Mana News editor Joe Trinder

Today the Mana AGM at Waipapa Marae has been really interesting at $40 dollars or $15 day pass has been great value

Joe Carolan made an impassioned speech on the Zero hours win by Unite Union. Joe discussed how workers have fought to end zero hours contracts.

Jane Kelsey discussed the TPPA and shady Free trade deals is inimical to our interests.

Rueben Taipari Porter and Dr Te Kipa Kepa Brian Morgan discussed the technology behind Papakainga housing solutions. They have developed some interesting solutions for strengthening concrete with flax.

Roger Fowler talked about the Gaza Strip aid and the Mediterranean convoy that was blocked by the Israeli government.

John Minto discussed State Housing Action Network and how Mana branches can affiliate with the SHAN.

Peeni Henare from the labour party was a guest speaker for Te Reo Maori and how he was taught French and British history at school not New Zealand Aotearoa history.

If your in Auckland come along its fantastic event.