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Kiwi’s call for an end to Cuba being sanctioned by US

Two prominent progressive commentators in Aotearoa have joined the worldwide call for taking Cuba off the US government’s list of countries subject to economic sanctions. Former Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt Robson issued the following statement which calls on the NZ government to support the removal of Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism List. He urged New Zealand to front-foot international opposition … Continue reading Kiwi’s call for an end to Cuba being sanctioned by US

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Events, Newsletters

Palestine solidarity protests grow in number as the solidarity movement demands action from our government

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 7 June 2024 Media Advisory: Palestine solidarity protests grow in number as the solidarity movement demands action from our government 31 events across 26 centres across the country this week continue to challenge the government’s weak, “look busy” approach to the eight-month genocide of Palestinians by the settler-colonial state of apartheid Israel. Links to the events are below. In many cases … Continue reading Palestine solidarity protests grow in number as the solidarity movement demands action from our government

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Events

Stop the Wars on People and Nature: Rallies Saturday 8 June 2024

Sometimes harsh events can show us more clearly what is happening and how the world works.  It can make us realise what we have in common and what brings us together. Thanks for reading He Kōrero Tapatahi! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribed The war in Palestine has brought many of us together onto the streets week after week … Continue reading Stop the Wars on People and Nature: Rallies Saturday 8 June 2024

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Global News

Britain’s century long Opium trafficking and China’s ‘Century of Humiliation’ (1839-1949)

GPJA Editorial note: New Zealand and Australian troops supported the UK during this 100 years of humiliation when both countries sent troops to aid the UK in suppressing the Boxer Rebellion of 1900-1901. The Boxer Rebellion was a peasant uprising in 1900 in China that attempted to drive all foreigners from the country. “Boxer” was the English name given to a Chinese secret society that … Continue reading Britain’s century long Opium trafficking and China’s ‘Century of Humiliation’ (1839-1949)

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Global News

David Small on New Caledonia

Déjà vu in New Caledonia: why decades of political failure will make this uprising hard to contain David Small, University of Canterbury With an air force plane on its way to rescue New Zealanders stranded by the violent uprising in New Caledonia, many familiar with the island’s history are experiencing an unwelcome sense of déjà vu. When I first visited the island territory in 1983, I … Continue reading David Small on New Caledonia

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Global News

Will the Palestinian groups create a new Palestinian political project?

The first task is to prevent the attack on Rafah and end the genocide. However, soon thereafter, the political malaise that has befallen the Palestinian people must be overcome May 08, 2024 by Vijay Prashad 1970 – Arafat with Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine leader, Nayef Hawatmeh and Palestinian writer Kamal Nasser at press conference in Amman. Palestinian groups are now trying to … Continue reading Will the Palestinian groups create a new Palestinian political project?

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Palestinian minister speaks and solidarity conference in Tamaki Makaurau

In this talk, Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh explains why and how the colonization of Palestine and its transformation from a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural multi-religious state to make it a "Jewish state" led to destruction of human and natural communities.Over the past 76 years and especially the past few months, ethnic cleansing and genocide accelerated, Qumsiyeh offers an analysis rooted in comparative analysis (including other colonial situations like … Continue reading Palestinian minister speaks and solidarity conference in Tamaki Makaurau

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Like in Israel, US Backing Gives War Criminals Free Rein in Philippines

US-backed regimes in the Philippines have committed gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. By Robert Reid , TRUTHOUT PublishedMay 7, 2024 Robert Reid is based in Auckland, New Zealand. A recently retired trade union leader, he is chairperson of the Friends of the Filipino People in Struggle (FFPS). U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (right) meets with the president of the Philippines, Ferdinand … Continue reading Like in Israel, US Backing Gives War Criminals Free Rein in Philippines

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PI Briefing | No. 19 | We are not yet winning, but they are losing

An important newsletter from the main network of international left-wing parties. You can subscribe directly if interested. Mike Treen Global Peace and Justice Aotearoa As Israeli forces begin their assault on Rafah, the global mutiny grows in strength. See Art of the Week. No. 19 | We are not yet winning, but they are losing Dear friend,Israeli forces have launched their assault against 1.4 million … Continue reading PI Briefing | No. 19 | We are not yet winning, but they are losing

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Data 4 – The Minumum Wage, MPs salaries, wealth & inequality

By Mike Treen, retired union advocate Members of parliament are to get a 10.5% pay rise over the next three years. Backbench MPs go from $163,961 to 181,200 in July 2026. This is broadly in line with inflation so it may not seem out of place. The problem is that MPs used to get a salary in line with other skilled workers. Today they are … Continue reading Data 4 – The Minumum Wage, MPs salaries, wealth & inequality

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