2026 General Election
7th November
Vote Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
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We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do. Our process is simple, thoughtful, and designed with your experience in mind. We believe great results come from clear steps, open collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose.
J Day Christchurch - Otautahi
We’re pleased to have Ruby Fusion playing music for us.
A Christchurch-based band with a strong live presence and original releases, Ruby Fusion bring experienced musicianship and great energy to the stage.
We’re grateful to have them as part of the lineup, sharing their sound and supporting the kaupapa through music.
They have an album up on YouTube — have a listen, check them out, and give their page a follow.
J Day Christchurch - Otautahi
We acknowledge the late Michael Britnell.
Michael was a long-standing figure in cannabis law reform in Aotearoa, serving as Vice President of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party and contributing to the movement over many years.
Beyond cannabis advocacy, Michael was part of a wider generation of activists connected to peace, community, and social justice movements, standing alongside others working toward fairness, access, and change.
He worked closely alongside his wife, Irinka Britnell, sharing a commitment to advocacy, community voice, and public participation.
Michael’s contribution was steady, consistent, and grounded in values — the kind of work that builds movements over time. His legacy lives on through the people, spaces, and causes he supported.
We acknowledge his life, his service, and the impact he made.
J-Day Christchurch - Otautahi
Irinka Britnell is a long-standing activist whose work spans multiple movements and decades of community leadership.
Her contributions include:
– Nuclear disarmament activism, including involvement in Aotearoa’s nuclear-free movement and work connected to the Disarmament and Security Centre and the World Court Project
– Peace movement involvement, including alignment with international peace organisations such as the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
– Multicultural leadership, including serving as Secretary of the Christchurch Multicultural Council, supporting cultural diversity, inclusion and community connection
– Community advocacy, including serving as Chair of the Englefield Residents’ Association, representing local voices and engaging in council processes
– Local government engagement, including standing as a candidate and consistently advocating for public voice and participation
– Cannabis law reform, including serving as Secretary of the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
– J Day organising, as one of the core organisers for many years, helping to hold and grow the Kaupapa
Irinka represents a lifetime of activism grounded in peace, justice, community, and the belief that people power creates real change.