Settler-colonialism in Aotearoa

Historic painting of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, with ships coming into the harbour and a British Imperial flag erected to the left of the frame.

In 2018, members of People Against Prisons Aotearoa summarised Evan Poata Smith’s analysis of settler colonialism in Aotearoa. This document was presented for discussion at PAPA branch meetings. It has now been reformatted for publication. Written by Emilie Rākete, Aaliyah Zionov, Sophie Morgan, Jessica Lim, Cáit Ó Pronntaigh, Vanessa Arapko, Lisandru Grigorut.  Edited and reformatted… Continue reading Settler-colonialism in Aotearoa

Statement from Organise Aotearoa: For Liberation and Socialism on the start of hostilities between the US and Iran.

The brightly coloured interior of Nasir ol Molk Mosque, Shiraz City, Iran.

To all of our members, supporters, and many friends and comrades in Aotearoa. As you may know, at some time around 12:30pm yesterday it was reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran has responded to escalating US aggression by targeting several US Military sites within Iraq. For many, this signals a potential beginning to a… Continue reading Statement from Organise Aotearoa: For Liberation and Socialism on the start of hostilities between the US and Iran.