Submissions and New Year Picnic

Its not too late:

Treaty Principles Bill submissions are due 11.59 pm Jan 7.

In this newsletter:

  • Submissions due January 7th!
  • January 11 Maungakiekie Rebels Picnic
  • Writers Group restarts January 23rd
  • Climate Café 1st & 3rd Sundays Restarting February
  • Nth Shore Picket restarts end of January

There is still time for your submission on the Treaty Principles Bill

We know that ACT and David Seymour have the active (and funded) support of Hobsons Pledge, The Taxpayers Union, and is backed by the Atlas Network. They expect our opposition – is this why Seymour is unfazed, and keeps fronting up with his little grin? They are in for the long term to open the country to exploitation by large corporations. It is up to us collectively to stop them

Remember the first draft of this Bill had that anyone owning property in the country could be considered Tāngata Whenua! While this was dropped the intent is there. It is in every utterance of the seemingly innocuous mantra “equal rights for everyone – not different rights through ethnicity”. They do not acknowledge there is inequality and Māori and others are overrepresented in the disadvantage stats.

Plus the Treaty is between two peoples. A simple referendum will not provide an informed result. This is where citizens assemblies could be used to great effect, bringing in expertise for an informed discussion, then expert facilitation of citizens groups to reach a consensus.

It is not too late to participate in the democratic process with a submission. But it must be in by January 7th. We must all write our own truth, write our own submissions. This can be daunting. But we are wonderful. There are so many opportunities to get support. These are some of the options for support:

The workshops, submission parties etc. are ongoing.

https://inclusiveaotearoa.nz/treaty-principles-bill-submission-open-writing-session/

For nightly online workshops throughout December, on social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/koekoeaa/

Around the country there are workshops both in person and online: https://our.actionstation.org.nz/calendars/together-for-te-tiriti-events

We three Kings of Te Aotearoa taking you back to the time of the moa

Maungkiekie Rebel Picnic

January 11th. 11 am. We are kicking off the year with enjoyment, celebration, over shared kai. We are part of an international movement. There are people all around the world rising up to stop the madness that is causing the climate crisis. Extinction Rebellion is at the tip of the protest taiaha. You are invited to be active with the group that suits you.

Do come on this picnic to get to know the people who are making serious fun to get more of us demanding and getting action to minimize the effects of the climate crisis.

Meeting at the bottom of the Memorial Steps. This is accessible, flat with shade from trees is nearby. Plus toilets are not far away. A perfect place for our summer socializing, raving and planning.

Climate Café 1st & 3rd Sundays

1st Sunday, 10.30 am at Auckland Art Gallery Cafe. February 7

3rd Sunday 10 am at Devonport Community Centre. 17th January (TBC)

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 Extinction Rebellion Rebels

https://www.meetup.com/auckland-climate-cafe/

Contact Adam: 0273517926, Justine 021819169

Writers Group

Enjoyable, informative and friendly, a group of Rebels have regular zoom meetings for those of us keen to voice our opinions on relevant issues by writing letters to politicians and newspapers. Pat Baskett kindly shares her incisive and well-researched Newsroom articles. We share what we are writing to encourage others and to get some input. Much of the writing is available for others to use in their own writing. The meetings are a great place to find out information and share our views and be enthused to get our ideas into the public arena.

Restarting January 23rd, 8 am by zoom (you can stay in bed and join in!).

Contact: Text Jill on 02102570468

Fast Track Bill has been passed

It is now legislation.

First Action will be presenting a Fossil of the Day award to the Climate Minister at the electoral office in Takapuna. Interested? Contact Dennis by texting 0274820779

North Shore Pickets

Restarting January 31st

Tuesday mornings. Oteha Valley Rd motorway intersection. For about an hour. Join Pat, Justine, and Jean. Increase awareness for climate action.

Text Pat 0276340902

We have had a great year with plenty of actions. These have been lots of fun plus they encourage people to think about the climate crisis the successive governments inaction. And keep the pressure up on the polluters and politicians. You are invited to join us in the new year, firstly at the picnic than you join us making the more fun pointed actions.

As we some into the festive season and summer holidays re are reminded of the XR Principle urging that we care for ourselves, that our spirits can be tranquil allowing us to be valiant and resolute:

XR Principle 12

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

https://extinctionrebellion.nz/xr/ https://www.facebook.com/XRTamakiMakaurau/