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
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?
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
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
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
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
By Mike Treen, retired union advocate. In May 1990, a month-long strike occurred at Ford and Mazda owned Vehicle Assembly NZ (VANZ) plant in Manukau City. I was working at the plant at the time and became an active participant in the delegates group. A record of that dispute was prepared by me following the strike. I published it as a booklet at the time … Continue reading The last major strike in the NZ motor industry at Ford-Mazda 1990
Ian Powell, the author of this blog is a leading left commentator in Aotearoa. He has a particular expertise on health matters through working for an important health union for several decades. The blog is reprinted from his blogsite Political Bytes and you can subscribe to it there. A list of progressive websites available in Aotearoa is provided at the top of this page under … Continue reading Cuba and New Zealand: a relationship worthy of strengthening by Ian Powell
Hi friends, Just a quick reminder that the book launch for To Free The World – Harry Holland and the rise of the labour movement in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific is on Monday (details on attached leaflet) This also means that if you can’t make it to the event, but would like to order the book from the publisher, there is only one … Continue reading Message from author James Robb on book launch for biography of Harry Holland on Monday in Auckland
University students across the country, facing mass arrests, suspensions, evictions and explusions are our last, best hope to halt the genocide in Gaza. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ … Continue reading Revolt in the US Universities: “Our last, best hope to halt the genocide in Gaza.”
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