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Plan B 2024 is here! Your Diary Planner for 2024

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Finally it's here: Plan B 2024 is out! It's taken a while, it got held up at the printers - but at last it's here! Plan B's a functional weekly planner. Each week includes dates and facts about resistance and events that have occurred since the early settlers and colonisers arrived in this country. And each month is introduced by a stunning image created by one of twelve local creatives.  The images commemorate some of those often ignored, overlooked, deliberately forgotten events that have happened in this country. We've got artwork highlighting protest and community action around housing and homes, deep sea oil exploration, colonialism, imperialism, racism, climate change, surveillance and more.  Many of the events and dates are from stories and histories that are usually overlooked in 'official' versions - so with Plan B, as you plot and plan your way though 2024, you know that you are not alone. You can be reminded of what has come before and that opposi

Plan B 2024 is underway

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Planning for Plan B 2024 is underway and we need your help! Deflated Waihopai spy base, 2008 (art by Hannah) We've teamed up with  Wellington ZineFest  again and for 2024 we're commissioning twelve new original images from local creatives to commemorate key dates in this country's radical history.  To pay the artists we've set up a  PledgeMe  campaign. We want to be able to acknowledge their creativity and mahi and help them continue with their creativity - so check out the  Pledge Me . The funds raised will go directly to the artists, and anyone who donates will get access to preorders for Plan B 2024, plus zines, stickers and postcards for higher rewards. Plan B has been going for five years now; the first one we got out was Plan B 2019. From 2019 to 2022 it was solely done by the Freedom Shop and was a stapled A5 booklet but for 2023 we partnered with Wellington Zinefest and got more creative. Zinefest got funding and we created a ring-bound dramatic black and white

It's here - Time for Plan B 2023

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It's here! Plan B for 2023 is out. It's the fifth year of the planner and as always, it is loaded with events and dates of those often ignored, overlooked, deliberately forgotten histories from Aotearoa. It is a planner featuring countercultural and radical histories.  As you plot and plan your way through 2023, you can be reminded of what has come before. This time around, Plan B was made in association with Zinefest and features stunning artwork from Daily Secretion commemorating events from the planner.  By popular demand the 2023 edition is spiral bound, black and white, and has one week to a spread with monthly highlights and monthly art. Copies are for sale at the Freedom Shop for $17 each or online from  Book Haven  

Wellington Zinefest is on now!

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And of course the Freedom Shop will be there! Wellington Zinefest is happening Saturday, 15 Oct and Sunday 16 Oct, 12-4pm (accessibility hour from 11 to 12).   139 Vivian Street School Of Design Innovation Te Herenga Waka Victoria University Wellington Zinefest is hosting two days of markets to celebrate the thriving self-publishing and zine scene here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Same set up as usual: We'll have sixty unique stalls each day, loaded with self-made comics and zines. Accessibility Hour From 11am to 12pm each day we'll run 'accessibility hour'. This is a chance for any visitors who, for whatever reason, can't attend when Zinefest is crowded. We'll have no music and try to maintain a low-stimulation environment. See https://www.wellingtonzinefest.com/zinefestweekend

Radical Zines Launch

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A launch event for three new zine titles, presented by The Freedom Shop in collaboration with Wellington Zinefest, PAPA and Counterfutures. On Thursday the 18th of November we will be launching THREE new zines in collaboration with Wellington Zinefest, People Against Prisons Aotearoa, Counterfutures and the How To Talk To Your Racist Uncle team.   The zines are: 'How To Talk To Your Racist Uncle' by Gaayathri Nair, illustrated by Lenny Zook.Check out their upcoming workshop on 27 November at the Aro Community Centre . 'Daring to Think of Something Better' -by People Against Prisons Aotearoa . 'Landlord Neutral 2030' by Counterfutures , illustrated by Pinky Fang.  The plan: Doors open at 5:30. Launch begins at 6:10pm. Expect ten minutes of kōrero on each zine, and the chance to buy copies before and after. The Freedom Shop will be open for you to pic

Radical Zines Launch

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A launch event for three new zine titles, presented by The Freedom Shop in collaboration with Wellington Zinefest, PAPA and Counterfutures. On Thursday the 18th of November we will be launching THREE new zines in collaboration with Wellington Zinefest, People Against Prisons Aotearoa, Counterfutures and the How To Talk To Your Racist Uncle team.   The zines are: 'How To Talk To Your Racist Uncle' by Gaayathri Nair, illustrated by Lenny Zook.Check out their upcoming workshop on 27 November at the Aro Community Centre . 'Daring to Think of Something Better' -by People Against Prisons Aotearoa . 'Landlord Neutral 2030' by Counterfutures , illustrated by Pinky Fang.  The plan: Doors open at 5:30. Launch begins at 6:10pm. Expect ten minutes of kōrero on each zine, and the chance to buy copies before and after. The Freedom Shop will be open for you t

Zinefest postponed

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Like many planned events, the Wellington Zinefest had to be postponed. The new date is 29/30 January 2022. For more details see here .   The Disability Zine Project has had its launch online, and we will have copies of the zines in the shop soon. Watch the video here .

Partial Freedom

The Freedom Shop is back under Level 2D - open Saturdays 11am -4pm. Take the opportunity to stock up on books and zines. If we are in Level 1 by then, the Wellington Zinefest will take place on October 23 and 24 in the atrium at the Victoria University of Wellington, School of Design Innovation ( Te Aro Campus ) on Vivian Street, so save the date.  Keep safe!

Winter Zine Market - 17 July

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Winter Zine Market returns in 2021! Once again, we're in the atrium at the Victoria University of Wellington, School of Design Innovation on Vivian Street. There's spots for 60 stallholders to sell zines about anything or anything. We'll open with an 'accessibility hour' from 11 til 12. This is a chance for anyone who, for whatever reason, can't attend when Zinefest is crowded. We'll have no music and try to maintain a low-stimulation environment. Then, from 12 til 4, we'll open to the public, and get cranking. This year, we're trying something new: asking stallholders to price all their zines at $5 or less. Make sure you bring cash and pick up some of the best self-published materials by very talented local creatives. Saturday 17 July. 11 - 12 quiet hour, 12 - 4 general. School of Design Innovation, 139 Vivian St, Te Aro Nothing of over $5! For more information see wellingtonzinefest.com

Featherston Booktown

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Featherston Booktown Karukatea 2021 Festival  The Featherston Booktown Karukatea festival runs from the 6th to the 9th of May this year. Wellington Zinefest are officially part of it and will be holding workshops for zinesters in the Featherston School Hall . The FreedomShop, Food Court Books and 5ever will be joining them on Saturday May 8th and Sunday 9th. For more details and the complete programme see here .

Radical Zine Series - Volume 2 Launch

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 The Radical Zine Launch is on today - MayDay - Saturday 1st May at the Freedom Shop Doors open 5.30 - launch proper starts 6.30pm This is the launch of our second volume of newly designed radical zines - available to purchase at cost-price. (All between $2 - $4!!) Free kai and drinks. Open to all. This event happens to fall on the same date as the Freedom Shop's 26th Birthday! So you're welcome to stay for a drink with us after the launch. NEW TITLES INCLUDE: ' The Terror of the Dawn Raids ' by Melani Anae, re-designed by Darcy Woods. ' Burning Women ' by Lady Stardust, re-designed by Cosmo Bones. ' Eternal War on the Hitler Youth ', re-designed by Zoe Hannay. ' Dare to be a Daniel! ' by Wilf McCartney, re-designed by Hannah Salmon. You'll also be able to pick up the latest edition of aargh! and remaining copies from our Volume 1 collection or Radical Zines, which includes the titles: Rongoā: Māori Herbal Medicine , The Problem with White

Radical Zine Series Vol 2

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    Come long to the launch of  Volume 2 of our "Radical Zine Series" on 1 May 2021 - radical political texts, newly illustrated by local artists, made in collaboration with Wellington Zinefest,   Radical Zine Series is a kaupapa which invites local creatives to redesign radical zines from the Freedom Shop collection. The project aims to both provide paid work for artists and make the important ideas contained within the zines more accessible through design. Free kai and drinks. Open to all. This event happens to fall on the same date as the Freedom Shop's 26th Birthday! So you're welcome to stay for a drink with us after the launch. NEW TITLES INCLUDE: 'The Terror of the Dawn Raids' by Melani Anae, re-designed by Darcy Woods. 'Burning Women' by Lady Stardust, re-designed by Cosmo Bones. 'Eternal War on the Hitler Youth', re-designed by Zoe Hannay. 'Dare to be a Daniel!' by Wilf McCartney, re-designed by Hannah Salmon.   Saturday, 1

Radical Zine Series Vol 2

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    Come long to the launch of  Volume 2 of our "Radical Zine Series" on 1 May 2021 - radical political texts, newly illustrated by local artists, made in collaboration with Wellington Zinefest,   Radical Zine Series is a kaupapa which invites local creatives to redesign radical zines from the Freedom Shop collection. The project aims to both provide paid work for artists and make the important ideas contained within the zines more accessible through design. Free kai and drinks. Open to all. This event happens to fall on the same date as the Freedom Shop's 26th Birthday! So you're welcome to stay for a drink with us after the launch. NEW TITLES INCLUDE: 'The Terror of the Dawn Raids' by Melani Anae, re-designed by Darcy Woods. 'Burning Women' by Lady Stardust, re-designed by Cosmo Bones. 'Eternal War on the Hitler Youth', re-designed by Zoe Hannay. 'Dare to be a Daniel!' by Wilf McCartney, re-designed by Hannah Salmon.   Saturday

Palmy Zinefest 10 April

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The second Palmerston North Zinefest is coming up on Saturday, 10 April 21 from 11am to 4pm. After a fantatstic event at Snails Space last year, this year it's going to be at the City Library. The Freedom Shop will be among the 35 or so stall holders, so if you're in the area, make sure you come along. On Sunday, there will also be a collage making workshop from 2-4pm. Listen to Chris, one of the organisers, talk about zines and zine fests on Manawatu People's Radio here .

SUMMER BLESSING: Creative Workshops and Market

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Wellington Zinefest presents Summer Blessing: a full day of creativity to manifest a season of inspiration and abundance. Summer Blessing is our last event of the year, a pagan / solstice / folk-themed day of workshops and a zine market. Come along from 10am to take part in our creation stations. You can learn to press flowers, make badges, screen print and harness the power of the sun with cyanotype. These sessions are low key, no reservations and they’ll be running simultaneously. At 1.00 as the sun is high we will have a small market where you can swap and buy zines, art and spells from local zine makers, get your image in ink from Arden and pull a card or two. Our market runs until 5. We welcome you with open sketchbooks and invite you to bring your best energy as we respectfully nod to the celestial factors that keep our ball of dirt spinning. Feel free to wear your special occasion robes and BYO drinks, runes, tarot cards and talismans. Artwork by Darcy Woods. Saturday, 12 Decemb

SUMMER BLESSING: Creative Workshops and Market

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Wellington Zinefest presents Summer Blessing: a full day of creativity to manifest a season of inspiration and abundance. Summer Blessing is our last event of the year, a pagan / solstice / folk-themed day of workshops and a zine market. Come along from 10am to take part in our creation stations. You can learn to press flowers, make badges, screen print and harness the power of the sun with cyanotype. These sessions are low key, no reservations and they’ll be running simultaneously. At 1.00 as the sun is high we will have a small market where you can swap and buy zines, art and spells from local zine makers, get your image in ink from Arden and pull a card or two. Our market runs until 5. We welcome you with open sketchbooks and invite you to bring your best energy as we respectfully nod to the celestial factors that keep our ball of dirt spinning. Feel free to wear your special occasion robes and BYO drinks, runes, tarot cards and talismans. Artwork by Darcy Woods. Saturday, 12 Decemb

Radical Zine Series - Volume 1 Launch

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Help celebrate and launch the first four Radical Zines re-designed and re-purposed in a collaboration between Wellington Zinefest and the Freedom Shop. When: Thursday, 10 December at 6pm Where: at the Freedom Shop - in Opportunities for Animals, 162 Riddiford St, Newtown We selected classic zines from our archives for a creative reimagining. With the help of donors from a Boosted campaign, four local illustrators were commissioned to reimagine these relatively simple, text-heavy zines into fully illustrated beautiful works! The radical zine redesign project has helped make the important ideas within these zines even more accessible. We'll be selling the redesigned texts and cheaply as possible so that we can share their learnings with as many people as possible. The four zines are: Are We All New Zealanders Now? by Dr Ani Mikaere, redesigned by Izzy Joy "The Problem With White Saviours" by Simone Kaho, redesigned by Kata Brown Rongoā by Emily Tuhi-Ao Bailey, redesigne

Plan B Diaries 2021

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The Plan B diaries for 2021 are here! For the third year, the Freedom Shop has produced a diary highlighting dates of Aotearoa's radical (or ignored) history.  Get yours from the shop or at Zinefest this weekend for $10 (the Freedom Shop will be there on Sunday). If you can't make it in person, send us an email and we will post one to you. We also have a range of new tote bags for $7.

Zinefest 2020

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This year's Zinefest is slightly earlier than normal - it's on the weekend of 10-11 October, 12-4pm with and accesibility hour from 11 to 12 on both days, and this time it is at the Vic Uni School of Design at 139 Vivian St. The Freedom Shop will have a stall on Sunday, 11 Oct. 

Radical Zine Redesign

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Zinefest and the Freedom Shop have teamed up to redesign a few of our zines. We are looking for designers, artists and illustrators to spruce up some text-heavy zines. And the best thing is that this work is even funded.  Check out the details of the project here .