The magnetic fridge diary radical calendar for Haratua/ May 2008.

-Events for May and beyond
-Regular events

Events for May and beyond:

Public meeting:
Tino Rangatiratanga, Tuhoe & the Terror Raids
Thursday 1 May 7-9pm at Mungavin Hall, Lower Mungavin Avenue. Porirua.
Come along to find what the October 15th ‘terror raids’ mean for you and your family, find out how we can make Tino Rangatiratanga happen in Aotearoa now and what Tuhoe is doing to stand up to police violence. Come along and get involved in the campaign for freedom.
The public meeting is sponsored by October 15th Solidarity Crew Wellington. We are a grassroots group committed to securing the unconditional freedom of the now 20 people arrested in the Operation 8 ‘terrorism raids’ and working for Tino Rangatiratanga and Te Mana Motuhake o Tuhoe. For more information, check out www.October15thSolidarity.info

Take action to halt the rising cost of living
The cost of living just keeps on rising...
Let’s take action! Meet in Cuba Mall, 5.30pm Friday 2 May.

Solidarity Wanted:
The October 15th Solidarity crew are doing a monthly campaign newsletter and would love to have your input or participation. We are looking for reports on actions or protests, info about the campaign, raids, solidarity/other prisoner support campaigns internationally, info relating to Tino Rangatiratanga and to Tuhoe in particular. If you would like to contribute or get involved with the editorial crew, email info (at) october15thsolidarity.info

New Solidarity Group
To Support Filipino Workers in Wellington
There will be a meeting of this group on Wednesday 14 May at 5.30pm in the WEA room, 3rd Floor Anvil House, Wakefield Street, Wellington. Non-Filipinos prepared to help in this cause are most welcome also. For more info see www.dev-zone.org

Mr Sterile Assembly, Upper Hutt Posse, The Feminazis, Paroyxsm ~A fundraiser for Operation 8 Arrestees.
Friday 2 May at HAPPY, corner of Tory and Vivian Streets. $10 on the door.

Tibet Solidarity Film Screening and Benefit Gig
The Tibetan Solidarity Network will be hosting the screening of a documentary about Tibet on Friday 16 May at 7pm at the Newtown Community Centre (cnr Colombo and Rintoul Streets). Factual - friendly - all welcome. There will also be a benefit gig on Saturday 24 May at Bar Bodega. Contact tibetan (at) email.com for more details.

Wellington Indymedia film night:
The Coconut Revolution (Bougainville) and
The War of 33
(2006 war in Lebanon)
Sunday 25 May, 7.30 pm, at 128 Abel Smith Street Community House, Te Aro.
Entry by gold coin.

Join the Happy Valley
Occupation!
The Save Happy Valley Coalition has been occupying Happy Valley on the West Coast of the South Island since January 2006. Everyone is invited to visit the occupation campsite nestled in stunning scenery and surrounded by native wildlife. For more information visit www.savehappyvalley.org.nz or email occupation (at) savehappyvalley.org.nz

Anger as a Strength
Anger is a misunderstood emotion and energy. This training for women is skill based on providing opportunities and techniques to express anger using tools of assertiveness. Course runs for 6 weeks beginning Wednesday 4 June 2008, 7-9pm, at the Lower Hutt Women’s centre. Cost $40. To enrol contact WEA 5692 292.

Anarchy in Action
A Radio New Zealand programme about anarchists and the influence of
anarchism on the protest and labour movements. (It aired on 13 April but is now available via www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/ideas/ideas_for_13_april)

Christian Anarchist
Conference
From July 11-13 the South Pacific Christian Anarchists (SPCA) will hold their third annual conference. The venue is Onuku Marae, Akaroa - an hour or so from Otautahi/Christchurch. The kaupapa for the hui is examining how women lead in peace-making, justice-making, community-building and family. All welcome! www.anz.jesusradicals.com

Regular Events

Rahina Monday

Queer Radio Hour
1-2pm on the vbc 88.3fm

Save Happy Valley Wellington meeting
6pm (fortnightly) at 128 Abel Smith St. Join the campaign to save Happy Valley on the West Coast of the South Island!
For more details see:
www.savehappyvalley.org.nz or email
wellington (at) savehappyvalley.org.nz

Wellington Animal Rights Network
7pm (fortnightly) email for info on the location. WARN is Wellington’s coolest animal rights group, campaigning against factory farming, vivisection and working with other animal rights groups in the Wellington area. For more details contact WARN at grumpyanarchist (at) hotmail.com or PO Box 6837 Te Aro, Wellington.

Wildcat Anarchist Discussion
Wildcat is a class-struggle based political group, committed to establishing a world without opression or hierarchies. Wildcat meets on Mondays for discussions and planning. For more information e-mail wgtnwildcat (at) gmail.com

Free Bread!
Available after 5.30pm from 128 Abel Smith St.
Ratu Tuesday

October 15th Solidarity Meeting
7pm (fortnightly – 13 & 27 May) downstairs at Thistle Hall. A group of people that has been meeting since the nationwide raids and arrests on 15th October 2007. The group was set up to support the prisoners, to bring the community together and to organise demonstrations against the raids. It’s demands are: Release the prisoners, Drop the charges, Repeal the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002, Justice for all those raided on October 15th (esp. Ngai Tuhoe), Support Te Manamotuhake o Tuhoe and Tino Rangatiratanga.
www.october15thsolidarity.info

Raapa Wednesday

She-Bop Feminist Radio
10-11am on the vbc 88.3fm

Wellington Indymedia Collective Wednesday 14 May, 7pm at Oblong
Internet Cafe, Left Bank, off Cuba Mall (every 2nd Wednesday of the month). Contact wellington (at) indymedia.org or see www.indymedia.org.nz
Rapare Thursday

Indymedia Radio Show
10 am-12 noon on the vbc 88.3fm. News, music, interviews and more from the W((i))ndymedia crew. For more info see
www.vbc.org.nz and
www.indymedia.org.nz

Cruicial Conciousness
Hip Hop, Reggae and Spoken-word Roots awareness hosted by Te Kupu. (first Thursday of every month - Thursday 1 May) At Happy, corner Vivian and Tory Streets. Free entry from 7pm (donations appreciated).

Oblong collective meeting
6pm (Fortnightly – May 8 & 22) at Oblong, Left Bank, off Cuba Mall. Join a non-profit, collectively-run internet cafe. Call 384 7980 if you would like to become a volunteer.
Freedom Shop collective meeting
7.30pm fortnightly (1, 15 & 29 May) at 128 Abel Smith St. Wellington’s long-running anarchist infoshop. If you would like to become a collective member please contact
the_freedom_shop (at) yahoo.com
Ramere Friday

Critical Mass
Friday 30 May (Last Friday of every month) Meet 5.30pm Civic Square, 6.15pm stop at Midland Park. A celebration of non-motorised transport. Bring your bike or other person-powered wheels for a cycle-friendly tour of the city. We don’t block traffic – We are traffic!

Rahoroi Saturday

Behind the News
12.15-12.45pm every Saturday on Access Radio 783AM. Behind the News aims to counter the bias in most of the establishment and private media with news and comment on local and international issues and by encouraging people to question what they are told. To listen online or download old shows visit www.accessradio.org.nz/behind_the_news.html

Ratapu Sunday

Common Ground Community Garden
Working Bees every Sunday from 1-5pm at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay. For more info see the Wellington Community Gardens network website at:
www.wcgn.wellington.net.nz