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People Against Prisons Aotearoa @againstprisons

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

Joined February 2015
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The Government's failed tough on crime bill to increase punishments for theft will result in a massive increase in the women's prison population. This sexist outcome will only be avoided if this bill is scrapped and decarceration measures are implemented. rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-jus…

Number of female prisoners expected to surge by 63 percent over next decade

The number of women serving time in prison is expected to surge 63 percent over the next decade, due to stronger punishments for theft.

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Thank you to all the lovely Pōneke people who came to our Matariki card drive - it was a lovely day of kai, connection and of course, writing cards to people in prison. Ngā mihi for showing up and showing support. We’re sorting the cards and sending them off this week!
Image description: Picture of people writing cards at the Pōneke 2026 Matariki Holiday Card Drive.

ALT Image description: Picture of people writing cards at the Pōneke 2026 Matariki Holiday Card Drive.

Image description: Picture of people writing cards at the Pōneke 2026 Matariki Holiday Card Drive.

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Image description: Picture of people writing cards at the Pōneke 2026 Matariki Holiday Card Drive.

ALT Image description: Picture of people writing cards at the Pōneke 2026 Matariki Holiday Card Drive.

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The Government's failed tough on crime policies will lead to the prison population ballooning, which will tear whānau apart. This can only be stopped by repealing all tough on crime policies and implementing decarceration policies. rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-jus…

Law changes expected to boost prison population over next decade

A new report says there will be 15,200 prisoners in June 2036 - a 35 percent increase from this year.

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Jun 14
Come along, write some cards, share some kai (and coffee) and have some chats. We hope you see you here.
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We are located in the community room (mezzanine) which is up the red stairs to the right as you enter the main entrance and the friendly library staff should be able to point you in the right direction.
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Kia ora Pōneke whānau, we are hosting our annual Matariki Card Drive at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (Central Library) between 11am and 4:30 TODAY.
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Ōtepoti whānau, come along to our Matariki Holiday Card Drive on Sunday 14thJune from 1PM at Fua Lelei Room, Catholic Social Services, 42 Macandrew Road. We are inviting people to come together and share some hope with those behind bars this Matariki. facebook.com/events/22812071…
Image description: Picture of an artistic depiction of a sun, clouds and stars with the following text in the picture: "Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Holiday Card Drive Tāmaki Makaurau Sunday 14 June 1PM-4PM Fua Lelei Room Catholic Social Services, Kai, cards & pens provided"

ALT Image description: Picture of an artistic depiction of a sun, clouds and stars with the following text in the picture: "Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Holiday Card Drive Tāmaki Makaurau Sunday 14 June 1PM-4PM Fua Lelei Room Catholic Social Services, Kai, cards & pens provided"

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Ōtautahi whānau, come along to our Matariki Holiday Card Drive on Sunday 14th June from 11AM at The Undercroft at the University of Canterbury. We are inviting people to come together and share some new year hope with those behind bars this Matariki. facebook.com/events/19358332…
Image description: Picture of an artistic depiction of a sun, clouds and stars with the following text in the picture: "Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Holiday Card Drive Ōtautahi Sunday 14 June 11AM-2PM The Undercroft University of Canterbury Kai, cards & pens provided”

ALT Image description: Picture of an artistic depiction of a sun, clouds and stars with the following text in the picture: "Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Holiday Card Drive Ōtautahi Sunday 14 June 11AM-2PM The Undercroft University of Canterbury Kai, cards & pens provided”

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Come along, write some cards, share some kai (and coffee) and have some chats. We hope you see you here.
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People Against Prisons Aotearoa retweeted
Prisoner Correspondence Network Aotearoa@pcnaotearoa
Jun 13
We are located in the community room (mezzanine) which is up the red stairs to the right as you enter the main entrance and the friendly library staff should be able to point you in the right direction.
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Image description: Picture of two PAPA members at a Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Card Drive at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (Central Library).
Image description: Picture of two PAPA members at a Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Card Drive at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (Central Library).

ALT Image description: Picture of two PAPA members at a Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Card Drive at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (Central Library).

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Our press spokesperson @cannibality spoke at today's Mana Irawhiti: Defying Definition protest at Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Otautahi whānau, come along to our event with @ClimateLib on Monday 29th June from 6PM at Christchurch Envirohub to write submissions opposing the anti-homeless Move-On Orders bill and the transphobic Definitions of Woman and Man bill. facebook.com/events/27337604…
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Jun 8
Tāmaki whānau, if you want to volunteer to collect mail in the Auckland CBD, scan letters and upload them to our system, then register here to attend an in-person training session on Sunday 5th July from 11AM (location will be provided after registration): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Image description: Picture of artistic depictions of a photo copier, letters, a keyboard and a hand holding a pen with the following text around the artistic depiction: “PCN Volunteers needed! The Prisoner Correspondence Network is looking for reliable Tāmaki-based volunteers to: - Collect mail (AKL CBD) - Scan letters - Upload them to our system 2-3 hours of mahi per fortnight In-person training session Sun 5th July 11am Register your interest at the link in our bio 😊”

ALT Image description: Picture of artistic depictions of a photo copier, letters, a keyboard and a hand holding a pen with the following text around the artistic depiction: “PCN Volunteers needed! The Prisoner Correspondence Network is looking for reliable Tāmaki-based volunteers to: - Collect mail (AKL CBD) - Scan letters - Upload them to our system 2-3 hours of mahi per fortnight In-person training session Sun 5th July 11am Register your interest at the link in our bio 😊”
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Pōneke whānau, our Political Outreach Coordinator and Tāmaki Branch Secretary Jade Winterburn will be giving a talk at the Humanist Wellington Hub about prison abolition on Monday 6th July from 6:30PM at The Thistle Inn. facebook.com/events/99564989…
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If you can't attend this talk in person, then you can attend the talk via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8836952915…

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In order for the Government to ban prolonged solitary confinement, prisoners must receive a minimum 2 hours of meaningful human contact per day, which shouldn't count phone calls. If this doesn't occur, then prolonged solitary confinement will continue. newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/06/go…

Govt's planned 'ban' on prolonged solitary confinement is not a ban

From Victoria University - Comment: The Govt said the new bill would ‘explicitly prohibit prolonged solitary confinement’. This sounds like a good thing – but it’s deceptive, writes Christine...

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Jun 6
Come along and write a card to our whānau in prison, alongside others in your community. Kai and refreshments provided. Just drop in anytime for as long as you like. All are welcome.
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Come along and write a card to our whānau in prison, alongside others in your community. Kai and refreshments provided. Just drop in anytime for as long as you like. All are welcome.
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Tāmaki Makaurau whānau, come along to our Matariki Holiday Card Drive on Sunday 21st June from 12PM at the Ellen Melville Centre with Sunday Blessings. We are inviting people to come together and share some hope with those behind bars this Matariki. facebook.com/events/35043801…
Image description: Picture of an artistic depiction of a sun, clouds and stars with the following text in the picture: "Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Holiday Card Drive Tāmaki Makaurau Sunday 21 June 12PM-4PM Ellen Melville Centre Kai, cards & pens provided"

ALT Image description: Picture of an artistic depiction of a sun, clouds and stars with the following text in the picture: "Prisoner Correspondence Network Matariki Holiday Card Drive Tāmaki Makaurau Sunday 21 June 12PM-4PM Ellen Melville Centre Kai, cards & pens provided"

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