NZIFF FILM REVIEW: Tale of two films
I have seen two films this festival set in totally different contexts but with disturbing parallels.
The Liberal Agenda
Commentary examining neoliberalism, economic inequality, and the political forces shaping modern New Zealand society.
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Kia Ora Gaza Fundraiser
Kia Ora Gaza have launched an appeal to contribute $25,000 to the Flotilla from New Zealand. Kia Ora Gaza have supported previous flotillas, and also been involved in international land convoys in 2010 and 2012. They donated three ambulances in 2010, and co-sponsored two ambulances for Gaza in 2015.
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The Daily Blog Monthly Drinks – this Friday, 7.15pm @ IKA
The Daily Blog monthly drinks this month are on Friday, 29th at IKA, 2 Mt Eden Rd from 7.15pm. Mix and mingle with TDBs bloggers and friends and gossip about Politics.
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NZIFF FILM REVIEW: The 5th Eye – 5 stars
The long anticipated documentary, THE 5TH EYE, that follows the story of the Waihopai Three and the GCSB premieres this month at the New Zealand International Film Festival.
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Hear international keynote speakers straight from the first CTU organising conference
Ika is thrilled to team up with the Council of Trade Unions to host three great speakers at a special…
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Chasing Asylum – a film review
After media coverage of rioting at the Christmas Island detention centre late last year, the New Zealand public were made somewhat aware of the appalling treatment of people seeking asylum in Australia.
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THE 5TH EYE
The long anticipated documentary, THE 5TH EYE, that follows the story of the Waihopai Three and the GCSB premieres this month in the New Zealand International Film Festival.
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Slow Food Auckland & Ika present Alofa Kai Ika
We are delighted to have been invited by Slow Food Auckland to prepare and serve a meal celebrating the flavours of the South Pacific. Come along on Thursday 28 July for a delicious four course seafood feast and the inspiring story of the “rebirth” of a beautiful cuisine as told by Tracy Berno. Vegetarians and vegans are also welcome and will be cared and catered for.
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Ika’s Living wage rises today – come book a winter table for family and friends
Ika might still be Auckland’s only Living Wage eating place, but we welcomed Rotorua bar, Posonby Rd, to the accredited employers group this month and continue to encourage others to consider the case for better pay in an industry dominated by minimum wage work.
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A Socialist perspective on Brexit, the European Union and the Coup against Corbyn
Socialist Aotearoa presents a public forum on the UK exit from the EU (Brexit), a Marxist critique of the European Union, and the very British coup against Jeremy Corbyn.