Whakarauora Āhuarangi
Climate Solution
In solidarity with Extinction Rebellion Otepoti Dunedin stopping a train load of coal being taken to a Fonterra prcessing plant. Rebles in Tamaki Makauraru ‘died’ out side Fonterra headquarters in Tamaki Makauraru Auckland. Red Rebels dramatically mourned the ‘deaths’.
In this newsletter:
· Court Action: Tamaki Makauraru, Otepoti & Otautahi
· Gearing up to 2022
· Youth Summer Camp
· Can you help the rebellion?
Arrests
There were 9 arrests on the day of action and another 8 arrests as a results of stopping the coal train. Some people are in Court as this is being written. Some are in Court in January
The Tamaki Makaurau arrestees were notified of a postponement of their Court Hearing 5 days after they were due in Court! It was distressing to see many people arriving at Court only to be turned away as they like us had not been informed of the postponement.
First Action 2022 – take the Rebellion to Court
January 7th 10 am is the new date & time.
You are needed in Court to fill the public gallery; outside for Red Rebels, banner holders, placard holders and leafleters. It is only with enough of us showing a lot of interest at this Court appearance that the media will take any notice. You just being there (with whanau/friends) is very important.
Support the Rebels who gave ANZ Bank a message that we need Zero Emissions by 2025 to meet the goal from the Paris Agreement of 1.5 degrees, averting the worst of the climate crisis.
Please let the Court know there is extreme concern about the inaction of the national and international decision makers to keep the planet livable.
Looking forward to 2022
A strategy meeting confirmed our focus:
ZERO EMISSIONS 2025.
TARGET THE NATIONAL DECISION MAKERS.
Help us create lots of effective nonviolent direct and disruptive actions next year as we build the international pressure to COP 27 for real international commitment and action for the Paris Agreement of post-industrial heating limited to 1.5 degrees, because the people are speaking, wanting the necessary urgent action now to keep the planet livable.
Planning meetings
2nd & 4th Mondays, 6.30pm at Friends House, 113 Mt Eden Rd. Expect to walk away with a commitment to help make an action happen!
Fashion Rebellion:
Do you bemoan the fashion industry ultra-consumerism? Maybe this is your place in the Rebellion. This anti-fast Fashion Group repurposes end-of-line-rubbish from the fashion industry, heading us into a circular economy. To join please email Lucy-Mae [email protected]
Red Rebels:
A fabulous group of Red Rebels is getting established. Do you enjoy a little drama? Want to be part of street theatre? This maybe your place in the Rebellion.
Please watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Citizens Assembly
Are you most concerned with how our democracy is being thwarted by vested interests? Maybe your place in the Rebellion for Life is with the new working group focusing on creating New Zealand/Aotearoa Climate Crisis Citizen Assembly. For more info and to register you interest please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/
To join the Rebels making this happen text Miro: 02108643038
youth camp
Ōtaki Summer Camp is a three day event in January for young people (18-30) with an interest in politics, justice, anti-racism, equality and the environment. The camp involves three days of politics, discussion, speakers, music, bush, rivers and sea, in the beach community of Ōtaki, north of Wellington. Reg at https://otakisummercamp.com
Can’t join actions?
Firstly, a huge thanks to Radical Grants for a grant for the 2022 campaign.
And a huge thanks to everyone who has made a donation. Your contributions are making a big difference.
2022 is shaping up to be a critical year as the world focuses on action at COP27.
Please make a donation through Kiwibank 38-9022-0356965-00
Me oho ake, me mātike, me kakama ki te kōrerorero ki te mahi i te mahi e tika ana hoki.
We need to be attentive, on our feet, and enthusiastic to discuss the work that is required.
Looking forward to seeing you at Court 10 am January 7th
And ongoing, as together we Rebel for Life
Getting the political will to take the necessary action for
Zero Emissions 2025: 1.5 degrees
