New Zealand at War – NZers Say “Not in My Name”

New Zealanders are livid about their Prime Minister’s autocratic decision to lead them into the illegal Iraq war to support American troops stationed there. Here’s a mash-up of Tweets to show the strength of feeling, the like of which has not been seen in NZ since the 1981 Spring Bok tour. Least We Remember. No…

New Zealand to Enter Iraq Conflict. NZ “Hitching a Ride on” Military Campaign. Free Trade Agreement the Price of NZ’s Acquiescence?

After many months of softening up public opinion, and a predictable ‘capture the flag‘ diversion, the Prime Minister of New Zealand will announce on February 24 that New Zealand won’t be missing the boat on the present Iraq conflict. Without putting it to a vote, Key will tell Parliament that New Zealand will be deploying…