Te Kuaka
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Te Kuaka, formerly known as New Zealand Alternative, is an independent organisation promoting a progressive role for Aotearoa in the world.
"For the Ocean of Peace declaration to be meaningful, it must address the militarisation of the region by larger outside powers."
An important read by Marco de Jong and Dylan Asafo
e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
An important read by Marco de Jong and Dylan Asafo
e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
Towards a genuine 'Ocean of Peace' | E-Tangata
“Not since the Cold War, when Pacific nations united to declare the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, has it been so necessary to insulate the region against outside rivalry.” — Dr Marco de Jong and Dy...
e-tangata.co.nz
April 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"For the Ocean of Peace declaration to be meaningful, it must address the militarisation of the region by larger outside powers."
An important read by Marco de Jong and Dylan Asafo
e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
An important read by Marco de Jong and Dylan Asafo
e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
Petition: Freeze military spending & rethink foreign policy. Sign this petition by Just Defence calling on the Minister of Defence and the Coalition Government to abandon plans for spending an extra $12 billion on defence. our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/fr...
Freeze Military Spending & Rethink Foreign Policy
Aotearoa is known on the world stage as a progressive, peaceful nation, and our Government should ensure that our policies are consistent with that reputation by putting people and the planet first. P...
our.actionstation.org.nz
April 15, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Petition: Freeze military spending & rethink foreign policy. Sign this petition by Just Defence calling on the Minister of Defence and the Coalition Government to abandon plans for spending an extra $12 billion on defence. our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/fr...
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“The entire arrangement, where the US uses Hawai‘i as a strategic war base, is fundamentally violent and harmful. It relies on the perpetual suppression of our rights and potential as Kānaka Maoli.” — Joy Enomoto.
To the US, we're a giant military station | E-Tangata
“The entire arrangement, where the US uses Hawai‘i as a strategic war base, is fundamentally violent and harmful. It relies on the perpetual suppression of our rights and potential as Kānaka Maoli.” —...
e-tangata.co.nz
March 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“The entire arrangement, where the US uses Hawai‘i as a strategic war base, is fundamentally violent and harmful. It relies on the perpetual suppression of our rights and potential as Kānaka Maoli.” — Joy Enomoto.
"Who should our allies be? The ordinary people of the world who want to live in peace with one another and nature are our allies – and we are everywhere, embedded in our own dearly loved whenua."
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From independent nuclear-free Pacific nation to part of the US “kill chain” How did we get to this?
The “Anglosphere” - military allies in Five Eyes (UK, USA, Canada, Australia & NZ) and AUKUS (UK, USA, Australia) (Credit: Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons)
www.tapatahi.nz
April 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"Who should our allies be? The ordinary people of the world who want to live in peace with one another and nature are our allies – and we are everywhere, embedded in our own dearly loved whenua."
www.tapatahi.nz/p/from-indep...
www.tapatahi.nz/p/from-indep...
We criticise the NZ government’s signalled increase of defence spending towards 2% of GDP.
“If the government was serious about regional security and New Zealand’s influence in the Pacific, they would invest in development and diplomacy." - Dylan Asafo
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“If the government was serious about regional security and New Zealand’s influence in the Pacific, they would invest in development and diplomacy." - Dylan Asafo
Read more: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK25...
Foreign Policy Group Voices Alarm At New Zealand’s Role In Militarising The Pacific
“New Zealand has an opportunity here to deescalate regional tensions, prioritise our existing relationships in the Pacific, and reestablish multilateral commitments that make small nations safe,” says...
www.scoop.co.nz
February 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
We criticise the NZ government’s signalled increase of defence spending towards 2% of GDP.
“If the government was serious about regional security and New Zealand’s influence in the Pacific, they would invest in development and diplomacy." - Dylan Asafo
Read more: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK25...
“If the government was serious about regional security and New Zealand’s influence in the Pacific, they would invest in development and diplomacy." - Dylan Asafo
Read more: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK25...
Te Kuaka member Dylan Asafo on the ceasefire in Gaza. “Israel has a long tradition of violating ceasefires, including when there was a temporary truce last year."
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Ceasefire in Gaza: A moment of hope or caution?
New Zealand has welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but academic Fuimaono Dylan Asafo says Aotearoa must do more.
pmn.co.nz
January 20, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Te Kuaka member Dylan Asafo on the ceasefire in Gaza. “Israel has a long tradition of violating ceasefires, including when there was a temporary truce last year."
pmn.co.nz/read/politic...
pmn.co.nz/read/politic...
Kia ora! 👋 We're new to Bluesky - Te Kuaka is an independent organisation promoting a progressive role for Aotearoa (New Zealand) in the world. Follow us for updates on our events, research & recommendations on progressive, Pacific-led foreign policy. Learn more about our mahi: www.tekuaka.org
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New Zealand Alternative is an independent organisation committed to shaping an independent, values-driven foreign policy for Aotearoa New Zealand.
www.tekuaka.org
January 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Kia ora! 👋 We're new to Bluesky - Te Kuaka is an independent organisation promoting a progressive role for Aotearoa (New Zealand) in the world. Follow us for updates on our events, research & recommendations on progressive, Pacific-led foreign policy. Learn more about our mahi: www.tekuaka.org