Commentary examining neoliberalism, economic inequality, and the political forces shaping modern New Zealand society.
We have several events/activities happening over the next month or so – then a break over the holiday period – with some exciting international visitors and a film screening currently being planned for next year (details to be confirmed).
Enjoy great Ika events in new-look bar & dining room
New Pussy Riot song ‘Straight outta Vagina’
“LABOUR – WTF?” The question said it all. And the packed-out restaurant confirmed its aptness. Laila Harré has good instincts for the mood of the Auckland Left, and “WTF?” sums up its assessment of the current state of the Labour Party with earthy directness.
Kia ora Comrades, it’s Daily Blog monthly drinks time. If you are a reader of the site, come along for free drinks and nibbles and talk long into the night with our bloggers about politics and gossip.
Civilians in Aleppo and across Syria are being intensively bombed by Russia with bunker bombs, phosphorous bombs, napalm, thermobaric and cluster bombs; and by the Syrian regime with chlorine containing barrel bombs; targetting homes, schools, hospitals, rescue teams, and underground shelters .
It’s a dazzle of gay anthems, clever staging, great actors and soul. The juxtaposition of queer culture and outback Australia is still powerful and works brilliantly on stage. The performances are wonderful, the singing and dancing top notch and the speed with which they must be changing costumes back stage is close to a magic act in itself.
We have been truly saddened today by the news of Helen Kelly’s passing. Her dedication to good jobs and good lives for working people was total. Her leadership – especially in this last year of her terminal illness – was inspiring. We salute her for the life she gave and the lives she has saved. This Labour Weekend will be hers. Rest in Peace Helen.
A musician, a Ministry of Justice employee, a Master in Philosophy, a legal secretary and an IT student are the…
The over intellectualisation of Art is a rich mine for comedy and Jesse Griffin’s performance as a performance artist is so perfectly timed and understated it leaves you howling with mirth. It’s super clever comedy but with enough access points that you don’t need to be the self involved wanker that Centaur is to appreciate the comedy.