West Papua Solidarity Forum
Schedule
Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Old Choral Hall | Auckland, AU
Day One
Old Choral Hall, 7 Symonds Street, Auckland.
Saturday March 7 2026
The day's focus will be on updates from West Papua, with keynote speeches, panels and discussion. Themes will include updates on military occupation, colonial expansion, environmental issues, community organising and human rights abuses.
Speakers include Victor Yeimo, Dorthea Wabiser, Victor Mambor, Ronny Kareni and Kerry Tabuni all of West Papua as well as Aotearoa indigenous and human rights activists, academics and allies Hilda Halkyard Harawira, Emalani Case, Nathan Rew, Arama Rata, David Robie, Maire Leadbeater, Teanau Tuiono and Te Aniwaniwa Paterson.
Day Two
The Taro Patch
9 Dunotar Rd, Papatoetoe
Sunday March 8 2026
An opportunity for students, community groups, media, unions, academics and activists to learn more about West Papua and the current regional and political context.
We are also delighted to be able to host the Jubi Media West Papua mini film-fest which will take place over the weekend - more details coming soon!
Register for your free tickets at
West Papua Solidarity Forum on Humanitix https://share.google/YclqsLsadLmCwFdME
You can attend one or both days. This event is free however koha is most welcome and helps us to cover the cost of travel for our speakers, kai for all attendees over the two days and all the usual expenses involved in hosting a 2 day event. You can make your donation when you register. We look forward to seeing you there.
PAPUA MERDEKA!
Where is it happening?
Old Choral Hall, 7 Symonds St,Auckland, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:



















