Different Chris
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#nzpol Sometimes a policy is so stupid it makes you question the very fabric of reality. Decisions so fabulously, almost wantonly dumb, you wonder if we actually live in a simulation. Welcome to the world of removing Jobseeker Support for 18 & 19-year-olds. craigrenney.substack.com/p/a-small-wr...
A small wrinkle in the Jobseeker policy
The government’s recent changes to benefits feel like this: the house is on fire, and this policy is them turning off the smoke alarm and saying it’s fixed
craigrenney.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#nzpol Sometimes a policy is so stupid it makes you question the very fabric of reality. Decisions so fabulously, almost wantonly dumb, you wonder if we actually live in a simulation. Welcome to the world of removing Jobseeker Support for 18 & 19-year-olds. craigrenney.substack.com/p/a-small-wr...
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god help me. this is just cruelty. these are human beings, you monsters.
October 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
god help me. this is just cruelty. these are human beings, you monsters.
URGENT: 3 Kiwis in the Sumud Global Flotilla illegally kidnapped by the IDF, NOT RELEASED with 134 other humanitarians, likely still at notorious & inhumane Ketziot Prison in the desert - INFO, EMAIL LIST FOR CONTACTING GOVT MPs : www.reddit.com/r/nzpolitics... #NZ #Aotearoa #Palestine #NZpol
From the nzpolitics community on Reddit: URGENT: 3 Kiwis in the Sumud Global Flotilla illegally kidnapped by the IDF, NOT RELEASED with 134 other humanitarians, likely still at notorious & inhumane Ke...
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October 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
URGENT: 3 Kiwis in the Sumud Global Flotilla illegally kidnapped by the IDF, NOT RELEASED with 134 other humanitarians, likely still at notorious & inhumane Ketziot Prison in the desert - INFO, EMAIL LIST FOR CONTACTING GOVT MPs : www.reddit.com/r/nzpolitics... #NZ #Aotearoa #Palestine #NZpol
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Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
October 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
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Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world
Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world
As well as embracing ‘beautiful coal’, the president has set about obliterating clean energy projects
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world
Here's a brilliant kōrero if you need something to listen to while working today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkC6...
New Zealand’s key policy challenges | Webinar
YouTube video by The Helen Clark Foundation
www.youtube.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Here's a brilliant kōrero if you need something to listen to while working today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkC6...
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The Regulatory Standards Bill is an absolute lemon and Seymour is getting desperate
Officials say it will cost us $60m a year and could lead to business uncertainty and slowing economic growth.
And David says AI will fix it!
Officials say it will cost us $60m a year and could lead to business uncertainty and slowing economic growth.
And David says AI will fix it!
Ministry feared costs of $60m a year to review laws under Regulatory Standards Bill
The cost of the ACT leader's Regulatory Standards Bill work could be as high as $60m a year, officials say.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Regulatory Standards Bill is an absolute lemon and Seymour is getting desperate
Officials say it will cost us $60m a year and could lead to business uncertainty and slowing economic growth.
And David says AI will fix it!
Officials say it will cost us $60m a year and could lead to business uncertainty and slowing economic growth.
And David says AI will fix it!
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Kneecap at Glastonbury don't RT they are supposed to be terrorists or something.
June 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Kneecap at Glastonbury don't RT they are supposed to be terrorists or something.
WOW.
Not a single fine or recall has been issued for food with illegal levels of potentially harmful agrichemicals in at least five years, despite dozens of breaches.
Not one!
Is that why Luxon is raising the levels of allowable chemical residue on NZ food?
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Not a single fine or recall has been issued for food with illegal levels of potentially harmful agrichemicals in at least five years, despite dozens of breaches.
Not one!
Is that why Luxon is raising the levels of allowable chemical residue on NZ food?
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
No fines or recalls for food with illegal levels of potentially harmful agrichemicals in last five years
This was despite dozens of breaches by businesses over the last five years.
www.rnz.co.nz
June 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Quick credit card spending 🧵 from today's RBNZ figures...
Here's the inflation-adjusted monthly numbers per capita. Still trending down.
I initially wondered whether this was people switching away from credit cards to avoid charges, but... [1/n]
Here's the inflation-adjusted monthly numbers per capita. Still trending down.
I initially wondered whether this was people switching away from credit cards to avoid charges, but... [1/n]
June 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Quick credit card spending 🧵 from today's RBNZ figures...
Here's the inflation-adjusted monthly numbers per capita. Still trending down.
I initially wondered whether this was people switching away from credit cards to avoid charges, but... [1/n]
Here's the inflation-adjusted monthly numbers per capita. Still trending down.
I initially wondered whether this was people switching away from credit cards to avoid charges, but... [1/n]
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It’s super concerning to me that the alarm raised about discrediting and targeting experts is being framed as coming from one or two sources when it is *many* voices raised.
It’s also concerning that the framing is not about whether an abuse of power has occurred, but whether it’s “just a joke”.
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It’s also concerning that the framing is not about whether an abuse of power has occurred, but whether it’s “just a joke”.
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June 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It’s super concerning to me that the alarm raised about discrediting and targeting experts is being framed as coming from one or two sources when it is *many* voices raised.
It’s also concerning that the framing is not about whether an abuse of power has occurred, but whether it’s “just a joke”.
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It’s also concerning that the framing is not about whether an abuse of power has occurred, but whether it’s “just a joke”.
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And this at a time where the climate crisis is accelerating and the NZ govt has already breached a Trade agreement with their $200 mil fossil fuel subsidy...
Reckless and traitorous behaviour 🛑
#CoalitionOfCorruption
Reckless and traitorous behaviour 🛑
#CoalitionOfCorruption
Resources minister wants to free the Department of Conservation from its "statutory riddle" by dismantling its vast landowning portfolio.
Jones says he wants to break up DoC
newsroom.co.nz
June 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
And this at a time where the climate crisis is accelerating and the NZ govt has already breached a Trade agreement with their $200 mil fossil fuel subsidy...
Reckless and traitorous behaviour 🛑
#CoalitionOfCorruption
Reckless and traitorous behaviour 🛑
#CoalitionOfCorruption
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The war paranoia continues
While coming climate chaos is ignored
How will the UK population, UK hospitals and UK power and transport infrastructure cope with a week-long 40C+ heat wave this summer?
Starmer and co haven't a clue
The pandemic all over again
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
While coming climate chaos is ignored
How will the UK population, UK hospitals and UK power and transport infrastructure cope with a week-long 40C+ heat wave this summer?
Starmer and co haven't a clue
The pandemic all over again
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Britain must prepare for possibility of attack on UK soil, government warns
The government’s new security strategy said it has to actively prepare for potential wartime scenarios
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The war paranoia continues
While coming climate chaos is ignored
How will the UK population, UK hospitals and UK power and transport infrastructure cope with a week-long 40C+ heat wave this summer?
Starmer and co haven't a clue
The pandemic all over again
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
While coming climate chaos is ignored
How will the UK population, UK hospitals and UK power and transport infrastructure cope with a week-long 40C+ heat wave this summer?
Starmer and co haven't a clue
The pandemic all over again
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The biggest contributor towards #climate driven societal collapse is insufficient food - another is insufficient water
For a worst-case scenario, read my short story THE WALL in Emerging Worlds here:
emergingworlds.co.uk/2024/02/08/t...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
For a worst-case scenario, read my short story THE WALL in Emerging Worlds here:
emergingworlds.co.uk/2024/02/08/t...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England’s rivers ‘under threat’ as water extraction surges to record levels
Exclusive: Investigation finds 76% rise in water taken from rivers and lakes for industrial or public consumption in two decades
www.theguardian.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The biggest contributor towards #climate driven societal collapse is insufficient food - another is insufficient water
For a worst-case scenario, read my short story THE WALL in Emerging Worlds here:
emergingworlds.co.uk/2024/02/08/t...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
For a worst-case scenario, read my short story THE WALL in Emerging Worlds here:
emergingworlds.co.uk/2024/02/08/t...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
June 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
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Best image of the day:
June 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Best image of the day:
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Communications lost with Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen after Israeli navy tells it to change course – live
Communications lost with Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen after Israeli navy tells it to change course – live
Freedom Flotilla Coalition says ship’s communications were jammed after Israeli defence minister threatened to ‘take all necessary measures’ to prevent the humanitarian ship from reaching Gaza
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IDF ordered to stop Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg
Earlier, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), the activist group operating the vessel, posted on Telegram, that the Madleen was “under assault in international waters.”
Quadcopters are surrounding the ship, spraying it with a white irritant substance. Communications are jammed, and disturbing sounds are being played over the radio.”
They demanded that everyone on board turn off their phones, and we have lost contact with Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Omar Faiad as well as our live feed.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Communications lost with Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen after Israeli navy tells it to change course – live
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"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
June 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
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Last image of the Freedom Flotilla crew before being stormed by Israeli soldiers and kidnapped in international waters
June 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Last image of the Freedom Flotilla crew before being stormed by Israeli soldiers and kidnapped in international waters
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Went ahead and went back and finished it tonight. Golden hour - 26x32” acrylic on canvas. Available.
May 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Went ahead and went back and finished it tonight. Golden hour - 26x32” acrylic on canvas. Available.
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It's long past time for threats.
The UK, France and Canada need to sanction Israel now.
The UK, France and Canada need to sanction Israel now.
May 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It's long past time for threats.
The UK, France and Canada need to sanction Israel now.
The UK, France and Canada need to sanction Israel now.