The PFLP is a well known Islamic Pan Arab Socialist  Marxist Leninist Terrorist Organization one of which sits under the umbrella of the Palestinian Liberation Front, responsible for untold civilian deaths  within and outside Israels borders. The PFLP on their Telegram page have stated they participated in the 7th October 2023 horrific attacks, murders, tortures, mutilations on Israeli citizens, men-women, children and babies.

Those that participated with HAMAS were various Islamic Palestinian terrorist movements. On that atrocious day 7th October 2023 it was reported that 6,000 terrorists participated in this attack inside Israeli territory.

The PFLP (Popular Front For The Liberation of Palestine) Their brutal demands are from the River Jorden to the Mediterranean Sea will become one Palestinian owned territory.  (A One State Solution). The PFLP want to establish a Communist Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. The PFLP are largely based in Gaza and the West Bank of Palestine they also operate in Lebonon and Syria

The PFLP was founded after the 6 Day War in 1967. The PFLP  have links to far left militant groups across the world and was involved in the Second Intifada from 2000-2005 when they carried out suicide operations, launched multiply joint operations participating with other Palestinian Islamist terrorist groups. In July 2022 its was reported that the PFLP along with HAMAS and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad were collaborating together to create a  Palestinian National Front, cooperating rebuilding the PLO

The PFLP target Israeli Govt, military, Israeli civilians, have been involved in large scale, high visibility armed attacks on civilian commercial airlines within and outside Israels borders, thus impacting on passengers that were from other countries. They have conducted bombings, fire mortars, rockets, surface to air missiles,  explosive devices, suicide vests and gun fire, suicide vests,  etc to target  Israel.

The PFLP Declaration of World War 1971. A film was produced by Palestine-Fils titled 1971 Red Army-PFLP Declaration Of World War.  A published article was authored by Duke University referring to thus namely ‘Global Revolution starts with Palestine, the Red Army’s Alliance with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine PFLP Article dated 1^st December 2023

The Duke University article examines the development of the PFLP and the JRA (Japanese Red Army). Refers to the 1971 feil ‘SEIGUN’  RED ARMY/PFLP: Declaration of World War 1971’. With statements, interviews conducted by the media with members of the JRA (Japanese Red Army). Thus tracing  Palestine at the centre of a ‘global revolution, underpinning the direct actions of the PLO- PFLP Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Refers to the FFLP being rooted in ‘anti- colonialism’

The Japanese Red Army and the PFLP history goes back to the commercial airliner flight from Rome to Lodi Airport in Israel. Where the JRA and PFLP took guns, grenades from their luggage and shot at crowds in Lodi Airport. The JRA are a Lebonon based breakaway faction of a far left Japanese student group  of the Red Army Faction (RAF) namely called the Unuited Red Army in 1972.

In 1971 some of the members of the   Red Army Faction  with  members of the  PFLP were allies alleged  to be preparing for a ‘global revolution’. The JRA and PFLP demonstrating how inter-Asian linkages among the Far Left could participate without needing State Actors to attain their shared goal of implementing a ‘global revolution because of their shared ideology

On the 1^st November 2021 the UN Security Council stated that the PFLP, a murderous terror organization, has been responsible for countless terrorist attacks against Israelis and other nationals since its creation 1st November 2021. The UN Security Council described that the PFLP operate an an organizational & military apparatus which include a network of civilian institutions, raise and funnel donations from overseas in order to fund PFLP activities at all levels, including their acts of terror

The PFLP act under the guise of humanitarian aid and human rights activities receiving million of ero’s of funds stemming primarily from Govts & State Members of the United Nations. On the 8^th October 1997 the US State Dept designated the PFLP as a terrorist organization and again on the 30^th October 2001 placed an order on them for the purpose of financial sanctions

The PFLP does not recognize Israel as a State (full stop) The PFLP participate with HAMAS and  Islamist terrorist factions.The PFLP is designated as a terrorist organization in Japan across the EU, the US and Canada. The PFLP remains one of the most active radical leftist socialist Islamic Pan Arab organizations will into the 21^st Century.

The PFLP is rarely if ever mentioned by any NZ Government MPs in the House or by other Government officials even the UN during the HAMAS attacks, they do not refer to those other Palestinian Factions that participate. PFLP Telegram Channel describe and embrace that they participated in the 7^th October 2023 horrendous attacks inside Israels territory.

What are the PFLP’s connection to NZ? For starters they are of the same Socialist Far Left Marxist Ideolofy as the now debunked Socialist Workers Party in Christchurch. They are also of the same ideology of  some of those members from the Workers Socialist Party that are now influential in the Canterbury Socialist Society. And have  direct connections to far leftist Byron Clark of the Socialist Workers Party.

Byron Clark  was an editor, influential member of the workers Socialist Party in Christchurch, was once a candidate for the Mayoral position in Christchurch, but failed miserably. The Workers Socialist Party launched a solidarity Campaign for the PFLP Terrorist Org.,

The Workers Socialist Party advertised they were raising funds, accepting  donations, selling Tee shirts emblazoned with ‘Resistance Is Not Terrorism’ across them. Also their poster girl was no other than Leila  Khaled  PFLP terrorist fully involved with armed hijackings of commercial airliners. They produced poster with Leila Khaled’s image on them. Leila Khaled was the Workers Socialist Party’s Poster Girl.

It was reported in the Workers Socialist Party’s publication of Spark that they had raised $1,000 to be sent directly to the PFLP. Byron Clark was an influential person in the Workers Party along with others including  Hopkinson and Edmundson. (The Workers Socialist Party was a far left activist group with PFLP terrorist connections)

The Spark Workers Party Socialist publication reading “The Marxist Red & Purple perspective on the Queer Liberation in NZ< is to be delivered to the Marist Conference 2010. And the PFLP Solidarity Campaign (Mike Walker) A discussion on Population controls the answer to climate change took place between Workers Party Member Byron Clark and John Robinson a former academic whom researched the rising population. The PFLP campaign got off to a good start selling Tee Shirts, raffles and SPARK publications.

In an interview Byron Clark later in trying to cover his arse said  “As far as I know the PFLP never actually received any money, and the NZ State never actually challenged  the fundraiser” (So it did happen) He added  “ However this has not stopped the far rights from finding the advertisement for the fundraiser in the groups magazine Spark ‘that claimed the  fundraiser money was  going directly to PFLP’

Edmundson and Hopkinson were influential members of the Socialist Workers Party they later became key players of the  Canterbury Socialist Society. They  again re-launched the campaign to support the  PFLP Terrorist Org., Byron  Clark authored the book  FEAR focusing on the so called Alt-Right of NZ, naming several public voices that opposed Ardern’s Narratives. (including myself and others)

I started producing You Tube Videos in 2018 when I objected to NZ signing the UN Global Compact of Migration that’s when Byron Clark started targeting me and my video’s and continued to do so. He has written articles in the propaganda machine run workshops in a couple of universities in NZ on the Alt Right of NZ.

Byron Clarks next Disinformation project is Disinformation Smart Cities and the Far Right. SDGs UN Agenda 2030.  Revisiting Workers Socialist publication ‘Spark’ and Byron Clark. In the text of one publication includes the ‘ Queer Liberation of New Zealand, and the Marxism 2010 Conference Report  (The Park 2010 cost $1) Put an end to all Western Military Alliances. Open Borders for Migrants

Byron Clark wrote an open letter to the Minister of Immigration requesting that Posie Parker not be allowed to enter NZ describing her as an Anti-Trans  calling her a Neo Nazi. (Article NZ Herald 22nd March 2023)  Clark then started running Climate Change Disinformation those that believe that Science is not settled were once more to be stalked. Yet another disinformation campaign by the far left.

Mandy Henk Librarian, Teacher and Byron Clark teaming up on their Climate Change Disinformation Night School under the Non Profit Tohatoha.  Internet NZ was funding Tohatoha  they stopped funding this in September this year, so that was the end of that. InternetNZ still funds other Disinformation projects thought.

Byron Clarks latest Disinformation target the ALT RIGHT- FAR RIGHT the ‘conspiracy theorists’ Clark writes:-                              “Conspiracy theorists’ opposition to urban planning can seem bizarre, but it’s consistent with an ethos that embraces climate change denial and distrust of supranational organizations.”

RESEARCHER: Cassie

WakeUpNZ NOW

LINKS:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/byron-clark-an-open-letter-to-the-minister-of-immigration-about-anti-trans-activist-posie-parker/ZPTRWH4ZDJHOHCE6JTSYIFRK5Y/

(https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/18-01-2024/fear-of-a-15-minute-city)

(3 pages pdf  https://www.un.org/unispal/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ISRAELLETTER.S.2021.915_011121.pdf)

https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/new-zealand/spark-237.pdf  14 Pages

https://thespinoff.co.nz/science/08-03-2024/the-next-big-target-for-disinformation-climate-change

https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/new-zealand/spark-237.pdf

https://read.dukeupress.edu/cssaame/article/43/3/358/384021/Global-Revolution-Starts-with-PalestineThe

https://www.state.gov/taking-joint-actions-against-international-pflp-fundraiser/

(https://palestinefilms.org/en/Film/1971/Red-Army-PFLP-Declaration-of-World-War-1971) The Duke University Press (https://read.dukeupress.edu/cssaame/article/43/3/358/384021/Global-Revolution-Starts-with-PalestineThe) Global Revolution Starts with Palestine: The Japanese Red Army’s Alliance with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine   Article dated 1st December 2023

The PFLP is a well known Islamic Pan Arab Socialist  Marxist Leninist Terrorist Organization one of which sits under the umbrella of the Palestinian Liberation Front, responsible for untold civilian deaths  within and outside Israels borders. The PFLP on their Telegram page have stated they participated in the 7th October 2023 horrific attacks, murders, tortures, mutilations on Israeli citizens, men-women, children and babies.

Those that participated with HAMAS were various Islamic Palestinian terrorist movements. On that atrocious day 7th October 2023 it was reported that 6,000 terrorists participated in this attack inside Israeli territory.

The PFLP (Popular Front For The Liberation of Palestine) Their brutal demands are from the River Jorden to the Mediterranean Sea will become one Palestinian owned territory.  (A One State Solution). The PFLP want to establish a Communist Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. The PFLP are largely based in Gaza and the West Bank of Palestine they also operate in Lebonon and Syria

The PFLP was founded after the 6 Day War in 1967. The PFLP  have links to far left militant groups across the world and was involved in the Second Intifada from 2000-2005 when they carried out suicide operations, launched multiply joint operations participating with other Palestinian Islamist terrorist groups. In July 2022 its was reported that the PFLP along with HAMAS and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad were collaborating together to create a  Palestinian National Front, cooperating rebuilding the PLO

The PFLP target Israeli Govt, military, Israeli civilians, have been involved in large scale, high visibility armed attacks on civilian commercial airlines within and outside Israels borders, thus impacting on passengers that were from other countries. They have conducted bombings, fire mortars, rockets, surface to air missiles,  explosive devices, suicide vests and gun fire, suicide vests,  etc to target  Israel.

The PFLP Declaration of World War 1971. A film was produced by Palestine-Fils titled 1971 Red Army-PFLP Declaration Of World War.  A published article was authored by Duke University referring to thus namely ‘Global Revolution starts with Palestine, the Red Army’s Alliance with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine PFLP Article dated 1st December 2023

The Duke University article examines the development of the PFLP and the JRA (Japanese Red Army). Refers to the 1971 feil ‘SEIGUN’  RED ARMY/PFLP: Declaration of World War 1971’. With statements, interviews conducted by the media with members of the JRA (Japanese Red Army). Thus tracing  Palestine at the centre of a ‘global revolution, underpinning the direct actions of the PLO- PFLP Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Refers to the FFLP being rooted in ‘anti- colonialism’

The Japanese Red Army and the PFLP history goes back to the commercial airliner flight from Rome to Lodi Airport in Israel. Where the JRA and PFLP took guns, grenades from their luggage and shot at crowds in Lodi Airport. The JRA are a Lebonon based breakaway faction of a far left Japanese student group  of the Red Army Faction (RAF) namely called the Unuited Red Army in 1972.

In 1971 some of the members of the   Red Army Faction  with  members of the  PFLP were allies alleged  to be preparing for a ‘global revolution’. The JRA and PFLP demonstrating how inter-Asian linkages among the Far Left could participate without needing State Actors to attain their shared goal of implementing a ‘global revolution because of their shared ideology

On the 1st November 2021 the UN Security Council stated that the PFLP, a murderous terror organization, has been responsible for countless terrorist attacks against Israelis and other nationals since its creation 1st November 2021. The UN Security Council described that the PFLP operate an an organizational & military apparatus which include a network of civilian institutions, raise and funnel donations from overseas in order to fund PFLP activities at all levels, including their acts of terror

The PFLP act under the guise of humanitarian aid and human rights activities receiving million of ero’s of funds stemming primarily from Govts & State Members of the United Nations. On the 8th October 1997 the US State Dept designated the PFLP as a terrorist organization and again on the 30th October 2001 placed an order on them for the purpose of financial sanctions

The PFLP does not recognize Israel as a State (full stop) The PFLP participate with HAMAS and  Islamist terrorist factions.The PFLP is designated as a terrorist organization in Japan across the EU, the US and Canada. The PFLP remains one of the most active radical leftist socialist Islamic Pan Arab organizations will into the 21st Century.

The PFLP is rarely if ever mentioned by any NZ Government MPs in the House or by other Government officials even the UN during the HAMAS attacks, they do not refer to those other Palestinian Factions that participate. PFLP Telegram Channel describe and embrace that they participated in the 7th October 2023 horrendous attacks inside Israels territory.

What are the PFLP’s connection to NZ? For starters they are of the same Socialist Far Left Marxist Ideolofy as the now debunked Socialist Workers Party in Christchurch. They are also of the same ideology of  some of those members from the Workers Socialist Party that are now influential in the Canterbury Socialist Society. And have  direct connections to far leftist Byron Clark of the Socialist Workers Party.

Byron Clark  was an editor, influential member of the workers Socialist Party in Christchurch, was once a candidate for the Mayoral position in Christchurch, but failed miserably. The Workers Socialist Party launched a solidarity Campaign for the PFLP Terrorist Org.,

The Workers Socialist Party advertised they were raising funds, accepting  donations, selling Tee shirts emblazoned with ‘Resistance Is Not Terrorism’ across them. Also their poster girl was no other than Leila  Khaled  PFLP terrorist fully involved with armed hijackings of commercial airliners. They produced poster with Leila Khaled’s image on them. Leila Khaled was the Workers Socialist Party’s Poster Girl.

It was reported in the Workers Socialist Party’s publication of Spark that they had raised $1,000 to be sent directly to the PFLP. Byron Clark was an influential person in the Workers Party along with others including  Hopkinson and Edmundson. (The Workers Socialist Party was a far left activist group with PFLP terrorist connections)

The Spark Workers Party Socialist publication reading “The Marxist Red & Purple perspective on the Queer Liberation in NZ< is to be delivered to the Marist Conference 2010. And the PFLP Solidarity Campaign (Mike Walker) A discussion on Population controls the answer to climate change took place between Workers Party Member Byron Clark and John Robinson a former academic whom researched the rising population. The PFLP campaign got off to a good start selling Tee Shirts, raffles and SPARK publications.

In an interview Byron Clark later in trying to cover his arse said  “As far as I know the PFLP never actually received any money, and the NZ State never actually challenged  the fundraiser” (So it did happen) He added  “ However this has not stopped the far rights from finding the advertisement for the fundraiser in the groups magazine Spark ‘that claimed the  fundraiser money was  going directly to PFLP’

Edmundson and Hopkinson were influential members of the Socialist Workers Party they later became key players of the  Canterbury Socialist Society. They  again re-launched the campaign to support the  PFLP Terrorist Org., Byron  Clark authored the book  FEAR focusing on the so called Alt-Right of NZ, naming several public voices that opposed Ardern’s Narratives. (including myself and others)

I started producing You Tube Videos in 2018 when I objected to NZ signing the UN Global Compact of Migration that’s when Byron Clark started targeting me and my video’s and continued to do so. He has written articles in the propaganda machine run workshops in a couple of universities in NZ on the Alt Right of NZ.

Byron Clarks next Disinformation project is Disinformation Smart Cities and the Far Right. SDGs UN Agenda 2030.  Revisiting Workers Socialist publication ‘Spark’ and Byron Clark. In the text of one publication includes the ‘ Queer Liberation of New Zealand, and the Marxism 2010 Conference Report  (The Park 2010 cost $1) Put an end to all Western Military Alliances. Open Borders for Migrants

Byron Clark wrote an open letter to the Minister of Immigration requesting that Posie Parker not be allowed to enter NZ describing her as an Anti-Trans  calling her a Neo Nazi. (Article NZ Herald 22nd March 2023)  Clark then started running Climate Change Disinformation those that believe that Science is not settled were once more to be stalked. Yet another disinformation campaign by the far left.

Mandy Henk Librarian, Teacher and Byron Clark teaming up on their Climate Change Disinformation Night School under the Non Profit Tohatoha.  Internet NZ was funding Tohatoha  they stopped funding this in September this year, so that was the end of that. InternetNZ still funds other Disinformation projects thought.

Byron Clarks latest Disinformation target the ALT RIGHT- FAR RIGHT the ‘conspiracy theorists’ Clark writes:-                              “Conspiracy theorists’ opposition to urban planning can seem bizarre, but it’s consistent with an ethos that embraces climate change denial and distrust of supranational organizations.”

RESEARCHER: Cassie

WakeUpNZ NOW

LINKS:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/byron-clark-an-open-letter-to-the-minister-of-immigration-about-anti-trans-activist-posie-parker/ZPTRWH4ZDJHOHCE6JTSYIFRK5Y/

(https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/18-01-2024/fear-of-a-15-minute-city)

(3 pages pdf  https://www.un.org/unispal/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ISRAELLETTER.S.2021.915_011121.pdf)

https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/new-zealand/spark-237.pdf  14 Pages

https://thespinoff.co.nz/science/08-03-2024/the-next-big-target-for-disinformation-climate-change

https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/new-zealand/spark-237.pdf

https://read.dukeupress.edu/cssaame/article/43/3/358/384021/Global-Revolution-Starts-with-PalestineThe

https://www.state.gov/taking-joint-actions-against-international-pflp-fundraiser/

(https://palestinefilms.org/en/Film/1971/Red-Army-PFLP-Declaration-of-World-War-1971) The Duke University Press (https://read.dukeupress.edu/cssaame/article/43/3/358/384021/Global-Revolution-Starts-with-PalestineThe) Global Revolution Starts with Palestine: The Japanese Red Army’s Alliance with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine   Article dated 1st December 2023

If you feel unsafe, attacked, threatened, hurt, or targeted because of your race, religion, sexuality, gender, age, or disability, you should tell someone. You can report this to Police or to one of our partner agencies. It is important to report because:  (1)this information may be looked at when sentencing someone in court  (2) individual reports add up and can show a bigger problem

How to report to Police:  Everyone has the right to report, including if you are a witness, family member or colleague. Someone can report on your behalf or support you to report.

Step 1: Make a report to Police: If someone is in danger or an incident is happening now, call 111 immediately.  If an incident has already happened and no one is in immediate danger, call 105, or report it online at 105.police.govt.nz. Make sure that you and any other affected people are in a safe place, away from the offender.  *If you have difficulty hearing or talking on the phone, you can register for an emergency TXT service. Register now for the 111 TXT service.  *Regardless of the language you speak call 111 in an emergency.

Step 2: If anyone thinks the incident was motivated by hate towards a person or group’s identity (such as their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or age) Police may record this as ‘perceived hate’ on your report.
Note: ‘Perceived hate’ does not mean that hate (bias or prejudice) has been proven. It means that from someone’s point of view, they believe the event was targeting someone’s identity.

Step 3: You will receive a case reference number.: You can add information, request an update, or withdraw a report with this number on Case/Update report.

Step 4: If your report is investigated or can’t be investigated:- If your report is investigated and there is evidence that the crime could have happened because of hate (bias or prejudice) Police may:  *include information on your report to allow the Judge to consider this when they sentence people in court.  *take a Victim Impact Statement, which is an opportunity for a victim to tell the court how the crime has personally impacted them.

Please report everything you think might be a crime, even if you’re not sure. Police will look at your report and decide whether further investigation is needed. If you do not hear back from Police, this might be because what has happened was not illegal or your report is closed. * It is important to report all the facts to Police because the information you include could be important for future investigations.

What to include when you report: Your report is based on your understanding of what has happened and why. Please include:  *any words (such as hurtful name calling), symbols, or actions that supports your understanding of why this has happened   *It may be useful to explain ‘I believe this happened because they are Muslim…’ or ‘I felt targeted because of my disability’   *any evidence such as videos, pictures, online content, text messages or letters  *include the location and time the incident happened   *anything else you think is important (this can be in bullet points)

You don’t need to be able to prove hate-motivation to include it in your report, you should tell Police everything you can about what happened so we can decide the best next steps.  *While Police may flag the perception of hate motivation in the Police system, this does not mean that hate has been proven to be a motivation. Further evidence, investigation, or court proceedings may determine whether hate could be the motivation for the offence. If it is determined that the crime was not hate-motivated, the ‘perceived hate’ flag may be removed.

For information on:- Making a Victim Impact Statement, visit the Victim Support website (link is external)     *Police reporting and investigation processes, visit victimsinfo.govt.nz (link is external)   *Your Rights and ways to get support, visit Ways to get support | Victims Information (link is external)

Reporting to other agencies:- There are many places you can report, including where you can speak-up safely and anonymously.  *Crime Stoppers- Crime Stoppers is an independent charity that offers a safe and anonymous option to speak up and report. They can pass the information you provide onto the correct organisation and want to understand what you know, not who you are.   *Visit crimestoppers-nz.org/report (link is external)
Or call 0800 555 111 to talk to an experienced call taker.

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission: The Human Rights Commission offers a free, confidential service to help with enquiries and complaints about unlawful discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, and harmful speech.  Visit tikatangata.org.nz (link is external)  Or call 0800 496 877    *Netsafe- Netsafe is New Zealand’s independent, non-profit online safety organisation. You can report issues including online abuse, bullying and harassment. Visit netsafe.org.nz/report (link is external)

The Department of Internal Affairs: Countering Violent Extremism Online: The Digital Violent Extremism Team at DIA is responsible for keeping New Zealanders safe from online harm by responding to and preventing the spread of objectionable material that promotes or encourages violent extremism. Visit dia.govt.nz/Countering-Violent-Extremism (link is external)

CERT NZ responds to cyber security threats in New Zealand. They support people affected by cyber security incidents and provide information and advice. Visit www.cert.govt.nz/report (link is external)  Available support –
Hate can affect anyone and causes harm to all of us. If you have been impacted by hate, whether you were directly impacted or are a friend, family member, colleague or witness, there is support available.- There may be local support groups in your area and if you search ‘local support groups’ into Google you may find someone near you who can help. There are also the following nation-wide support agencies available.

Victim Support:- If you are the victim of a crime or incident, no matter how serious, support is available. Victim Support can help you deal with any emotional and practical effects of the crime or incident and provide information to help you understand the legal process. Visit victimsupport.org.nz (link is external)

Community support:- Neighbourhood Support Works with Police to bring neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient and connected communities. Visit neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz (link is external)
Or call 0800 4 NEIGHBOURS (0800 463 444)

Police Liaison Officers:-Iwi Liaison Officers Play an important role in navigating cultural issues and work to improve Police relationships with Māori. Ethnic Liaison Officers Working in communities throughout the country, they listen to your concerns and work to improve safety in your communities.  Pacific Liaison Officers Enhance and develop relationships with Pacific communities.  Diversity Liaison Officers Provide liaison between Police and people in our community who identify as LGBTQIA+.   To contact your local Liaison Officer, visit police.govt.nz/contact-us/local-contacts

Mental health support: There are a range of resources and services available to help, including phone and online services and information, and face to face support.  Depression Helpline Call 0800 111 757 Text 4202 Visit depression.org.nz (link is external)  1737 Call or text 1737 Visit 1737.org.nz (link is external)  Suicide Crisis Helpline Call 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 828 865)  The Lowdown Call 0800 111 757 Text 5626 Visit thelowdown.co.nz (link is external)
Lifeline Call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 54 33 54) Text HELP or 4357

THE LAW AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION :For more detailed information on Police’s approach to hate-motivated offending please visit the Te Raranga webpage.

What is a hate-motivated crime? There are currently no specific offences called ‘hate crime’ in New Zealand law. But, there are times when people are motivated by hate to commit an existing crime. For a hate-motivated crime to have occurred, there are two things that must have happened:  (1) a crime must have been committed (for example an assault, damage to property or threatening behaviour) (2)a reason the crime was committed is because of hate (bias or prejudice) towards the victim’s race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, or any other part of their identity. This definition is guided by s9(1)(h) of the Sentencing Act 2002. You should always tell Police if you think you (or another person or group) were targeted because of your race, religion, gender identity, sexuality, age, disability, or any other part of your identity.

What is a hate-motivated incident? This is when something happens to you that you think is motivated by hate but it is not illegal. If you are unsure if your report will be considered a crime, you should still report it.

What is freedom from discrimination? The Human Rights Act makes it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), marital status, religious belief, ethical belief, colour, race, ethnic or national origin (including nationality or citizenship), disability, age, political opinion, employment status, family status and sexual orientation. Your right to freedom from discrimination (link is external)could outweigh someone’s right to freedom of expression (link is external).

What is freedom of expression? Freedom of expression/freedom of speech is the legal right for someone to express their opinions freely. Like all rights and freedoms, freedom of expression is subject to legal limitations and must be balanced against someone’s right to freedom of discrimination. Some expressions of hateful opinions may be ‘awful but lawful’ if they do not meet the threshold of a crime. Others may be a civil matter. Some types of speech may be a crime if an offence is committed by use of particular words (such as threats or harassment). It can also be when someone incites others to do harm to a group of people because of their colour, race, ethnicity or national origin (see Incitement of Racial Disharmony (link is external) for more information). Police will not arrest someone for speech alone unless it rises to the level of a criminal offence.

Visit the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission website (link is external) for more information.

LINK  https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/advice-victims/hate-motivated-crime

If you feel unsafe, attacked, threatened, hurt, or targeted because of your race, religion, sexuality, gender, age, or disability, you should tell someone. You can report this to Police or to one of our partner agencies. It is important to report because:  (1)this information may be looked at when sentencing someone in court  (2) individual reports add up and can show a bigger problem

How to report to Police:  Everyone has the right to report, including if you are a witness, family member or colleague. Someone can report on your behalf or support you to report.

Step 1: Make a report to Police: If someone is in danger or an incident is happening now, call 111 immediately.  If an incident has already happened and no one is in immediate danger, call 105, or report it online at 105.police.govt.nz. Make sure that you and any other affected people are in a safe place, away from the offender.  *If you have difficulty hearing or talking on the phone, you can register for an emergency TXT service. Register now for the 111 TXT service.  *Regardless of the language you speak call 111 in an emergency.

Step 2: If anyone thinks the incident was motivated by hate towards a person or group’s identity (such as their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or age) Police may record this as ‘perceived hate’ on your report.
Note: ‘Perceived hate’ does not mean that hate (bias or prejudice) has been proven. It means that from someone’s point of view, they believe the event was targeting someone’s identity.

Step 3: You will receive a case reference number.: You can add information, request an update, or withdraw a report with this number on Case/Update report.

Step 4: If your report is investigated or can’t be investigated:- If your report is investigated and there is evidence that the crime could have happened because of hate (bias or prejudice) Police may:  *include information on your report to allow the Judge to consider this when they sentence people in court.  *take a Victim Impact Statement, which is an opportunity for a victim to tell the court how the crime has personally impacted them.

Please report everything you think might be a crime, even if you’re not sure. Police will look at your report and decide whether further investigation is needed. If you do not hear back from Police, this might be because what has happened was not illegal or your report is closed. * It is important to report all the facts to Police because the information you include could be important for future investigations.

What to include when you report: Your report is based on your understanding of what has happened and why. Please include:  *any words (such as hurtful name calling), symbols, or actions that supports your understanding of why this has happened   *It may be useful to explain ‘I believe this happened because they are Muslim…’ or ‘I felt targeted because of my disability’   *any evidence such as videos, pictures, online content, text messages or letters  *include the location and time the incident happened   *anything else you think is important (this can be in bullet points)

You don’t need to be able to prove hate-motivation to include it in your report, you should tell Police everything you can about what happened so we can decide the best next steps.  *While Police may flag the perception of hate motivation in the Police system, this does not mean that hate has been proven to be a motivation. Further evidence, investigation, or court proceedings may determine whether hate could be the motivation for the offence. If it is determined that the crime was not hate-motivated, the ‘perceived hate’ flag may be removed.

For information on:- Making a Victim Impact Statement, visit the Victim Support website (link is external)     *Police reporting and investigation processes, visit victimsinfo.govt.nz (link is external)   *Your Rights and ways to get support, visit Ways to get support | Victims Information (link is external)

Reporting to other agencies:- There are many places you can report, including where you can speak-up safely and anonymously.  *Crime Stoppers- Crime Stoppers is an independent charity that offers a safe and anonymous option to speak up and report. They can pass the information you provide onto the correct organisation and want to understand what you know, not who you are.   *Visit crimestoppers-nz.org/report (link is external)
Or call 0800 555 111 to talk to an experienced call taker.

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission: The Human Rights Commission offers a free, confidential service to help with enquiries and complaints about unlawful discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, and harmful speech.  Visit tikatangata.org.nz (link is external)  Or call 0800 496 877    *Netsafe- Netsafe is New Zealand’s independent, non-profit online safety organisation. You can report issues including online abuse, bullying and harassment. Visit netsafe.org.nz/report (link is external)

The Department of Internal Affairs: Countering Violent Extremism Online: The Digital Violent Extremism Team at DIA is responsible for keeping New Zealanders safe from online harm by responding to and preventing the spread of objectionable material that promotes or encourages violent extremism. Visit dia.govt.nz/Countering-Violent-Extremism (link is external)

CERT NZ responds to cyber security threats in New Zealand. They support people affected by cyber security incidents and provide information and advice. Visit www.cert.govt.nz/report (link is external)  Available support –
Hate can affect anyone and causes harm to all of us. If you have been impacted by hate, whether you were directly impacted or are a friend, family member, colleague or witness, there is support available.- There may be local support groups in your area and if you search ‘local support groups’ into Google you may find someone near you who can help. There are also the following nation-wide support agencies available.

Victim Support:- If you are the victim of a crime or incident, no matter how serious, support is available. Victim Support can help you deal with any emotional and practical effects of the crime or incident and provide information to help you understand the legal process. Visit victimsupport.org.nz (link is external)

Community support:- Neighbourhood Support Works with Police to bring neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient and connected communities. Visit neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz (link is external)
Or call 0800 4 NEIGHBOURS (0800 463 444)

Police Liaison Officers:-Iwi Liaison Officers Play an important role in navigating cultural issues and work to improve Police relationships with Māori. Ethnic Liaison Officers Working in communities throughout the country, they listen to your concerns and work to improve safety in your communities.  Pacific Liaison Officers Enhance and develop relationships with Pacific communities.  Diversity Liaison Officers Provide liaison between Police and people in our community who identify as LGBTQIA+.   To contact your local Liaison Officer, visit police.govt.nz/contact-us/local-contacts

Mental health support: There are a range of resources and services available to help, including phone and online services and information, and face to face support.  Depression Helpline Call 0800 111 757 Text 4202 Visit depression.org.nz (link is external)  1737 Call or text 1737 Visit 1737.org.nz (link is external)  Suicide Crisis Helpline Call 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 828 865)  The Lowdown Call 0800 111 757 Text 5626 Visit thelowdown.co.nz (link is external)
Lifeline Call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 54 33 54) Text HELP or 4357

THE LAW AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION :For more detailed information on Police’s approach to hate-motivated offending please visit the Te Raranga webpage.

What is a hate-motivated crime? There are currently no specific offences called ‘hate crime’ in New Zealand law. But, there are times when people are motivated by hate to commit an existing crime. For a hate-motivated crime to have occurred, there are two things that must have happened:  (1) a crime must have been committed (for example an assault, damage to property or threatening behaviour) (2)a reason the crime was committed is because of hate (bias or prejudice) towards the victim’s race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, or any other part of their identity. This definition is guided by s9(1)(h) of the Sentencing Act 2002. You should always tell Police if you think you (or another person or group) were targeted because of your race, religion, gender identity, sexuality, age, disability, or any other part of your identity.

What is a hate-motivated incident? This is when something happens to you that you think is motivated by hate but it is not illegal. If you are unsure if your report will be considered a crime, you should still report it.

What is freedom from discrimination? The Human Rights Act makes it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), marital status, religious belief, ethical belief, colour, race, ethnic or national origin (including nationality or citizenship), disability, age, political opinion, employment status, family status and sexual orientation. Your right to freedom from discrimination (link is external)could outweigh someone’s right to freedom of expression (link is external).

What is freedom of expression? Freedom of expression/freedom of speech is the legal right for someone to express their opinions freely. Like all rights and freedoms, freedom of expression is subject to legal limitations and must be balanced against someone’s right to freedom of discrimination. Some expressions of hateful opinions may be ‘awful but lawful’ if they do not meet the threshold of a crime. Others may be a civil matter. Some types of speech may be a crime if an offence is committed by use of particular words (such as threats or harassment). It can also be when someone incites others to do harm to a group of people because of their colour, race, ethnicity or national origin (see Incitement of Racial Disharmony (link is external) for more information). Police will not arrest someone for speech alone unless it rises to the level of a criminal offence.

Visit the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission website (link is external) for more information.

LINK  https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/advice-victims/hate-motivated-crime

NEW ZEALAND POLICE ARE BUSY COLLECTING DATA ON LAW ABIDING CITIZENS

The reporting of ‘Perceived Hate Crime’.  Literally, whatever you say can be held against you

Police could have detailed recorded data on you without you even being aware of it.

If you hurt some-one feelings that can be reported and recorded by the police for future reference

Data is about to become more detailed.

Self determined Hate Crime can be used subsequently in an unrelated court case, can be reflected upon by the judicial.

(Source of information NZ Police Website 14^th October 2024)

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LINK https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/advice-victims/hate-motivated-crime