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Make Poverty History Aotearoa New Zealand Campaign  pop

MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Aotearoa New Zealand is part of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty. It is made up of a coalition of organisations from across the country who have come together to call for the New Zealand government to play its part in ending poverty. To play your part in the global movement, learn what you can do right now by going to the website.

http://www.makepovertyhistory.org.nz/index.html

(Added: Wed Jun 15 2005   Modified: Thu Jun 08 2006   Hits: 937)

Take the message direct to Dow Chemical  pop

Greenpeace Aotearoa New Zealand, Thursday, 23 January 2003. Despite having received over 15,000 emails and many thousands of postcards and letters urging them to clean up their mess in Bhopal, India, Dow Chemical is continuing to ignore growing public outcry. We want that to change today and that is why we are asking you to join our international call-in to Dow today, January 23rd.

http://www.greenpeace.org.nz/news/news_main.asp?PRID=459

(Added: Thu Jan 23 2003   Modified: Tue Jun 20 2006   Hits: 1959)

Contact your local government representative requesting that they conduct an Ecological Footprint analysis of your municipality.

We can save energy and dollars in areas such as transportation; industrial processes; and building operations. At the same time, we can improve the efficiency of our city's operations while protecting our quality of life from pollution and traffic congestion. Most importantly, we can improve our local economy.

http://www.earthday.net/footprint/english/letter_campaign_choice.html

(Added: Fri Sep 01 2006   Hits: 464)

Act today for indigenous peoples' rights

This action alert relates to the NZ government's continuing refusal to support indigenous peoples' human rights - as seen most recently in their statement to the new Human Rights Council which is currently meeting for the first time in Geneva. The Human Rights Council was established to strengthen human rights at the international level and their application nationally and locally. Unfortunately however, some governments are already attempting to use the Council to deny indigenous peoples' their human rights, and the NZ government is foremost among them - please act today to let them know this is not acceptable.

http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/in270606.htm

(Added: Tue Jun 27 2006   Hits: 542)

Act now: UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

This action alert is focused on recent developments around the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It is a critical time for the Declaration with some governments, NZ foremost among them, intent on amending the text to a point where it becomes essentially meaningless - if they have their way, rather being a means to recognise and protect indigenous peoples' rights, it will restrict and define them as substantially less than the rights of others.

http://www.dev-zone.org/downloads/Act%20now.doc

(Added: Mon Jun 18 2007   Hits: 328)

Clean Energy Guide

Choose the cleanest energy supplier, and take action to encourage the use of renewable energy.

http://www.greenpeace.org.nz/ceg/

(Added: Thu Jun 08 2006   Modified: Tue Jun 20 2006   Hits: 509)

Email your MP

The fate of deep-sea life hangs in the balance. In November this year at the United Nations we have a one-off chance to put in place a moratorium on bottom trawling in international waters. It is crucial that NZ support the initiative. Please send a message to your MP urging them to take up the issue in Parliament.

http://www.greenpeace.org.nz/campaigns/oceans/email-your-mp.asp?

(Added: Mon Sep 11 2006   Hits: 418)

EngageMedia.org

EngageMedia.org is a website distributing video about social and environmental justice issues in Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific. It's a space for critical documentary, fiction, artistic and experimental works that challenge the one-way communication of the mainstream media. EngageMedia aims to demystify and provide access to new video distribution technologies, create an online archive of independent video productions using Open Content licenses and form a peer network of video makers, educators and screening organisations. The website welcome contributions that give context to the actions and issues of our times, in a variety of styles and genres, whether it's documentary, fiction or experimental. The site is moderated but very much participant driven.

http://www.engagemedia.org/

(Added: Fri Dec 08 2006   Hits: 457)

Food Not Bombs

Food Not Bombs is one of the fastest growing revolutionary movements and is gaining momentum throughout the world. There are hundreds of autonomous chapters sharing free vegetarian food with hungry people and protesting war and poverty. Food Not Bombs is not a charity. This energetic grassroots movement is active throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Food Not Bombs is organizing for peace and an end to the occupations of Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine. For over 25 years the movement has worked to end hunger and has supported actions to stop the globalization of the economy, restrictions to the movements of people, end exploitation and the destruction of the earth. On this website you can find out about your local Food Not Bombs, or how to start up your own. (Food Not Bombs, 2006)

http://www.foodnotbombs.net/index.html

(Added: Wed May 24 2006   Modified: Thu Jun 01 2006   Hits: 521)

GLOBAL EDUCATION FUND Applications Close 31 March 2008

The Global Education Fund (GEF) provides funding for small projects to develop awareness and understanding of global perspectives among New Zealanders, to encourage them to become responsible global citizens, and to create a safe and just world. The next funding round closes 31 March 2008.

http://www.globaleducationfund.org.nz

(Added: Fri Feb 08 2008   Hits: 223)

Good Works: Jobs with a Purpose

This website lists not-for-profit, community and government jobs in Aotearoa New Zealand. The vision for Goodworks is to be a values-based company specifically serving the community and working with partners from business, commerce and the public sector who participate in values-driven activity. It is free to search the listings, and cheap to advertise on the site.

http://www.goodworks.co.nz/

(Added: Tue Aug 22 2006   Hits: 689)

Goodbooks, the online bookstore with a conscience

Every time you buy a book from Goodbooks - any book - all profits are contributed to Oxfam to help fight its global battle against poverty and social injustice. There is no extra cost to you. The books - fiction and nonfiction, of all genres - are not marked up to cover this contribution; prices remain among the lowest you will find, and delivery world wide is completely free. With over two million titles in stock our range is one of the largest and our international delivery times cannot be beaten.

https://www.goodbooksnz.co.nz/

(Added: Thu Sep 07 2006   Modified: Fri Dec 21 2007   Hits: 459)

Green Office

On this website, aimed at New Zealanders, you can access a step-by-step guide on how to green your workplace, and access the Green Pages for places that can assist you in implementing changes.

http://www.greenoffice.org.nz/

(Added: Fri Sep 08 2006   Modified: Fri Dec 21 2007   Hits: 470)

Greenpeace Aotearoa / New Zealand: No War

Greenpeace is opposed to war in Iraq and will campaign actively to prevent it. We will remain opposed, whether or not an attack is sanctioned by the United Nations. Greenpeace is calling on the New Zealand Government to oppose any war on Iraq and to urge the United States to turn away from that path. We have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Helen Clark asking her to make a stand for peace. You can take action now and send this message to Helen Clark via our cyber activist form. Act now.

http://www.greenpeace.org.nz/campaigns/war/default.asp

(Added: Tue Mar 18 2003   Modified: Wed Jun 14 2006   Hits: 530)

Greenpeace Cyber-activist Centre

Greenpeace's internet activism website contains current campaigns that you can contribute to by participating online.

http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/take-action/cyber-spreading

(Added: Fri Oct 17 2003   Modified: Thu Mar 27 2008   Hits: 658)

Guide to What You Can Do Following a Disaster [PDF 165.7 kb]

Disaster events around the world are often accompanied by stories and images of destruction and suffering that can elicit an immediate desire to help those who have been hit. This guide provides some options on what you can do and also some of the issues you should consider so you can make an informed decision on how you can help those affected by disasters overseas. It is aimed at Aotearoa New Zealand residents. By Justin Kemp, Dev-Zone Information Officer, 2005.

http://www.dev-zone.org/downloads/DisasterGuide.pdf

(Added: Mon Jul 25 2005   Modified: Fri Jul 27 2007   Hits: 784)

Have your say on trade negotiations and trade-related issues

Aotearoa New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade welcomes input on trade negotiations and trade-related issues from businesses, iwi, NGOs, individuals and other interested stakeholders. If you wish to have your say on any of their current or upcoming negotiations, or if you wish to be kept informed of future consultation rounds for specific negotiations, go to this website.

http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Trade-and-Economic-Relations/Business-gateway/index.php#haveyoursay

(Added: Fri Dec 01 2006   Hits: 403)

Just Focus

Just Focus is a project for young people, by young people, to engage with issues that affect us in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and globally.The goals of the project are responsible global citizenship and change for a just world. The Just Focus project connects a community of young people and provides an way to:
* Be active in becoming informed about issues facing the world today.
* Discuss these topics with other like-minded young people.
* Provide inspiration and tools to take action.

http://www.justfocus.org.nz/

(Added: Fri Aug 19 2005   Modified: Thu Jun 08 2006   Hits: 708)

Keeping It Legal

This online resource has been developed by the New Zealand Government as a resource for community organisations, groups, trusts and societies so that they can have simple, accurate information about their legal obligations. (New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations & Office for the Community and Voluntart Sector, 25 September 2006)

http://www.keepingitlegal.net.nz/

(Added: Mon Sep 25 2006   Modified: Fri Jul 27 2007   Hits: 445)

Make a submission to a Select Committee

Have your say on legislation passing through Parliament. Select committees invite your input on the items of business listed on ths website. The closing date for submissions is given along with information about where to send your submission.

http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/SC/SubmCalled/

(Added: Mon Sep 04 2006   Hits: 429)

Mobilising for change: a workshop for people seeking to build engaging campaigns

The Mobilising for Change hui (workshop) has been organised by the Change Agency (tCA) from Australia and is hosted by the Auckland Workers Education Association (AWEA) in Aotearoa. This interactive workshop will include a range of bright ideas and practical tools to strengthen grassroots community organising.

http://www.dev-zone.org/downloads/auckland_panui.doc

(Added: Tue Mar 25 2008   Hits: 121)

Not in Our Name - Aotearoa / New Zealand

The Not in Our Name Pledge of Resistance is as a tool to be used by individuals, organisations and communities to stimulate discussion, and to inspire and strengthen resistance to the 'war on terrorism' - the "war without end". Individuals as well as by groups and organisations can sign the pledge against war, which will be presented to Prime Minister Helen Clark and US Ambassador to New Zealand, Charles Swindells.

http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/nionnz.htm

(Added: Mon Feb 24 2003   Modified: Wed Jun 14 2006   Hits: 559)

Open Door

The Open Door project gives access to TV3 Network television to selected individuals and groups of New Zealanders. If you're involved in an issue, a cause or an activity that you want people to know about, you can apply to make your own television documentary. Have a look at a clip from the show, check out the background section, and, if you think it's for you, click on the apply button and submit your information.

http://www.opendoor.net.nz/

(Added: Wed Feb 22 2006   Modified: Thu Jun 08 2006   Hits: 527)

Option3: Western Corridor - A Better Choice Without Delay

'Option3' refers to the idea that neither option in the present debate over transport in Wellington's Western Corridor (Transmission Gully vs Coastal Route) is sustainable or sensible. Providing an alternative to both, the different parts of Option3 include specific proposals towards planning for smart and local growth, providing incentives for carpooling, improving public transport (bus and rail), increasing use of internet, making roading safer, and tollling congestion. The website contains details of Options 3 and ways in which people can take action and contribute to debate.

http://www.option3.org.nz/

(Added: Tue Mar 28 2006   Modified: Wed Jun 07 2006   Hits: 530)

Oxfam New Zealand: Take Action

World trade can be an engine for growth and development in order to lift millions out of poverty. The WTO recently confirmed its rulings that rich countries' subsidizing their farmers and dumping surplus crops on poor countries is illegal. You can help struggling farmers by joining the campaign to ask world leaders to deliver trade justice now.

http://www.oxfam.org.nz/whatwedo.asp?s1=What%20we%20do&s2=Issues%20we%20work%20on&s3=Make%20Trade%20Fair&s4=Take%20action

(Added: Fri Oct 28 2005   Hits: 644)

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