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
-
Q&A with Joe Carolan
‘What Parliament does, the streets can undo’ Can people power beat back this government’s attacks on workers and beneficiaries? Absolutely, says union organiser and socialist Joe Carolan – but we need union leaders to step up and lead a united resistance. He talks to comrade MH about channeling the rising anger, and the need for Read more
-
Welfare Not Warfare
Health cuts, attacks on beneficiaries and youth, pay inequity… it’s one vicious act after another from a government that cares more about protecting the rich and boosting the Ministry of Defence budget than about our most vulnerable. Melissa writes on the ‘slow violence’ of NZ’s neo-liberal policymakers, and what we can do about it. ‘Slow Read more
-
Protests to Protect Pay Equity and Value Essential Workers
An Article by Socialist Aotearoa member Melissa. The speed with which the Equal Pay Amendment Act was rushed through under urgency provisions in Parliament to avoid public scrutiny has backfired. There have been widespread vocal protests in solidarity with low paid workers across Aotearoa since the government decided to act without consultation and push through Read more
-
Aotearoa Is Not For Sale – Defend our Health Services – Public Meeting 7pm Thursday
David Seymour claims that New Zealanders needs to “get past their squeamishness about privatisation” and ask themselves: “If we want to be a first-world country, then are we making the best use of the government’s half a trillion dollars-plus worth of assets? If something isn’t getting a return, the government should sell it so we Read more
-
“Enemy Feminisms” by Sophie Lewis
A review by Socialist Aotearoa member Melissa. Suffragettes from the Women’s Social and Political Union, who expelled socialist members, were fiercely opposed to communism and aimed to build a female police force modelled on the militant German fascist Freikorps gangs are amongst those who are seen as espousing ‘Enemy Feminisms’ by author Sophie Lewis, in Read more
-
Review of “Minority Rule” by Ash Sarkar
Review by Socialist Aotearoa member Melissa. Why do right wing ideologies seem to be gaining popularity? Ash Sarkar is a refreshingly witty commentator and activist and her new book “Minority Rule” is a vital read for anyone seeking to understand the resurgence of right-wing populism. The title refers to the fear that we are being Read more
-
Submission on the Treaty Principles Bill
Submitted by Socialist Aotearoa member Malcolm. We acknowledge that this submission is late. While we were aware of this bill issue and the controversy surrounding it, we were not provided with adequate notice of public consultation. Whether intentional or not, the consultation period commenced on 19 November 2024 and initially closed on 7 January 2025, Read more
-
Brief Bio and Commentary on what I as a Māori see in todays Society
By Socialist Aotearoa member Jon Christopher Te Rau Whero Ruka Kia Ora Te Whanau, I wanted to briefly introduce myself, and also comment onvarious issues that we see in society today but I would like to approach it more frommy perspective as a Maori/Socialist. Please be aware that the following is my ownpersonal experience I Read more
-
The Tech Broligarchy, Trump and the decline of the US Empire.
Public meeting on 13th February, at 486 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland from 7 pm til late. https://www.facebook.com/share/1ABHm1ivLE/ Although Capitalism allowed the US empire to flourish, it will end and collapse because of its own internal contradictions. We can already see that US hegemony in decline. There is rising inequality while Billionaires spend vast amounts Read more
-
France: Jean-Marie Le Pen : Life and Death of a Nazi
John Mullen 8/01/25 Jean Marie Le Pen, the most influential French fascist leader since World War 2, died on Tuesday January 7. The same evening, crowds of mostly young people gathered in Paris, Lyon and Marseille to celebrate, to chants of “Bonne Année et Bonne Santé: Jean-Marie est décédé!” (Have a good year! Good health 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…
From the Archive
Under construction
Socialist Aotearoa 