Catherine McKenzie
@catherinejmckenzie.bsky.social
Gen Xer living in Wellington, Aotearoa/NZ. She/her.
Tangata Tiriti.
Your ally, always.
Sans kids.
Downwardly mobile.
Fireworks free campaigner for animals. #wecarenofireworkshere
Solid left and music all day long.
Tangata Tiriti.
Your ally, always.
Sans kids.
Downwardly mobile.
Fireworks free campaigner for animals. #wecarenofireworkshere
Solid left and music all day long.
Pinned
It's almost that time of the year for seymour to think about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples again and/or animals dying from the fright or injuries that fireworks have caused.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
Mōrena. For those of you interested in the devastating impact of fireworks on the animal world and in our communities in general you may already know that yesterday's Select Committee in response to latest round of petitions was the best one yet, and I've been involved in two already
We can change.
We can change.
November 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Mōrena. For those of you interested in the devastating impact of fireworks on the animal world and in our communities in general you may already know that yesterday's Select Committee in response to latest round of petitions was the best one yet, and I've been involved in two already
We can change.
We can change.
Returning to remind you of this. Happy Monday and stay safe.
It's almost that time of the year for seymour to think about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples again and/or animals dying from the fright or injuries that fireworks have caused.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
November 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Returning to remind you of this. Happy Monday and stay safe.
After two years on Bluesky I'm logging out. I'm not deactivating just yet, so if you want me to send you a "we care no fireworks here" poster (see pinned post) d.m me. If I don't reply, contact me via messenger at my faceblab, which is the same handle as above.
Bless up comrades.
Bless up comrades.
October 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
After two years on Bluesky I'm logging out. I'm not deactivating just yet, so if you want me to send you a "we care no fireworks here" poster (see pinned post) d.m me. If I don't reply, contact me via messenger at my faceblab, which is the same handle as above.
Bless up comrades.
Bless up comrades.
Reposted by Catherine McKenzie
The select committee report on the Regulatory Standards Bill is in.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
October 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The select committee report on the Regulatory Standards Bill is in.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
Can not stress enough how important it is for all supporters of the three opposition parties to work together in a unified way to push the C.o.C. out in 2026. Less fighting, more kotahitanga.
#nzpol Video from 3 month ago: "Labour will repeal Regulatory Standards Bill within 100 days" @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social confirms again today
October 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Can not stress enough how important it is for all supporters of the three opposition parties to work together in a unified way to push the C.o.C. out in 2026. Less fighting, more kotahitanga.
@nzctu.bsky.social
Regarding the multiple planned strikes by public sector workers on 23rd October.
Are the public welcome to attend these rallies or would the various unions involved prefer the rallies to be worker only?
Regarding the multiple planned strikes by public sector workers on 23rd October.
Are the public welcome to attend these rallies or would the various unions involved prefer the rallies to be worker only?
October 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
@nzctu.bsky.social
Regarding the multiple planned strikes by public sector workers on 23rd October.
Are the public welcome to attend these rallies or would the various unions involved prefer the rallies to be worker only?
Regarding the multiple planned strikes by public sector workers on 23rd October.
Are the public welcome to attend these rallies or would the various unions involved prefer the rallies to be worker only?
Non evidence based policy leads to mind blowing wastage of public money and zero beneficial outcomes.
National/ACT Coalition government spends over $100,000 a year on a road cone hotline that increasingly hardly anyone uses - with each call leading to less than one road cone removed.
And they took this funding from real worksafe work
WTAF #nzpol #kiwi
And they took this funding from real worksafe work
WTAF #nzpol #kiwi
After 5 months of the heralded ‘tipline’, just 204 road cones are confirmed gone
In Whanganui, information from the Government’s own Road Cone Tipline had actually led to more cones being put out than taken away. In Wellington, 110 complaints resulted in just two cones being remov...
www.stuff.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Non evidence based policy leads to mind blowing wastage of public money and zero beneficial outcomes.
Reposted by Catherine McKenzie
I gotta say, I woke up today feeling fabulously free. Even teeing up a hot pot lunch with friends later felt like a huge win. Something I haven’t been able to do in a long time. 💕
October 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I gotta say, I woke up today feeling fabulously free. Even teeing up a hot pot lunch with friends later felt like a huge win. Something I haven’t been able to do in a long time. 💕
Here's a very handy break down of what went down in Wellington, by @joelmacmanus.bsky.social which includes info regarding our Maori ward, Te Whanganui a Tara and the success for @ponekematt.bsky.social
This was a great win for th capital this weekend and it didn't happen by accident. ❤️Wellington
This was a great win for th capital this weekend and it didn't happen by accident. ❤️Wellington
Windbag: Key takeaways from Wellington’s red wave local election
Windbag: Key takeaways from Wellington’s red wave local election
Andrew Little won the largest mayoral victory in 142 years, and Labour and the Greens grew their governing majority at the council table....
thespinoff.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Here's a very handy break down of what went down in Wellington, by @joelmacmanus.bsky.social which includes info regarding our Maori ward, Te Whanganui a Tara and the success for @ponekematt.bsky.social
This was a great win for th capital this weekend and it didn't happen by accident. ❤️Wellington
This was a great win for th capital this weekend and it didn't happen by accident. ❤️Wellington
I'm feeling happy to be a Wellingtonian today. It's a good day.
We galvanised to retain our Maori ward and put a progressive bloc in at WCC. We're back and we're ready to kick this Govt out in 2026.
We galvanised to retain our Maori ward and put a progressive bloc in at WCC. We're back and we're ready to kick this Govt out in 2026.
October 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I'm feeling happy to be a Wellingtonian today. It's a good day.
We galvanised to retain our Maori ward and put a progressive bloc in at WCC. We're back and we're ready to kick this Govt out in 2026.
We galvanised to retain our Maori ward and put a progressive bloc in at WCC. We're back and we're ready to kick this Govt out in 2026.
Congratulations on your win for Te Whanganui a Tara @ponekematt.bsky.social and well done to our region on voting to retain Maori wards.
All the very best to you for the next three years.
All the very best to you for the next three years.
October 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Congratulations on your win for Te Whanganui a Tara @ponekematt.bsky.social and well done to our region on voting to retain Maori wards.
All the very best to you for the next three years.
All the very best to you for the next three years.
Does anyone want to see what awful men exist outside of Bluesky? I have many examples, but this one, for once, isn't an unprovoked insult directly aimed at me. This is from an Andrew Little campaign page. I did reply however.
October 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Does anyone want to see what awful men exist outside of Bluesky? I have many examples, but this one, for once, isn't an unprovoked insult directly aimed at me. This is from an Andrew Little campaign page. I did reply however.
Here's where you can find out how your city or district is tracking with LB voting.
Thanks @nzclover.bsky.social
Thanks @nzclover.bsky.social
Just found this. www.electionz.com/LGE2025_reso...
electionz.com
www.electionz.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Here's where you can find out how your city or district is tracking with LB voting.
Thanks @nzclover.bsky.social
Thanks @nzclover.bsky.social
Jeepers Wellington, giddy up! Only 27.52% have voted. You've only got two days left.
wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=174681
wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=174681
With two days to go, only 27.52% have voted in WCC elections
Latest voting figures for Wellington show that 44,397 people have voted so far, representing 27.52 per cent of eligible voters. This compares with 24.
wellington.scoop.co.nz
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Jeepers Wellington, giddy up! Only 27.52% have voted. You've only got two days left.
wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=174681
wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=174681
It's almost that time of the year for seymour to think about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples again and/or animals dying from the fright or injuries that fireworks have caused.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
October 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
It's almost that time of the year for seymour to think about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples again and/or animals dying from the fright or injuries that fireworks have caused.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
Coincidence. Just heard back from the community cop. Trial date was adjourned yet again. We are possibly looking at next year now but no new date has been set. This is getting into 24 months after the initial arrest territory.
"Political violence"
You know what. A guy harassed me on line and and attempted to burn our place down. Luckily, he failed badly and got charged with attempted arson.
Why? Because he didn't like me campaigning for a fireworks free NZ.
Peters will receive justice. I'm still waiting.
You know what. A guy harassed me on line and and attempted to burn our place down. Luckily, he failed badly and got charged with attempted arson.
Why? Because he didn't like me campaigning for a fireworks free NZ.
Peters will receive justice. I'm still waiting.
October 7, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Coincidence. Just heard back from the community cop. Trial date was adjourned yet again. We are possibly looking at next year now but no new date has been set. This is getting into 24 months after the initial arrest territory.
"Political violence"
You know what. A guy harassed me on line and and attempted to burn our place down. Luckily, he failed badly and got charged with attempted arson.
Why? Because he didn't like me campaigning for a fireworks free NZ.
Peters will receive justice. I'm still waiting.
You know what. A guy harassed me on line and and attempted to burn our place down. Luckily, he failed badly and got charged with attempted arson.
Why? Because he didn't like me campaigning for a fireworks free NZ.
Peters will receive justice. I'm still waiting.
October 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"Political violence"
You know what. A guy harassed me on line and and attempted to burn our place down. Luckily, he failed badly and got charged with attempted arson.
Why? Because he didn't like me campaigning for a fireworks free NZ.
Peters will receive justice. I'm still waiting.
You know what. A guy harassed me on line and and attempted to burn our place down. Luckily, he failed badly and got charged with attempted arson.
Why? Because he didn't like me campaigning for a fireworks free NZ.
Peters will receive justice. I'm still waiting.
Told ya! They DO talk. Up to all of us, no matter what party we support in opposition, to be cooperative, express unity and ultimately, win. We are up against HUGE money, but we have the numbers.
"Under MMP, Labour’s fortunes will inevitably be tied to the Green Party, and to Te Pāti Māori. Behind the scenes, senior party staffers are shaping up conversations about what governance could look like. The three parties’ chiefs of staff share a Signal group chat".
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Labour’s secret ‘bold plan’ and Luxon’s unpopularity: The left’s 2026 gamble
Undecided voters, coalition tensions, and Greens’ leverage set the stage for the 2026 general election.
www.stuff.co.nz
October 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Told ya! They DO talk. Up to all of us, no matter what party we support in opposition, to be cooperative, express unity and ultimately, win. We are up against HUGE money, but we have the numbers.
"Under MMP, Labour’s fortunes will inevitably be tied to the Green Party, and to Te Pāti Māori. Behind the scenes, senior party staffers are shaping up conversations about what governance could look like. The three parties’ chiefs of staff share a Signal group chat".
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Labour’s secret ‘bold plan’ and Luxon’s unpopularity: The left’s 2026 gamble
Undecided voters, coalition tensions, and Greens’ leverage set the stage for the 2026 general election.
www.stuff.co.nz
October 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
"Under MMP, Labour’s fortunes will inevitably be tied to the Green Party, and to Te Pāti Māori. Behind the scenes, senior party staffers are shaping up conversations about what governance could look like. The three parties’ chiefs of staff share a Signal group chat".
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Oh my heart YES!
Sam Neil is so right. Women need to be in charge.
Sam Neil is so right. Women need to be in charge.
October 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Oh my heart YES!
Sam Neil is so right. Women need to be in charge.
Sam Neil is so right. Women need to be in charge.
For lovers of Radio Active 88.6fm. (who played 85% NZ content in 2024). They are having a $$$ struggle at the mo so if you have a little spare coin, maybe consider dropping it here.
Active - Independent radio fostering local legends for 48 years.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/radioa...
Active - Independent radio fostering local legends for 48 years.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/radioa...
Fuel the Frequency ! Support Local Content on RadioActive.FM !
We are asking our listeners to provide some sustenance to fuel our amazing local content over the next year and help fund our overheads.
givealittle.co.nz
October 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
For lovers of Radio Active 88.6fm. (who played 85% NZ content in 2024). They are having a $$$ struggle at the mo so if you have a little spare coin, maybe consider dropping it here.
Active - Independent radio fostering local legends for 48 years.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/radioa...
Active - Independent radio fostering local legends for 48 years.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/radioa...
Two years ago, we had our general election. Showing solidarity with your left mates means repairing their signage if need be. Before and after.
October 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Two years ago, we had our general election. Showing solidarity with your left mates means repairing their signage if need be. Before and after.
I notice Wellington has returned just under 18% of their voting papers so far. National average is 18% ish (RNZ).
Given that Chungs crowd have an all out online war going on & T.U Ratepayers Alliance are being jerks, don't be dissaused, don't give up.Vote carefully.
wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=174534
Given that Chungs crowd have an all out online war going on & T.U Ratepayers Alliance are being jerks, don't be dissaused, don't give up.Vote carefully.
wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=174534
Wellingtonians voting in greater numbers this year
Wellingtonians are voting in greater numbers than in previous local body elections. As of 1 October, 11 days from the date when the polls close, 17.48% of “total electors” (presumably ...
wellington.scoop.co.nz
October 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I notice Wellington has returned just under 18% of their voting papers so far. National average is 18% ish (RNZ).
Given that Chungs crowd have an all out online war going on & T.U Ratepayers Alliance are being jerks, don't be dissaused, don't give up.Vote carefully.
wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=174534
Given that Chungs crowd have an all out online war going on & T.U Ratepayers Alliance are being jerks, don't be dissaused, don't give up.Vote carefully.
wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=174534
The absolute fucking shame of it. NZ is now one of a small few UN member countries not recognising Palestine.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
NZ not yet recognising Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announces
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The absolute fucking shame of it. NZ is now one of a small few UN member countries not recognising Palestine.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Mo Chara's trumped up terrorism charge that British Govt brought against him has rightfully been thrown out of court.
This is a stain on Starmer's Govt that should remain forever
Short video of Mo Chara's victory speech below.🇨🇮🔥.
This is a stain on Starmer's Govt that should remain forever
Short video of Mo Chara's victory speech below.🇨🇮🔥.
BREAKING: Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara of Kneecap, addressed the public outside court after his case was dismissed. He had faced terror charges over allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert.
Full Address: https://f.mtr.cool/jcmediokuc
#VMNews | @newschambers.bsky.social
Full Address: https://f.mtr.cool/jcmediokuc
#VMNews | @newschambers.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Mo Chara's trumped up terrorism charge that British Govt brought against him has rightfully been thrown out of court.
This is a stain on Starmer's Govt that should remain forever
Short video of Mo Chara's victory speech below.🇨🇮🔥.
This is a stain on Starmer's Govt that should remain forever
Short video of Mo Chara's victory speech below.🇨🇮🔥.