Westpapua Solidarity Forum
Samstag, 07.03.2026 bis Sonntag, 08.03.2026University of Auckland, Neuseeland
Ort: the Auckland University Old Choral Hall, 7 Symonds Street on March 7th and at "The Taro Patch", 9 Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland ( close to train station) March 8th 2026.
The West Papua Solidarity Forum is a two day forum and a mini film festival being held in two venues – the Auckland University Old Choral Hall, 7 Symonds Street on March 7th(9.00am to 4.30pm) and at "The Taro Patch", 9 Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland ( close to train station) March 8th 2026(9.00am to 4.00pm).
The key notes speeches, panels and discussion on March 7 will focus on updates from West Papuan speakers from the front lines and the activist/academic contexts with responses and regional perspectives from allies. Themes will include military occupation updates, colonial expansion, environmental issues, community organising and human rights abuses.
Speakers include: Viktor Yeimo ( On line from West Papua), Dorthea Wabiser, Victor Mambor, Ronny Kareni, Kerry Tabuni, Hilda Halkyard Harawira, Emalani Case, Nathan Rew, Arama Rata, David Robie, Maire Leadbetter, Teanau Tuiono, Te Aniwaniwa Paterson.
The evening event is a public mini festival of Papuan films introduced by journalist Victor Mambor from Jubi Media in Jayapura (link for tickets available soon).
The second day is dedicated to solidarity development and relationship building across the region and the opportunities to support West Papua in Aotearoa, with cultural and political kōrero and talanoa. This will be held at "The Taro Patch", 9 Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland ( close to train station)
This event is an opportunity for students, community groups, media, unions, academics and activists to learn more about West Papua and the current regional and political context.
This event is hosted by West Papua Action Tamaki and West Papua Action Aotearoa and includes international and national guests.
