Magpie Said
@magpiesaid.bsky.social
Retired teacher. The future, if there is to be one, is Green.
Gary's Economics - tax wealth not work.
Gary's Economics - tax wealth not work.
To Hobsons Pledge & Coalition gvt, your worst fear is coming true. Te ao Maori is growing.
Around 932,000 people, or 18 percent of people living in Aotearoa, identified as Māori as at 30 June 2025, according to estimates released by Stats NZ.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
Around 932,000 people, or 18 percent of people living in Aotearoa, identified as Māori as at 30 June 2025, according to estimates released by Stats NZ.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
Māori ethnic population nears one million
Latest estimates from Stats NZ show around 932,000 people, or 18 percent of the population, identify as Māori.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 4:10 AM
To Hobsons Pledge & Coalition gvt, your worst fear is coming true. Te ao Maori is growing.
Around 932,000 people, or 18 percent of people living in Aotearoa, identified as Māori as at 30 June 2025, according to estimates released by Stats NZ.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
Around 932,000 people, or 18 percent of people living in Aotearoa, identified as Māori as at 30 June 2025, according to estimates released by Stats NZ.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
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As we honor this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance, we are reminded of how all our movements for liberation and justice across the world are connected. None of us are free until all of us are free — from here to Palestine.
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
As we honor this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance, we are reminded of how all our movements for liberation and justice across the world are connected. None of us are free until all of us are free — from here to Palestine.
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Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
Enjoy this free article.
So many people here on Bluesky seem mortally offended by the idea of free busses 🚌 😂.
Enjoy this free article.
So many people here on Bluesky seem mortally offended by the idea of free busses 🚌 😂.
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
Enjoy this free article.
So many people here on Bluesky seem mortally offended by the idea of free busses 🚌 😂.
Enjoy this free article.
So many people here on Bluesky seem mortally offended by the idea of free busses 🚌 😂.
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Also, I know I already said 4/4, so I guess this is post 5/5 LOL
But read some proper reasoned stuff on blockers. Have arguments ready for your racist sexist uncles at Christmas
www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-are-pub...
But read some proper reasoned stuff on blockers. Have arguments ready for your racist sexist uncles at Christmas
www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-are-pub...
What are puberty blockers? What is gender affirming care?
All the information you need to fight misinformation
www.emilywrites.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Also, I know I already said 4/4, so I guess this is post 5/5 LOL
But read some proper reasoned stuff on blockers. Have arguments ready for your racist sexist uncles at Christmas
www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-are-pub...
But read some proper reasoned stuff on blockers. Have arguments ready for your racist sexist uncles at Christmas
www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-are-pub...
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Emily Writes is on a righteous and pretty comprehensive tear about the vandalism being donbe to the education system
She brings receipts, MANY receipts, and hoplites which, apparently is NOT an alcohol free beer without the "Flavour Bomb"™️
Though tasteless and unnatural IS on brand
Go for it
She brings receipts, MANY receipts, and hoplites which, apparently is NOT an alcohol free beer without the "Flavour Bomb"™️
Though tasteless and unnatural IS on brand
Go for it
What the HELL is happening with the new school curriculum?
Over and over again, I've had emails and messages from parents asking me about the new curriculum. I tried to get my head around it, but just had more questions than answers. So I teamed up with my fr...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Emily Writes is on a righteous and pretty comprehensive tear about the vandalism being donbe to the education system
She brings receipts, MANY receipts, and hoplites which, apparently is NOT an alcohol free beer without the "Flavour Bomb"™️
Though tasteless and unnatural IS on brand
Go for it
She brings receipts, MANY receipts, and hoplites which, apparently is NOT an alcohol free beer without the "Flavour Bomb"™️
Though tasteless and unnatural IS on brand
Go for it
Unfortunately, from day 1, what was happening wasn't similar to any previous aggression that we ever witnessed in Gaza so I knew that it wld be different but I never expected that it wld be that extreme and that it wld last for 2 years....
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad on capturing the early days of the war in Gaza
Plestia Alaqad's book coveres her life as a Palestinian living in Gaza after October 7 2023.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Unfortunately, from day 1, what was happening wasn't similar to any previous aggression that we ever witnessed in Gaza so I knew that it wld be different but I never expected that it wld be that extreme and that it wld last for 2 years....
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
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act.350.org/s/2988271.fN... Join the pledge!
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 3:03 AM
act.350.org/s/2988271.fN... Join the pledge!
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The GOAT Award goes to Mary Bruce of ABC NEWS! What she did today was totally and unequivocally awesome and amazing! I saw it live. ABC should give her a goddamn raise for this.
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The GOAT Award goes to Mary Bruce of ABC NEWS! What she did today was totally and unequivocally awesome and amazing! I saw it live. ABC should give her a goddamn raise for this.
Schizo RNZ
1 Gary: do u want ppl who own your country to pay tax?
2 Biz NZ rept: present trajectory will undeliver prosperity.
Which one??
youtu.be/6GNmsgo0u_Q?...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
1 Gary: do u want ppl who own your country to pay tax?
2 Biz NZ rept: present trajectory will undeliver prosperity.
Which one??
youtu.be/6GNmsgo0u_Q?...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
November 19, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Schizo RNZ
1 Gary: do u want ppl who own your country to pay tax?
2 Biz NZ rept: present trajectory will undeliver prosperity.
Which one??
youtu.be/6GNmsgo0u_Q?...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
1 Gary: do u want ppl who own your country to pay tax?
2 Biz NZ rept: present trajectory will undeliver prosperity.
Which one??
youtu.be/6GNmsgo0u_Q?...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
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"As mobilisation for Black Friday builds in South Africa and around the world, there is an opportunity to link labour struggles with Palestine solidarity."
Read more from Imraan Buccus in IOL News.
Read more from Imraan Buccus in IOL News.
Amazon, Project Nimbus, and Corporate Complicity with Genocide
Protests are confronting Amazon’s role in Project Nimbus and its deepening complicity in the Israeli state’s assault on Gaza. Around the world, movements now understand that Amazon’s power does not…
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"As mobilisation for Black Friday builds in South Africa and around the world, there is an opportunity to link labour struggles with Palestine solidarity."
Read more from Imraan Buccus in IOL News.
Read more from Imraan Buccus in IOL News.
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This is a good read. Redesigning the food system in Aotearoa so our people take priority over profit.
Another trip to the supermarket and seeing grocery prices rising yet again convinces me that this is very necessary. #nzpol
Another trip to the supermarket and seeing grocery prices rising yet again convinces me that this is very necessary. #nzpol
Reframing the narrative: A call for a human rights-centred food system in Aotearoa
Aotearoa’s food system must be redesigned to prioritise health, equity, and access to nutritious food.
www.phcc.org.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This is a good read. Redesigning the food system in Aotearoa so our people take priority over profit.
Another trip to the supermarket and seeing grocery prices rising yet again convinces me that this is very necessary. #nzpol
Another trip to the supermarket and seeing grocery prices rising yet again convinces me that this is very necessary. #nzpol
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Thinkers with open rather than closed minds will be aware other cultures may have insights that elude us, writes Dame Anne Salmond
Anne Salmond: Free speech, but only one way to think
newsroom.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Thinkers with open rather than closed minds will be aware other cultures may have insights that elude us, writes Dame Anne Salmond
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Different choices would mean different outcomes.
Is it time for a manifesto for public good policies? 🤔
#NZPOL
Is it time for a manifesto for public good policies? 🤔
#NZPOL
$500,000 that was budgeted for health care workers' salaries vanished...
This is well worth watching to understand that the government makes choices, bad choices in regards to the public health system. The video link is at a time stamp near the end with a message of hope a...
te-ara-paerangi.community
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Different choices would mean different outcomes.
Is it time for a manifesto for public good policies? 🤔
#NZPOL
Is it time for a manifesto for public good policies? 🤔
#NZPOL
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The rally on Saturday 6 December is collaborating with the Carnival for Change
Please note there won’t be a rally at the Bridge of Remembrance that Saturday
Please share widely so everyone knows about the change of venue
Ngā mihi!
#NZPol
Please note there won’t be a rally at the Bridge of Remembrance that Saturday
Please share widely so everyone knows about the change of venue
Ngā mihi!
#NZPol
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The rally on Saturday 6 December is collaborating with the Carnival for Change
Please note there won’t be a rally at the Bridge of Remembrance that Saturday
Please share widely so everyone knows about the change of venue
Ngā mihi!
#NZPol
Please note there won’t be a rally at the Bridge of Remembrance that Saturday
Please share widely so everyone knows about the change of venue
Ngā mihi!
#NZPol
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📺 NZ Green Party #nzpol
📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
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📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
👉more news/weather bots
Luxon government backtrack on climate recognised at COP30
www.greens.org.nz
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 AM
📺 NZ Green Party #nzpol
📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
👉more news/weather bots
📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
👉more news/weather bots
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National Rally on Wednesday December 10th in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
Demanding that our government sanctions Israel for the ongoing genocide
Meet at 12.15pm at Midland Park on Lambton Quay - rally to parliament starts at 12.45pm, then march to protest at the US Embassy at 2.00pm
#NZPol
Demanding that our government sanctions Israel for the ongoing genocide
Meet at 12.15pm at Midland Park on Lambton Quay - rally to parliament starts at 12.45pm, then march to protest at the US Embassy at 2.00pm
#NZPol
November 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM
National Rally on Wednesday December 10th in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
Demanding that our government sanctions Israel for the ongoing genocide
Meet at 12.15pm at Midland Park on Lambton Quay - rally to parliament starts at 12.45pm, then march to protest at the US Embassy at 2.00pm
#NZPol
Demanding that our government sanctions Israel for the ongoing genocide
Meet at 12.15pm at Midland Park on Lambton Quay - rally to parliament starts at 12.45pm, then march to protest at the US Embassy at 2.00pm
#NZPol
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New research from the Public Health Communication Centre (with contributions from CTU Policy Lead Cory Bourne) outlines the current state of Health and Safety in New Zealand, and sheds light on what meaningful reform might look like:
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/fif...
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/fif...
Fifteen years after Pike River: Time for leadership on workplace health and safety
Aotearoa’s workplace health and safety record has seen little improvement since Pike River. We need stronger leadership and better enforcement to reduce harm and improve outcomes.
www.phcc.org.nz
November 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
New research from the Public Health Communication Centre (with contributions from CTU Policy Lead Cory Bourne) outlines the current state of Health and Safety in New Zealand, and sheds light on what meaningful reform might look like:
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/fif...
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/fif...
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For those of you outside Ao/NZ who still think the country is “clean and green”, this report by @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social on its idiotic government policy will set you straight.
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice
It's expensive, vulnerable to price shocks and terrible for the planet. So why are we importing gas?
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For those of you outside Ao/NZ who still think the country is “clean and green”, this report by @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social on its idiotic government policy will set you straight.
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
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The Frontline with Dr Gary Payinda
Craig Renney talks to Gary Payinda about how unspent money budgeted for frontline healthcare is used as part of the smoke and mirrors economics that Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown are pretending is real increased health spending.
#BHN
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Craig Renney talks to Gary Payinda about how unspent money budgeted for frontline healthcare is used as part of the smoke and mirrors economics that Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown are pretending is real increased health spending.
#BHN
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
The Mysterious Case of Health's Disappearing Half-Billion.
YouTube video by Big Hairy Network
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Frontline with Dr Gary Payinda
Craig Renney talks to Gary Payinda about how unspent money budgeted for frontline healthcare is used as part of the smoke and mirrors economics that Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown are pretending is real increased health spending.
#BHN
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Craig Renney talks to Gary Payinda about how unspent money budgeted for frontline healthcare is used as part of the smoke and mirrors economics that Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown are pretending is real increased health spending.
#BHN
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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📺 NZ Green Party #nzpol
📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
👉more news/weather bots
📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
👉more news/weather bots
Marama Davidson Mining Revocation Announcement Speech
www.greens.org.nz
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
📺 NZ Green Party #nzpol
📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
👉more news/weather bots
📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
👉more news/weather bots
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During the UN #COP30 climate talks in Brazil, we'll hear a lot about 'Carbon Capture' from the fossil fuel industry and their apologists as they DESPERATELY try and avoid the necessary rapid phase-out of fossil fuels.
Don't be fooled.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSZg...
Don't be fooled.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSZg...
Honest Government Ad | Carbon Capture & Storage
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
During the UN #COP30 climate talks in Brazil, we'll hear a lot about 'Carbon Capture' from the fossil fuel industry and their apologists as they DESPERATELY try and avoid the necessary rapid phase-out of fossil fuels.
Don't be fooled.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSZg...
Don't be fooled.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSZg...
Public ratings of government performance have reached another new low in the latest IPSOS Issues Monitor survey.
Labour was rated best able to handle 15 of the top 20 concerns.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Labour was rated best able to handle 15 of the top 20 concerns.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government performance rating hits new low in survey
Labour has overtaken National on perceptions of its ability to manage the economy, putting the party on top for 15 of the top 20 issues for New Zealanders.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Public ratings of government performance have reached another new low in the latest IPSOS Issues Monitor survey.
Labour was rated best able to handle 15 of the top 20 concerns.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Labour was rated best able to handle 15 of the top 20 concerns.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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