Socialism from Below
Socialist Aotearoa is a revolutionary socialist network active in movements against capitalism, racism and war. We are affiliated to the International Socialist Tendency.
Latest Articles
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NO WAR WITH IRAN – FREEDOM FOR PALESTINE – ANZAC DAY RALLY FOR PEACE
Public Meeting Thu, 26 April 2024 7:30pm – 9:00pm Unite Union, 486 New North Road, Kingsland This Anzac Day, Socialist Aotearoa holds a rally at Unite Union for the liberation of Palestine and against any upcoming war with Iran- which could lead is into another world war that will see millions of working class lives… Read more
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Mana and rights of disabled whānau under attack
By M Peterson ‘Nothing about us without us’ is a phrase used by disability justice groups and one which has been completely ignored and undermined by our government. Hundreds of people have experienced huge distress this week following on from the announcement on Monday about changes to funding for disabled people and carers which were… Read more
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War on Beneficiaries and Disabled People
Public Meeting Thu, 29 Feb 2024 7:30pm – 9:00pm Unite Union, 486 New North Road, Kingsland For how much longer will we allow inequality to increase while war is waged on the poor? After having lived through a global pandemic, what will it take for the current government to realize that in order for us… Read more
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Intifada: Palestine Imperialism and Revolution
Guest speakers Rami Abu Ali, Rahman Bashir, Billy Hania Thursday 15th February at 7.30pm Unite, 486 New North Road, Kingsland Like millions around the world, protesters in Aotearoa have gathered around the country every weekend to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and the end of the Israeli occupation. The crisis in Gaza is extreme. Approximately… Read more
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Fighting to end migrant exploitation. An interview with Anu Kaloti
Socialist Aotearoa talks to Anu Kaloti, an immigration adviser with Migrant Workers Association, about injustices in the visa system. Anu, a socialist and long-time campaigner for migrant rights, explains why the accredited employer work visa essentially keeps employees in ‘bondage’, and what Kiwi workers can do to show solidarity with exploited migrants. Can you explain… Read more
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Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism by Robert Chapman
In our first article of 2024, Melissa Peterson reviews Robert Chapman’s new book on neurodivergent liberation that places the overturning of ableist norms at the heart of the struggle against capitalism. Read more
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Defending Te Tiriti against the Right: An Interview with Unite Co-President Xavier Walsh
Xavier Walsh, Co-president of Unite union, is a recent Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Māori Studies and is preparing to start their PhD investigating the potential role of tikanga Māori in our understanding of workplace grievances. In this guest interview, they tell SA why the fight to defend Te Tiriti against attacks from the Right… Read more
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Henry Kissinger: Good riddance to a war criminal
Henry Kissinger is finally dead. In this obituary, Doug R surveys some investigative reporting on some of Kissinger’s many war crimes from Vietnam to East Timor. Read more
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Disability justice in Palestine
On the International Day of Disabled Persons, Melissa Peterson discusses the interconnections between the global struggles for disability justice and Palestinian self-determination. Read more
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Labour calls for a ceasefire in Gaza: Now cut all ties with Israel
Chris Hipkin’s belated support for a Gaza ceasefire is a sign of the strength of the growing Palestine solidarity movement, but words are cheap without action, we argue in this Socialist Aotearoa statement. Read more
Where do we stand?
The two richest men in Aotearoa own as much wealth as the bottom 1.4 million people. Wages in this country have been stagnant for 30 years. Public services are at breaking point. We have the worst housing crisis of any OECD country. Our government, whether National or Labour, sets policies — from tax cuts to trade deals — which always favour the rich.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Quality education and healthcare; fair pay; dignity at work; homes for life: these things should not be luxuries, they should be human rights. We could live in a society which favoured working people rather than a tiny corporate elite…
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