MikeD
@lovecollides.bsky.social
Well cured, leftward, tangata tiriti, art appreciating, nature loving, climate distressed, culture junkie with insular tendencies.
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He/him.
The first application for offshore oil & gas exploration permit has been lodged since the repeal of the ban. It's in a marine mammal sanctuary & seismic surveying is currently illegal there - the govt would need to change another law. #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The first application for offshore oil & gas exploration permit has been lodged since the repeal of the ban. It's in a marine mammal sanctuary & seismic surveying is currently illegal there - the govt would need to change another law. #nzpol
EnZed Energy would be eligible for $200 million in government subsidies for gas generation. Any new gas drilling would likely take over a decade to go online - and new gas hasn't found around Aotearoa for two decades or longer. #nzpol act.350.org/s/2988932.wQ...
We pledge to oppose new oil/gas drilling
The first application for an offshore oil and gas exploration permit has been lodged since the repeal of the 2018 ban on offshore drilling in August. The large application - lodged by Australian-owned...
act.350.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
EnZed Energy would be eligible for $200 million in government subsidies for gas generation. Any new gas drilling would likely take over a decade to go online - and new gas hasn't found around Aotearoa for two decades or longer. #nzpol act.350.org/s/2988932.wQ...
Making the Fast-Track even less democratic? Not my cuppa tea submission guide here www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide - Greenpeace Aotearoa
In a vicious escalation of the Government’s war on nature, the Government is proposing changes to the Fast Track Act that would make it even more dangerous and undemocratic.
www.greenpeace.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Making the Fast-Track even less democratic? Not my cuppa tea submission guide here www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Brooke Van Velden gets 3 stars, Keir Starmer only has 1. NZ wins!
July 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Brooke Van Velden gets 3 stars, Keir Starmer only has 1. NZ wins!
Mondelez brands in NZ include - belvita, Cadbury, Pascall, Oreo, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Ritz, Sour Patch Kids, The Natural Confectionary Co. and Toblerone.
According to BDS, Mondelez also invests in Israeli start ups in Occupied Palestine and has businesses with Israeli-based Strauss group.
According to BDS, Mondelez also invests in Israeli start ups in Occupied Palestine and has businesses with Israeli-based Strauss group.
Through our research, we’ve discovered that Mondelēz, the maker of Oreo, sources palm oil from suppliers linked to illegal deforestation, land grabbing, and community conflicts.
So...should you stop buying Oreos?
rainforestactionnetwork.substack.com/p/should-you...
So...should you stop buying Oreos?
rainforestactionnetwork.substack.com/p/should-you...
Should you stop buying Oreos?
Maybe.
rainforestactionnetwork.substack.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Mondelez brands in NZ include - belvita, Cadbury, Pascall, Oreo, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Ritz, Sour Patch Kids, The Natural Confectionary Co. and Toblerone.
According to BDS, Mondelez also invests in Israeli start ups in Occupied Palestine and has businesses with Israeli-based Strauss group.
According to BDS, Mondelez also invests in Israeli start ups in Occupied Palestine and has businesses with Israeli-based Strauss group.
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It's Time -- To Fight
May 9 this Friday - 1pm seems to be a standard but will depend on your city. Nelson 11am, Rolleston 1pm, Auckland 1pm, Dunedin 1:30pm
#nzpol
#kiwi
May 9 this Friday - 1pm seems to be a standard but will depend on your city. Nelson 11am, Rolleston 1pm, Auckland 1pm, Dunedin 1:30pm
#nzpol
#kiwi
Pay Equity Amendment Destroys Decades of Progress
Amendment Bill passes through all stages under urgency late last night. ACT takes credt.
mountaintui.substack.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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9 May protests around the country. Connect to your union and protest movement for more details and updates.
#newzealand
#kiwi
#newzealand
#kiwi
May 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
9 May protests around the country. Connect to your union and protest movement for more details and updates.
#newzealand
#kiwi
#newzealand
#kiwi
What ceasefire? Nice one Donny and Marco!
www.state.gov/military-ass...
#gaza #israel #palestine #ceasefire #hostages #us #usa
www.state.gov/military-ass...
#gaza #israel #palestine #ceasefire #hostages #us #usa
Military Assistance to Israel - United States Department of State
I have signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. The decision to reverse the Biden Administration’s parti...
www.state.gov
March 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
What ceasefire? Nice one Donny and Marco!
www.state.gov/military-ass...
#gaza #israel #palestine #ceasefire #hostages #us #usa
www.state.gov/military-ass...
#gaza #israel #palestine #ceasefire #hostages #us #usa
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“NZ’s current lack of action is deeply rooted in its problematic approach to this issue in the past — a past which straddles an involvement in Palestine since the First World War, through to today.” — John Hobbs.
Time to drop the rhetoric on Palestine | E-Tangata
“NZ’s current lack of action is deeply rooted in its problematic approach to this issue in the past — a past which straddles an involvement in Palestine since the First World War, through to today.” —...
e-tangata.co.nz
March 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“NZ’s current lack of action is deeply rooted in its problematic approach to this issue in the past — a past which straddles an involvement in Palestine since the First World War, through to today.” — John Hobbs.
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The Tim Jago story is now gone from the front pages of RNZ, Stuff & NZ Herald. As yet there has been no serious effort to question David Seymour. I think it's fair to call this an unprecedented level of protection by media outlets
It is increasingly fair to ask why that is
It is increasingly fair to ask why that is
February 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Tim Jago story is now gone from the front pages of RNZ, Stuff & NZ Herald. As yet there has been no serious effort to question David Seymour. I think it's fair to call this an unprecedented level of protection by media outlets
It is increasingly fair to ask why that is
It is increasingly fair to ask why that is
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The Nazi-Salutometer
January 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Nazi-Salutometer