestine and Gaza.

Gold Coin Donation.
Workshops,Speakers,Films Afternoon Tea and a shared Halal dinner.
Bring a plate of Halal or vegetarian food to share if u wish.
All Welcome!

Yesterday protest actions against the National led government's attacks on workers happened in both Christchurch and Auckland.

In Christchurch 30 people held an afternoon picket outside the office of National MP Nicky Wagner to protest the new 90 day probation law. This law change means that all workers in small firms can be fired in the first 90 days of employment with no reason given by the employer. [Report and Pictures]

Meanwhile in Manukau City 30 anti-capitalists demonstrated outside John Key's 'Jobs Summit', an elite gathering of 200 bankers, big business CEOs, politicians and union bosses to discuss the financial crisis.

One of demonstrators wrote: 'It is hard to begin to explain why we were their but as someone that has lived most of my life in South Auckland the sheer insult of 200 mostly white, mostly male rich business owners meeting in the heart of Manukau to decide the fate of the workers around them speaks volumes. [Report: Protest against Key's Jobs summit]

The protest demanded that there be no cuts to workers' wages, conditions and public services, such as health, education and welfare in response to the capitalist crisis. [ Photos from today's 'Jobs Summit']

'There were some angry exchanges between the protestors and Rodney Hide, some of NZ’s 200 top CEOs and leading bankers, whilst John Key was spirited away without running the red flagged gauntlet.' [Socialist Aotearoa report]

Greedy Rich Demand Bailout for their Crisis