Monthly Archives: May 2013

Rotorua: Homelessness Debate

Posted on 26/05/2013 by AWSM infoshop

Approximately 80 people attended a debate in Rotorua on May 24th on the subject of homelessness. The debate was framed around the topic of “Joining the Homeless is a Great Lifestyle Choice.” Speakers included two current City Councillors Merepeka Raukawa-Tait … Continue reading →

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The Plague of Monsanto

Posted on 25/05/2013 by AWSM infoshop

Under the pretence of ‘feeding the world’, Monsanto – the leading commercial force behind the creation, promotion, and widespread use of pesticides and genetically modified seeds in farming – is making millions. In fact, in its most recent quarterly report, … Continue reading →

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Up A Mighty River Without A Paddle?

Posted on 23/05/2013 by AWSM infoshop

During the last election the centre-right National Party lead by multi-millionaire John Key, said it would partly privatise certain state assets if re-elected. Its main losing rival was the Labour Party, at the time lead by the uncharismatic Phil Goff, … Continue reading →

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Revolting Kitchens – The Red Chef’s perspective on the food industry

Posted on 22/05/2013 by AWSM infoshop

– by The Red Chef (member of the Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement) It seems that over the last few years the chef has become a rather in vogue character following the rise of some notorious TV chefs like Jamie Oliver, … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Anarchist Communism

Posted on 17/05/2013 by AWSM infoshop

This pamphlet was published by our comrades of the British Anarchist Federation in 2010. A revised second edition was released last month. You can download a PDF pamphlet here. CONTENTS Introduction What We’re Fighting: Capitalism and Hierarchy Who We Are … Continue reading →

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10 years of the Balkan Anarchist Bookfair

Posted on 16/05/2013 by AWSM infoshop

The Federation for Anarchist Organizing (FAO) invites everyone to come to Ljubljana this May and join us at the Balkan Anarchist Bookfair (BAB). It has been ten years since the BAB started its voyage across the Balkans with the aim … Continue reading →

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Book Launch – Sewing Freedom: Philip Josephs, Transnationalism & Early New Zealand Anarchism

Posted on 02/05/2013 by AWSM infoshop

Jared Davidson, AK Press, and the Museum of Wellington City & Sea invite you to the launch of Sewing Freedom, a new book on early anarchism and labour history in New Zealand. “Sewing Freedom works on several levels. It is … Continue reading →

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