The Spark (newspaper)

The Spark was a socialist newspaper published in New Zealand, primarily during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It served as the official organ of various Trotskyist and socialist political organizations, including the Socialist Workers Organisation (SWO) and later, Socialist Appeal.

The newspaper focused on issues relating to workers' rights, anti-imperialism, and revolutionary socialist theory. It frequently featured articles analyzing contemporary political and economic events from a Marxist perspective, alongside reports on labor struggles and social movements both in New Zealand and internationally. The Spark also provided a platform for debate and discussion within the socialist movement.

Different iterations of the newspaper existed under the same name, reflecting splits and reorganizations within the sponsoring political groups. Digital archives of some editions are available, providing valuable historical resources for researchers interested in the history of the New Zealand left.