Origin of the Housing Crisis In NZ/Aotearoa
Submitted by LAMA on May 10 2018 09:51
This article surveys the origins of the current housing crisis in NZ/Aotearoa, viewing the neo-liberal turn of the 1980s'-1990s' as a critical juncture.
Book Review: 'Ruth, Roger & Me', Andrew Deans (Wellington, 2015)
This is a review of a book that takes a critical stance towards the architects of neo-liberalism as implemented in Aotearoa/New Zealand during the 1980's-90s'
Behind the 1951 waterfront lockout - Philip Ferguson
Submitted by Henry Laws on May 2 2018 08:29
This is a Marxist account of the 1951 waterfront lockout, one of the major instances of class struggle in 20th century Aotearoa/New Zealand. First published on the Redline blog: https://rdln.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/behind-the-1951-waterfront-lockout/
AWSM: May Day Pamphlet
Submitted by LAMA on Apr 28 2018 01:38
The Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM), an Anarcho-Communist group based in New Zealand/Aotearoa has produced a short pamphlet for downloading and distribution on May Day.
Housing in New Zealand/Aotearoa: Rhetoric .v. Action
Submitted by LAMA on Apr 26 2018 00:10
This article looks at the gap between government announcements and lack of action to address housing issues in New Zealand/Aotearoa.
Interview With NZ Anarchist
Submitted by LAMA on Apr 24 2018 10:05
Social Activist Alex Pirie interviews Barrie Sargeant, New Zealand anarchist and member of Aotearoa Workers' Solidarity Movement (AWSM).
Libertarian Socialism: Politics in Black and Red
The history of the left is usually told as one of factionalism and division. This collection of essays casts new light to show how the boundaries between Marxism and anarchism have been more porous and fruitful than is conventionally recognised.
Wobblies and Cossacks: The 1913 great strike
Submitted by Steven. on Sep 25 2017 13:22
A short history of the 1913 New Zealand general strike by Ciaran Doolin.
The Day British Seamen Said "No!" - A history of the Amalric Revolt
This is an account of the strike of British ships’ crews in New
Zealand during October and November 1975. “Strike of ships’
crews” is a correct description of what occurred. In no way
was it a strike of the National Union of Seamen; indeed the
NUS, or more exactly its paid officials, its bureaucracy, did
their damnedest to dismember and smash the strike.
