1918: The Ratana Church
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Ardern pledges commitment to Ratana Understandable news about Labour 6.0 sidling up with Ratana. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the relationship between the Labour Party and Ratana is a living commitment rather than a moment in history. Quoting some of the prophesies of founder Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, she says the agreement in 1936 between Ratana […]
Read more..November 7, 2018
The Critic
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
We’ve had a visit from the editor of Otago University Students’ Association magazine, Joel Macmanus. His magazine, Critic (est 1925,) has broken camp for the year along with Joel’s editorship, ready for the new kids of 2019. Joel’s major and most public contribution as editor was a puerile cover story on menstruation back in May. This […]
Read more..November 6, 2018
Captain Stokes: On Maori Language
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Today in history: Captain John Lort Stokes came again to New Zealand, arriving 7 November 1848. This time he was aboard the impressive HMS Acheron which along with sail had a lovely paddle-wheel making it a fitting craft to update the surveys of Captain Cook. Previous post: Admiral John Stokes Previous Post: Stokes Point Stokes had already published […]
Read more..November 6, 2018
Anarchism; Full AHNZ interview on Bfm today
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Full Auckland University Radio Bfm interview from this morning here. I don’t use the AHNZ Youtube channel much but we do have one.. Post syndicated from http://ahnz.anarkiwi.co.nz/anarchism-full-ahnz-interview-on-bfm-today/.
Read more..November 5, 2018
Anarchy in Aotearoa with Rick Giles:November 5th, 2018
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Here’s the downloadable interview from Bfm today. Includes a lead-in from the presenters trying to get a grip on what Anarchism means. A bit far from the mark but, still, how often do Anarchists get a shot at a fair hearing in main stream media? Can’t complain. Anarchy in Aotearoa with Rick Giles:November 5th, 2018 […]
Read more..November 5, 2018
Does New Zealand Need Commieblocks?
By VJM
New Zealand was founded on the idea of being a land of opportunity, where enough hard work would see a person rewarded with a standard of life unattainable in Britain. Part of this involved owning your own small house – referred to as “the quarter-acre dream” – but that dream is dead. We may now […]
Read more..November 5, 2018
Anarchist History of New Zealand interviewed on radio Bfm
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Anarchist History of New Zealand interviewed on radio Bfm Laura Kvigstad, producer for Auckland University’s Bfm The Wire, sent me a message out of the blue this morning asking for an interview. Way nicer than Oliver Driver or Radio Active were back in the day, our Q&A will be at about 12.30pm today. You […]
Read more..November 5, 2018
How A New Zealand Nazi Party Could Eliminate All Competition Through Existing Mechanisms
By VJM
Suprisingly few understand that Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Party came to power by winning democratic elections. Fewer still understand that the subsequent march from liberty to totalitarianism was made in a small number of entirely legal steps. This essay suggests something original: that a New Zealand equivalent of the German Nazi Party could assume dictatorial powers […]
Read more..November 5, 2018
1881: Bloodless End to the Affair at Parihaka
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Today in history: 5 November, 1881: ‘Members of the Armed Constabulary preparing for the march on Parihaka’ The Parihaka terrorist cult had been building for about 14 years and was becoming a serious danger. The New Zealand Parliament was called early in 1880 to try to solve the growing crisis. Finally, in November 1881, the armed […]
Read more..November 5, 2018
Muttonbirders’ Customary Rights Under Threat
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
When I was a school kid our teacher read a story out of the School Journal about Muttonbirders. I’ve never forgotten the story these few families have just from that one time reading. This gathering and preparation activity is their unique anchor to their territory and extended family at a time when so many communities are […]
Read more..November 4, 2018
1879: Parihaka Cult sends in The Ploughmen
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Activist arm of the Parihaka Cult c23 June, 1879, Activist arm of the Parihaka Cult, The Ploughmen, terrorise Taranaki settlers. They literally plough disputed land, and beyond it into settler’s crown grant land. The first to be affected was The Waipapa homestead of James Livingston and family. It must have scared the hell out of […]
Read more..November 3, 2018
Kaiapoi Customary Rights Torn Up
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Illegal structures along the Cam River in North Canterbury will be targeted in a pilot project aimed to improve safety.- Stuff Common Law and Customary Rights are not for the people of Kaiapoi then. These structures have been used since settlement but it takes the current wave of PC to smash ’em. The Environment Canterbury (ECan) […]
Read more..November 2, 2018
