Kimiora Henare
@kimihenare.bsky.social
He/him/ia - Cancer Biologist - macrophages, tumour immunology, genomic medicine, and Māori/Indigenous health🤓. Toitū te Tiriti ⬛️⬜️🟥
Views and opinions are my own.
Views and opinions are my own.
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"Wellington City Council spokesperson Richard MacLean said "it would be nice if the people involved would just grow up and stop being dicks"."
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA RESPONSE OF THE YEAR
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA RESPONSE OF THE YEAR
Cycleway tacks cause havoc among Wellington bike riders www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Cycleway tacks cause havoc among Wellington bike riders
Council has asked for public assistance tracking down the culprits.
www.rnz.co.nz
May 30, 2025 at 7:24 AM
"Wellington City Council spokesperson Richard MacLean said "it would be nice if the people involved would just grow up and stop being dicks"."
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA RESPONSE OF THE YEAR
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA RESPONSE OF THE YEAR
Mā te whakātu ka mōhio, mā te mōhio ka mārama,
mā te mārama ka mātau, mā te mātau ka ora.
With discussion comes knowledge, with knowledge comes understanding,
with understanding comes wisdom, with wisdom comes well-being.
mā te mārama ka mātau, mā te mātau ka ora.
With discussion comes knowledge, with knowledge comes understanding,
with understanding comes wisdom, with wisdom comes well-being.
May 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Mā te whakātu ka mōhio, mā te mōhio ka mārama,
mā te mārama ka mātau, mā te mātau ka ora.
With discussion comes knowledge, with knowledge comes understanding,
with understanding comes wisdom, with wisdom comes well-being.
mā te mārama ka mātau, mā te mātau ka ora.
With discussion comes knowledge, with knowledge comes understanding,
with understanding comes wisdom, with wisdom comes well-being.
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“Aotearoa only loves haka when it suits. We put it on the tourism ads. We use it to sell tickets to sports games. But the moment haka challenges power? We say: ‘Oh, don’t do that.’” — Anton Matthews.
Permitting the haka when it suits — not when it matters | E-Tangata
“Aotearoa only loves haka when it suits. We put it on the tourism ads. We use it to sell tickets to sports games. But the moment haka challenges power? We say: ‘Oh, don’t do that.’” — Anton Matthews.
e-tangata.co.nz
May 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“Aotearoa only loves haka when it suits. We put it on the tourism ads. We use it to sell tickets to sports games. But the moment haka challenges power? We say: ‘Oh, don’t do that.’” — Anton Matthews.
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“Despite all their protestations, there can be little doubt that our government is inherently racist, and blind to the the contorted ways it enacts that prejudice.” — Brian Tweed.
Is our government racist? | E-Tangata
“Despite all their protestations, there can be little doubt that our government is inherently racist, and blind to the the contorted ways it enacts that prejudice.” — Brian Tweed.
e-tangata.co.nz
May 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
“Despite all their protestations, there can be little doubt that our government is inherently racist, and blind to the the contorted ways it enacts that prejudice.” — Brian Tweed.
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For a body that claims to save taxpayers money, the Taxpayer's Union sure does love policies that cost untold billions
Taxpayer Union pet policy to cost taxpayers billions, again
I did not want to take this newsletter out of hiatus. I really didn’t! I have my kids to look after, I have projects to do, I have lawns to mow. As I write this my absurdly cute 8 month old daughter is chasing my laptop around the house, as she has picked today to […]
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May 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
For a body that claims to save taxpayers money, the Taxpayer's Union sure does love policies that cost untold billions
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Parliament agrees to add all Treaty Principles submissions to public record
Parliament agrees to add all Treaty Principles submissions to public record
It comes after thousands of submissions were to be excluded from the record.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 3, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Parliament agrees to add all Treaty Principles submissions to public record
Dr Parmar. You're apparently a scientist.
Front with the evidence.
Unverifiable claims and "it looks wrong" doesn't cut it. Especially when you consider the far reaching societal consequences of your bill.
Burden of proof lies with those making the claims.
Front with the evidence.
Unverifiable claims and "it looks wrong" doesn't cut it. Especially when you consider the far reaching societal consequences of your bill.
Burden of proof lies with those making the claims.
April 1, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Dr Parmar. You're apparently a scientist.
Front with the evidence.
Unverifiable claims and "it looks wrong" doesn't cut it. Especially when you consider the far reaching societal consequences of your bill.
Burden of proof lies with those making the claims.
Front with the evidence.
Unverifiable claims and "it looks wrong" doesn't cut it. Especially when you consider the far reaching societal consequences of your bill.
Burden of proof lies with those making the claims.
'When he asked if curriculum literature content should depend on the culture of the host country, Rata replied:
“No, literature should be selected for teaching at school because of its quality, and its quality is based on how it captures what it is to be human."
“No, literature should be selected for teaching at school because of its quality, and its quality is based on how it captures what it is to be human."
March 30, 2025 at 4:31 AM
'When he asked if curriculum literature content should depend on the culture of the host country, Rata replied:
“No, literature should be selected for teaching at school because of its quality, and its quality is based on how it captures what it is to be human."
“No, literature should be selected for teaching at school because of its quality, and its quality is based on how it captures what it is to be human."
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The problem with vaccines.
When a public health intervention becomes a victim of its own success.
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When a public health intervention becomes a victim of its own success.
gidmk.substack.com/p/the-proble...
The Problem With Vaccines
When a public health intervention is literally too good.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The problem with vaccines.
When a public health intervention becomes a victim of its own success.
gidmk.substack.com/p/the-proble...
When a public health intervention becomes a victim of its own success.
gidmk.substack.com/p/the-proble...
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Lost my CDC contract after a visit from DOGE. I feel like I’m in the dirt (or TBH eating a pint of ice cream on a couch crying). But here’s the thing: Pushing people down—especially those with heart, purpose, and love for public service—doesn’t mean they stay down. It’s literally against their DNA.
February 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Lost my CDC contract after a visit from DOGE. I feel like I’m in the dirt (or TBH eating a pint of ice cream on a couch crying). But here’s the thing: Pushing people down—especially those with heart, purpose, and love for public service—doesn’t mean they stay down. It’s literally against their DNA.
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My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3605... (standing in for Sharon Murdoch for the next 6 weeks).
Waitangi Day was supposed to be a coming together of our Nation to commemorate the signing of our founding document. Slightly hijacked by Mr Seymour.
#NzPol #WaitangiDay
Waitangi Day was supposed to be a coming together of our Nation to commemorate the signing of our founding document. Slightly hijacked by Mr Seymour.
#NzPol #WaitangiDay
February 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3605... (standing in for Sharon Murdoch for the next 6 weeks).
Waitangi Day was supposed to be a coming together of our Nation to commemorate the signing of our founding document. Slightly hijacked by Mr Seymour.
#NzPol #WaitangiDay
Waitangi Day was supposed to be a coming together of our Nation to commemorate the signing of our founding document. Slightly hijacked by Mr Seymour.
#NzPol #WaitangiDay
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Just a reminder that the evidence shows reducing speeds not only saves lives, but also promotes higher average speeds (more efficient flow), lowers emissions (more efficient flow), boosts productivity (less accidents and the delays they cause), and lowers the $9.6b liability to the economy from
January 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Just a reminder that the evidence shows reducing speeds not only saves lives, but also promotes higher average speeds (more efficient flow), lowers emissions (more efficient flow), boosts productivity (less accidents and the delays they cause), and lowers the $9.6b liability to the economy from
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Last push for final application to our one-week workshop on #Indigenous #Health and Artificial Intelligence! IndigiData is held this summer on the Tribal lands of the Ak-Chin Indian Community in Central AZ, June 2-6, 2025: indigidata.org Apply: 01/31
(Not reliant on federal funds)
(Not reliant on federal funds)
January 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Last push for final application to our one-week workshop on #Indigenous #Health and Artificial Intelligence! IndigiData is held this summer on the Tribal lands of the Ak-Chin Indian Community in Central AZ, June 2-6, 2025: indigidata.org Apply: 01/31
(Not reliant on federal funds)
(Not reliant on federal funds)
I really hope that the opportunity to chair the select committee has addressed some gaps for James Meager. There were some evident from his maiden speech in Parliament.
January 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I really hope that the opportunity to chair the select committee has addressed some gaps for James Meager. There were some evident from his maiden speech in Parliament.
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Elizabeth Rata cites NZ Education Act 1877 as a commitment to a united people of NZ. In fact, the Act's Mason purpose was to make provision for 12 regional boards. But more relevantly, it made schooling compulsory for "non-Māori." Is this not what she deems "apartheid"? #nzpol
January 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Elizabeth Rata cites NZ Education Act 1877 as a commitment to a united people of NZ. In fact, the Act's Mason purpose was to make provision for 12 regional boards. But more relevantly, it made schooling compulsory for "non-Māori." Is this not what she deems "apartheid"? #nzpol
They will never apologize as long as DS is it's leader. I genuinely don't recall any time when DS has publicly apologized or conceded anything despite the many opportunities he creates for himself.
Tautoko @ganeshahirao.bsky.social. "There must be a formal apology from this House that this repulsive Bill ever got introduced in the first place."
Invitation for an MP from a party other than Act to introduce a motion in the House to this effect after this bill inevitably is voted down.
Invitation for an MP from a party other than Act to introduce a motion in the House to this effect after this bill inevitably is voted down.
January 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
They will never apologize as long as DS is it's leader. I genuinely don't recall any time when DS has publicly apologized or conceded anything despite the many opportunities he creates for himself.
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The Chair points out Hobson's Pledge didn't reply by the deadline to submit contra the 1st minute of their submission making it sound like they'd not been invited 😂. They still got a chance to submit.
As I heard one Member mutter in the background "sounds like special rights".
As I heard one Member mutter in the background "sounds like special rights".
January 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Chair points out Hobson's Pledge didn't reply by the deadline to submit contra the 1st minute of their submission making it sound like they'd not been invited 😂. They still got a chance to submit.
As I heard one Member mutter in the background "sounds like special rights".
As I heard one Member mutter in the background "sounds like special rights".
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Elizabeth Rata is revising the ideas of liberal democracy as extreme individualism and then trying to insert these views into the Treaty of Waitangi #nzpol
January 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Elizabeth Rata is revising the ideas of liberal democracy as extreme individualism and then trying to insert these views into the Treaty of Waitangi #nzpol
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Calmly, articulately, quietly brutally taking down absurd modes of thought & absurd policy proposals.
Vintage Carwyn. I hope the committee is embarrassed to put him in the position of having to make these incredibly obvious points. This Bill shames the house by its very consideration.
Vintage Carwyn. I hope the committee is embarrassed to put him in the position of having to make these incredibly obvious points. This Bill shames the house by its very consideration.
January 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Calmly, articulately, quietly brutally taking down absurd modes of thought & absurd policy proposals.
Vintage Carwyn. I hope the committee is embarrassed to put him in the position of having to make these incredibly obvious points. This Bill shames the house by its very consideration.
Vintage Carwyn. I hope the committee is embarrassed to put him in the position of having to make these incredibly obvious points. This Bill shames the house by its very consideration.
Āe mārika! Excellent submission!
Huge shout out to Te Kanawa Wilson. What an awesome submission & delivered so well in Te Reo. And seeing Hana-Rawhiti Maipi respond in Te Reo was amazing. The future of our nation right there. ✊🏻 #ToituManaWhenua #ToituTeTiriti
January 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Āe mārika! Excellent submission!
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