Urewera 18 trial date set

A trial date of 8 August 2011 has today been set in the Auckland High Court for the 18 defendants arrested in raids under the Terrorism Suppression Act on 15th October 2007. Five defendants face a charge of ‘participation in a criminal group’ and all defendants face charges under the Arms Act.

Special Newsletter Issue: the Search and Surveillance Bill

The Search and Surveillance bill is currently considered by Parliament. This massive new law would substantially increase State powers to search, surveil people and places. It also allows expanded powers to set up roadblocks, like the one set up in Ruatoki on 15 October 2007. The law effectively removes the right to silence and allows for covert surveillance on private property. Members of the October 15th Solidarity crew in Wellington made submissions on the bill, and are undertaking a campaign to stop it.

Explosive Expression Art Auction a huge success

The public came out in force to support those still facing charges from the state terror raids of 15th October 2007. An art auction in Wellington last night raised over $20,000.

“Thanks to the amazing artists who donated their work for the cause, and thanks to the hundreds of people who attended the Explosive Expression exhibition over the week, the issue of state repression of resistance is back under the spotlight in Aotearoa,” says October 15th Solidarity spokesperson Peter Steiner.

Explosive Expression: art exhibition, auction and week of events

You are invited to share in a week of events commemoration of the 2nd anniversary of the 'terror raids.' The October 15th Solidarity group in Wellington is hosting Explosive Expression: art exhibition and auction starting with opening night on Tuesday 13 October.

See a list of the events and view the artworks

Rousing, rebellious and downright rocking: David Rovics!

Riot-folk musician David Rovics is headed downunder for a series of rousing,
rebellious, and downright rocking shows.

Watch David here

The bush, two peoples and power: Maori self-determination and relationships with land in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Globally, both the production of food and its distribution are becoming increasingly controlled by a small handful of multinational corporations. There seems to be a general acceptance that only mass-produced mono-crops will save the hungry, and that fertilizers and genetic engineering are essential to combating pests. Yet, more people are hungry, more crops are failing and the land is suffering more than ever before. Who controls the land and its resources dictates not only what happens to that land, but also how those who are dependant on it are able to live.

Harassment and punishment of Operation 8 defendants continues

Despite significant relaxation of bail conditions for the 18 people facing charges resulting from the nation-wide state terror raids of October 15th, 2007, the crown continues to harass and punish defendants.

On the road to victory! Operation 8 defendants win bail changes

All 18 defendants in the ‘state terror case’ entered NOT GUILTY pleas to various charges including illegal possession of weapons and participation in a criminal group in the Auckland High Court on May 15th. Some of the defendants entered the plea themselves (some in Te Reo Maori) while others were represented by defence lawyers.

This was the first time that all of the defendants had appeared in the High Court. Proceedings were moved to the High Court from the District Court in March.

Solidarity picket

Time: 
15/05/2009 - 08:30 - 09:30
8:30am - 9:30am outside Auckland High Court

May legal update

Defendants in the Operation 8 case have been summoned back to the Auckland High Court next Friday, May 15th at 9am. At this hearing, defendants will be required to enter a plea. Changes to bail conditions for the accused will also be argued on that day.

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