People Against Prisons Aotearoa

@papa.org.nz

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A prison abolitionist organisation committed to building a fairer, safer, and more just Aotearoa.

Image description: Picture of the following text: "Have you ever been in prison? I'd like to hear your story! My name is Wiktor and I'm an exchange student at Victoria University of Wellington conducting a research project for my master's thesis. I'm looking for people who have been in prison in the past and would like to anonymously talk with me about their life experiences after being released. Hearing your story and what you have struggled with can help improve understanding of life after release and inform future research and services! If you: - Are an adult (18 years or older) - Have previously served a prison sentence - Are willing to participate in an anonymous interview Interview is: - Approximately 45-90 minutes - Conducted online, on the phone or face to face in Wellington - Voluntary, you may skip any question or stop at any time Your privacy is important Interviews are confidential and anonymous Your real name will not be used. Any identifying details will be removed. Contact me: Email: nowakowikt@myvuw.ac.nz Phone/text: 028 8516 4735"
Image five description: Picture of the following text: "What you can do! The Bill is not a sure thing. The ACT party have signalled that they will vote for it, but National MPs have expressed concerns. Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Mãori are opposed. You can make a submission on the Bill now. Links to submit, and our draft submission, are up on our blog at: papa.org.nz/blog You can also call or email your local MP and encourage them to vote against it. Particularly if your local MP is a member of the National Party, this would be effective."
Image one description: Picture of the following text: "Help to stop the Definitions of Woman and Man Bill... The Bill would write a narrow, binary definition of "man", "woman", "male", and "female" into law, and make it apply to every, other piece of legislation that uses those words. Submissions close 11:59pm Thursday 2 July"
Image description: Picture of a person holding a placard that says "No More War" with the following text around the picture: "Anti-War Aotearoa + Greenpeace 20 June 2026, noon Aotea Square, Auckland March For Peace End NZ's Complicity In Trump's Wars Bring a friend, bring a banner."
Image description: Picture of the following text: "An open letter to Aotearoa New Zealand on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill 18 June 2026 To the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Members of Parliament who serve them, We are organisations that share the kaupapa of supporting, protecting, and advocating for our rainbow, takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ and intersex communities here in Aotearoa. We run the helplines and the youth groups. We create resources, education, and community spaces. We work to create a safer and more inclusive Aotearoa for rainbow and takatāpui communities. The people we serve are your neighbours, your workmates, your kids' friends, ordinary New Zealanders whose identities have meaning that runs far deeper than this bill acknowledges. Diversity of sex and gender is not a western import of 'woke' ideology. Takatāpui and Ira Tangata have always been part of these islands. MVPFAFF+ identities have always been part of the Pacific world Aotearoa belongs to. These identities predate colonisation, and this bill, which imports the language and tactics of culture wars from countries like the US and the UK, does not acknowledge that history. It writes over it. We oppose the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill. It passed its first reading on 20 May 2026 and is now before the Social Services and Community Committee. Submissions close 2 July 2026. We ask that it not proceed, and we ask you to say the same."
Image description: Picture of an artistic depiction of a protest in front of a forest with the following text in front of the picture: "Fight Back! Write Back!"
Image description: Picture of a prison wall with the following text next to it: "Are Prisons Obsolete?"
Image five description: Picture of the following text: "Submit against the Move-On Orders Link in our bio We recommend people submit based on their personal experiences with incarceration, homelessness or supporting our street whanau, and how you expect this bill will affect people’s wellbeing."
Image one description: Picture of the following text: "MOVE ON THE MOVE-ON ORDERS! Submissions open against this horrid bill"
Image description: Picture of the following text: "Harm Reduction Coalition Aotearoa Changing The Narrative About Drugs The Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 is not for purpose, it's unsafe & causes immense harm No more reviews, no more amendments, repeal and replace our drug laws Sign the Parliamentary petition For more information visit https://hrca.nz"
Image five description: Picture of the following text: "No rules on what happens to your data The Bill places no limits on how long police can store the photos, recordings and information they gather; or on who can access it, or what they can use it for. Police already use AI and other algorithmic processing (like facial recognition) in their databases.⁶ This technology is known to be biased against minority groups.⁷ A database full of photos of Māori, fed into biased algorithms, means more Māori flagged, more Māori stopped, and more Māori entering the justice system – which is already stacked against Māori."
Image one description: Picture of the following text: "In 2021, it was revealed that police all over the country were stopping rangatahi Māori in the street and photographing them for no reason. Tens of thousands of photos were added to police databases, over 50% of them of Māori. The Supreme Court, IPCA and Privacy Commission all said this was illegal. Now the government is changing the law to make these practices legal. Police will be able to photograph you and your kids, anytime and anywhere, and keep those photos forever. Here’s what you need to know about the Policing Amendment Bill…"
Image description: Picture of a prison wall with the following text above the picture: "More than a dozen released from prison dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners 6:18 pm on 8 April 2026 Finn Blackwell, Reporter"
Image description: Picture of the following text: "Sunday 29th March Move On the Move On Orders Te Whanganui A Tara 11-2PM Te Aro Eats pop-up at Cuba Dupa 6PM Cathedral of St Paul (Connect to Common Grace Aotearoa to register) Whangārei 12PM Laurie Hall Park (Farmers Car Park) Waiharakeke 2PM The Forum Blenheim Tāmaki Makaurau 5PM Meet at Aotea Square hīkoi to Ellen Meville Tauranga 1PM Holy Trinity Lawn 215 Devonport Road Ōtautahi 11AM Latimer Square Christchurch Ōtepoti 11AM Octagon Plaza Dunedin #HousingNotHandcuffs"
Image description: Picture of a piece of cardboard with the following text on and around the cardboard: "Kia Tū Kotahi Move on the move on orders 29.03 Housing and dignity for all Sunday 29 March #housingnothandcuffs"
Image one description: Picture of the following text: "Block the Ban National Day of Action Friday 19 December, 6PM, Western Park, Freemans Bay Tāmaki Makaurau"
Image description: Picture of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming and a pig wearing a Police hat with the following text around the pictures on top of a grey, blue and red background: "No Trust In Police Day of Action 17.12.25 Former Deputy Police Commissioner McSkimming is being child sexual abuse material on the 17th. There is corruption right to the core of the police and a violent, sexist, bigoted, culture that protectors predators. We need change NOW! We demand: - Police Minister Mitchell's immediate resignation - A broad inquiry into police powers - Changes to the IPCA to give it power to investigate and prosecute police corruption + brutality"
Image one description: Picture of the following text on top of a purple, blue and white background: "Block the Ban 10AM Sun 7 Dec Myers Park Join us in protest against the government's attacks on trans rights and access to healthcare Solidarity with our transgender, takatāpui and MVPFAFF+ whānau!"
Image description: Picture of the following text on top of a purple, blue and white background: "Block the Ban! Join us in protest against the government's attacks on trans rights and access to healthcare. Solidarity with our transgender, takatāpui and MVPFAFF+ whānau! 10AM Sun 7 December Myers Park @blocktheban"
Image five description: Picture of the following text: "We urge Ministers to: - Roll back emergency housing changes and resource immediate housing solutions. - Fund health and outreach services - Implement Duty to Assist legislation to prevent homelessness. - Building public housing at scale so everyone has a decent and stable home."
Image one description: Picture of Tāmaki Makaurau with the following text on top: "Breaking Open letter: Bin the Ban - We Want Stable Homes And Support For Unhoused Whānau"
Image 9 description: Dark grey background with a white box in the middle of the post. There is text in the middle of the white box that reads: “Write a submission opposing the continued punishment of those abused in State Care. Submissions close Wednesday 26 November. Submission link in our linktree.”
Image 5 description: Dark grey background with a white box in the middle of the post. There is text in the middle of the white box that reads: “It is well researched that experiencing violence and abuse often leads to more violence and abuse throughout a person’s life. These are cycles that need to be broken through care and investment in social services, not by continuing to punish the same people.”
Image 1 description: Dark grey background with a white box in the middle of the post. There is text in the middle of the white box that reads: “PAPA opposes these discriminatory, racist and punitive aspects of the Redress System for Abuse in State Care Bill. We demand better for those the state has failed to protect, not just once but throughout their lives.”
Image one description: Picture of the PAPA logo with the following white text above the logo on top of a black and red background: "PAPA Mobilisation Prisoners Clothing Protest 1PM 16 November Auckland Region Womens Correction Facility 20 Hautu Drive, Wiri, Manukau City Help Fight For Better! www.papa.org.nz"
Image nine description The image is white text in the middle of a black background. There are pink and orange streaks from the centre of the image out to the sides. The text reads as follows: “Everyone in prison should be recieving their legal entitlements to clothing.”
Image five description The image is a text-based post on a black background. There is a white text box with an orange border at the top followed by three bullet points. The text reads as follows: “The property requests PAPA have been getting are because: necessary items are not being provided at all, the number of items provided aren’t sufficient for hygienic purposes, the quality of these items don’t meet people’s basic needs.”
Image one description The image has a clothes rack with different coloured shirts and pants on it. Below is black text in a white box with a pink border. The text reads as follows: “People in prison are unable to access basic clothing items.”
Image description: Picture of the following text: "No Blood On Our Hands Peace Action Ōtautahi Wage Peace Disrupt War The National Aerospace Summit in Ōtautahi was designed to align this government's interests with the US and Israeli greedy military goals, not space. Over 35 peaceful protestors were arrested for blockading the event, some were held in custody overnight. Donate to support our brave comrades. tinyurl.com/peaceactionotautahi @peace.action.otautahi peaceactionotautahi.org"
Image description: Picture of climate activist Rachel Mary Andrews being harassed by Police.
Image one and two descriptions: Pictures of PAPA members at today's March for Humanity holding a PAPA banner with the following red and white text on it: "None Of Us Are Free Until All Of Us Are Free papa.org.nz"
Image description: Picture of someone writing with the following text on top: "Keep Te Kaahui Flying Fundraiser A fundraiser show for Te Kāhui Creative programmes in prisons and communities across the motu. Poetry performances, raffle & so much more 26 Sept 6.30-8pm Trinity Methodist Church Hall 400 New North Road Tickets from $15 Te Kāhui Creative Writing"
Image five description: Picture of the following text: “Our government are also siding with authoritarianism against international protest movements for peace and justice. The presence of the FBI is a threat to local and international activists, at a time when the New Zealand government is also eroding the right to protest. NO TO IMPERIALISM NO TO AUTHORITARIANISM DEFEND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST FREE PALESTINE”
Image one description: Picture of the following text: “NO FBI COPS. NO USA TROOPS. Stand against militarism and authoritarianism. Join the march against the increased presence of the USA military and law enforcement in Aotearoa. Date and time: 1pm, Saturday the 6th of September. Location: MIDLAND PARK. MARCHING TO USA EMBASSY.”
Image one description: Picture of the following text: "Te Kāhui Creative Writing Boosted by the Art Foundation Te Tumu Toi Keep Te Kāhui Flying August 29th - September 29th $5,000"
Image description: Picture of the following text on top of an orange background: "People Against Prisons Aotearoa Annual General Meeting Saturday 30th August 1:00PM (via Zoom) Registration link and nominations form in the all-members email sent 21st August *check spam if you haven't received this email more information available in the all-members email, or reach out to us"
Image description: Picture of six raised fists rising out of the ground with the following text above: "No FBI cops or USA troops Stand against imperialism and fascism"
Image one description: Picture of a protestor holding the sign "Queers For Palestine!"
Image description: Picture of eyes looking at a person with the following text around it: "No FBI in Aotearoa Protest US Consulate Tāmaki Makaurau 1PM Sat Aug 2nd"
Four photographs of a white-haired older man with severe face bruising and a gash above one eye.
Two muscular women holding hands use bolt cutters to clip chains around the PAPA logo. Text reads: People Against Prisons Aotearoa town hall discussion: the Queer Case for Prison Abolition. 3:30pm March 16 Ellen Melville Centre
The Defying Destiny poster, printed with full bleed and vivid colours in A3, on a wall.
A stall in a gazebo on grass, displaying zines, posters, stickers, and tshirts.
Waimahara Closing Event Aotea Square & Myers Park 1 March 12-4PM FREE Event Schedule 12:00 Rally | Grass Terraces, Aotea Square 12:30 March & Waimaraha Activation 13:15 Event Starts & Speeches | Main Stage Waiora Hub Opens 13:45 Panel Discussion | Main Stage 14:45 Spdrtwnbby | Main Stage 15:30 Nganeko | Main Stage 16:00 Event Ends
Picture of a birthday cake with the following text around the cake on top of a red and beige background: "PAPA Turns 10 Panel Discussion bit.ly/41k0091 Register online Kai provided 6-8pm 26 Feb VUW Pipitea Campus Rutherford House - RHMZ03"
The same companion image from the first post in this thread, with an overlay styled like Dark Souls which reads DESTINY DEFIED.
Ka Mua, Ka Muri: Pride and Protest 10 Years Later. A panel discussion at Auckland Pride closing event Waimahara featuring Cissy Rock and Dr. Emmy Rākete, moderated by Chlöe Swarbrick and joined by community members. Myers Park, 1 March 2025, 2:30PM.
A companion image to our DEFYING DESTINY poster, featuring the same trans person raising her sledgehammer aloft. The Destiny logo has been reduced to red rubble. Text reads: Thank you to everyone who showed up in support of Aotearoa's queer and takatāpui communities! Together, we stood, and together, we defied destiny. And a special thanks to: Sharon Hawke, Dr Emmy Rākete, Benjamin Doyle, Chlöe Swarbrick, Rev Mua Strickson-Pua, Eru Kapa-Kingi, and Medulla Oblongata for lending us their voices.
Opening speaker: Sharon Hawke (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust). Sharon has spent her life defending the rangatiratanga of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the tangata whenua of the land on which our rally is taking place. DEFYING DESTINY: 2pm Sunday 23, Albert Park.
Stronger together: We're prepared for Destiny. Trained volunteer marshalls will be present and we have a safety plan in place. Travel in pairs or groups. Bring water, masks, and sun protection. Look out for a marshall if you need one. We won't let them force us back into the closet.
Two demands: The government dismantles Destiny Church organisationally & deregisters all of Destiny's charities. All government agencies stop referring people to Destiny front groups like Man Up. One warning: Queer people and those who love us are not defenceless. We're here, we're queer, and we will stand our ground.
Defying Destiny: Day of Queer Power. Dr. Emmy Rākete, Chloe Swarbrick, Rev. Mua Strickson-Pua, and more. This Sunday, Albert Park, 2pm.
A poster with an illustration of a transgender person hitting Destiny Church's logo with a hammer. Text reads: Defying Destiny: Day of Queer Power. Doctor Emmy Rākete, Chloe Swarbrick, Rev. Mua Strickson-Pua. Sunday 23rd Feb, 2pm, Albert Park Rotunda. These queers bash back.