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Blackout Aotearoa

If the economy doesn’t serve people, it isn’t working.

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free, secular youth space in New Lynn
Group starts Feb 2026 Dates TBD
Auckland
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Community Wellbeing Hui & Skill-Sharing
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Auckland
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Kaupapa Māori Cultural Workshops: Raranga & Poi Making
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Auckland
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Trauma-Informed Art Therapy & Mental Health Workshops
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Auckland
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DnD One-shot Games for Kids
Starts early 2026
Auckland
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Our Vision for Children and Survivors — Protecting Tamariki, Ending Cycles of Violence

Our Vision for Children and Survivors — Protecting Tamariki, Ending Cycles of Violence

Our Vision for Children and Survivors — Protecting Tamariki, Ending Cycles of Violence

Aotearoa faces a grim reality: we rank fifth highest in the OECD for child abuse deaths, with a child lost every five weeks to family violence alone. This national emergency spills over into enduring trauma for survivors and communities, exacerbated by underfunded protection and rehabilitation services At BLACKOUTNZ, we declare child sexual exploitation and abuse a national emergency demanding urgent, comprehensive action. Our Children & Survivors Protection Plan envisages a.

The Problem: Wealth Concentration, Stagnant Wages, Housing Crisis, and Tamariki Poverty in Aotearoa

For too long, our economy has flowed upward—accumulating wealth in the hands of a tiny elite, while the majority of Aotearoa’s people, especially our tamariki, struggle under everyday hardship. The richest 10% of New Zealanders control around 60% of the nation’s wealth, owning assets that keep compounding far faster than wages grow. The median household net worth was $529,000 in 2024—up 33% since 2021—but these gains are almost exclusively enjoyed by the top 20% of households

Welcome to Your Safe Space: Resources for Care, Support, and Sustainable Living

Kia ora, whānau. We know the world feels heavy sometimes—especially when you’re waking up to the realities of patriarchy, colonisation, and environmental crisis all at once. But healing starts with knowing you’re not alone, and that there are people, places, and practices ready to support you on this journey. Whether you’re healing from trauma, seeking justice, or simply looking to live in harmony with Papatūānuku, here are some trusted resources to keep close, wrapped in aro

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