Join us for “Organising Action in Aotearoa” – the second of six public forums marking this 40-year anniversary of neoliberlism. This event will bring together voices from diverse backgrounds to explore the intersections of social justice and organising for action in Aotearoa. Our panel of community leaders and activists will discuss challenges, share stories, and inspire collective action for a more just and equitable future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the change!

A panel discussion will feature:

Rev Alec Toleafoa, has dedicated his ministry to supporting urban street communities, youth in custodial settings, and developing youth leadership. His passion for justice stems from his involvement with The Polynesian Panther Party in his youth. Today, he contributes to the Polynesian Panther Party Legacy Trust’s Educate to Liberate programme, which has been part of New Zealand’s history curriculum since 2011, promoting Pacific People’s history and the Panthers’ pivotal role.

Faiesea Ah Chee, Pasifika & Youth Advocate and member of the Youth Advisory Group for the Ministry for the Environment. One of her passions is climate change in her home country of Samoa and how important it is to her to weave a brighter future for Pacific nations and preserve the indigenous languages and oceans.

Ibrahim Omer is a prominent figure in New Zealand’s social justice landscape, with a remarkable journey from refugee to advocate. Fleeing Eritrea as a teenager to escape an oppressive regime, Ibrahim spent three years in Sudanese refugee camps before being welcomed to New Zealand. In Wellington, he worked tirelessly in minimum-wage jobs while pursuing his education. He became a key figure in the Living Wage Movement, advocating for better pay for cleaners at Victoria University of Wellington. His passion for social justice saw him rise to leadership roles, including Chair of the ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum and a position on the Living Wage national governance group.

This event is being organised in collaboration with Auckland Unitarians and Te Ohu Tāmaki

Details

Doors open with kai 6pm | Start 6.30 pm -7.30pm

Auckland Unitarian Church, 1A Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland