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Trump considering military options to take Greenland
The US military intervention in Venezuela has reignited the US's President's interest in Greenland.
www.rnz.co.nz
#nzpol
It's beyond ridiculous. Europe needs to act strongly to halt trump. In a few months he has undermined the internatonal rule of law and Western alliance that has prevented global war for the past 80 years. Also NZ and Australia must wake up to the implications for our region of the Pacific
It's beyond ridiculous. Europe needs to act strongly to halt trump. In a few months he has undermined the internatonal rule of law and Western alliance that has prevented global war for the past 80 years. Also NZ and Australia must wake up to the implications for our region of the Pacific
#nzpol
Who are EnZed Energy?
The big players ditched this high risk offshore Taranaki exploration 'opportunity' years ago
Will this commitment to drill quietly disappear after the election?
Who are EnZed Energy?
The big players ditched this high risk offshore Taranaki exploration 'opportunity' years ago
Will this commitment to drill quietly disappear after the election?
First offshore oil and gas exploration permit since ban under official consideration
Australian firm EnZed Energy's application to explore a large block off the coast of south Taranaki will go to officials with no competing bids.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 18, 2026 at 2:03 AM
#nzpol
Who are EnZed Energy?
The big players ditched this high risk offshore Taranaki exploration 'opportunity' years ago
Will this commitment to drill quietly disappear after the election?
Who are EnZed Energy?
The big players ditched this high risk offshore Taranaki exploration 'opportunity' years ago
Will this commitment to drill quietly disappear after the election?
👏 👏 🤣 Joel McManus
The winners and losers from the first week back after the summer shutdown
Chris Penk and Christopher Luxon's Spotify playlist are struggling through the opening of 2026, while horny kākāpo are winning.
thespinoff.co.nz
January 18, 2026 at 12:47 AM
👏 👏 🤣 Joel McManus
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Want an easy way to submit on the Arms Bill? Add your name to their summary submission at www.guncontrol.nz/submission and let Parliament know you want stronger gun laws. The website also has resources for writing your own submission.
January 15, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Want an easy way to submit on the Arms Bill? Add your name to their summary submission at www.guncontrol.nz/submission and let Parliament know you want stronger gun laws. The website also has resources for writing your own submission.
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He also made his partner sit in the middle seat, while he had the window seat for himself. I suspect it had something to do with there being an Asian guy in the aisle seat.
The t-shirt he wore in an Instagram video the next day was the same one he had worn on this 12 hour flight...
#NZPol
The t-shirt he wore in an Instagram video the next day was the same one he had worn on this 12 hour flight...
#NZPol
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
He also made his partner sit in the middle seat, while he had the window seat for himself. I suspect it had something to do with there being an Asian guy in the aisle seat.
The t-shirt he wore in an Instagram video the next day was the same one he had worn on this 12 hour flight...
#NZPol
The t-shirt he wore in an Instagram video the next day was the same one he had worn on this 12 hour flight...
#NZPol
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This map exposes the Greenland lie.
The US used to have a massive military footprint here.
Today, they operate just ONE base.
If Trump were actually worried about Russian vessels, he would simply open more bases, which Denmark allows
The US used to have a massive military footprint here.
Today, they operate just ONE base.
If Trump were actually worried about Russian vessels, he would simply open more bases, which Denmark allows
January 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
This map exposes the Greenland lie.
The US used to have a massive military footprint here.
Today, they operate just ONE base.
If Trump were actually worried about Russian vessels, he would simply open more bases, which Denmark allows
The US used to have a massive military footprint here.
Today, they operate just ONE base.
If Trump were actually worried about Russian vessels, he would simply open more bases, which Denmark allows
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#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
18 A song for when you feel lonely
Marlon Williams - Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore
🎶What am I going to do when you're in trouble
And you don't call out for me?
What am I going to do when I can see that you've been crying
And you don't want no help from me?
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
18 A song for when you feel lonely
Marlon Williams - Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore
🎶What am I going to do when you're in trouble
And you don't call out for me?
What am I going to do when I can see that you've been crying
And you don't want no help from me?
January 17, 2026 at 9:23 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
18 A song for when you feel lonely
Marlon Williams - Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore
🎶What am I going to do when you're in trouble
And you don't call out for me?
What am I going to do when I can see that you've been crying
And you don't want no help from me?
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
18 A song for when you feel lonely
Marlon Williams - Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore
🎶What am I going to do when you're in trouble
And you don't call out for me?
What am I going to do when I can see that you've been crying
And you don't want no help from me?
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 18: A song for when you feel lonely
🎶 in the darkness
To a voice I call my own
Shameful that my emptiness
Is turning me to stone
In the silence of the night
Love comes shining through
And it doesn't seem so far from me to you
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 18: A song for when you feel lonely
🎶 in the darkness
To a voice I call my own
Shameful that my emptiness
Is turning me to stone
In the silence of the night
Love comes shining through
And it doesn't seem so far from me to you
Far from Me to You
YouTube video by Big Country - Topic
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 18: A song for when you feel lonely
🎶 in the darkness
To a voice I call my own
Shameful that my emptiness
Is turning me to stone
In the silence of the night
Love comes shining through
And it doesn't seem so far from me to you
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 18: A song for when you feel lonely
🎶 in the darkness
To a voice I call my own
Shameful that my emptiness
Is turning me to stone
In the silence of the night
Love comes shining through
And it doesn't seem so far from me to you
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I admit I'm surprised that forestry could be worse that mining and farming in its desire to leave rubbish behind in a dangerous state, after exploiting a natural resource. I thought cyclones had an impact on mitigating the dangers. But for one of Gisbone's major foresters, it seems not.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Forestry group urges Government to remove legal accountability for slash
Forestry industry leader forecasts “social and economical meltdown” in Gisborne unless things change.
www.stuff.co.nz
January 17, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I admit I'm surprised that forestry could be worse that mining and farming in its desire to leave rubbish behind in a dangerous state, after exploiting a natural resource. I thought cyclones had an impact on mitigating the dangers. But for one of Gisbone's major foresters, it seems not.
#nzpol
#nzpol
#nzpol
RMA policies rewritten to facilitate development of mines, quarries and coastal operations
"Gateway tests for approval of these activities were changed and regulations loosened to allow more activity on inland wetlands, significant natural areas and highly productive land"
Stupid 🙄
RMA policies rewritten to facilitate development of mines, quarries and coastal operations
"Gateway tests for approval of these activities were changed and regulations loosened to allow more activity on inland wetlands, significant natural areas and highly productive land"
Stupid 🙄
Govt halfway through overhaul of the RMA ‘engine room'
The first tranche of long-signalled changes to national policy statements offers a taste of New Zealand’s development-friendly future
newsroom.co.nz
January 17, 2026 at 8:13 PM
#nzpol
RMA policies rewritten to facilitate development of mines, quarries and coastal operations
"Gateway tests for approval of these activities were changed and regulations loosened to allow more activity on inland wetlands, significant natural areas and highly productive land"
Stupid 🙄
RMA policies rewritten to facilitate development of mines, quarries and coastal operations
"Gateway tests for approval of these activities were changed and regulations loosened to allow more activity on inland wetlands, significant natural areas and highly productive land"
Stupid 🙄
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Seeing articles on homelessness.
In 2020 the NZ govt launched an evidence based, fully funded Homelessness Action Plan. It had support of iwi, local govt and communities. It recognised the complexity and trauma of intergenerational poverty. So please journalists, ask what happened to that … 1/2
In 2020 the NZ govt launched an evidence based, fully funded Homelessness Action Plan. It had support of iwi, local govt and communities. It recognised the complexity and trauma of intergenerational poverty. So please journalists, ask what happened to that … 1/2
January 17, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Seeing articles on homelessness.
In 2020 the NZ govt launched an evidence based, fully funded Homelessness Action Plan. It had support of iwi, local govt and communities. It recognised the complexity and trauma of intergenerational poverty. So please journalists, ask what happened to that … 1/2
In 2020 the NZ govt launched an evidence based, fully funded Homelessness Action Plan. It had support of iwi, local govt and communities. It recognised the complexity and trauma of intergenerational poverty. So please journalists, ask what happened to that … 1/2
Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.
Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.
January 17, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.
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"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."
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funny that multiple outlets have started running exactly the same line today when we know cabinet has been deliberating how to crack down on homeless people over the last 2 months with plans to act soon.
Kia ora Stuff.
Your dehumanising headline serves as propaganda for a government deliberately underfunding & reducing access to services for our most vulnerable, in service of wealthy people.
Challenging that erosion should be the story; that it’s not says something about the erosion of our humanity.
Your dehumanising headline serves as propaganda for a government deliberately underfunding & reducing access to services for our most vulnerable, in service of wealthy people.
Challenging that erosion should be the story; that it’s not says something about the erosion of our humanity.
January 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
funny that multiple outlets have started running exactly the same line today when we know cabinet has been deliberating how to crack down on homeless people over the last 2 months with plans to act soon.
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 17: Pure anger
🎶 The powers that be are in for shame & comeuppance
When Generation Lockdown has their day
They'll throw the bums out & drain the swamp for real
Perp walk them down the Capitol steps
Stick it up your ass with your useless thoughts and prayers
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 17: Pure anger
🎶 The powers that be are in for shame & comeuppance
When Generation Lockdown has their day
They'll throw the bums out & drain the swamp for real
Perp walk them down the Capitol steps
Stick it up your ass with your useless thoughts and prayers
Drive-By Truckers - "Thoughts and Prayers" (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by DriveByTruckersVEVO
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 17: Pure anger
🎶 The powers that be are in for shame & comeuppance
When Generation Lockdown has their day
They'll throw the bums out & drain the swamp for real
Perp walk them down the Capitol steps
Stick it up your ass with your useless thoughts and prayers
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 17: Pure anger
🎶 The powers that be are in for shame & comeuppance
When Generation Lockdown has their day
They'll throw the bums out & drain the swamp for real
Perp walk them down the Capitol steps
Stick it up your ass with your useless thoughts and prayers
#nzpol
New Zealand's (Speed Up) Climate Change and (Oil & Gas) Energy Minister, Simon Watts is obviously distressed by yet another boot in the face for sustainable energy investment
New Zealand's (Speed Up) Climate Change and (Oil & Gas) Energy Minister, Simon Watts is obviously distressed by yet another boot in the face for sustainable energy investment
BlackRock bails on $2b NZ climate fund
It was hailed as 'a game changer for the clean tech sector' and a model for the world; less than three years later, BlackRock is walking away from its NZ climate fund
newsroom.co.nz
January 16, 2026 at 7:36 PM
#nzpol
New Zealand's (Speed Up) Climate Change and (Oil & Gas) Energy Minister, Simon Watts is obviously distressed by yet another boot in the face for sustainable energy investment
New Zealand's (Speed Up) Climate Change and (Oil & Gas) Energy Minister, Simon Watts is obviously distressed by yet another boot in the face for sustainable energy investment
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I get a real one has no value as a symbol of peace, but has anyone checked the one 'presented' to Trump is not a gold-painted plastic copy?
From the archives: "The Nobel peace prize is a who’s who of hawks, hypocrites and war criminals" (Spoiler: Henry Kissinger had one!)
The Nobel peace prize is a who’s who of hawks, hypocrites and war criminals
Aung San Suu Kyi is the latest Nobel peace prize laureate to bring the award into disrepute. But people misunderstand what it stands for: absolutely nothing
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I get a real one has no value as a symbol of peace, but has anyone checked the one 'presented' to Trump is not a gold-painted plastic copy?
And cheering this fuckwittery from the sidelines are Russia, China, North Korea...
Trump threatens tariffs against those who oppose him taking Greenland
President raises pressure on European allies as US envoy says deal to take island ‘should and will be made’
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
And cheering this fuckwittery from the sidelines are Russia, China, North Korea...
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It is the source of so many of our evils: the astonishing concentration of wealth in the hands of a very few, and the immense political power that gives them. We cannot solve our problems until we tackle it.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At the root of all our problems stands one travesty: politicians’ surrender to the super-rich | George Monbiot
There are many excuses for failing to tax the ultra-wealthy. The truth is that governments don’t tackle the problem because they don’t want to, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:18 PM
It is the source of so many of our evils: the astonishing concentration of wealth in the hands of a very few, and the immense political power that gives them. We cannot solve our problems until we tackle it.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Abdel-Fattah "I am Palestinian, daughter of a dispossessed Palestinian refused right to return & whose family are refugees in Jordan barred from living in their ancestral home. I will continue because I am Palestinian, to resist the state committing a live-streamed genocide against my people in Gaza
Jacinda Ardern pulls out of Adelaide writers’ week as fallout over Randa Abdel-Fattah’s axing continues
Ructions within festival board over Palestinian-Australian academic’s inclusion began in October, email reveals
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Abdel-Fattah "I am Palestinian, daughter of a dispossessed Palestinian refused right to return & whose family are refugees in Jordan barred from living in their ancestral home. I will continue because I am Palestinian, to resist the state committing a live-streamed genocide against my people in Gaza
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It’s not only the Greenland and Ukraine issue, Russia is getting bolder if NATO collapses and could try something in the Northeast. I live right on the border.
We will fight hard, but the Baltics might not be able to do that. We are preparing for war.
bsky.app/profile/theb...
We will fight hard, but the Baltics might not be able to do that. We are preparing for war.
bsky.app/profile/theb...
The 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade in Pechenga, Kola Peninsula, has been renamed the 71st Guards Motorised Rifle Division. The reorganisation is part of a military buildup along the border to Finland and Norway, Moscow says
Battered infantrymen of Pechenga become part of new motorised division
The 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade, which has suffered major losses in Ukraine, has been renamed the 71st Guards Motorised Rifle Division. The reorganisation is part of a military buildup along the bor...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
It’s not only the Greenland and Ukraine issue, Russia is getting bolder if NATO collapses and could try something in the Northeast. I live right on the border.
We will fight hard, but the Baltics might not be able to do that. We are preparing for war.
bsky.app/profile/theb...
We will fight hard, but the Baltics might not be able to do that. We are preparing for war.
bsky.app/profile/theb...
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 16: A song you discovered recently but feels timeless
Richard Hawley- Open up your door
I first heard this sung by Adrian Dunbar in the excellent TV series Ridley ❤️
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 16: A song you discovered recently but feels timeless
Richard Hawley- Open up your door
I first heard this sung by Adrian Dunbar in the excellent TV series Ridley ❤️
Richard Hawley - Open Up Your Door - Manchester Apollo - 12 June 2024
YouTube video by Ian Corbridge
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 16: A song you discovered recently but feels timeless
Richard Hawley- Open up your door
I first heard this sung by Adrian Dunbar in the excellent TV series Ridley ❤️
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 16: A song you discovered recently but feels timeless
Richard Hawley- Open up your door
I first heard this sung by Adrian Dunbar in the excellent TV series Ridley ❤️
An unsurprising outcome of defunding public services and disestablishing critical infrastructure jobs.
Our economically incompetent government thinks this is a good way to improve front line health services
#nzpol
Our economically incompetent government thinks this is a good way to improve front line health services
#nzpol
Health NZ confirms another major tech outage
A union says crumbling systems put staff and patients at risk, however, Health NZ disagrees.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
An unsurprising outcome of defunding public services and disestablishing critical infrastructure jobs.
Our economically incompetent government thinks this is a good way to improve front line health services
#nzpol
Our economically incompetent government thinks this is a good way to improve front line health services
#nzpol
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Cool Change (Remastered 2022)
YouTube video by Little River Band - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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🧵Spotted While in Golden Bay in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A woman (60s?), with silver hair in a gloriously chaotic bun is walking down the street singing George Michael's "Freedom! '90". Grinning as a passing stranger (40s?) joins in the chorus with her. (1)
A woman (60s?), with silver hair in a gloriously chaotic bun is walking down the street singing George Michael's "Freedom! '90". Grinning as a passing stranger (40s?) joins in the chorus with her. (1)
January 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
🧵Spotted While in Golden Bay in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A woman (60s?), with silver hair in a gloriously chaotic bun is walking down the street singing George Michael's "Freedom! '90". Grinning as a passing stranger (40s?) joins in the chorus with her. (1)
A woman (60s?), with silver hair in a gloriously chaotic bun is walking down the street singing George Michael's "Freedom! '90". Grinning as a passing stranger (40s?) joins in the chorus with her. (1)
I have so much respect for Rebecca Watson. Every moment in this short podcast is important
The Fascists are Lying about ICE Murdering an Innocent Woman
YouTube video by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick)
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I have so much respect for Rebecca Watson. Every moment in this short podcast is important