We, the undersigned teachers, academics, students, and alumni of Aotearoa New Zealand secondary schools and universities, stand together to defend academic freedom. It is an internationally recognised and legislative entitlement needed for teaching, learning, and research, particularly on contentious and contested topics. We stand together in condemning organisations that have sought to undermine this freedom in relation to the current situation in Israel and Palestine and we express our full solidarity with and support for educators and researchers who have faced attempts to inhibit and limit their scholarship on this topic.

On numerous occasions over recent years Israel-affiliated organisations in New Zealand have used online platforms to publicly attack academics engaged in teaching or research that is critical of Israel’s treatment of the Palestinian people. These attacks involve decontextualized, selective quoting and wilful and malicious misinterpretation of words said or written by academics, along with unfounded accusations of antisemitism, support for terrorism, and holocaust denial.^[1] They appear to be intended to denounce, discredit, defame, defund, intimidate, silence, and potentially even create conflict within the university community, undermining employment or enrolment security for those targeted.

We are always open to respectful, sincere and challenging engagement with our teaching and research, in accordance with the principles of academic freedom and freedom of expression. We do not, however, believe that ad hominem attacks on those critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank meet that standard or are of value to society.

We have seen the damage done to political discourse on Israel and Palestine in the United States by groups such as the Israel on Campus Coalition and Canary Mission, which have engaged in the surveillance, profiling, and discrediting of academics and students who engage in research, teaching, or activism that is critical of Israel.^[2] As a consequence of this system of surveillance and public shaming, debate on this subject in the United States is marked by fear, division, and occasionally violence.^[3] Similar challenges are faced in the United Kingdom, Canada, parts of Europe, and Australia.^[4] We do not want to see Aotearoa New Zealand continue down this destructive and repressive path.

The events that have unfolded in Israel and Palestine over the past months will shape our understanding of international politics, law, and society for many years to come. As such, it is vital that academic freedom to teach and research on this subject, regardless of the perspective one takes on it, is defended and maintained. That defence requires calling out those who attempt to intimidate academics and students and suppress their work on any topic, including analysis of the current round of extreme violence in Gaza.

It is for these reasons that:

• We stand unequivocally for the defence of academic freedom and condemn all attempts to silence or constrain an open and vibrant debate about the past, present and future of Israel and Palestine.
• We affirm our determination to maintain and defend the right to teach and research openly, honestly, and fearlessly on subjects including genocide, ethnic cleansing, terrorism, colonialism, and racism, whether in relation to Israel and Palestine or any other topic.
• We call upon all institutes of higher learning in New Zealand to ensure that they are properly supporting their staff and students in defending spaces of education against any attempts to harass, intimidate, or silence.
• We stand in solidarity with academics and students around the world who have lost their jobs or been subject to campaigns of harassment and intimidation due to expressing their views on Israel and Palestine in the course of their work or study.^[5]
• We stand in solidarity and grief with the teachers, academics, and students in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank facing unprecedented levels of intimidation, harassment, arrest, violence, killing, and outright destruction of their places of learning.^[6]
• We affirm our freedom and our commitment to speak about and against these attacks on education and educators whenever and wherever we see fit to do so.

^[1] David Fisher (2023), “Outrage over Māori lecturer who lined up New Zealand colonisation with Palestine – and what the university bosses had to say”; Mick Hall (2023), “Academics being smeared as antisemites and extremists after expressing criticism of Israel”; Mohan Dutta (2023), “Disinformation, Zionist propaganda, and free speech: Far right cancel culture”.

^[2] See, for example, Goldberg and Makdisi (2009), “The Trial of Israel’s Campus Critics”; Williamson (2014), “How the Israel Lobby Persecutes Critics in Academia”; Committee on Academic Freedom, Middle East Studies Association of North America, “Exposing Canary Mission: A Resource for College and University Leaders”; Lee Fang and Jack Poulson (2023), “Inside the Pro-Israel Information War”.

^[3] J Oliver Conroy (2023), “Walkouts, rallies, clashes: Israel-Gaza ‘war of words’ roils Columbia University”; Rebecca Ruth Gould (2023), “The Case for Speaking Out for Palestine”; Mark Lynch and Shibley Telhami (2023), “Scholars Who Study the Middle East are Afraid to Speak Out”

^[4] See, for example, Peter Oborne and James Jones (2009), “The pro-Israel lobby in Britain: full text”;  Rachel Hall (2021), “Bristol University sacks professor accused of antisemitic comments”; Denijal Jegic (2020), “Colonial discourses are stifling free speech in Germany”; Sheryl Nestel and Rowan Gaudet (2022), “Unveiling the Chilly Climate – The Suppression of Speech on Palestine in Canada”; Nick Riemer (2023), “Deadly word games: universities and defining antisemitism”.

^[5] Andrew Hay (2023), “US professors suspended, probed over Gaza war comments”.

^[6] Wagdy Sawahel (2023), “439 HE students and staff killed, universities hit in war”; Wagdy Sawahel (2023) “Academics, students face intensified campaign of arrests”; Mariam Farah (2023) “Israeli academia joins the crackdown on dissent”; Democracy Now (2023), “Meet the Israeli History Teacher Arrested & Jailed for Facebook Posts Opposing Killing of Palestinians”.

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Jeremy Moses, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Geoff Ford, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, University of Canterbury
Josephine Varghese, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Human Services, University of Canterbury
Mohan Dutta, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Dean’s Chair in Communication, Massey University
Richard Jackson, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor of Peace Studies, Te Ao o Rongomaraeroa – the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago
Richard Shaw, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Politics, Massey University
Lin Mussell, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Robert G. Patman, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor of International Relations, Politics, University of Otago
Donald Matheson, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Media and Communication, University of Canterbury
Sian Troath, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Postdoctoral Fellow, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Conan Young, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Journalism Lecturer, Media and Communications, University of Canterbury
Garrick Cooper, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Aotahi School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, University of Canterbury
Reuben Steff, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Political Science & Public Policy, University of Waikato
Priya Kurian, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Political Science and Public Policy, University of Waikato
Lindsey Te Ata o Tū MacDonald, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Debashish Munshi, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Professor, University of Waikato
Pascale Hatcher, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Anella Esteban Torres, Student of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Erin Harrington, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, English / Cinema Studies / Cultural Studies, University of Canterbury
Christian Paulo Nelson Kundig, Alumni of NZ University, Secondary School Teacher, English Department, Haileybury Rendall School
Ellen Dixon, Alumni of NZ University, PhD Candidate in Critical Theory; NZ National and Pacific Region Student Politician, The European Graduate School
Bronwyn Hayward, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Madi Williams, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Aotahi School of Māori & Indigenous Studies, University of Canterbury
Shaun de Malmanche, Student of NZ University, Research Officer, Poultry Unit, SAE
Siobhan Lehnhard, Alumni of NZ University, Registered nurse, Te Whatu Ora
Jake Chinn, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Tutor and Guest Lecturer, Media and Communications, University of Canterbury
Lorraine Johnston, Alumni of NZ University, Retired.
Victoria Farry, Alumni of NZ University, Social Work Professional Supervisor, Otago University, Massey University, Auckland University
Kate Stevens, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior lecturer, University of Waikato
Maurice Ward PhD, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Education Designer(retired), Teaching and Learning, Lincoln University
Jack Carey, Student of NZ University, Student, Political Science, University of Canterbury
Dylan Asafo, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Auckland
Luc Hansen, Alumni of NZ University, Auckland; Massey
Amanda Thomas, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University
Sean Phelan, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing, Massey University
Gary Elshaw, Alumni of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington
Puja Singh, Alumni of NZ University, Educator, University of Auckland
Maja Zonjić, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Te Herenga Waka / Victoria University of Wellington
Tara Ross, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior lecturer, Media and Communication, University of Canterbury
Emily Keddell, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Social and Community Work, University of Otago
Tim O’Farrell, Alumni of NZ University, University of Otago
Kyle Matthews, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Research Fellow, Victoria University of Wellington
Joanna Kidman, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Te Herenga Wake Victoria University
Mary Nash, Alumni of NZ University, Retired senior lecturer, Social work, Massey university
Alex Kay, Alumni of NZ University, Doctor, University of Otago
Joshua Parsons, Student of NZ University, Student, Massey University
Luc Shorter, Alumni of NZ University, Auckland University of Technology
Simon O’Neill, Student of NZ University, Student, AUT
Tina Makereti, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, International Institute of Modern Letters, Te Herenga Waka University
Juan Parada, Alumni of NZ University, News Editor, Media, University of Auckland
Nicholas Ross Smith, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Research Fellow, National Centre for Research on Europe, University of Canterbury
James Davies, Student of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Lauren Bland, Student of NZ University, PhD Candidate, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Dr Karyn Taylor-Moore, Alumni of NZ University, Freelance Writer – Photographer – Social Media Manager, University of Canterbury
André Bittar, Alumni of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington
Sulaiman Sarwary, Alumni of NZ University, PhD Candidate, University of Canterbury
Beverly Fletcher, Alumni of NZ University, Massey University / Victoria University/ University of Auckland
Peter Swedlund, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Teaching Fellow, School of Chemical Sciences, Waipapa Taumata Rau (UoA)
Cassie McTavish, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Tutor, Humanities & Social Sciences, Massey
Jenny Lyn Burdan, Alumni of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington
Semele Shahnaz Huq, Alumni of NZ University, Cultures, Languages, & Linguistics—Arts, University of Auckland
Kate Schick, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Political Science and International Relations, Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington
Raven Cretney, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Postdoctoral Fellow, Environmental Planning, University of Waikato
Lena Tan, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Pollitics, University of Otago
David Jenkins, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Politics, University of Otago
Alan West, Alumni of NZ University, University of Waikato
Greg O’Beirne, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, University of Canterbury
Katarina Gray-Sharp, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Massey University
Nicola Gaston, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Physics, The University of Auckland
Kim Teresa Kuiti, Student of NZ University, Tauira, Political Science and Te Kawa a Maui, Te Herenga Waka
Witana Roy Petley, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Kōhatu, University of Otago
Kumara Republic, Alumni of NZ University, University of Otago
Nigel Robertson, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Tutor, Te Puna Ako, Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato – University of Waikato
Paola Voci, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Global Studies, University of Otago
Adnan Shsikh, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Massey Business School, Massey University
Paul Kruger, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury
Liz Beddoe, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor of social work, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Auckland
Tony Lee, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Retired, Mathematics, Lytton High
Adam Partridge, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Suzanne Loughlin, Student of NZ University, University of Auckland
Virginia Braun, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Psychology, The University of Auckland
Lucas Knotter, Alumni of NZ University, Lecturer, PoLIS, University of Bath
Avery Smith, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Project Manager, Victoria
Leo Matthews, Student of NZ University, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington
Olivier Jutel, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Media, Film and Communication, University of Otago
Sophie Orr, Student of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington
Patrick Barrett, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Political Science and Public Policy, The University of Waikato
Ti Lamusse, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Criminology, Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington
Etienne Wain, Student of NZ University, PhD Candidate, Law, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington
Serah Joan Allison, Alumni of NZ University, Alumni (PhD), Bioengineering, University of Canterbury
Kate Nicholls, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Auckland University of Technology
Francis L Collins, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, University of Auckland
Ritesh Shah, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, School of Critical Studies in Education, Waipapa Taumata Rau/University of Auckland
Bridget Conor, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Communication Studies, University of Auckland
Linda Jean Kenix, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor and Head of School, Media and Communication, University of Canterbury
Mahdis Azarmandi, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, School of Educational Studies and Leadership, University of Canterbury
Andrew Tuaine, Alumni of NZ University, Otago University
Paul G. Buchanan, Director, 36th Parallel Assessments
Heather Mary Devere, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Doctoral Supervisor, Peace and conflict studies, University of Otago
Thomas Gregory, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland
Jacob Edmond, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, English, University of Otago
Samantha Ford, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Constantin Grigorut, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, University of Otago
Mark Seymour, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, History, University of Otago
Astrid Heidemann Simonsen, Alumni of NZ University, English Editor, University of Canterbury
Imran Muhammad, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University
Louis O’Brien, Alumni of NZ University, UC
Elisabeth Rolston, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Learning Advisor, University of Canterbury
Trevor Landers, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Strategic Relationships Manager, Te Heru Māpara
Matthew Maguire, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Vicki Badis, Administrative Staff, Academic Administrator, Faculty of Education, University of Canterbury
Harmeet Sooden, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Samuel Hewitt, Student of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Tony Oldham, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, AUT
Kate van Heugten, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Human Services, University of Canterbury
Cindy Zeiher, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Human Services, University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Megan Smith, Alumni of NZ University, University of Waikato
Kyle Church, Alumni of NZ University, Politics/Philosophy/Education, University of Auckland
Dr Giovanni Tiso, Alumni of NZ University, Writer and Editor, Te Herenga Waka (alumnus)
Paul Shotbolt, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Josiah Banbury, Alumni of NZ University, Alumni, Sociology, University of Canterbury
Sneha Singh, Student of NZ University, PhD Student, Sociology, University of Auckland
Md H Asibur Rahman, Student of NZ University, PhD Student, UC Business School, University of Canterbury
Cassie Welch, Student of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Verica Rupar, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, School of Communication Studies, Auckland University of Technology
Estelle Denton-Townshend, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Teaching Fellow, Politics, University of Waikato
Marco  de Jong, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Law School, Auckland University of Technology
Steve Liddle, Alumni of NZ University, Secondary School teacher: independent researcher, St Johns College, Hastings
Harrison McEvoy, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Rohan Satyanand, Alumni of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington
Mayer Mustafa, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Clinical Lecturer, Nursing, Universal College Of Learning (UCOL)
Mohammad Rakad Nusair, Student of NZ University, Masters of digital business / CPA / CAANZ, Business Administration, The University of Waikato
Rasem Kayed, Alumni of NZ University, Associate Professor, Management and Entrepreneurship, IPU
Maryam Sharifkhani, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Postdoc Fellow, Sustainability office, University of Canterbury
Abdelhamid Safa, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, TESOL, IPU
Matthew Ross, NZ Secondary School Teacher, History Teacher, Kelston Girls’ College
Qayyum Shehzad, Student of NZ University, Student, Chemistry, Massey University
Mostafa Sherif, Student of NZ University, Student, Massey Univesity
Zabir Azizi, Alumni of NZ University, Senior Project Manager, Nzta, Wintec
Syaiful haq, Student of NZ University, Master student, Animal science, Massey
Brenda Dwane, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Librarian, Social Studies, Onehunga High School
Luqman Mohd Jani, Alumni of NZ University, Healthcare professional, Waipapa Taumata Rau (The University of Auckland)
Donna Miles, Alumni of NZ University, Writer/journalist, School of journalism, Canterbury University
Scott Stocker, Alumni of NZ University, Canterbury University
Annie Wilson, Alumni of NZ University, Retired, Otago
Nicholas Rowe, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, University of Auckland
Myles Thomas, Student of NZ University, Law Student, University of Auckland
Ursula Cheer, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, University of Canterbury
JANFRIE  WAKIM, Alumni of NZ University, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
Anthony Rimell, Alumni of NZ University, NSL, Te Roopu Tohutohu Manaaki, Auckland University
Nasili Vakauta, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Ranston Lecturer, Biblical Studies, Trinity Theological College
Marcus Coll, Student of NZ University, PhD Candidate, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Kathleen P Rushton RSM, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Independent researcher.  Teaching Fellow, Biblical Studies,  Te Kupenga Catholic Leadership College (formerly) Trinity Methodist College
ichael O’Brien, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Honorary Associate Professor, University of Auckland
Lorraine Wong, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Languages and Cultures, University of Otago
Jane Kelsey, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor Emeritus, Law, University of Auckland
Gerard Cotterell, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Paigan Fletcher, Alumni of NZ University, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Amrita Namasivayam, Alumni of NZ University, Doctoral alumni, University of Canterbury
George Zachariah, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Wesley Lecturer, Theological Studies, Trinity Methodist Theological College
Emil Colgan, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Dr, Principal, St John’s Theological College
Ginj Chang, Administrative Staff, Admission Officer, Admissions, University of Canterbury
Donald Moffat, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer in Biblical Studies, St Johns College
Joshua Wilson Black, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, University of Canterbury
Sione Ma’u, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior lecturer, Mathematics, University of Auckland
Jenny Carryer, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, School of Nursing, Massey University
Dr John Richardson, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Rudraraj Karmakar, Student of NZ University, Physics, University of Auckland
Shayne Waldron, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Mathematics, University of Auckland
Naimah Talib, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Political Science & International Relations, University of Canterbury
Jane Buckingham, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, History, University of Canterbury
Briar Cook, Alumni of NZ University, Student, Anthropology and History, University of Canterbury
Harriet Stock, Student of NZ University, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Graham French, Alumni of NZ University, Retired Lawyer, University of Canterbury
Sian Robertson, Alumni of NZ University, Translator, University of Auckland
Daniel Youssif-Hay, Student of NZ University, PhD Candidate, Social Work, University of Canterbury
Gazi Hassan, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Economics, University of Waikato
Frances Gregory, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
David Tombs, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Theology, University of Otago
Deane Galbraith, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Religion, University of Otago
Peter Alan LOW, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Adjunct Fellow, Arts Faculty, University of Canterbury
Imogene Felton, Student of NZ University, Student, Health Sciences, University of Otago
Tamsyn Maria Kereopa, Student of NZ University, Doctoral Candidate, Theology, University of Otago
Annie Kang, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Research Assistant, University of Auckland
Ava Straw, Alumni of NZ University, University of Otago
Laurie Guy, Alumni of NZ University, Retired lecturer, Religious history, Carey Baptist College
Anna Christoforou, Student of NZ University, PhD student, National Centre for Research on Europe, University of Canterbury
Brandon Hutchison, Alumni of NZ University, Retired, Univeristy of Canterbury
Brandon Johnstone, Administrative Staff, Payroll Administrator & TEU Otago Co-Branch President, Payroll, University of Otago
Dayna Edge, Student of NZ University, MSc Student, Psychology, VUW
Jonathan Booth, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Secondary art teacher and advocate for Palestine (retired December 2023), Art, Aorere College,
Patricia Maringi G. JohnstonAk, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Humanities and Indigenous Studies, Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi
Rachel Malloch, Alumni of NZ University, Researcher/teacher, Vis Art, Media studies, University of Canterbury Alumni
Elizabeth Ackermann, Administrative Staff, Senior Department Administrator, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury
Jhon Blesia, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Postdoctoral Fellow, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Rose Jago, Alumni of NZ University, Alumni, Canterbury
Mary Goulter, Alumni of NZ University, Teacher, University of Canterbury
Mckayla Woodroffe, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Art, Rongotai College
Nichola McLellan, Alumni of NZ University, University of Waikato
Rick Mansell, Alumni of NZ University, Retired, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Lincoln University
Lily Hall, Alumni of NZ University, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University and the University of Canterbury
Dr Rana Daoud, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Academic Developer, Centre for Academic Development, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington
Arindam Basu, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health, University of Canterbury
Elrond Burrell, Alumni of NZ University, Te Herenga Waka / Victoria University of Wellington
John Patrick Sullivan, Alumni of NZ University, Community Lawyer, Community Law Canterbury
Ritodhi Chakraborty, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Lincoln University
Geoffrey Craig, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Communication Studies, AUT
Fari ali, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Assistant Research fellow, University of Otago
Mohammed Hamid, Alumni of NZ University, Lawyer, University of Canterbury
Pauline Taylor, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Teacher, Online Teaching, English Language Partners
Jessie McNoe, Alumni of NZ University, The University of Auckland
Toni-Ann Alsop, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Teaching Fellow, Physiology, University of Otago
Shereen Asha Murugayah, Alumni of NZ University, Senior Laboratory Technician, Biochemistry, University of Otago
Margaret STUART, Alumni of NZ University, Independent researcher, Na, None
Michael Neill, Alumni of NZ University, Emeritus Professor, English, University of Auckland
Maria Lambert, Student of NZ University, Student, Fine arts, Whitecliffe
Mitten McLean, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professional practice fellow, Department of oral diagnostic and surgical sciences, Otago University
Moiz P, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Rachel Wallace, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Assistant Research Fellow, University of Otago
Trevor Best, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Post Doctoral Fellow, School of Forestry, University of Canterbury
Antonia Lyons, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Social and Community Health, University of Auckland
Fiona Hutton, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Criminolgy, Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University, Wellington
Sonia Nepe, Administrative Staff, AUT
Tegan Turner, Alumni of NZ University, Gallery Assistant, Auckland University of Technology
Peter Carrell, Alumni of NZ University, Bishop, Christchurch, Anglican Church
Steven Male, Alumni of NZ University, Marketing Director, Faculty of Business, Auckland University
Alix Gibson, Student of NZ University, Student, Genetics, University of Otago
Ruby, Student of NZ University, Gualter, Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and Japanese, University of Canterbury
Farhaan Mirza, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, AUT
Adam Brown, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Academic Head (Retired), Business, Auckland Institute of Studies
Mansoor Shafi, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Adjunct Professor, Elect. Engg, Canterbury university
Hiromi Beran, Student of NZ University, Masters student, School of Biological Sciences, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington
Selena Gerzic, Alumni of NZ University, Artist & Psychoanalyst in Training, Fine Arts & Psychotherapy, University of Auckland & AUT
Rakhshan Roohi, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Casual faculty, Marine Science, Auckland university
Kelly Campbell, Alumni of NZ University, Social work manager, University of Otago
Katia De Lu, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Tutor, Computer Science & Software Engineering, University of Canterbury
Matthew Baird, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Kristen Wineera, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Naashia Mohamed, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland
Debbie Mikaere, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Science, Te Wharekura o Manaia
Kit Suuring, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Teacher, English language, Marist
Huni Mancini, Alumni of NZ University, Archivist, Faculty of Arts, University of Auckland
Brita Theewis, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Teacher, Te Reo Māori, Horoeka Haemata – Rolleston College
Heather Denny, Alumni of NZ University, English, University of Canterbury
Hannah Elisabeth Elzenaar, Student of NZ University, Te Herenga Waka
Ursula Ellenberg, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Teaching Fellow, Marine Science, University of Otago
Shinya Uekusa, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Arts, University of Canterbury
Wei Yuen Loo, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineering, Unitec Institute of Technology
Jacqui Thornley, Administrative Staff, Online Learning Designer, Ranga Auaha Ako | Teaching and Learning, University of Auckland
Sara Gul Abbasi, Student of NZ University, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Canterbury
Crispin Maclean, Alumni of NZ University, Alumnus of New Zealand University, University of Canterbury
Sita Venkateswar, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, People, Environment & Planning, Massey University
Saxon Adams, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Salim Elzwawi, Alumni of NZ University, Strategy Consultant, University of Canterbury
Papaarangi Reid, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Te Kupenga Hauora Māori, Waipapa Taumata Rau UoA
Kendra Cox, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Waipapa Taumata Rau – University of Auckland
Rhys Jones, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Te Kupenga Hauora Māori, University of Auckland
Dr Julija Sardelić, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Te Herenga Waka
April-Rose Geers, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Media and Communication, University of Canterbury
Julie Webb-Pullman, Alumni of NZ University, University of Otago alumni
Ansaar Z. Mohammed, Alumni of NZ University, Electrical, Auckland University of Technology
Grace Ryder, Alumni of NZ University, School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Ilish Lakshmi Chhiba Thomas, Alumni of NZ University, Massey alumni, Teacher, Massey University
Eileen Wright, Alumni of NZ University, Retired Teacher, Auckland University
Paul Russell Banks, Alumni of NZ University, Consultant Engineer, Engineering Consultancy
Patrick O’Sullivan, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Associate Professor, Classics, University of Canterbury
Heldn Margaret Gibson PhD, Alumni of NZ University, Retired Nursing Lecturer, Health Sciences, ARA Christchurch
Adnan Shaikh, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Massey Business School, Massey University
Maija Jespersen, Student of NZ University, PhD candidate, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago
Rodney Galpin, Alumni of NZ University, Data analyst, IT, University of Auckland
David Small, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Educational Studies and Leadership, University of Canterbury
Andrew Gladman, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Learning Designer, Learning Design and Development, Open Polytechnic
Tehmina Gladman, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, University of Otago
Adrienne Molloy, Alumni of NZ University, Financial Administrator, University of Otago Te Whare Wananga ō Otakou
Ruth Molloy, Alumni of NZ University, University of Otago
Mansoor Shafi, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Adjunct Professor, EE department, Canterbury university
Student Justice for Palestine Pōneke, Student of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington
Tamielle Kahurangi Monk, Student of NZ University, Ākonga, Bachelor of Social Work, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Anna Burgin, Student of NZ University, PhD Candidate, Te Ao o Rongomaraeroa / Peace and Conflict studies, University of Otago
Neil Ballantyne, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Principal Academic Staff Member, Social Work, Open Polytechnic
Alenna McLean, Alumni of NZ University, Activist, University of Otago
Mazen Khallaf, Student of NZ University, Student, Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington
Karina Buchanan, Administrative Staff, Analyst, Continuous Improvement Office, University of Otago
Peter Wills, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Honorary Academic, Physics, University of Auckland
Ngaire Wotherspoon, Alumni of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington
Linda Roche, Alumni of NZ University, Alumni, Art and Design, Auckland University of Technology
Fera Allisha, Student of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Tahera Afrin, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior lecturer, Unitec
Sylvia Peattie, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, MFA candidate, Painting, Dunedin School of Art
Jenagh, Alumni of NZ University, Community health worker, Health, Toi Ohomai
Jon Bakos, Alumni of NZ University, University of Otago
Kathryn Ducat-Green, Student of NZ University, Student, N/a, Massey University
Peyton Bond, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Teaching Fellow, Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology, University of Otago
Mudassir Anwar, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, University of Otago
Erin Dobson, Alumni of NZ University, Psychologist, Psychology, University of Auckland
Lana Dobson, Alumni of NZ University, Political Science, University of Canterbury
Zoe stockwell, Alumni of NZ University, Registered nurse, Orthopaedic outpatients, University of Otago
Zoe Hawthorne-Jensen, Alumni of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington
Ally Amos, Alumni of NZ University, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Michelle Harrison, Administrative Staff, Tautāwhi, LSAP, University of Canterbury
Raewyn Court, Alumni of NZ University, Lecturer, English, Massey
Jorgia Evelyn Steeman, Student of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Malory Campbell, Student of NZ University, Auckland University of Technology
Ariba Iqbal, Student of NZ University, University of Auckland
Sophie Peters, Student of NZ University, Student, Global, Cultural, and Language Studies department, University of Canterbury
Alexander Thomas Muir, Alumni of NZ University, Alumnus, Cultures, Languages and Linguistics, University of Auckland
Hussain khan, Student of NZ University, Student, Faculty of medical and health sciences, University of Auckland
Danika Plowman, Alumni of NZ University, The University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Michelle Ah Kuoi, Alumni of NZ University, Artist, Self Employed
Bronwyn Cotter, Alumni of NZ University, Web Developer, AUT
Rachel Jenkins, Alumni of NZ University, Health Records Associate, Social Services, EIT (Eastern Institute of Technology) WINTEC (Waikato Institute of Technology)
James Gates, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Teacher, English Faculty, Auckland Girls’ Grammar School
Omar Hasaniah, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Abbey Allpress, Alumni of NZ University, Accountant, Massey University
Joe English, Student of NZ University, Unitec
Ouadhah Ragued, Alumni of NZ University, General Manager – Construction, Engineering, University of Auckland
Chloe Lundie-Hodge, Alumni of NZ University, NZTC
Davian Radcliffe, Alumni of NZ University, Software Engineer, University of Waikato
Jordin Moore, Student of NZ University, Student, BA, Waikato
Campbell Talaepa, Student of NZ University, Graduate Teaching Assistant / Research Assistant, Mathematics / Engineering Science, University of Auckland
Ted Jamieson, Alumni of NZ University, Retired, University of Auckland
Ariadne Baltazar, Alumni of NZ University, Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School
Mohammed Deif, Student of NZ University, Engineering student, Engineering, Auckland
Emmy Rākete, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Lecturer, Criminology, University of Auckland
Nirvana Haldar, Student of NZ University, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Media and Communications, University of Auckland
Joe Hendren, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professional Teaching Fellow, University of Auckland
Miriama Aoake, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professional Teaching Fellow, Māori Studies, University of Auckland
Dom Ambros, Student of NZ University, Student, Ancient History, Anthropology, University of Auckland
Stella Keenan, Student of NZ University, PhD student and tutor, Pacific Studies and working for Te Ao Marama – Māori Department, University of Canterbury
Mags Strulik, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Teacher, Rangitoto College
Corbyn Dunn, NZ Secondary School Student, Rodney College
Marilyn Dale, Student of NZ University, University of Auckland
Hana Pera Aoake, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Part time lecturer, University of Canterbury
Amanda Rouse, Alumni of NZ University, Programme manager,, ACC
Dr Rana Daoud, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Academic Developer, Centre for Academic Development, Victoria University of Wellington
Ali Daoud, NZ Secondary School Student, Newlands College
Sonny Nathan, Alumni of NZ University, WINTEC
Hadeel Albsoul, Student of NZ University, PhD researcher,, Auckland University of Technology
Leondra M Roberts, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Head Teacher, Early Childhood Education, Ministry of Education
Peter Beaver, Alumni of NZ University, Ex-PhD Candidate (passed) & Research Fellow, Sociology & School of Medicine, University of Auckland
Alistair Gunn, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, University of Auckland
Fiona Haffenden, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury
Eric Mattlin, Alumni of NZ University, Victoria and Massey university
Angela Chelet, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Francesca Harrison, Student of NZ University, Student, Communications, UC
Ahmed Saadeh, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Principal Academic Staff Member, Te Pukenga
Tommi Rae, Student of NZ University, Student, Politics, University of Auckland
Hadi Daoud, Student of NZ University, Student, University of Otago
Mia Tawhiao-Lomas, Alumni of NZ University, Digital Artist, Media Design School
Marie R, Alumni of NZ University, Alumni, Massey University
Samantha Chami, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Kaiko photography & digital media, Media arts, Wintec
Rachel Connor, Student of NZ University, Postgraduate student, English, University of Otago
Andrew Jull, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Te Kura Tapuhi (School of Nursing), Waiiapa Taumata Rau (University of Auckland)
Abby Dalgety, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Academic Staff Member, Media Arts, Wintec
Rand Hazou, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication, Massey University
Taja Smith, Student of NZ University, Policy and Indigenous studies, Te whare wānanga o Awanuiārangi
Vanessa De Carvalho, Student of NZ University, AUT
Katie Rose Freeborn, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Jai Bentley-Payne, Alumni of NZ University, Independent Researcher, University of Auckland
Khairiah Bte Abdul Rahman, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Senior Lecturer, Communication Studies, Auckland University of Technology
Piseth Baramey Chhoun, Student of NZ University, Student, University of Auckland
Saiful Bahri, Alumni of NZ University, Massey University
Ravil Iarullin, Student of NZ University, Business Analyst, Lincoln University
Muhammad Rifqi, NZ Secondary School Student, Palmerston North Boys’ High School
Dr Mark McGuire, Alumni of NZ University, Alumni, Media Studies, University of Auckland
Maren Behrend, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Annick Masselot, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Law, University of Canterbury
Ana Barbeito, Student of NZ University, STUDENT, UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Pamela Niskanen, Alumni of NZ University, University of Canterbury, University of Otago
Tracey Howard, Alumni of NZ University, Education, Massey University
JANFRIE WAKIM, Alumni of NZ University, RETIRED  (GRADUATE AND FORMER), UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
N E Woodward, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Frank Woodward, NZ Secondary School Teacher, Secondary School Art Teacher, Retired December 2023
Julie Woodward, Alumni of NZ University, Art Teacher Retired 2023, Whitecliffe Art
Maria Bargh, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, Professor, Te Kawa a Maui, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Oliver Wilson, Alumni of NZ University, University of Auckland
Lee Finch, NZ Tertiary Teacher/Academic, ESL and Adult Literacy tutor, Adult Education, Literacy Aotearoa
Jen Wilson, Alumni of NZ University, Union Organiser, PSA
Dr Orson Tan, Alumni of NZ University, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
Emily Stankaitis, Administrative Staff, Kaitohutohu Student Advisor, Akiaki Ākonga Student Experience, University of Canterbury
Gauri Saxena, Alumni of NZ University, Anthropology, Waipapa Taumata Rau/University of Auckland
Jessica Ruby Collins, NZ Secondary School Teacher
Sylvia Kaa, Alumni of NZ University, Victoria University of Wellington (Alumni)
Lucy Stewart, Alumni of NZ University, Programme Manager, Alumni University of Auckland., Disarmament and Security Centre
Stella Keenan, Student of NZ University, Tutor, researcher and PhD candidate, Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury
AJ Carney, Student of NZ University, MA student, International Institute of Modern Letters, Victoria University Wellington
Afia Firdous, Student of NZ University, AUT
Nuha Ahmed, Student of NZ University, University of Auckland
Joanna Al-Attar, Alumni of NZ University, The University of Auckland

Image: Rally For Palestine, Dunedin, NZ, Sat. 4 Nov. 2023 (CC BY 3.0 NZ – Photo by Mark McGuire)