Ponsonby People's Union - Book Launch

The book launch of Ponsonby People’s Union - at the frontline of community activism in the 1970’s - by Roger Fowler and fellow activists. Event Details Nau mai, haere mai - join us to celebrate our historical book launch with music, refreshments and speeches from members of the Ponsonby People's Union. Date: Sunday 11 October Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Central Library Address: 44/46 Lorne St, CBD The book will be available for viewing and purchase at the event. --- Ponsonby People's Union In the early 1970’s Ponsonby a group of young activists set out to turn radical ideals into practical action. With no wealthy backers, membership fees or official status, the Ponsonby People’s Union for survival and freedom built community action from the ground up. Inspired by the politics of the errand the example of African-American activists, the People’s Union worked with tenants, immigrants, pensioners, prisoners and their families. It ran a low cost food co-op, organised prison visiting buses and legal aid, challenged bad landlords, stood with Māori and Pacifica people against racism, and joined the occupation at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point. At the centre was Roger Fowler whose energy, imagination and guitar helped sustain a remarkable initiative in collective action. In this book, he and other People’s Union supporters tell the story of a movement that believed ordinary people could make their city - and their society - a fairer and better place to live. --- Parking No parking onsite, public transport is recommended. The nearest parking is: Civic Car Park Victoria Street Carpark Unable to make this event or want to join us again, we have another event on Date: Saturday 3 October Time: 1pm-3.30pm Location: Ponsonby Community Centre, 20 Ponsonby Terrace Book a ticket for this event