MANA calls for New Zealand to withdraw from “five-eyes” spy network
Posted on July 30, 2013 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“MANA is calling for New Zealand to withdraw from the so-called “five eyes” international spy network because it compromises our independence and integrity”, says Hone Harawira, Leader of MANA and MP for Te Tai Tokerau.
New Zealand joined the “five eyes” network after the Second World War when the government of the day signed the secret UKUSA agreement along with the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
“It’s been clear from the 1980s that this network and the New Zealand component – the GCSB (Government Communications Security Bureau) – are working in the interests of the US rather than our own people.
“It’s clear from both independent research and “whistleblowing”, the latest of which has been done by former US analyst Edward Snowden. We can’t be an honest broker internationally if we’re hitched to US foreign policy through the five-eyes network.
“US interests and interference was also clear in January 2003 when an email from the US National Security Agency was leaked by UK whistleblower Katharine Gun. The email requested the five eyes to spy on members of the UN security council – and on Angola, Cameroon, Chile, Bulgaria, and Guinea in particular – in an attempt to get leverage to pressure those countries to support a UN Security Council resolution to invade Iraq.
“While the New Zealand government was opposing the invasion, the five eyes network was working to support it.
“Now New Zealand wants a seat of the UN Security Council and our case will inevitably be tainted by our association with US foreign policy strategies operating through the GCSB.
“In recent years the National government has pushed New Zealand further into the US corner and further from the independence which would give us greater assurance and credibility in the world.
“At home we already have the SIS (Security Intelligence Service) and the Police with the power to spy on New Zealanders. We don’t need another agency to reduce our privacy further on behalf of US interests.
“It’s time we left the five-eyes and took our international responsibilities seriously as well as making a greater commitment to the privacy of New Zealanders” concluded Mr Harawira.
- For further information please contact Jevan Goulter (022) 088-5646
Datton says:
Post Author August 2, 2013 at 5:15 pmYour title says mana calls for nz to withdraw from “5 eyes” spy network. Aka NZGCSB bil, no where does it mention how we as tangata wheuna or nzers or kiwis,can fight this bill or anything. Basically empty words. Plz help me understand wot we as nation can do too remove this govt controlling bill.
Mark Andrew Burgess says:
Post Author August 3, 2013 at 4:29 pmPlease explain what the risk is to the average Joe that doesn’t enter into criminal activity, I don’t understand what people are worried about, If I’m not doing anything Illegal I have nothing to hide, Don’t get me wrong I’m not comfortable having anyone spy on me, It’s creepy and uncalled for, This will sound stupid to some but I don’t follow the News because it puts a downer on my day as everything (Almost) is of a negative nature so it was by accident I came upon this and it appears to be putting people at risk so any links or comments especially related to my opening question would be appreciated please.
Mark Andrew Burgess says:
Post Author August 3, 2013 at 5:25 pmActually I have to ask myself where does it stop first the Government spying on us then what’s next Financial institutions etc and also s#!t happens so what happens if the info gained is leaked and of cause any written message is subject to interpretation, I have unintentionally p!$$ed people off in the past because of there misinterpretation of what I wrote so it would seem very likely I could do the same with a spy network even a Joke could be taken seriously nek minit Home Invasion Government style
Yo’ Mama! says:
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Harawira Rapata says:
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