Congratulations to ploughshares activists on deflation of Waihopai dome

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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Global Peace and Justice Auckland congratulates the activists from the Ploughshares group who entered and deflated one of the domes at Waihopai spybase near Blenheim early this morning. The photo of the deflated dome is a powerful symbol of resistance to New Zealand’s role in supporting the so-called war on terror being waged by the US.

The two domes at Waihopai (one now deflated) cover satellite tracking dishes. These dishes are focused on communications satellites above the Pacific equator and monitor cell-phone, fax and email communications of New Zealanders and other Pacific countries. They are part of an international network of similar bases operated on behalf of the US National Intelligence Service.

Waihopai is New Zealand greatest support for these US imperial policies which include the illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Waihopai spies on New Zealanders on behalf of the US war machine. It’s role was highlighted in the Nicky Hagar’s 1996 book Secret Power.

The ploughshares action this morning is a fine example of courage and effective anti-war action.

John Minto
Spokesperson

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Support for Waihopai ANZAC Ploughshares

Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 1:33 pm
Press Release: Peace Movement

From: Peace Movement Aotearoa

30 April 2008

Following on from our message earlier this morning, ‘ANZAC Ploughshares deflate Waihopai spy dome’, below is information about how you can support Ploughshares Aotearoa.

Ploughshares Aotearoa needs a range of support: prayer, advocacy and money are all important ways that supporters can participate in the witness of Ploughshares.

Prayer: Karakia for peace, revelation and discernment are all essential prayers that people of faith can join us in. Advocacy: We need people to learn and share more about the business and politics of war - to expose the powers that support the domination system and perpetuate military and economic violence against innocent people around the world.

Join mailing list: Send an email to ploughshares08@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list for occasional updates from the Ploughshares actvists.

Finances: Donations can be made via:
* Internet banking / direct credit: WestPac, Account Name: Te Wairua Maranga Trust, Account Number: 03-1703-0036346-04 - donations are not tax-deductible.
* Cheque - please send your cheque payable to ‘Peace Movement Aotearoa - Special Projects’, with a note saying it is for Ploughshares Aotearoa, and your name and address (if you’d like a receipt), to Peace Movement Aotearoa, PO Box 9314, Wellington 6141.
Contact: Ploughshares Aotearoa, email ploughshares08[at]gmail.com

More information, including photos from the action, is available at http://www.ploughshares.org.nz and http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/plshares.htm

ENDS