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Union rallies against the Nats

Spearheaded by the EPMU the trade union movement is coming together for three big rallies at the end of August in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch against the National government's attacks on...

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Big Oil: Billions in profits as the planet warms

Oil drilling, refining and sales of petrol and diesel is big business around the world. Including in New Zealand where big oil makes big profits.Some examples of the corporate profit being made out of...

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Four pamphlets from Socialist Aotearoa

In 1999 Grant Brookes and Dave Colyer first published this pamplet analysing the crisis in education and the introduction of student fees.They argue that throughout the 1990s resistance by students and...

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We all have something to hide

The argument that if you have nothing to hide, then you have nothing to fear, is being used as John Key's reassurance that the expansion of the powers of the GCSB will not intrude into the average...

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Fight them on the beaches

American company Anadarko has plans to start drilling for oil off the coast of Wellington this summer in water that is twice as deep as the water the Deep Water Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico was...

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"At some stage you have to fight"

In this eye-opening and thought provoking article a recent guest at Dunedin's Milton Prison explains what prison life is actually like in New Zealand. From getting in to getting out the author...

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The curious case of Kiri Campbell

We recently received a Facebook message: "You guys need to investigate the case of Kiri Campbell. It is vital to Socialist Aotearoa for the future. Please take note of this."So we did. These are the...

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Postcards for Palestine

As part of our ongoing campaign in solidarity with the Palestinian people we have produced postcards to push the NZ SuperFund to divest from corporations involved in the occupation including G4S. Gavin...

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For a world without spying

This is a copy of the speech given by Julia Espinoza to the rally against the GCSB Bill opposite Aotea Square on 29 July.Kia ora, my name is Julia and I must start with expressing my gratitude and...

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Fill the Town Hall

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David Rovics playing Auckland

Facebook event here.

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The Anglers' Revolt

While most of the urban left have recently focused on mobilising opposition to the GCSB Bill an unlikely bunch of fishing folk are days away from scoring a resounding victory over the National...

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Be there

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PRISM collects, GCSB looks

To gain a full understanding of what the GCSB Bill will legalise requires a close watching of the Campbell Live interview with John Key a few times.Hidden within the nuances of the conversation is the...

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Time to abandon the 'Tall Poppy' notion

In this essay, Bevan M. demolishes the notion of 'Tall Poppy Syndrome', looks at the NZ Rich List and Most Trusted List and calls for a rethinking of the 'New Zealand identity'. Bevan argues that New...

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Letter from the Revolutionary Socialists of Egypt

        Author: Revolutionary SocialistsWe publish here the latest letter from the Revolutionary Socialists of Egypt to their supporters explaining the situation in Egypt as it stands.Terrible...

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#GCSB Town Hall meeting playlist

The songs playing before the Auckland Town Hall public meeting against the GCSB.

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How to buy a house in New Zealand

So you live in New Zealand - a country that unlike many places such as Europe has a home ownership obsession that is cultural and all encompassing in its breadth, and perceived positive nature. You...

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EYEWITNESS - A New Zealander in Gezi Park

Stephen Woodward is an Auckland based sculptor who in June found himself on the front line of the rebellion in Gezi Park, Istanbul. This is Stephen's report alongside his photography.Montreal, where...

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Hone and Winston own Simon Bridges

Last week Hone Harawira owned Simon Bridges in Parliament. Like the boss he is, Harawira wiped Bridges off the floor and Winston came through to give little Simon a good kicking while he was down....

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