Tell your politicians: Sanctions Speak Louder Than Words! Mel McKenzie, an Archdeacon in the Anglican Church“There is a public desire to see New Zealand act and introduce sanctions against Israel. Sanctions speak louder than words: international calls for ceasefire and for aid to enter aren’t working. We’re committed to staying here to push with a moral voice as Christian leaders for sanctions against Israel. “We want to use our moral positions as priests to up the ante on the government.