In the most recent show, Francesca talks to Sandra Grey, President of New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, about what they are focused on coming up to the General Election.
Upcoming School Strike for Climate actions in October
Christchurch
When: 23 October, 1pm
Where: Bridge of Rememberance
Follow on Instagram: schoolstrikeforclimate_chch
Hawkes Bay
There are two school climate strikes in the Hawkes Bay:
Hastings:
When: 20 October, 11.30pm
Where: Gather at the Soundshell, march to the Regional Council
Napier:
When: 21 October, 12pm
Where: By the clock tower, then march to Council building to present petition
Follow on Instagram: ss4c.hawkesbay
Vote for climate action
If you haven’t yet enrolled to vote, you got till 25 October – and if you’re already enrolled, make sure your details are up to date. If you’ve moved and are in a different electorate, this could mean the difference between being able to cast an electorate vote or not.
Please use this opportunity to have your say in who gets to be in government for the next 3 years!
If you want to know how each political party stacks up in regards to climate policy, the Climate Club’s got you covered.
Climate march on Thursday 3 September
School Strike for Climate Pōneke is marching for the climate again. Let’s support the young people in their protest for a liveable future!
Starting location: Civic Square, marching to Parliament
Date: 3 September
Time: 11.30am
Keep up with the latest on the ssc4welly Instagram
Radical Action Grants
Radical Action Grants Inc Soc (RAG) is a not-for-profit that offers grants to groups across the motu working hard for systemic change, for climate justice and environmental justice.
If you’re one of these small community group, you might be interested in applying.
Applications are open 1-31 August. Make an application for a RAG grant on their website.
Radical Action Grants are funded entirely by donations. If you are able to donate towards environmental and climate work in Aotearoa New Zealand, supporting Radical Action Grants is a great way to make your dollars count.
Great Transport Forum for Free Fares
Come along, listen to some stunning kōrero and hear from the candidates for Election 2026 and their support (or not) of the Free Fares campaign!
Speakers:
Guest speakers:
- Dr Sandra Grey (CTU)
- Nick Ruane (Disability Advocate)
- Dr Timothy Welch (Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning)
Where: St Peters on Willis Street
Date: Thursday 3 September
Time: 5:30pm
Snacks and drinks provided
Children welcome
Accessible venue
Please register on the Freefares website
The Forum will also be livestreamed on the Freefares website.
Photos from the School Strike 4 Climate protest
The ‘dirty laundy’ protest
That was on 16 March, outside the High Court to protest against the Government’s highly inadequate emissions reduction plan.
Watch Climate Crisis Action Aotearoa
For a change, Francesca’s the one being interviewed! By community broadcaster Victoria Quade.
School Strike 4 Climate protest, in Wellington and Christchurch – 15 May
Protest action in Poneke Wellington
School Strike for Climate in Poneke Wellington is marching on Friday 15 May! We’ll be there to support their vision for a better and more liveable future, and we hope you will too.
Start time: 12 noon, Friday 15 May
Start place: Civic Square, marching to Parliament
Sign-making event is 4-5.30pm, Monday 11 May at The Hub, Victoria University
Theme: One World, One Future, One Change
Demands:
- Reinstate the ban on oil and gas exploraton
- Provide free public transport for under-25s
- Lower the voting age to 16
- Recognise a Palestinian state
- Revoke the Fast Track Approvals Act
To stay up to date, you can follow them on Instagram – @ss4cwelly
Action in Otutahi Christchurch
SS4C Otutahi Christchurch is also having protest action on this day.
Meeting at the Bridge of Remembrance 1-2.45pm, to listen to speeches about public transport, oil and gas, lowering the voting age, recognising Palestine, and repealing the fast track approvals amendment. Then walk to Victoria Square where MPs will attempt to answer questions about the climate.