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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Welfare Not Warfare Public Meeting
The global situation is becoming increasingly volatile. Our government has recently committed to $4.2 billion of additional Defense spending. We are relying on shady public private partnerships to fund infrastructure projects including much needed funding for our crumbling healthcare system. This will result in profits for the private corporations involved going offshore rather than being… Read more
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French Movement against Israeli Aggression and Genocide
John Mullen is a revolutionary in the Paris region and a supporter of the France Insoumise France: Palestine movement moves up a gear as Rima Hassan, MEP, returns from imprisonment in Israel. On Saturday June 14 mass demonstrations were called in Paris and around the country by all five major national union confederations, from the… Read more
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In Solidarity with LA Migrant Workers
Trump has taken the USA to an all new low by targeting the most vulnerable and marginalized workers in the country, the undocumented migrant workers. He is daring to use the American military against its own people. But the people are rising up in righteous fury, daring to show spontaneous solidarity in saying NO to… Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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