Amanda Thomas
@amandathomas.bsky.social
Feminist political geographer working in environmental studies in Aotearoa New Zealand. Co author of Stopping Oil: Climate Justice and Hope (2023) and Imagining Decolonisation (2020). Free Palestine 🇵🇸
Palestine flag waving in Blenheim as we passed through just now 🍉
January 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Palestine flag waving in Blenheim as we passed through just now 🍉
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A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge https://aje.io/wmyqzo
December 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge https://aje.io/wmyqzo
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"The New South Wales premier wants parliament to grant his government “extraordinary powers” to effectively ban protests for three months, claiming the “implications” of pro-Palestine rallies could be seen in the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 people."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW to effectively ban protests for up to three months as premier links Gaza rallies to Bondi terror attack
Chris Minns says state ‘can’t risk another mass demonstration on that scale in NSW [because] the implications can be seen, in my view, on Sunday’
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:17 AM
"The New South Wales premier wants parliament to grant his government “extraordinary powers” to effectively ban protests for three months, claiming the “implications” of pro-Palestine rallies could be seen in the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 people."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
A reminder for Wellingtonians that @bookhavennz.bsky.social has an amazing selection, is cheap, and owned by very good people. This is my haul today for the last Christmas presents (I hope but sure to have forgotten someone …🤷🏼♀️)
December 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM
A reminder for Wellingtonians that @bookhavennz.bsky.social has an amazing selection, is cheap, and owned by very good people. This is my haul today for the last Christmas presents (I hope but sure to have forgotten someone …🤷🏼♀️)
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The AI boom emitted as much CO2 in 2025 as New York City.
AI-related water use now exceeds all global bottled-water demands.
Billionaires reap the profit and corporations benefit but our society is left to pay cost.
Let’s say NO to new AI datacenters, block gen AI and push for AI-free apps.
AI-related water use now exceeds all global bottled-water demands.
Billionaires reap the profit and corporations benefit but our society is left to pay cost.
Let’s say NO to new AI datacenters, block gen AI and push for AI-free apps.
AI boom has caused same CO2 emissions in 2025 as New York City, report claims
Study author says tech companies are reaping benefits of artificial intelligence age but society is left to pay cost
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The AI boom emitted as much CO2 in 2025 as New York City.
AI-related water use now exceeds all global bottled-water demands.
Billionaires reap the profit and corporations benefit but our society is left to pay cost.
Let’s say NO to new AI datacenters, block gen AI and push for AI-free apps.
AI-related water use now exceeds all global bottled-water demands.
Billionaires reap the profit and corporations benefit but our society is left to pay cost.
Let’s say NO to new AI datacenters, block gen AI and push for AI-free apps.
@uwp-aotearoa.bsky.social mahi and community has been one of my highlights this year. And we’re getting somewhere! UniSaver asked to meet with us next month. Very inspired by Justice for Palestine’s campaign for ASB to divest from Motorola, which they announced today has been successful ✊🏽🥳
1/200 S2E172 - University Workers for Palestine
University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands to secure a BDS policy from Uni Saver, the preferred pension provider for universities across Aotearoa. We speak with spokesperson for UWP Dr Amanda Thomas.
w/ Dr Josephine Varghese
University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands to secure a BDS policy from Uni Saver, the preferred pension provider for universities across Aotearoa. We speak with spokesperson for UWP Dr Amanda Thomas.
w/ Dr Josephine Varghese
1/200 S2E172 - University Workers for Palestine — 1/200
As the Gaza genocide and the invasion, apartheid and killings in Westbank continue, University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands and strengthening actions to secure a BDS policy from Un...
www.1of200.nz
December 19, 2025 at 6:49 AM
@uwp-aotearoa.bsky.social mahi and community has been one of my highlights this year. And we’re getting somewhere! UniSaver asked to meet with us next month. Very inspired by Justice for Palestine’s campaign for ASB to divest from Motorola, which they announced today has been successful ✊🏽🥳
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Hatred is cruel, for the victims of it and for those it consumes.
As 2026 approaches, let us all recommit to hope over hatred, to peace over war, and to our shared humanity.
As 2026 approaches, let us all recommit to hope over hatred, to peace over war, and to our shared humanity.
December 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Hatred is cruel, for the victims of it and for those it consumes.
As 2026 approaches, let us all recommit to hope over hatred, to peace over war, and to our shared humanity.
As 2026 approaches, let us all recommit to hope over hatred, to peace over war, and to our shared humanity.
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Non-kiwis! Thanks to our right-wing govt crashing the NZ dollar, your money pisses off 1.5-2x as many transphobes as a year ago. Isn't that lovely?
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
Want to support trans rights in Aotearoa & get a bunch of cool TTRPGs? The Ban the Ban bundle is raising funds for action against the NZ govt's blocker ban.
Proceeds go to PATHA to fund their court challenge & support individuals. Get it now!
itch.io/b/3421/ban-t...
#transrights #ttrpg #nzpol
Proceeds go to PATHA to fund their court challenge & support individuals. Get it now!
itch.io/b/3421/ban-t...
#transrights #ttrpg #nzpol
December 9, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Non-kiwis! Thanks to our right-wing govt crashing the NZ dollar, your money pisses off 1.5-2x as many transphobes as a year ago. Isn't that lovely?
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
Can we say death cult yet?
Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Can we say death cult yet?
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When Israel says “it will allow Palestinians in Gaza to leave” ask them if they will allow their return
Otherwise it’s more layers of illegal
Trafficking g in humans by a genocidal state which is killing hundreds and calling it peace
Otherwise it’s more layers of illegal
Trafficking g in humans by a genocidal state which is killing hundreds and calling it peace
It is unclear when the Rafah crossing will reopen, despite Israel saying it will allow Palestinians to leave Gaza through a border crossing with Egypt
Israel and Egypt hit stalemate over Rafah crossing reopening conditions
www.thenational.scot
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
When Israel says “it will allow Palestinians in Gaza to leave” ask them if they will allow their return
Otherwise it’s more layers of illegal
Trafficking g in humans by a genocidal state which is killing hundreds and calling it peace
Otherwise it’s more layers of illegal
Trafficking g in humans by a genocidal state which is killing hundreds and calling it peace
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Feeling that a $4 billion motorway project for Wellington that NZTA admits will lose money & is proposing to fund through tolls, a levy on our rates and/or a regional fuel tax isn't a great idea?
Then let's organise together on Tuesday night at St Joseph's: www.greens.org.nz/wlg_event_0212 #nzpol
Then let's organise together on Tuesday night at St Joseph's: www.greens.org.nz/wlg_event_0212 #nzpol
December 1, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Feeling that a $4 billion motorway project for Wellington that NZTA admits will lose money & is proposing to fund through tolls, a levy on our rates and/or a regional fuel tax isn't a great idea?
Then let's organise together on Tuesday night at St Joseph's: www.greens.org.nz/wlg_event_0212 #nzpol
Then let's organise together on Tuesday night at St Joseph's: www.greens.org.nz/wlg_event_0212 #nzpol
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Christmas is coming, and the Black Friday sales signal we’re in peak gift-buying season.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
A tech critic’s guide to holiday gift-giving
Maybe your grandma doesn’t need that Alexa smart speaker
disconnect.blog
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Christmas is coming, and the Black Friday sales signal we’re in peak gift-buying season.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
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Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
So good.
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
So good.
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We're seeing some confusion about this, so let's talk about it.
Home Depot has been complicit as ICE snatches day laborers out of parking lots. At minimum Home Depot is turning a blind eye, and there have also been rumors they may be more actively complicit. Organizers including #weaintbuyingit 🧵
Home Depot has been complicit as ICE snatches day laborers out of parking lots. At minimum Home Depot is turning a blind eye, and there have also been rumors they may be more actively complicit. Organizers including #weaintbuyingit 🧵
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We're seeing some confusion about this, so let's talk about it.
Home Depot has been complicit as ICE snatches day laborers out of parking lots. At minimum Home Depot is turning a blind eye, and there have also been rumors they may be more actively complicit. Organizers including #weaintbuyingit 🧵
Home Depot has been complicit as ICE snatches day laborers out of parking lots. At minimum Home Depot is turning a blind eye, and there have also been rumors they may be more actively complicit. Organizers including #weaintbuyingit 🧵
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@amandathomas.bsky.social
representing for Uni Workers for Palestine in our bid to divest our pension from Palantir, Elbit and genocide.
www.1of200.nz/podcast/1/20...
representing for Uni Workers for Palestine in our bid to divest our pension from Palantir, Elbit and genocide.
www.1of200.nz/podcast/1/20...
1/200 S2E172 - University Workers for Palestine — 1/200
As the Gaza genocide and the invasion, apartheid and killings in Westbank continue, University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands and strengthening actions to secure a BDS policy from Un...
www.1of200.nz
November 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
@amandathomas.bsky.social
representing for Uni Workers for Palestine in our bid to divest our pension from Palantir, Elbit and genocide.
www.1of200.nz/podcast/1/20...
representing for Uni Workers for Palestine in our bid to divest our pension from Palantir, Elbit and genocide.
www.1of200.nz/podcast/1/20...
Fuck yea
Kelston Boys' High School charter takeover bid abandoned
Kelston Boys' High School charter takeover bid abandoned
The school never supported the move.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Fuck yea
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Today marks 15 years since the Pike River mine disaster. Anna and Sonya are meeting with Brooke van Velden today to call for stronger health and safety protections in our country, taking time out of the most precious day of their year to fight for all New Zealanders. #nzpol
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Today marks 15 years since the Pike River mine disaster. Anna and Sonya are meeting with Brooke van Velden today to call for stronger health and safety protections in our country, taking time out of the most precious day of their year to fight for all New Zealanders. #nzpol
Reposting to capture the Shortland St ad break doom scroll crew
Folks, particularly fellow researchers, one of our Aotearoa colleagues, Faisal Al-Asaad, has set up a fundraiser for his friend Mohammed. Mohammed is an environmental scientist in Gaza. In the absence of an avenue to bring him here, please contribute what you can spare to him and his whānau
'Seeds of Hope' - help Mohammed and his family rebuild their life and home
Dear supporter, I have launched this fundraiser to support my dear friend Mohammed ElAbadsa, with whom I've been lucky enough to connect, correspond, and work with over the past year. Through a transl...
chuffed.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Reposting to capture the Shortland St ad break doom scroll crew
Folks, particularly fellow researchers, one of our Aotearoa colleagues, Faisal Al-Asaad, has set up a fundraiser for his friend Mohammed. Mohammed is an environmental scientist in Gaza. In the absence of an avenue to bring him here, please contribute what you can spare to him and his whānau
'Seeds of Hope' - help Mohammed and his family rebuild their life and home
Dear supporter, I have launched this fundraiser to support my dear friend Mohammed ElAbadsa, with whom I've been lucky enough to connect, correspond, and work with over the past year. Through a transl...
chuffed.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Folks, particularly fellow researchers, one of our Aotearoa colleagues, Faisal Al-Asaad, has set up a fundraiser for his friend Mohammed. Mohammed is an environmental scientist in Gaza. In the absence of an avenue to bring him here, please contribute what you can spare to him and his whānau
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Yes, absolutely there is an impartiality crisis at the BBC. But it's not the one the billionaire media insists it is. novaramedia.com/2025/06/16/b...
BBC Gives Israeli Deaths 33 Times More Coverage, New Study Reveals | Novara Media
An analysis of over 35,000 broadcast segments and articles found that the BBC referenced the 7 October attacks in at least 40% of its coverage - but only 0.5% of articles referenced Israel’s decades o...
novaramedia.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Yes, absolutely there is an impartiality crisis at the BBC. But it's not the one the billionaire media insists it is. novaramedia.com/2025/06/16/b...
"In her opening remarks to the meeting, Heather, the Free Speech Union chief executive, said next year it planned to launch a “large education initiative” focused on 16 to 25 year olds." ‼️
Lockdowns and Covid-19 vaccines loom large during one panel discussion at the Free Speech Union’s annual meeting
Tearful Tamaki rallies the free speech faithful
newsroom.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"In her opening remarks to the meeting, Heather, the Free Speech Union chief executive, said next year it planned to launch a “large education initiative” focused on 16 to 25 year olds." ‼️
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And the person behind Palantir is NZ resident Peter Thiel, given residence in 2011 due to his “exceptional circumstances” - after spending only a total of 12 days in the country. Here’s a recent Guardian article about Theil and Palantir and Trump and AI etc etc www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Peter Thiel’s Palantir poses a grave threat to Americans | Robert Reich
Working with the Trump administration, the data company could be used to target the president’s opponents
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
And the person behind Palantir is NZ resident Peter Thiel, given residence in 2011 due to his “exceptional circumstances” - after spending only a total of 12 days in the country. Here’s a recent Guardian article about Theil and Palantir and Trump and AI etc etc www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Cool cool.
The outsourcing firm tells the Government it is uniquely positioned, and its services could be of great value
Prisons operator Serco eyes NZ's public health infrastructure needs
newsroom.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Cool cool.
One of the companies the university retirement fund UniSaver has holdings in.
The diagram for what Palantir does is like if Richard Scarry got super paranoid and did an Apocalypse picture book
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
One of the companies the university retirement fund UniSaver has holdings in.