End Fossils Fuels
The oil lobby at COP28 won: Phasing out will not keep the planet liveable.
IPSOS research identified that 80% of us kiwis are concerned about the climate. The Uni of Akl Attitudes and Values study found the same, and also found that only 3.5% of us are climate deniers. We now need this awareness to influence decision makers with urgency.
How are you helping?
In this newsletter:
- SS4C March April 5
- Thursday 28th leafleting Cruise ships with CLA
- Palestinian Rallies
- Climate Anxiety Talks
- Council and AT Lobbying
- Climate Café 1st Sundays
- End Urban SUVs – get stickering now.
- North Shore Pickets
April 5 School Strike 4 Climate
Toitū Taiao Toitū Te Tiriti O Waitangi Toitū Free Palestine
Climate justice requires us to go to the causes and we find commonality with Māori and Palestinian struggles. It is all connected. Climate change requires system change. This is why, internationally, Extinction Rebellion calls for a new stage of democracy with citizens assemblies. We are so fortunate in Aotearoa that Māori have done a lot of work on system change captured in the document Matike Mai.
Therefore, we are joining with Fridays for Future on the climate strike with three demands: Climate justice, Honour Te Tiriti O Waitangi and Palestinian justice.
3.30 pm Meet at Parnell Rose Gardens Te Ha the oldest Pohutukawa tree in the city. Walk to Albert Park collecting garbage along the way
5 pm Rally at Albert Park
Look for the XR Flags to join fellow activists.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3543317142646971/
Cruise Ships
Our sister organization Climate Liberation Aotearoa has a campaign to bring awareness to the pollution and damage to the oceans by cruise ships.
- Thursday 28th 8.30 am Princes Wharf Leafleting
- Thursday April 4th 9.30am Presentation to Auckland Council (meet in Aotea Sq.)
Apprehension to Action: Climate Anxiety workshops
Coping with uncertainty, anger, fear and/or grief – in the time of climate disaster?
Join us for an enlightening talk on Climate Anxiety, how to think about it, and how to turn it into action. This talk is for those of us dealing with climate anxiety, those who know someone who is, and for those working in the environmental space who might be relation to a community of volunteers or stakeholder that could be dealing with or prone to climate anxiety.
Topics include:
- Acknowledge the latest information for NIWA, MfE and the IPCC.
- Anxiety symptoms and models
- Reframing and managing anxiety
- Anxiety to action.
https://ecofest.org.nz/event/climate-anxiety-apprehension-to-action/
March 30th Albany Community Hub
Saturday April 13th Aaiotanga Community Space, 22 Emily Pl
Palestinian Rallies
Easter Sunday 3 pm Aotea Sq. Gaza is being starved.
Silent March. Bring an empty dinner plate. No Banners or placards.
And more:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064134091562
CBD Monthly Climate Café
1st Sundays, 10.30 am at the Art Gallery Café CBD.
Informal. Relaxed. Great company. Whatever you want to chat about regarding the climate crisis and what to do about it in Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland. There is so much happening. You are not alone in your anxiety about the crisis. Catch up with all that is happening. Find out where and how you can join in. A perfect introduction and way to stay in contact with Rebels
https://www.meetup.com/auckland-climate-cafe/
Contact Adam: 0273517926, Justine 021819169
END Urban SUVs
Urban SUVs are killing people, killing the planet https://theecologist.org/2021/apr/07/what-actual-truck. Aotearoa
Get the stickers onto the street and on the worst emitting SUVs in the cities. A starter pack is only $10. Email [email protected]. Text Kirsty: 0274422640
Government, Council and AT ongoing pressure!
A fabulous presentation to the Auckland Transport Board, today Tuesday 26th, with thanks to a great team effort.
You have two days left to contribute to the city’s long term plan:
https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/hub-page/long-term-plan-2024-2034
Fast Track Approvals Bill closing date for submissions is April 19. Have your say now:
North Shore Pickets
Tuesday mornings for about an hour. Join Pat, Justine, and Dennis. Increase awareness for climate action. Text Pat 0276340902
What is your contribution?
- Planning meetings – help make actions happen 1st & 3rd Mondays 6.30pm Zoom meetings
- Organise the zoom. Welcome people as they login. Be the minute taker Text Caril 0211883933
- Join the Art Group: Help make banners/placards with Kirsty, Eleanor & Laura
- Join the Art Activism group: to create street theatre: Jos, Jonty Margaret and Caril
- Guerilla Choir: Cheeky singing at various events. Text Margaret 0224743073
- Be a Red/Green Rebel: text Margaret 0224743073
- Help with the Website/Social media/databases. With Clem and Dan
- Help with press releases. With Caril
Nāku, nāhau ka ora ai tātou. Ko te mahi me tōna hua e rite ana, e tika ana. Kia ngākau nui, kia hākoakoa, kia pai te wairua i roto i ēnei mahi, i ēnei āhuatanga katoa.
With your assistance and mine we will survive. The labour and results are one and the same, and valid. Be valiant and resolute, be buoyant, let your spirit be tranquil in these efforts, in all of these circumstances.
End Fossil Fuels for <2 degrees
