Unite Union has a vacancy for two full-time organisers:

Unite has a vacancy for two full-time organisers: a) A one year fixed term organising position based in either Rotorua or Hamilton. The position will organise in the Central North Island region (including Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne) and will be based within Hamilton or Rotorua , depending on the successful applicant. b) A full-time permanent position based in Auckland. Both positions will primarily … Continue reading Unite Union has a vacancy for two full-time organisers:

What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (14/05/15):

WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA Saturday, May 16, 2pm at Midland Park, Lambton Quay, Wellington NZ troops out of Iraq! March against the war: New Zealand troops have again been deployed to Iraq as part of the ongoing US war there. For decades now, the US has been destroying Iraq – murdering its people, stealing its resources and creating chaos. NZ soldiers cannot help the people … Continue reading What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (14/05/15):

“Foreign Control Watchdog” 138, April 2015. Online Now

Foreign Control Watchdog 138 April 2015 Dodge City: The Transnationals’ Favourite Place To Do Business by Murray Horton Unite Takes On The Transnational Food Companies by Mike Treen ANZ Wins 2014 Roger Award: IAG Second; Food & Grocery Council Wins Accomplice Award by Murray Horton More Dirty Little TPPA Secrets: US Fast Track & Certification by Jane Kelsey TPPA Local Government Campaign: The Movement Grows … Continue reading “Foreign Control Watchdog” 138, April 2015. Online Now

NZ Climate Change Documentary “HOT AIR” Now Free On Youtube

NZ Climate Change Documentary "HOT AIR" Now Free On Youtube "HOT AIR – Climate Change Politics In NZ" – the award-winning feature length documentary which reveals how big business stopped NZ Government action on climate change – is being launched for on-demand free viewing today. The film’s on-demand release is being promoted via an advertising campaign on the leading NZ political news website Scoop.co.nz. After … Continue reading NZ Climate Change Documentary “HOT AIR” Now Free On Youtube

What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (06/05/15)

WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA May 6 and 10, 7.30pm, The Community of St Lukes Church, 130 Remuera Road, Auckland The Economics of Child Poverty – Part One: Post election; building on progress. Cost: $20 or $15 with student ID or Super Gold Card This seminar follows on from our 2014 pre-election event ‘Inequality Matters’ which many of you attended. Join us to hear from our … Continue reading What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (06/05/15)

What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (06/05/15)

WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA May 6 and 10, 7.30pm, The Community of St Lukes Church, 130 Remuera Road, Auckland The Economics of Child Poverty – Part One: Post election; building on progress. Cost: $20 or $15 with student ID or Super Gold Card This seminar follows on from our 2014 pre-election event ‘Inequality Matters’ which many of you attended. Join us to hear from our … Continue reading What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (06/05/15)

AMIRA HASS IN AUCKLAND – 2 events!!

Wednesday, May 6, 4.30pm-5.30pm, WG404, Case Study Room in the Sir Paul Reeves Building communications precinct, AUT University – Gov Fitzroy Place, off Upper St Paul St, City. [Limited seating – be early!] Hosted by Pacific Media Centre and Palestine Solidarity Network https://www.facebook.com/events/1039149769431981/ http://www.pmc.aut.ac.nz/events/amira-hass-dilemmas-non-objective-journalist Livestreaming at AUT ON DEMAND: Link 1: http://ondemand.aut.ac.nz/Mediasite/Play/661b36122a174dc082ce061cdd8f89221d Link 2: http://ondemand.aut.ac.nz/Mediasite/Play/7cbecdb972e54c12877509e5b9e9798a1d AUCKLAND (Second talk): "Israeli-Jewish dissidence in times of bantustanization" Thursday, … Continue reading AMIRA HASS IN AUCKLAND – 2 events!!

Petition calls for 2015 budget to create real change for poorest children

04/05/2015: News from CPAG Petition calls for 2015 budget to create real change for poorest children CPAG supports a major online petition launched today by ActionStation, calling for the 2015 budget to create real change for children. ActionStation developed the campaign in collaboration with CPAG, UNICEF, NZ Council of Christian Social Services, the Inequality Network and Tick for Kids partners. The petition calls on John … Continue reading Petition calls for 2015 budget to create real change for poorest children

What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (01/05/15 – May Day)

WHAT’S ON IN AOTEAROA Friday, May 1, 5pm, QE2 Square (opposite Brittomart), Auckland CELEBRATE THE VICTORY OVER ZERO HOURS WITH UNITE UNION AND THEIR SUPORTERS. Friday, 7pm, Unite Office, 6a Western Springs Rd , Morningside Auckland 2nd celebration of the victory over zero hours with refreshments. Friday, May 1, 8.30pm, Whammy Bar AAAP May Day Benefit Show: Tourettes, PCP Eagles, the Vietnam War, Gina’s Revenge … Continue reading What’s on in Aotearoa/NZ (01/05/15 – May Day)

NZ speaking tour by award-winning journalist Amira Hass

Originally posted on Kia Ora Gaza:
Amira Hass is an award-winning Israeli journalist and author, mostly known for her columns in the daily newspaper Ha’aretz. She is particularly well-known for her independent reporting on Palestinian affairs in the West Bank and Gaza, where she has also lived for a number of years. The daughter of two Holocaust survivors, Hass was born in Jerusalem and was… Continue reading NZ speaking tour by award-winning journalist Amira Hass