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
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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
Rejecting the False Choices of U.S. Elections for Real Change
As the U.S. presidential election hurtles toward its conclusion, the theatrical contest between candidates serves as a smokescreen, carefully constructed to obscure the underlying issues at stake. Corporate media and political elites eagerly amplify the rhetoric around which candidate is “better for the people” or “more progressive.” Yet, in truth, the differences between candidates like… Continue reading Rejecting the False Choices of U.S. Elections for Real Change
The Ultra-Rich Are Accelerating Climate Collapse While We Foot the Bill: An Oxfam Report Exposes the Ecocide of Capitalism
The numbers are in, and they’re a blistering indictment of the system we live under. The latest Oxfam report, Carbon Inequality Kills, lays bare the staggering reality: the world’s richest 50 billionaires are using up more carbon in just 90 minutes —through private jets, yachts, and pollutive investments— than most of us will in an… Continue reading The Ultra-Rich Are Accelerating Climate Collapse While We Foot the Bill: An Oxfam Report Exposes the Ecocide of Capitalism
Labour Day in New Zealand: A Day to Reflect, Resist, and Reimagine
As Labour Day rolls around in New Zealand, it’s worth remembering its origins—not as a mere day off, but as a reminder of the power of workers united against exploitation and in the pursuit of a fairer society. Originally intended to honour the struggle for an eight-hour workday, Labour Day highlights a history rich in… Continue reading Labour Day in New Zealand: A Day to Reflect, Resist, and Reimagine
Fight Back Together: Workers Take a Stand Against State and Capitalist Oppression
Across Aotearoa, thousands of workers from both the public and private sectors have risen up in a show of solidarity against a government that, once again, has demonstrated its commitment to the interests of capital over the lives and well-being of its people. The nationwide hui, Fight Back Together, organised by unions, highlights a growing… Continue reading Fight Back Together: Workers Take a Stand Against State and Capitalist Oppression