We feel the time is right for a vibrant anarcho-communist in Aotearoa. We will be holding a hui (probably via zoom) shortly to explore the interest in this. Watch this space. In the meantime if anyone wants to make an expression of interest either email or leave a comment
The Rise of Inverted Totalitarianism: An Anarchist Analysis
Introduction: Understanding Inverted Totalitarianism In his 2003 book Democracy in Chains, political theorist Sheldon Wolin coined the term “inverted totalitarianism” to describe a political system where the traditional institutions of democracy—elections, separation of powers, and civil liberties—remain in place, but their substance is hollowed out. This inversion, Wolin argues, creates an environment where corporate interests… Continue reading The Rise of Inverted Totalitarianism: An Anarchist Analysis
Beyond the Crisis: An Anarcho-Communist Response to Aotearoa’s State of the Nation 2025
The State of the Nation 2025 report by the Salvation Army paints a bleak but unsurprising picture of life in Aotearoa under capitalism. It reveals what many of us already feel every day—an economy designed to serve profit, not people, and a state that perpetuates inequality rather than dismantles it. The report highlights three fundamental… Continue reading Beyond the Crisis: An Anarcho-Communist Response to Aotearoa’s State of the Nation 2025
The Betrayal of Donbas; No War But Class War
The war between Russia and Ukraine is often presented as a clear-cut narrative of imperial aggression versus national defence. In mainstream discourse, Russia is portrayed as the sole aggressor, with Ukraine as a victim bravely defending its sovereignty. However, this oversimplified framing serves the interests of Western imperialism, NATO expansionism, and global capitalist powers, while… Continue reading The Betrayal of Donbas; No War But Class War
The State of the Working Class in Aotearoa: A Crisis of Capitalist Exploitation
The Mood of the Workforce survey, conducted annually by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi, lays bare the brutal reality of life under capitalism in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2025 report exposes deepening inequality, systemic exploitation, and widespread dissatisfaction across key areas of life—work, housing, taxation, healthcare, and governance. The findings… Continue reading The State of the Working Class in Aotearoa: A Crisis of Capitalist Exploitation
Jacinda Ardern: The Myth of Kindness and the Reality of Division
The release of Ardern: Prime Minister is the latest attempt to mythologise Jacinda Ardern’s tenure as a time of compassionate and decisive leadership. The documentary frames her as a selfless leader who guided New Zealand through crises, from the Christchurch terror attack to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for us, this hagiography obscures the real impact… Continue reading Jacinda Ardern: The Myth of Kindness and the Reality of Division
Opposing War. What Should Be Done? ACG Online Public Meeting, January 15th (UK)
Opposing War. What should be done? A discussion meeting on how we can develop a practical internationalist position in the face of war escalation. Wednesday, January 15 · 7 – 8:30pm ( Thursday Jan 16 8am-9.30 am NZ time) At the moment, revolutionaries upholding internationalist positions are in a minority. Many have embraced support for… Continue reading Opposing War. What Should Be Done? ACG Online Public Meeting, January 15th (UK)
Interview with an Anti-Militarist from Odessa
The following interview was carried out by comrades from the Československé anarchistické sdružení – CAS a Czech Internationalist Anarchist Group. 1)Please introduce yourself briefly to the readers of our magazine. Are you from Ukraine, where you were born and spent your youth? Hi. My name is Vadym Yakovlev, I’m Ukrainian queer writer and journalist and… Continue reading Interview with an Anti-Militarist from Odessa
Hikoi mobilisation for indigenous rights in Aotearoa
Thousands march to New Zealand parliament against right-wing attempt to undermine treaty A nine-day hikoi mobilisation defending indigenous rights concluded in Wellington, Aotearoa/New Zealand, earlier this week, drawing tens of thousands in opposition to a contentious Treaty Principles Bill proposed by the right-wing ACT Party. Participants, including anarcho-communist group Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM), described… Continue reading Hikoi mobilisation for indigenous rights in Aotearoa
Revolutionary Defeatism and the Ukraine War: A Call for Solidarity Beyond Nations
The ongoing war in Ukraine represents a flashpoint in global politics, capturing the attention of anarchists, socialists, and anti-war activists worldwide. As the bloodshed continues, accompanied by escalating rhetoric from all sides, anarchists are faced with a critical question: how should we respond? Revolutionary defeatism—an idea born from the revolutionary movements of the early 20th… Continue reading Revolutionary Defeatism and the Ukraine War: A Call for Solidarity Beyond Nations