People Against Prisons Aotearoa
@papa.org.nz
A prison abolitionist organisation committed to building a fairer, safer, and more just Aotearoa.
The cover-up by Police to protect Jevon McSkimming did not happen because of a few bad apples but because the Police are an institution that exists to reproduce patriarchal colonial capitalism in Aotearoa through violence. The only solution is abolition. thespinoff.co.nz/society/13-1...
All the systems that failed in the police’s non-systemic failure
The police commissioner says the handling of serious complaints against Jevon McSkimming wasn’t a ‘systemic failure’. That doesn’t explain all the systems that failed.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The cover-up by Police to protect Jevon McSkimming did not happen because of a few bad apples but because the Police are an institution that exists to reproduce patriarchal colonial capitalism in Aotearoa through violence. The only solution is abolition. thespinoff.co.nz/society/13-1...
*Submissions are open until Wednesday 26 November for the Redress System for Abuse in State Care Bill.* www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak... One year ago, the government apologised to survivors of abuse in state care but one year on nothing has changed.
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
*Submissions are open until Wednesday 26 November for the Redress System for Abuse in State Care Bill.* www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak... One year ago, the government apologised to survivors of abuse in state care but one year on nothing has changed.
The massive cover-up of allegations made against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming gets right at key contradictions in policing itself. The police exist in order to maintain social order - but that social order is fundamentally unjust.
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The massive cover-up of allegations made against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming gets right at key contradictions in policing itself. The police exist in order to maintain social order - but that social order is fundamentally unjust.
The IPCA report into the McSkimming cover-up is out and it is absolutely damning. To protect people from abuses by cops and hold the organisation to account, the Crown must implement the IPCA report's recommendations and improve the IPCA's statutory powers.
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
The IPCA report into the McSkimming cover-up is out and it is absolutely damning. To protect people from abuses by cops and hold the organisation to account, the Crown must implement the IPCA report's recommendations and improve the IPCA's statutory powers.
A young woman contacted the police to tell them Jevon McSkimming, a senior cop, had sexually abused her. Instead of investigating any of her claims, the police executive closed ranks to protect McSkimming and had his accuser charged with harassment. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A young woman contacted the police to tell them Jevon McSkimming, a senior cop, had sexually abused her. Instead of investigating any of her claims, the police executive closed ranks to protect McSkimming and had his accuser charged with harassment. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
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We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
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Pōneke friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Sunday 16 November from 1-6pm at Level 2, 57 Willis Street, Wellington (take the lift up to level 2). www.facebook.com/events/13459...
November 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Pōneke friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Sunday 16 November from 1-6pm at Level 2, 57 Willis Street, Wellington (take the lift up to level 2). www.facebook.com/events/13459...
Lisa Woods of @amnesty.org Aotearoa is right: the Government's legislation to ban protesting outside government officials homes is an attack on our right to protest and on our democracy. This bill must be binned immediately. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Why this one-woman protest outside the PM’s residence could soon be illegal
It’s the PM’s official Wellington residence and it’s funded by taxpayers but soon it could be a crime to protest outside it. Meet the solo protester who doesn’t think that’s fair.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Lisa Woods of @amnesty.org Aotearoa is right: the Government's legislation to ban protesting outside government officials homes is an attack on our right to protest and on our democracy. This bill must be binned immediately. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
People Against Prisons Aotearoa invites you to support us in calling on the Department of Corrections to give people in prisons appropriate clothing and hygienic supplies on Sunday 16 November from 1PM outside Auckland Region Womens Corrections Facility. www.facebook.com/events/68706...
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
People Against Prisons Aotearoa invites you to support us in calling on the Department of Corrections to give people in prisons appropriate clothing and hygienic supplies on Sunday 16 November from 1PM outside Auckland Region Womens Corrections Facility. www.facebook.com/events/68706...
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We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
Send prisoners some holiday cheer!
Help the Prisoner Correspondence Network send holiday cards to hundreds of prisoners in Aotearoa.
givealittle.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
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We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
November 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
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Whangārei friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Saturday 22 November from 11am-1pm at Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei. www.facebook.com/events/12617...
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Whangārei friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Saturday 22 November from 11am-1pm at Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei. www.facebook.com/events/12617...
The Department of Corrections is failing to provide people basic necessities like hygenic bedding, underwear, socks, shoes and thermals. This is a breach of human rights and a failure to care for those in state care. Sign our petition: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ge...
November 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The Department of Corrections is failing to provide people basic necessities like hygenic bedding, underwear, socks, shoes and thermals. This is a breach of human rights and a failure to care for those in state care. Sign our petition: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ge...
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We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
Send prisoners some holiday cheer!
Help the Prisoner Correspondence Network send holiday cards to hundreds of prisoners in Aotearoa.
givealittle.co.nz
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
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We invite you a to lino-print card making workshop to make cards to send to our incarcerated whanau for the holidays. All materials provided.
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We invite you a to lino-print card making workshop to make cards to send to our incarcerated whanau for the holidays. All materials provided.
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Pōneke friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Saturday 8 November from 1-4pm at Home Ground HQ, Newtown Park Apartments, 320 Mansfield Street. www.facebook.com/events/37678...
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Pōneke friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Saturday 8 November from 1-4pm at Home Ground HQ, Newtown Park Apartments, 320 Mansfield Street. www.facebook.com/events/37678...
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We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
Send prisoners some holiday cheer!
Help the Prisoner Correspondence Network send holiday cards to hundreds of prisoners in Aotearoa.
givealittle.co.nz
November 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
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We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
November 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
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Whangārei friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Sunday 23 November from 1-4pm at ONEONESIX, 116a Bank Street, Whangārei. www.facebook.com/events/81365...
November 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Whangārei friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Sunday 23 November from 1-4pm at ONEONESIX, 116a Bank Street, Whangārei. www.facebook.com/events/81365...
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We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
Send prisoners some holiday cheer!
Help the Prisoner Correspondence Network send holiday cards to hundreds of prisoners in Aotearoa.
givealittle.co.nz
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
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We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
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Pōneke friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Sunday 16 November from 1-6pm at Level 2, 57 Willis Street, Wellington (take the lift up to level 2). www.facebook.com/events/13459...
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Pōneke friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Sunday 16 November from 1-6pm at Level 2, 57 Willis Street, Wellington (take the lift up to level 2). www.facebook.com/events/13459...
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We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
Send prisoners some holiday cheer!
Help the Prisoner Correspondence Network send holiday cards to hundreds of prisoners in Aotearoa.
givealittle.co.nz
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
We rely on the volunteer support from everyday people to get this important mahi done - if you can this year, please consider donating to our Holiday Card Drive fundraiser here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/send-p...
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We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
We invite you along to draw, write, or decorate holiday cards to go to people behind bars during this holiday season, whilst sharing kai & connection with other wonderful people from the community.
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Ōtepoti friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Sunday 23 November from 1-4pm at the Fua Lelei Room, Catholic Social Services, 42 Macandrew Bay Road. www.facebook.com/events/13638...
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Ōtepoti friends & whānau, come along to our Holiday Card Drive event on Sunday 23 November from 1-4pm at the Fua Lelei Room, Catholic Social Services, 42 Macandrew Bay Road. www.facebook.com/events/13638...