Author: Mike Treen

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Day of Rocket Lab protests on Friday to follow the company’s CEO being referred to the International Criminal Court

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 3 July 2025 Media Release: Day of Rocket Lab protests to follow the company’s CEO being referred to the International Criminal Court for complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is supporting “End Rocket Lab Genocide Complicity” in a protest outside Rocket Lab’s New Zealand head office in Mt Wellington tomorrow. Earlier today PSNA revealed it has … Continue reading Day of Rocket Lab protests on Friday to follow the company’s CEO being referred to the International Criminal Court

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Events

The Keith Locke Memorial Debate is coming up July 3

Dear friendsIt’s just over a week until the inaugural Keith Locke Memorial Debate! Two teams from across the political spectrum will argue whether China is a threat to regional peace and the audience will decide the winners. Date: July 3, 2025 Location: The Irish Club Hall Rocky Nook Ave, (just inside Fowlds Park) Sandringham Time: Cash bar opens at 6pm, the debate starts at 7pm. … Continue reading The Keith Locke Memorial Debate is coming up July 3

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Global News, Opinion

Climate socialism by Jason Hickel

By Jason Hickel, I am writing this message to the millions of people who have been involved in the climate movement over the past several years. This movement has been an incredible force, thanks to your courage, passion and commitment. It has created a new public consciousness and a powerful sense of popular will. These are major achievements. And yet it is clear that we … Continue reading Climate socialism by Jason Hickel

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Global News

Trump’s huge military budget will accelerate U.S. economic decay

The following article by Gary Wilson from The Struggle/La Lucha is an excellent repudiation of the notion being revived around the imperialist world – from the US, to Europe, the UK and Australiasia – that military spending – often dubbed “military Keynesianism” – is “good for the economy”. Mike Treen GPJA Editor President Donald Trump, the brooding figure on the left end, with Vice President … Continue reading Trump’s huge military budget will accelerate U.S. economic decay

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Newsletters, Uncategorized

Today 5pm Dinner & Conversation with the Cuban Ambassador

🍽 Dinner & Conversation with the Cuban Ambassador to New Zealand 🗓 Sunday, April 27, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 PM – Dinner, followed by Q&A 📍 First Union Conference Room, 120 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland (Koha would be appreciated for the dinner; suggested $10) Join the Auckland Cuba Friendship Society for a special evening with: 🎙 His Excellency Luis Morejón Rodríguez, Cuban Ambassador to New Zealand … Continue reading Today 5pm Dinner & Conversation with the Cuban Ambassador

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Local News, Mike Treen

Anzac Day: Remembering the futility of wars for empire!

By Mike Treen Anzac Day is important to remember because of the utter futility of being part of an imperialist military alliance. New Zealand casualties in that war, killed or wounded, were 58%. That is equal to one-quarter of the adult male population. Our death rate of those who served at 16.6% was higher than that suffered by Germany! “The total number of New Zealand … Continue reading Anzac Day: Remembering the futility of wars for empire!

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Newsletters

Solidarity Spotlight – May Day 2025

A recommended newsletter by UnionAID that can be subscribed to here Standing together this May Day Issue 40 Standing together this May Day Next week’s International Workers’ Day (May Day) will see workers worldwide unite in their continued fight for decent work and fair wages. Despite more than a century of progress since the historic struggles that gave birth to May Day, the fundamental issues … Continue reading Solidarity Spotlight – May Day 2025

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Events, Newsletters

Stand with Cuba! Join Us for Two Important Events – April 24 and 27

📜 Information Picket at the U.S. Consulate 🗓 Thursday, April 24, 2025 ⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Britomart Place, corner of Quay Street, opposite the Ferry Building Join us for an informational picket to raise awareness about U.S. policies towards Cuba and their impact on New Zealand. We will be distributing leaflets and engaging with the public to expose the ongoing economic war against … Continue reading Stand with Cuba! Join Us for Two Important Events – April 24 and 27

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Global News

The dangers behind Trump’s Trade War

Liberation day Source: Michael Roberts Blog It’s not April Fools day (1 April). But it might as well be as later today US President Donald Trump announces another barrage of tariffs on imports into the US in what Trump calls ‘Liberation Day’ and what America’s voice of big business and finance, the Wall Street journal, has called “the dumbest trade war in history.” In this … Continue reading The dangers behind Trump’s Trade War

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