What
An international week of civil disobedience to avert climate, ecological and human catastrophe. It starts in New Zealand. In Britain, where the group began, protesters will gridlock London by blocking roads and it’s underground rail network [1]. Here, actions will be less disruptive than planned as the first day of action is the one month commemoration of the Christchurch massacre.
When
Monday 15 to Sunday 21 April.
Where
Auckland, Thames (Hauraki), Tauranga, Masterton, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin.
Who
Extinction Rebellion (XR) is a new social movement that aims to protect people and the planet. It uses non-violent direct action (NVDA) to stop climate chaos and biodiversity loss. XR believes mass civil-disobedience is necessary as other strategies are too slow or have failed to stop the mass extinction event currently underway.
Why
The UN says we have 11 years to take action to limit climate chaos and reduce the risk of extreme heat, drought, flooding and poverty. [2] 60% of the planet’s animal population has been “wiped out” due to human interference since 1970. [3]
How
XR’s aim is to force central and local Governments to:
- Tell the truth about the climate and ecological emergency,
- Take the necessary steps* to address it, and
- Create participatory democracy to oversee the process.
*Necessary steps include declaring a state of emergency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025.
Further information
References
[1] See: https://extinctionrebellion.org.uk/international-rebellion/
[2] Watts, J. (8 Oct 2018) “Global warming must not exceed 1.5c warns landmark UN report” in The Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/08/global-warming-must-not-exceed-15c-warns-landmark-un-report [Last accessed on 1 April 2018]
[3] Carrington, Damian (30 Oct 2018) “Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970: major report finds” in The Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/30/humanity-wiped-out-animals-since-1970-major-report-finds [Last accessed on 1 April 2018]
Other
- Video promoting the Week of rebellion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hdKT2lBpeQ
- https://extinctionrebellion.nz/week-of-rebellion
Contact (National)
- Extinction Rebellion national media advisor Simon Oosterman is available for contact on 027 526 8704.
- Local media liaisons and spokespeople are listed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14l3pYdXcu-e1VYJwYk7c_hifehBsElKUGTvMyfei820/edit?usp=sharing
Please note while local XR groups support our core demands they are each autonomous groups.
Local contacts and events
Key media events
Date | Start Time | Finish Time | Event | XR Group | Address | RSVP and more information | Facebook Event | Contact details |
Mon 15 Apr | 8:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Presentation: Presentation to local council | Palmerston North | Te Maraeo O Hine, Palmerston North Square, Palmerston North 4410 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/presentation-presentation-to-local-council/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/1204298979734032/ | Rachael Andrews on [email protected] or 027 464 9402 |
Tue 16 Apr | 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Protest: The living world gives ECan a performance review | Christchurch Ōtautahi | Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch 8011 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-the-living-world-gives-ecan-a-performance-review/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/380374149184453/ | Media liaison: Rowan Brooks on [email protected] or 022 029 6212
Media spokesperson: Shere Khan on 028 414 5966 or [email protected] |
Wed 17 Apr | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Protest: “Sour milk”: Dairy and its impact on papatūānuku | Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara | New Zealand Parliament Buildings, Pipitea, Wellington, 6160 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/expert-panel-sour-milk-dairy-and-its-impact-on-papatuanuku | https://www.facebook.com/events/2112561575488241/ | Dr Sea Rotmann on 021 246 9438 or [email protected] |
Thu 18 Apr | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Protest: A secret protest | Nelson | Nelson i-SITE, 75 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7040 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-a-secret-protest/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/813712442318488/ | Julie Nevin on 021 645 652 or [email protected] |
Fri 19 Apr | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Protest: Theatrical dinner party protest | Dunedin (Ōtepoti) | Bayfield Park, Andersons Bay, Dunedin 9013 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-theatrical-dinner-party-protest/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/806280009740567/ | Media liaison: Abby Harris on [email protected] or 027 221 8558
Media spokesperson: Jennifer Shulzitski on [email protected] or 022 415 7073 |
Sat 20 Apr | 9:00 AM | Protest: A rising tide for climate action | Thames (Hauraki) | Brightsmile Community Garden, Mackey St, Thames 3500 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-a-rising-tide-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/2514610182099559/ | Media liaison: Margette Campbell on [email protected] or 021 891 367
Media spokesperson: Rowan Manley-Campbell on [email protected] or 022 086 9944 |
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Sat 20 Apr | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Protest: Rising tide parade for climate action | Dunedin (Ōtepoti) | Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Ave, Dunedin 9016 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-rising-tide-parade-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/806280009740567/ | Media liaison: Abby Harris on [email protected] or 027 221 8558
Media spokesperson: Jennifer Shulzitski on [email protected] or 022 415 7073 |
Sat 20 Apr | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Protest: Easter Saturday climate action picnic and protest | Auckland | Okahu Bay Beach, Auckland, 1071 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/easter-saturday-beach-picnic-and-protest-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/331205857816485/ | Media liaison: Simon Oosterman on 027 526 8704 or [email protected]
Media spokesperson: Lynne Dempsey on 027 277 0411 or [email protected] |
Sat 20 Apr | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Protest: “Rising tide”: A human wave for climate action | Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Waitangi Park, 107 Cable Street, Wellington 6011 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-rising-tide-a-human-wave-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/346935299265713/ | Dr Sea Rotmann on 021 246 9438 or [email protected] |
Sat 20 Apr | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Protest: Sure To Rise March – We are the Rising Tide | Christchurch Ōtautahi | Edmonds Factory Gardens, 365 Ferry Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8062 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-sure-to-rise-march-we-are-the-rising-tide/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/328483521143537/ | Shere Khan on 028 414 5966 or [email protected] |
Sat 20 Apr | TBC | TBC | Protest: A rising tide for climate action | Tauranga | Tauranga | TBChttps://www.facebook.com/events/787720764934963/790484334658606/ | TBC | Leo Murray on [email protected] or 022 066 4869 |
All events
Date | Start Time | Finish Time | Event | XR Group | Address | RSVP and more information | Facebook Event | Contact details |
Sun 14 Apr | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | Public talk: What XR is and how to participate | Auckland | Quaker Meeting house, 113 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland 1024 | https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/extinction-rebellion-international-week-of-action | https://www.facebook.com/events/2208597366135874/ | Dot Austin on 0210393228 |
Sun 14 Apr | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Art: Chalk and poster the streets | Christchurch Ōtautahi | Flying Foxes, Margaret Mahy Playground, corner of Manchester St and Armagh St, Christchurch 8013 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/art-chalk-and-poster-the-streets-2/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/320130768648865/ | Marcus on 028 414 5966 or [email protected] |
Sun 14 Apr | 8:00 PM | Art: Beep for the banner | Nelson | Location TBC, Nelson | Contact John Paul Pochin on 021 623 207 or [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/events/2449165995128409/ | John Paul Pochin on 021 623 207 or [email protected] | |
Mon 15 Apr | 6:45 AM | 8:45 AM | Art: Dawn sand art and meditation | Christchurch Ōtautahi | New Brighton Pier, 213 Marine Parade, Christchurch, New Zealand | https://actionnetwork.org/events/art-dawn-sand-art-and-meditation/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/356984054926368/ | Media liaison: Marcus on 028 414 5966 or [email protected]
Media spokesperson: Rowan Brooks on [email protected] or 022 029 6212 |
Mon 15 Apr | 8:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Presentation: Presentation to local council | Palmerston North | Te Maraeo O Hine, Palmerston North Square, Palmerston North 4410 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/presentation-presentation-to-local-council/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/1204298979734032/ | Rachael Andrews on [email protected] or 027 464 9402 |
Mon 15 Apr | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Music: Singing for the rebellion | Christchurch Ōtautahi | New Brighton, Christchurch | Not a public event. Register your attendance with Marcus on 028 414 5966 or [email protected] | https://www.facebook.com/events/319459291969379/ | Not a public event. Register your attendance with Marcus on 028 414 5966 or [email protected] |
Mon 15 Apr – Sun 28 Apr | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Meeting: Grand opening of the Climate Change Resource Centre | Wairarapa (Masterton) | 231 Queen St, Masterton 5810 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/grand-opening-climate-change-resource-centre/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/2534691466600892/ | Media liaison: Mike Osborne on [email protected] or 06 379 6733
Media spokesperson: Jeremy Logan on [email protected] or 0274332215 |
Mon 15 Apr | 17:00 | 7:15 PM | Workshop: Regenerative culture and climate grief | Christchurch Ōtautahi | WEA Canterbury Workers’ Educational Association, 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, 8013 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/workshop-regenerative-culture-and-climate-grief/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/388064245372765/ | Marcus on 028 414 5966 or [email protected] |
Mon 15 Apr | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Expert Panel: “A Gathering of Rebels” | Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Rutherford House Lecture Theatre 1, Victoria University, 33 Bunny St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/public-talk-a-gathering-of-rebels | https://www.facebook.com/events/831236280573663/ | Dr Sea Rotmann on 021 246 9438 or [email protected] |
Tue 16 Apr | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | Protest: Protest for climate action | Auckland | Band Rotunda, Albert Park, 33-43 Princes Street, Auckland 1010 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-protest-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/438011700305818/ | Lynne Dempsey on 027 277 0411 or [email protected] |
Tue 16 Apr | 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Protest: The living world gives ECan a performance review | Christchurch Ōtautahi | Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch 8011 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-the-living-world-gives-ecan-a-performance-review/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/380374149184453/ | Media liaison: Rowan Brooks on [email protected] or 022 029 6212
Media spokesperson: Shere Khan on 028 414 5966 or [email protected] |
Wed 17 Apr | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Protest: “Sour milk”: Dairy and its impact on papatūānuku | Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara | New Zealand Parliament Buildings, Pipitea, Wellington, 6160 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/expert-panel-sour-milk-dairy-and-its-impact-on-papatuanuku | https://www.facebook.com/events/2112561575488241/ | Dr Sea Rotmann on 021 246 9438 or [email protected] |
Wed 17 Apr | 6:45 PM | 9:00 PM | Meeting: Update and training for the week of action | Tauranga | Soma Studios, 586e Cameron Rd, Tauranga, 3112 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/meeting-update-and-training-for-the-week-of-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/787720764934963/ | Leo Murray on [email protected] or 022 066 4869 |
Thu 18 Apr | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Protest: A secret protest | Nelson | Nelson i-SITE, 75 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7040 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-a-secret-protest/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/813712442318488/ | Julie Nevin on 021 645 652 or [email protected] |
Thu 18 Apr | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | Music: The silence Ends – a Chorus of Voices | Palmerston North | TBC, Palmerston North | https://actionnetwork.org/events/the-silence-ends-a-chorus-of-voices/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/442269206315969/ | Rachael Andrews on [email protected] or 027 464 9402 |
Fri 19 Apr | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Protest: Theatrical dinner party protest | Dunedin (Ōtepoti) | Bayfield Park, Andersons Bay, Dunedin 9013 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-theatrical-dinner-party-protest/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/806280009740567/ | Media liaison: Abby Harris on [email protected] or 027 221 8558
Media spokesperson: Jennifer Shulzitski on [email protected] or 022 415 7073 |
Sat 20 Apr | 9:00 AM | Protest: A rising tide for climate action | Thames (Hauraki) | Brightsmile Community Garden, Mackey St, Thames 3500 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-a-rising-tide-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/2514610182099559/ | Media liaison: Margette Campbell on [email protected] or 021 891 367
Media spokesperson: Rowan Manley-Campbell on [email protected] or 022 086 9944 |
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Sat 20 Apr | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Art: Guerilla pop-up gallery for climate action | Nelson | Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/art-guerilla-pop-up-gallery-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/1530332817098751/ | John Paul Pochin on 021 623 207 or [email protected] |
Sat 20 Apr | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Protest: Rising tide parade for climate action | Dunedin (Ōtepoti) | Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Ave, Dunedin 9016 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-rising-tide-parade-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/806280009740567/ | Media liaison: Abby Harris on [email protected] or 027 221 8558
Media spokesperson: Jennifer Shulzitski on [email protected] or 022 415 7073 |
Sat 20 Apr | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Protest: Easter Saturday climate action picnic and protest | Auckland | Okahu Bay Beach, Auckland, 1071 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/easter-saturday-beach-picnic-and-protest-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/331205857816485/ | Media liaison: Simon Oosterman on 027 526 8704 or [email protected]
Media spokesperson: Lynne Dempsey on 027 277 0411 or [email protected] |
Sat 20 Apr | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Protest: “Rising tide”: A human wave for climate action | Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Waitangi Park, 107 Cable Street, Wellington 6011 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-rising-tide-a-human-wave-for-climate-action/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/346935299265713/ | Dr Sea Rotmann on 021 246 9438 or [email protected] |
Sat 20 Apr | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Protest: Sure To Rise March – We are the Rising Tide | Christchurch Ōtautahi | Edmonds Factory Gardens, 365 Ferry Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8062 | https://actionnetwork.org/events/protest-sure-to-rise-march-we-are-the-rising-tide/ | https://www.facebook.com/events/328483521143537/ | Shere Khan on 028 414 5966 or [email protected] |
Sat 20 Apr | TBC | TBC | Protest: A rising tide for climate action | Tauranga | Tauranga | TBC | TBC | Leo Murray on [email protected] or 022 066 4869 |