Jason Kemp
@dialogcrm.bsky.social
WordPress guy. Was Auckland, NZ - now in North Otago. B/g pic at the back of the Lindis Pass. Topics incl. music, film, biking, renewable energy, climate, tech, coffee, architecture, & the dog. Quals in law, arts & marketing. Barista. https://dialogcrm.com
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Jason Kemp
@dialogcrm.bsky.social
· Feb 4
Seal of the day. Every year around this time a few seals come to this beach and hang out. #NorthOtago #Seal
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In 2007-2008 David Cunliffe, as New Zealand's Minister for Communications in the Labour government initiated the forced operational separation of Telecom (now Spark)
This is the political bravery we need to deal with the Supermarket Duopoly
#NZPol
This is the political bravery we need to deal with the Supermarket Duopoly
#NZPol
November 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
In 2007-2008 David Cunliffe, as New Zealand's Minister for Communications in the Labour government initiated the forced operational separation of Telecom (now Spark)
This is the political bravery we need to deal with the Supermarket Duopoly
#NZPol
This is the political bravery we need to deal with the Supermarket Duopoly
#NZPol
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Guten Morgen aus Berlin
November 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Guten Morgen aus Berlin
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Views of the Aurora Borealis from NWS Seattle!
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Views of the Aurora Borealis from NWS Seattle!
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Tracey Tawhiao, Māori artist, writer and poet who is part of the Māori art revival movement in Aotearoa/New Zealand #womensart
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Tracey Tawhiao, Māori artist, writer and poet who is part of the Māori art revival movement in Aotearoa/New Zealand #womensart
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culture issues be tackled?’
Andrew Kibblewhite and Philippa Yasbek responded. Not sure when the video recording will be uploaded to the TINZ YouTube channel.
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Andrew Kibblewhite and Philippa Yasbek responded. Not sure when the video recording will be uploaded to the TINZ YouTube channel.
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Transparency International New Zealand
Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) is made up of people just like you. People who care about the integrity of the world around us. We’re part of a global coalition of more than 100 accredit...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
culture issues be tackled?’
Andrew Kibblewhite and Philippa Yasbek responded. Not sure when the video recording will be uploaded to the TINZ YouTube channel.
youtube.com/@transparenc...
Andrew Kibblewhite and Philippa Yasbek responded. Not sure when the video recording will be uploaded to the TINZ YouTube channel.
youtube.com/@transparenc...
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We are all experiencing severe funding cuts, seeing social services decimated, and seeing our communities hurting and hungry while this govt gives money to Michelin reviewers and tobacco companies and their donors pet projects. Those injustices are fueling a lot of anger and political energy.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 AM
We are all experiencing severe funding cuts, seeing social services decimated, and seeing our communities hurting and hungry while this govt gives money to Michelin reviewers and tobacco companies and their donors pet projects. Those injustices are fueling a lot of anger and political energy.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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I'm a proud subscriber to @theonion.com newspaper and I love it all, but I think the thing that feels the most exciting about it is the ads? I feel like you wouldn't be allowed to do this in New Zealand?
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I'm a proud subscriber to @theonion.com newspaper and I love it all, but I think the thing that feels the most exciting about it is the ads? I feel like you wouldn't be allowed to do this in New Zealand?
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Just call it what it is: corruption. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Most deteriorated' - NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Just call it what it is: corruption. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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when you wear a size 9.5 shoe but the 8.5 was on sale
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
when you wear a size 9.5 shoe but the 8.5 was on sale
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📍Our lake view.
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 AM
📍Our lake view.
Institutional failure or just a few more bad apples? I would expect more resignations from those still working for police at the very least.
These are the five senior officers who come in for the most criticism in the IPCA report on the McSkimming scandal.
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming 'cover-up'
The IPCA report on the handling of the McSkimming case identifies a string of complicit senior officers. So who are they?
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Institutional failure or just a few more bad apples? I would expect more resignations from those still working for police at the very least.
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Righto, we had 50 years of state sanctioned child abuse, we had a former Minster of Immigration under investigation for sexual abuse of children, we have the former Act party pres. convicted of sexual abuse, we had a collection of top police men covering for sex offenders, we had cops making false
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Righto, we had 50 years of state sanctioned child abuse, we had a former Minster of Immigration under investigation for sexual abuse of children, we have the former Act party pres. convicted of sexual abuse, we had a collection of top police men covering for sex offenders, we had cops making false
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Cancer Society Tobacco Industry Interference Index shows catastrophic decline for Aotearoa, reflecting Costello's industry-friendly actions. Shameful. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/aot...
Aotearoa plummets from 2nd to 53rd in Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index ranking
Recent policy changes have led to a dramatic drop in NZ’s global ranking for tobacco interference protection.
www.phcc.org.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Cancer Society Tobacco Industry Interference Index shows catastrophic decline for Aotearoa, reflecting Costello's industry-friendly actions. Shameful. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/aot...
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Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
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As Corporal Jones would say "Don't panic, Mr. Mainwaring"
BUT holly #Aurora Alert Batman!
There's a big fuck off Aurora going off right now & for the next 24hrs. If this keeps up, it will visible from Auckland New Zealand after dark.
Moon doesn't rise till 2:45am tomorrow so no issue.
BUT holly #Aurora Alert Batman!
There's a big fuck off Aurora going off right now & for the next 24hrs. If this keeps up, it will visible from Auckland New Zealand after dark.
Moon doesn't rise till 2:45am tomorrow so no issue.
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
As Corporal Jones would say "Don't panic, Mr. Mainwaring"
BUT holly #Aurora Alert Batman!
There's a big fuck off Aurora going off right now & for the next 24hrs. If this keeps up, it will visible from Auckland New Zealand after dark.
Moon doesn't rise till 2:45am tomorrow so no issue.
BUT holly #Aurora Alert Batman!
There's a big fuck off Aurora going off right now & for the next 24hrs. If this keeps up, it will visible from Auckland New Zealand after dark.
Moon doesn't rise till 2:45am tomorrow so no issue.
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Honestly, the IPCA report into the police (mis)handling of the McSkimming case makes for jaw-dropping reading.
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
The inside story of how police protected a senior cop, and prosecuted his accuser instead
For years, police leadership ignored warnings about Jevon McSkimming. The IPCA has set out the chain of failures.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Honestly, the IPCA report into the police (mis)handling of the McSkimming case makes for jaw-dropping reading.
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
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I am on my way home to Toronto and the aurorae are absolutely phenomenal.
If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.
If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I am on my way home to Toronto and the aurorae are absolutely phenomenal.
If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.
If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.
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During the United Nations climate summit on Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California responded to President Trump’s proposal to allow new oil and gas drilling off the California coast, declaring it “dead on arrival.” Read more: nyti.ms/4p3n3J7
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
During the United Nations climate summit on Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California responded to President Trump’s proposal to allow new oil and gas drilling off the California coast, declaring it “dead on arrival.” Read more: nyti.ms/4p3n3J7
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Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn
Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes
newsroom.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
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Mark Mitchell on RNZ Morning Report saying "just a few bad apples, rest of the Police are all goods". But the IPCA doesn't really seem to agree with this assessment?
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Mark Mitchell on RNZ Morning Report saying "just a few bad apples, rest of the Police are all goods". But the IPCA doesn't really seem to agree with this assessment?
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In the UK, the starting point is the winner's actual costs. Here (my little brother tells Emile Donovan), the rule of thumb is to expect about a third www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
When winning in court still costs you
Even after winning $200,000 in costs, Siouxsie Wiles' court case has left her $400,000 out of pocket. Is this fair? Barrister Steve Keall joins Emile Donovan.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In the UK, the starting point is the winner's actual costs. Here (my little brother tells Emile Donovan), the rule of thumb is to expect about a third www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
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Do cities with metros have higher transit use? Well, of course, but that doesn't mean the metros cause the transit use, or that no other transit service matters. Amazed that someone can still publish this in an academic journal in 2025 ... 1/
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November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Do cities with metros have higher transit use? Well, of course, but that doesn't mean the metros cause the transit use, or that no other transit service matters. Amazed that someone can still publish this in an academic journal in 2025 ... 1/
techxplore.com/news/2025-11...
techxplore.com/news/2025-11...
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Saline nasal sprays offer so much potential as a public health intervention to reduce viral illnesses. Easy to use, relatively cheap and widely available.
Congratulations to Professor Paul Little, winning Royal College of General Practitioners Research Paper of the Year 🌟
He and his team’s research found that simple nasal sprays, can shorten illness, ease symptoms and even reduce the need for antibiotics.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P2bffM
He and his team’s research found that simple nasal sprays, can shorten illness, ease symptoms and even reduce the need for antibiotics.
Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/P2bffM
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Saline nasal sprays offer so much potential as a public health intervention to reduce viral illnesses. Easy to use, relatively cheap and widely available.
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this is literally never not accurate
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this is literally never not accurate