The Liberal Agenda – Syria Speaks
Syrians in New Zealand speak about the uprising against the Assad government, the violence that has followed, the role of foreign governments in the conflict, and what New Zealanders can do to help.
The Liberal Agenda
Commentary examining neoliberalism, economic inequality, and the political forces shaping modern New Zealand society.
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Guest Blog: Ross Meurant – OUT OF THE INFERNO
‘In Out of the Inferno, Meurant proves there’s only one way to tell the unvarnished truth about the country he loves – write fiction.’ Christ Trotter: political commentator & editor.
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The Liberal Agenda – Once Were Warriors – 25 years on. A Pakeha experience.
There has been a lot of discussion recently on Stuff.co.nz about the 25 year history of Once Were Warriors, that quintessential New Zealand film that went beyond the shaggy dog antics of Goodbye Pork Pie and Came a Hot Friday or the dystopia of the Quiet Earth or Sleeping Dogs or the pure creepiness of Vigil and The Navigator to enshrine itself as a chapter of our cultural history that to this day still resonates with all the fury of its opening night.
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TV REVIEW: Chernobyl – Gen X ratings winner & why the accents worked
Gen X, (the generation who always get ignored), roared back into life last week by reminding everyone they are a huge target market with a ratings bonanza that has helped ‘Chernobyl’ become the highest rated series ever!
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The Liberal Agenda – HEAP OF DUNG CRAWLING WITH WORMS
Bloomsday! Sunday, June 16, 4pm! Thirsty Dog, K Rd! Joe Carolan! Chris Trotter! Rima Te Wiata, Tom Sainsbury, Donogh Rees, Bruce Hopkins, Linn Lorkin, Hershal Herscher, Farrell Cleary, Yuko Takahashi, Jean McAllister, Karel Radek & the Jews Brothers Band!
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The People’s Budget: 8 new Guest Commentators announced for Friday 31st
Kerri Nuku Co-President of Nurses Union
Economist Ganesh Nana
Professor Lisa Marriott from Victoria University
Kyle MacDonald psychotherapist and Herald columnist
Unionist Annie Newman from Living Wage
Ricardo Mendez from Auckland Action Against Poverty
Professor Wayne Hope from AUT Communications School
Political commentator Chris Trotter
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The Liberal Agenda – The People’s Budget 2019 – Friday 31st May
WHAT: The People’s Budget
WHERE: Otahuhu Town Hall
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The Liberal Agenda – 12pm Post Budget livestream Friday 31st for the first Wellbeing Budget
Each year Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) provides child-focused analysis and commentary of the budget. The aim is to provide an accessible and affordable avenue for the community to come together and hear about how the budget affects children and young people, especially our most vulnerable who live in poverty.
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The Liberal Agenda – Tamil Association to remember Genocide Day May 18
A vigil has been organised on the 18th May 2019, from 12.00 to 4.00 pm at the Aotea Square, Auckland to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the “Tamil Genocide Day”.
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The Liberal Agenda – New Zealand Public Television Trust: Transforming cities with technology?
If you use one of those “free” electric scooters or bikes you are giving someone valuable data about your movements around the city. Is that something that concerns you – or not?