Thread: Objecting to Gun Confiscation

I wanted to contribute to fighting the impending gun confiscation scheme, so I've put together a list of the email addresses of every venue that is hosting a "buy-back" event. The ones I could find, at least.

I have sent emails to every single one of them urging them to cancel the event bookings.
I've already gotten some responses so the message is getting through.
If they get dozens or hundreds of similar emails, they may even do the right thing and cancel.
If we can get just one venue to cancel, it will be a small but important win for us and a step in the right direction for once.

If you want to help, just write an email stating why you feel these "buy-back" events are wrong and why these venues shouldn't host them. Then copy and paste all the email addresses into the Bcc field and hit send. Don't think that you can't make a difference, because you absolutely can, and here is a great place to start.

P.S. For anyone who wants to accuse me of doxxing these people, none of these email addresses were private.
I obtained them all from public web pages, without exception. All I did was gather them together in one place.

Here you go, and if you want to do more there are some venues that can only be contacted through their websites listed below all the email addresses.

kenny.terri@xtra.co.nz ; team@bargeshowgrounds.co.nz; info@kerikerisportscomplex.co.nz; farnorthrsa@gmail.com; fish.houhora@xtra.co.nz; sarah_lea63@hotmail.com; shaunkat@hotmail.com; cheryls@sportnorth.co.nz;
info@aucklandstadiums.co.nz; gm@ponsonbyrugby.co.nz; info@pukekohepark.co.nz; sharksclubrooms@gmail.com; clubhire@papakurarugby.co.nz; reception@thetrustsarena.co.nz; info@edenpark.co.nz; info@kumeushow.co.nz; info@montressors.co.nz;
info@tearohanz.co.nz; info@mpdc.govt.nz; jeffriesmahoenui@xtra.co.nz; huntlythistleafc@gmail.com;
cambridgeraceway@gmail.com; dartplayer1963@gmail.com; admin@matamataracingclub.co.nz; sponsor@matamataracingclub.co.nz; bushunited@xtra.co.nz; customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz; waiparacing@vodafone.co.nz; ​​​​​​​ngatearugbysportsclub@gmail.com; stephengooder11@gmail.com; Secretary.thamesrugby@gmail.com; battson01@gmail.com;
paeroasports@gmail.com; raglanrugbysportsclub@gmail.com; crht@xtra.co.nz; macrae.waitete@xtra.co.nz;
sam.tairuarugbyandsportsclub@gmail.com;
taupo@vcc.org.nz; secretary@taupovcc.org; tepukesports@gmail.com; eventsandvenues@rdc.govt.nz; contact@swca.co.nz;
maraekakahocommunityhall@gmailc.om; mangateretere@airnet.net.nz ; mstewartmangateretere@gmail.com; admin@13squadron.co.nz; Waimarama.Hall@gmail.com; office@chbc.school.nz; admin@putorino.school.nz ; principal@tiaho.school.nz ; admin@tepohue.school.nz; principal@tepohue.school.nz; matapirohall@gmail.com; principal@nuhaka.school.nz; principal@makaraka.school.nz; eskviewrugbyclub@gmail.com; office@poukawa.school.nz; principal@poukawa.school.nz; carol@amc.nz; info@napier.govt.nz;
deanna@raceinc.co.nz; kim@raceinc.co.nz; kate.dench@raceinc.co.nz; alasdair@raceinc.co.nz; info@creativecatering.co.nz; info@wjc.co.nz; bret@wjc.co.nz; anita@wjc.co.nz; events@newplymouthraceway.co.nz; taranakiracing@xtra.co.nz;
rechawera@gmail.com; dvkap@xtra.co.nz; tracy.fife@xtra.co.nz​; office@nzracing.co.nz; srcnaki@gmail.com; eventscentre@xtra.co.nz;
races@wellingtonracing.co.nz; venuehire@dogsnz.org.nz ; nob1@xtra.co.nz ; bookings@cookislandssociety.org.nz; chairperson@cookislandssociety.org.nz; vicechair@cookislandssociety.org.nz; treasurer@cookislandssociety.org.nz; secretary@cookislandssociety.org.nz; enquiries@swdc.govt.nz
foxglaciercdo@xtra.co.nz; manager@endeavourparkpicton.co.nz; kaikouratc@xtra.co.nz; hcaadmin@havelock.co.nz; murchison.centre@gmail.com;
bwcracing@xtra.co.nz; events@riccartonpark.co.nz; tim@riccartonpark.co.nz; chris@riccartonpark.co.nz; eric@riccartonpark.co.nz; gareth@riccartonpark.co.nz; kimberley.barton@stjohn.org.nz; rcc.enquiries@selwyn.govt.nz; admin@ateventcentre.co.nz; info@jubilee-events.co.nz; scout.guideden@gmail.com; geraldine@group.scouts.nz; waimateeventcentre@waimatedc.govt.nz;
taierirugby@hotmail.com; rebkev@xtra.co.nz; joni.simpson@cadetforces.org.nz; ian.calder@xtra.co.nz; grannynor100@gmail.com; ceo@gallopsouth.co.nz; hannah@wingatui.co.nz; craigandemmalister@farmside.co.nz; clevauto@xtra.co.nz; deborahjones@xtra.co.nz; stephanie.edwards@anz.com; andersontwinribers@xtra.co.nz; scott.celia@xtra.co.nz; matt.lawlor@xtra.co.nz; office@southlandracing.co.nz; islander@snap.net.nz; j.guise@woosh.co.nz; zolandia@xtra.co.nz; jo@gallopsouth.co.nz; southlandracing@xtra.co.nz; social.committee@marakura.org; commodore@marakura.org; secretary@marakura.org; publicity@marakura.org

Waipu Rugby Club, Barge Park, Dargaville Rugby Club, Kaeo Rugby Club have contact forms on their websites
Contact the Far North District Council at ask.us@fndc.govt.nz regarding Kerikeri Sports Complex, Bledisloe Domain and Pavilion, Lindvart Park and Pavilion, and Broadwood A&P Hall.
Mahurangi Rugby Club has a contact form on their website
Contact Auckland Council via their website regarding Ormiston Activity Centre and Wellsford Community Centre.
Claudelands Arena and Otorohanga Sports Club have contact forms on their websites.
Contact Matamata-Piako District Council via their website regarding Morrinsville Events Centre and Silver Fern Farms Events Centre.
Contact Whakatane District Council via their website regarding Ohope Hall and Murupara Sports Pavilion Hall.
Uawa Sports Club has a contact form on their website.
Contact Napier City Council regarding Meeanee Memorial Hall.
You can send a text to the management of Bilderbeck Hall at 021 615 062.
Lawrence Golf Club has a contact form on their website.

Thanks,
Kiwigunguy

Good work.

Crimes Act 1961 No 43 (as at 12 March 2019), Public Act 116 Conspiring to defeat justice – New Zealand Legislation

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

Crimes Act 1961 No 43 (as at 12 March 2019), Public Act 116 Conspiring to defeat justice – New Zealand Legislation

I didnt see any justice being hindered there.
Just opposition to the confiscation.

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

Crimes Act 1961 No 43 (as at 12 March 2019), Public Act 116 Conspiring to defeat justice – New Zealand Legislation

If you consider that the ongoing saga and gun confiscation amounts to justice, then I believe you have twisted view of things to say the least

Originally Posted by Pengy

If you consider that the ongoing saga and gun confiscation amounts to justice, then I believe you have twisted view of things to say the least

What I think - as to what is amounts to justice or what does not - is completely irrelevant.

The law is in, there is a government process to effectuate that law. If you do something or conspire to do something to obstruct, prevent, pervert, or defeat that process - which is in the eye of the government the course of justice, then you run the risk of offending this section.

There is a risk, I only give you some advice. the decision is entirely up to you.

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

What I think - as to what is amounts to justice or what does not - is completely irrelevant.

The law is in, there is a government process to effectuate that law. If you do something or conspire to do something to obstruct, prevent, pervert, or defeat that process - which is in the eye of the government the course of justice, then you run the risk of offending this section.

There is a risk, I only give you some advice. the decision is entirely up to you.

That sounds like a really well thought out excuse to sit on your ass(no offence).
I think I'll take my chances gracefully swan-diving into this Orwellian cesspool of shit.

Originally Posted by Kiwigunguy

That sounds like a really well thought out excuse to sit on your ass(no offence).
I think I'll take my chances gracefully swan-diving into this Orwellian cesspool of shit.

Aaah...the word 'graceful'. Makes it all seem worthwhile somehow.

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

What I think - as to what is amounts to justice or what does not - is completely irrelevant.

The law is in, there is a government process to effectuate that law. If you do something or conspire to do something to obstruct, prevent, pervert, or defeat that process - which is in the eye of the government the course of justice, then you run the risk of offending this section.

There is a risk, I only give you some advice. the decision is entirely up to you.

Hmm, not sure if minimal cooperation (not non-cooperation) with government initiatives can be perceived as perverting/obstructing/defeating the course of justice. There are two perfectly legal options to ask them to come to your house and collect, or to make an appointment at the police station to do the same.

No-one is saying "bury the guns" etc (which I agree would be an entirely different matter). But I can certainly understand why someone might feel angry (rightly so) and take such a course of action (not quite as rightly so).

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

Crimes Act 1961 No 43 (as at 12 March 2019), Public Act 116 Conspiring to defeat justice – New Zealand Legislation

And if the legislation is un-just?

Originally Posted by Steve123

And if the legislation is un-just?

In the UK you may resist unlawful arrest, in the USA you don't have that freedom (you can get convicted for resisting arrest of you hold your hands up to protect your head as the night stick blows come a'hammering down on you). Not sure about NZ. But this is not quite about resisting arrest.

Originally Posted by Steve123

And if the legislation is un-just?

You vote in a government that is willing to repeal it. That is how the English democracy works.

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

You vote in a government that is willing to repeal it. That is how the English democracy works.

How about the NZ democracy? The ball has been dropped, wouldn't you agree?

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

Crimes Act 1961 No 43 (as at 12 March 2019), Public Act 116 Conspiring to defeat justice – New Zealand Legislation

The way I see it is that no-one is writing to encourage anyone to commit any illegal action. Or do you think otherwise?

It seems more like one mans attempt to assist in the prevention of injustice to me.