Tauranga’s Anzac Day services brought the community together in solemn remembrance today, honouring the sacrifice and service of those who have served, and currently serve, in the armed forces. Just before dawn, at Waikari Marae in Matapihi, Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, and Tauranga war memorials, the scene was set for a poignant start to the day, … Read more
Die in for Palestine marks ANZAC day
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Pōneke based peace activists staged a silent protest at the ANZAC day service to highlight New Zealand’s complicity in war and genocide, and urge the government to take concrete steps to stop the genocide in Palestine. People dressed in white with visible Palestinian keffiyeh scarves laid silently on the ground – evoking images of the … Read more
‘ANZAC Day wreath calls for no future deaths from AUKUS’
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“Never again – No AUKUS” was the message of the wreath laid at this morning’s national ANZAC Day commemorative service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park this morning by the Stop AUKUS group. “ANZAC Day commemorates the more than 30,000 New Zealanders who have died in overseas wars-” said Stop AUKUS spokesperson Kevin Hackwell. “If … Read more
Pedal Power: Community health workers in Cote d’Ivoire get on their bikes to tackle malaria in remote villages.
Equipped with bikes and medical kits, thousands of community health workers in Cote d’Ivoire are tackling malaria by cycling between remote villages to treat children and educate families, reducing cases by up to 70% in some areas so far this year. With progress in reducing malaria grinding to a standstill globally in recent years, the … Read more
Governor-General’s Anzac Day National Service Speech
Rere ana nga roimata o Hine tērā te pae o Te Riri. Huihuia mai tātau katoa tēnei te pae o Maumahara. E nga iwi, kei aku rangatira wāhine ma, tāne mā tēnā tātau katoa. I specifically acknowledge:
PSNZ calls for urgent action on disability funding and support
The Paediatric Society of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Mātai Arotamariki o Aotearoa (PSNZ) is issuing a strong statement in response to the current state of disability support and funding for tamariki and whānau in Aotearoa, highlighting significant disparities and calling for immediate government action. Support for our children with disabilities and chronic illnesses is … Read more