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Roger Douglas Calls For Class War
Roger Douglas, architect of NZ's broken economic model, is calling for Nicola Willis to resign. The former Finance Minister wants the government to…
Sep 19, 2025
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The Return of Rogernomics? Interview on the Frontline Podcast
I spoke to Dr. Gary Payinda on his podcast about the devastating legacy of Roger Douglas and Ruth Richardson, and the danger of the current government…
Oct 17, 2025
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Divide and Plunder: Understanding New Zealand's Right-Wing Turn
Those who thought the Coalition would tear itself apart through division and infighting were mistaken. The government is united in its strategy to…
Aug 29, 2025
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It Is Not Enough Only to Change the Government
Everyone on the left can agree that we must change the government. But if Labour wins in 2026 and refuses to transform the system generating extreme…
Aug 23, 2025
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Western Complicity in the Gaza Genocide Shall Not Be Forgotten
As Gaza starves, Western politicians and journalists are slowly beginning to turn on Israel. Their complicity in this genocide will not be forgotten.
Aug 9, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani Offers Hope in Trump’s America
The socialist candidate for NYC mayor has shaken the billionaire class in the heartland of US capitalism. He has inspired a movement, fighting for a…
Jul 8, 2025
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Rangatahi Resist as the Rich Get Richer
This June saw the release of NBR's Rich List, revealing that the richest Kiwis are now worth more than $100bn. It also saw rangatahi take to Auckland's…
Jun 26, 2025
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Trump and Musk: One Big Beautiful Break-up
The world's richest man has fallen out with the President he helped elect. Does this mark the beginning of the end for Trump 2.0? And might we hope for…
Jun 7, 2025
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