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NDU lurches to right under "maoist" leadership, sells out bus drivers

Submitted by Disgruntled NDU member (not verified) on 7 November 2009 - 8:47am
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The NDU has lurched to the right following a decision to break rank with the Combined Bus Union's majority decision to reject NZ Buses pay offer.

ACC - WHAT’S THE DEAL?! Public forum on ACC cuts

Submitted by beyondresistance on 4 November 2009 - 1:04pm
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ACC - WHAT’S THE DEAL?!

 

Across the board, the government is making cuts to ACC that will affect you. Public opposition is widespread, with various action groups forming regularly. This is a call out to all those affected by this issue, to come together, discuss, plan, and brainstorm ideas to stop these cuts once and for all.

 

Oppose the Rodeo

Submitted by animal lover (not verified) on 4 November 2009 - 10:13am
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Recently the Rodeo in Christchurch has had some opposition (direct action)and rightly so ,this is nothing but callous 'entertainment' and has no place in a so called modern society. Contact the Rodeo and let them know what you think of their animal abuse.

www.rodeogp.co.nz/contact_us.html

 

PFLP Solidarity Campaign Expresses Outrage

Submitted by MikeWalker on 3 November 2009 - 11:44pm
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Press Release

For immediate release, Tuesday, November 3:

 

Venezuela: The error of being Lusbi Portillo

Submitted by Rafael Uzcátegui (not verified) on 3 November 2009 - 3:21pm
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* The latest demonstration of political criminalization of autonomous social movements by the Venezuelan government is exposed by Rafael Uzcategui, a member of the anarchist collective El Libertario.

Colonialism the cause of crime in the Western World.

Submitted by Prince Huriana ... on 3 November 2009 - 1:00pm
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I have chosen to speck about three major factors that contribute to Eurocentric white power, ( Global genocide). Firstly the Disagnostic & Statistical Manual (DSM) American Psychological Association.

Hutt Valley DHB axe Kaupapa Maori Services

Submitted by Anonymous on 2 November 2009 - 4:49pm
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Kaupapa Maori Mental Health Service (Te Oranga Hinengaro) has now been axed by Hutt Valley DHB and has been replaced by a 'Maori Focus Team'. Hutt Valley DHB have proposed that this team be made up of both Maori and Pakhea and will provide a 'generic' service to a specific geographical area irrespective of culture.

Lesvos: Refugee detention centre finally shut down

Submitted by No Border (not verified) on 2 November 2009 - 8:32am
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On Saturday, the last refugees have been released from the detention centre in Pagani on the Greek island Lesvos.

Kwila protest report

Submitted by Rainforest Action (not verified) on 2 November 2009 - 1:04am
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On a sunny Saturday afternoon, over twenty-five people including high school students and veteran activists protested outside the Grey Lynn Mitre 10 calling for the company to stop selling Kwila furniture. A letter was delivered to the store Manager and the protest got lots of toots and waves of support from passers-by.

Origins of the Police State Bill before Parliament

Submitted by Paraone The Thought Criminal (not verified) on 1 November 2009 - 6:37pm
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In the NZ Herald magazine today, the police began a propaganda campaign to try to subtly convince the minions that the top police grab teams are in fact loving caring good old boys, kiwis, just like you and me, j