Sophie Bond is a geographer who teaches and researches in environmental politics and geographies of justice. Her research involves collaborating with local authorities and grassroots groups on climate justice, climate change adaptation and community engagement. Through teaching, she seeks to inspire students to work towards creating a sustainable and hopeful future.Amanda Thomas is a geographer lecturing in environmental studies at Victoria University of Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. She is interested in environmental justice and the geographies of being a white New Zealander.Dr Gradon Diprose is a geographer working as an environmental social science researcher at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. His research explores human nature relationships, climate resilient urban infrastructure, and how communities come together around shared concerns to sustain their livelihoods and wellbeing.

'This clearly written political geography documents an important period of climate activism in Aotearoa New Zealand, with wider relevance for democratic activism abroad. It connects direct action environmental activism with a feminist ethics and politics of care, with theoretical relevance for students, researchers and activists far beyond these shores'

• Glossary of Te Reo Māori Terms1. Security for Whom?2. Securing Oil3. Contesting Oil4. Taming the Narrative5. Securing Business-as-Usual6. Policing and Dehumanising Activists7. Enacting Care and Responsibility8. Democracy and HopeReferences

Sophie Bond is a geographer who teaches and researches in environmental politics and geographies of justice. Her research involves collaborating with local authorities and grassroots groups on climate justice, climate change adaptation and community engagement. Through teaching, she seeks to inspire students to work towards creating a sustainable and hopeful future.Amanda Thomas is a geographer lecturing in environmental studies at Victoria University of Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. She is interested in environmental justice and the geographies of being a white New Zealander.Dr Gradon Diprose is a geographer working as an environmental social science researcher at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. His research explores human nature relationships, climate resilient urban infrastructure, and how communities come together around shared concerns to sustain their livelihoods and wellbeing.

'This clearly written political geography documents an important period of climate activism in Aotearoa New Zealand, with wider relevance for democratic activism abroad. It connects direct action environmental activism with a feminist ethics and politics of care, with theoretical relevance for students, researchers and activists far beyond these shores'

• Glossary of Te Reo Māori Terms1. Security for Whom?2. Securing Oil3. Contesting Oil4. Taming the Narrative5. Securing Business-as-Usual6. Policing and Dehumanising Activists7. Enacting Care and Responsibility8. Democracy and HopeReferences

Sophie Bond is a geographer who teaches and researches in environmental politics and geographies of justice. Her research involves collaborating with local authorities and grassroots groups on climate justice, climate change adaptation and community engagement. Through teaching, she seeks to inspire students to work towards creating a sustainable and hopeful future.Amanda Thomas is a geographer lecturing in environmental studies at Victoria University of Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. She is interested in environmental justice and the geographies of being a white New Zealander.Dr Gradon Diprose is a geographer working as an environmental social science researcher at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. His research explores human nature relationships, climate resilient urban infrastructure, and how communities come together around shared concerns to sustain their livelihoods and wellbeing.

'This clearly written political geography documents an important period of climate activism in Aotearoa New Zealand, with wider relevance for democratic activism abroad. It connects direct action environmental activism with a feminist ethics and politics of care, with theoretical relevance for students, researchers and activists far beyond these shores'

• Glossary of Te Reo Māori Terms1. Security for Whom?2. Securing Oil3. Contesting Oil4. Taming the Narrative5. Securing Business-as-Usual6. Policing and Dehumanising Activists7. Enacting Care and Responsibility8. Democracy and HopeReferences