Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Courageous rebellion takes off in Aotearoa


Across the world, thousands of people are taking part in a rebellion to avert climate, ecological and human catastrophe. This begins in Aotearoa New Zealand today.

Extinction Rebellion Aotearoa New Zealand spokesperson Rowan Brooks says “It’s time to tell the truth about the climate and ecological emergency we’re in. We’re rebelling because governments are leading us towards catastrophe when we need action.”

“To stop mass extinction we need a massive, rapid mobilisation for zero carbon by 2025, ecological regeneration and participatory democracy that centres justice and equity in decision making” he continues.

This morning in London, where Extinction Rebellion (XR) began, people are occupying key roads across the city, aiming to shut down the capital for up to two weeks[1].

Actions are planned across Aotearoa New Zealand, starting today in Christchurch where XR Ōtautahi plan to stay in the ECan lobby from noon into the evening, acknowledging the species and places that are extinct or threatened by ecological emergency.

Some 23 events are planned around the country this week in Auckland, Thames (Hauraki), Tauranga, Masterton, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin.

Actions have been organised by groups which have all started in the last five months and will take place between Monday 15 and Sunday 21 April.

“Extinction Rebellion has grown rapidly in Aotearoa, with people drawn to a movement that is courageous enough to name the emergency and do what we can,” says Brooks “We will use creative and increasingly disruptive mass civil disobedience to motivate the speed and scale of response we believe is necessary to avert catastrophe, even if that means arrest.”

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

ENDS

Further information

[1] Video of London protests today (UK time): https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2019/apr/15/extinction-rebellion-activists-cause-disruption-across-london-in-climate-change-protests-video

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines



Gordon Campbell: On Dune 2, And Images Of Islam


Depictions of Islam in Western popular culture have rarely been positive, even before 9/11. Five years on from the mosque shootings, this is one of the cultural headwinds that the Muslim community has to battle against. Whatever messages of tolerance and inclusion are offered in daylight, much of our culture tends to be hostile to Islam when we’re sitting in the dark, with popcorn.
Any number of movie examples come to mind, beginning with Rudolf Valentino’s role (over a century ago) as the romantic Arab hero in The Sheik...
More


 
 


Government: One-stop Shop Major Projects On The Fast Track

The Coalition Government’s new one-stop-shop fast track consenting regime for regional and national projects of significance will cut red tape and make it easier for New Zealand to build the infrastructure and major projects needed to get the country moving again... More

ALSO:


Government: GPS 2024: Over $20 Billion To Get Transport Back On Track
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government’s plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly and safely... More

ALSO:

Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.