Legal fund for Renae Maihi

$26,190 donated

Given by 649 generous donors in around 6 months

Multi-millionaire Bob Jones has issued high court defamation proceedings against filmmaker Renae Maihi and she needs our help

Nationwide

Earlier this year, Renae Maihi launched an online petition that quickly gathered 70,000+ signatures asking Parliament for the removal of business mogul Sir Bob Jones’ knighthood.

The petition was in response to a now removed National Business Review column in which Jones proposed a “Māori Gratitude Day” in place of Waitangi Day where Māori would serve non-Māori out of “gratitude for existing”.

The column was widely described as “racist” by many across media and social media.

Bob Jones is now suing Renae Maihi for defamation.

Defending the case will be expensive and if Renae loses she could be required to pay Sir Bob’s legal costs.

We (the ActionStation community) think that’s wrong and have launched this Givealittle campaign to tautoko (support) her.

Please give generously and share this crowdfunding campaign with your networks.

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The petition: https://www.change.org/p/rt-hon-jacinder-ardern-strip-racist-sir-bob-jones-of-his-knighthood-read-his-vile-rant-here/

About the lawsuit: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12065598

About the petition delivery: https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/28-03-2018/the-petition-to-strip-bob-jones-of-his-knighthood-has-been-delivered-will-anyone-listen/

About ActionStation: https://actionstation.org.nz/

Laura O'Connell Rapira's involvement (page creator)

ActionStation is an independent community campaigning organisation. We exist to tautoko (support) and whakamana (uplift) everyday people to act together in powerful and coordinated ways to create a vibrant, inclusive and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.

Use of funds

Funds raised will be used to help Renae for any legal bills she may incur as a result of Bob Jones’ lawsuit.

In the event Renae and her legal team win, the surplus funding will go toward causes and kaupapa that are mana enhancing and support Aotearoa New Zealand into a healthier future.