Byron Clark
Contributing Writer
Byron Clark - Photo by Kelly Pope
I am a Citizen Journalist and activist based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
I have a BA in history from the University of Canterbury. My writing focuses mostly on organised labour, migrant workers and the low paid, New Zealand foreign policy (particularly in the Pacific), civil liberties and environmental issues. When the mood strikes me I'll write about cycling. I write similar articles for Instablogs (http://byronlark.instablogs.com), The Spark, the monthly magazine published by the Workers Party of New Zealand (www.workersparty.org.nz) and humour articles for Weird Worm (www.weirdworm.com)
Latest Articles
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Few Jobs Or Study Options For New Zealand Youth
While youth have few job prospects in todays economy, oppotunities for study and training are sparse as well.
Sep 4, 2011
- Byron Clark
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New Zealand Workforce in Dire Straits
Youth unemployment has reached Great Depression levels and even those with jobs are turning to food banks.
Aug 6, 2011
- Byron Clark
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Crime and Justice Research Facility to Close
New Zealand's only dedicated crime and justice reseach facility is likely to close its doors.
Jul 23, 2011
- Byron Clark
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ACT Party Campaign Adverts Incite Racism
The ever-controversial ACT Party may have gone too far with its latest campaign advertisments which have increased the scope of racism in New Zealand.
Jul 11, 2011
- Byron Clark
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Tongan Migrant Workers Abscond from Agricultural Labour Scheme
Why have 24 Tongan migrant workers recently absconded from a seasonal work programme in New Zealand ?
Jul 9, 2011
- Byron Clark
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Sexism Rears Ugly Head in New Zealand Politics
Recent events have shown that sexist attitudes still exist in New Zealand, even if we'd rather not admit it.
Jun 29, 2011
- Byron Clark
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Documentary Series Shines Spotlight on Refugees in Australia
A new documentary series puts "ordinary Australians" in the shoes of asylum seekers and is challenging the nation's view of immigration.
Jun 22, 2011
- Byron Clark
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NZ PM Signals More Attacks on Workers if Re-elected
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has indicated his government will pass further labour reforms if re-elected.
Jun 9, 2011
- Byron Clark
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Welfare Advocates 'Horrified' by New Reforms
Proposed welfare reforms by New Zealand's National Party have outraged advocates for the poor.
Jun 6, 2011
- Byron Clark
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New Zealanders Protest New Copyright Law
New Zealanders have taken to the streets in protest against an amendment to the copyright act.
May 6, 2011
- Byron Clark
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