29 November, is the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people and New Zealanders will mark this day with dozens of solidarity actions around the country this weekend.
“The coalition government is still missing in action” says PSNA National Chair John Minto. “They are still refusing to take even baby steps to hold Israel to account for its mass slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza” says PSNA National Chair John Minto.
“The government’s agenda is not to offend the US/Israel while we are demanding an end to hypocrisy”
“Even while Israel starves to death people in Northern Gaza our government looks the other way – ignoring all UN reports demanding immediate action for humanitarian aid.” says John Minto. “Our government is committed to the US when it should be committed to the UN”
John Minto
National Chair
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
Nationwide rallies/marches/MP protests/vigils this week
These are on the PSNA Facebook events page here with the basic details listed below.
North IslandOpononi – Gathering for PalestineSunday 1 DecemberNo Rally this week
Kerikeri – RallyNo Rally this weekend. Next is First Saturday of the month – 7 December
Whangarei – RallySaturday 30 NovemberNo Rally this weekend
Auckland – Flag Raising on the UN International day of Solidarity with the Palestinian PeopleFriday 29 November12:00 noonThe Clock tower, Aotea Square, Queen Street
Auckland – Palestinian Community Event – All WelcomeFriday 29 November7:00 pmHillsborough Room, Fickling Center – 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland
Waiheke – Market Stall – hosted by Stand With Palestine Waiheke!Every Saturday8:00 am – 1:00 pmOstend Market, Waiheke Island
Auckland – Banners around Tamaki MakaurauEvery Saturday10:00 am – 1:00 pm (then off to the Auckland Rally)Meet on the Corner of Sandringham and St Lukes Roads then walk down Sandringham road to the Sandringham village shops.Text John on 021 899 659 for more details
Auckland – Bike Ride for PalestineSaturday 30 November12:00 pm – Leaves on time.Te Komititanga – Britomart Square, Tamaki Makaurau
Auckland – Rally and MarchSaturday 30 November2:00 pmTe Komititanga – Britomart Square, Tamaki Makaurau
Thames – Vigil to Stop the war on Children(Hosted by The Basket – Social and Environmental Justice – Hauraki)No Rally this weekend. Next is First Saturday of the month – 7 December
Tauranga – Celebrating Palestinian Sumud/ International Solidarity DayNo Flag waving on Sunday 24 NovemberFlag Waving on Friday 29th Nov4:00 – 6:00 pmTauranga Bridge Marina, SH 2 TaurangaFamily Friendly event
WhakataneRallies are starting to be organisedWatch this space
Hamilton – Flag Waving for PalestineFriday 29 November12:00 noonOutside the council buildings in Civic Square
Hamilton – Flag Waving for PalestineSaturday 30 November1:00 pmFlynn Park, Cnr Wairere Drive & Naylor, Hamilton
Hamilton – Palestine Waikato Solidarity PicnicSaturday 30 November12:30 pmInnis Common, Hamilton Lakes
Raglan – Movie – The Last SkyThursday 28 November7:00 pmRaglan Old School Arts Centre, Raglan
Cambridge – Rally for PalestineEvery Saturday11:00 amCambridge Town Hall
Rotorua – Rally for PalestineEvery Thursday4:30 pmNational MP Todd McClays Office – Cnr Amohau and Ranolf St lights, Rotorua
Gisborne – Farmers Market – Vigil to Stop the war on ChildrenEvery Saturday9:30 – 11:30 amGisborne Farmers Market
Napier – Rally for PalestineSaturday 30 November11:30 amMarine Parade Soundshell Roundabout
Hastings – Rally for PalestineSunday 1 December1:00 pmHastings Town Clock – Hastings CBD
Palmerston North – RallyNo Rally this weekend because of the Christmas Parade on Sunday.
New Plymouth – Flags on the BridgeFriday 29 November4:30 pmPaynters Ave Bridge, New Plymouth
New Plymouth – March for GazaSunday 1 December1:00 PMThe Landing, 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth
Whanganui – Rally for PalestineSaturday 30 November11:00 amRiverside Market, Whanganui
Carterton – Gathering for GazaEvery Tuesday12:00 middayMemorial Square.
Martinborough – Vigil for PalestineEvery Wednesday11:00 amThe square at the top of Kitchener St, Martinborough
Masterton – Gathering for GazaEvery Sunday9:30 amTown Hall Lawn, Masterton
Featherston – Gathering for GazaEvery Saturday11:00 amThe Squircle (opposite the op shop).
Wellington – Flags on the Bridge(hosted by the Falastin Tea Collective)Every Friday7:15 – 9:00 am – Note Extended timeHill Street bridge Overbridge, Wellington
Wellington – Vigil for Palestine(hosted by Aotearoa Healthcare Workers for Palestine)Every Friday6:00 pmIn front of Wellington Hospital, 49 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington
Wellington – Rally(hosted by the Falastin Tea Collective)No Rally Saturday 30 NovemberThere is an all-day Palestinian event this SaturdaySee next
Wellington – Palestine Solidarity MarketplaceHosted by Justice for PalestineSaturday 30 November9:30 am – 3:30 pmLeft Bank – Outside Joy Gallery
Wellington – National Rally for PalestineSaturday 11 December11:00 Noon – Rally start and march to Parliament12:00 Rally on Parliament stepsQueens Wharf start
South IslandNelson – Rally for PalestineSaturday 30 November10:30 amHikoi along Rocks Rd, departing Tahuna Beach end
Blenheim – Rally for PalestineSaturday 30 November11:00 amBlenheim Railway Station
Christchurch – Flag Waving for PalestineFriday 29 November4:00 – 6:00 pmBridge of Remembrance, Cashel Street, Christchurch
Christchurch – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian PeopleSaturday 30 November1:00 – 2:00 pmBridge of Remembrance, Cashel Street, Christchurch
TimaruNo Rally this weekend
Dunedin – VigilFriday 29 November6:00 – 8:00 pmThe Octagon
DunedinSaturday 30 NovemberNo Rally this weekend
QueenstownNo Rally this weekend
Invercargill – Rally for PalestineSunday 1 December1:00 pmElles Rd/Tweed St roundabout
