Māyā
@mayaofaotearoa.bsky.social
Aspiring novelist. Sets crosswords for local magazines. Lifelong fan of ''Doctor Who'' (but in a good way). Married with kids.
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It’s that time of year when layoffs are announced, the cost of living crisis really bites, the govt continues to screw over Māori, the disabled, low-wage workers, the unemployed, AND the climate.
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It’s that time of year when layoffs are announced, the cost of living crisis really bites, the govt continues to screw over Māori, the disabled, low-wage workers, the unemployed, AND the climate.
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
Only 75%? A bit of an insult considering who's "running" the country, but I'll take it.
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Only 75%? A bit of an insult considering who's "running" the country, but I'll take it.
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Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal full story about the downfall of deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
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tamatha paul is owed an apology by the media and most of her colleagues in parliament.
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
tamatha paul is owed an apology by the media and most of her colleagues in parliament.
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Of course she was charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, rather than treating the allegations as serious (and they were serious). This is awful.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Police 'failed' woman who accused Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending, her lawyer says
The allegations arose from an affair between McSkimming and the woman who at the time was a junior non-sworn police employee.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Of course she was charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, rather than treating the allegations as serious (and they were serious). This is awful.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Why spend any time looking at the horrific abuse and threats sent to women across the motu, including Wiles, Kate and others? People in power will always misuse the law in order to continue their abuse. #nzpol
This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Why spend any time looking at the horrific abuse and threats sent to women across the motu, including Wiles, Kate and others? People in power will always misuse the law in order to continue their abuse. #nzpol
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Whoever in government approved the appointments of these senior Policemen (to any public service role)since the McSkimming investigation began should be challenged on their knowledge of this
Also the independence and adequacy of vetting for all senior public service roles must be investigated
Also the independence and adequacy of vetting for all senior public service roles must be investigated
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Whoever in government approved the appointments of these senior Policemen (to any public service role)since the McSkimming investigation began should be challenged on their knowledge of this
Also the independence and adequacy of vetting for all senior public service roles must be investigated
Also the independence and adequacy of vetting for all senior public service roles must be investigated
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Unfuckenbelievable! - this story has Hollywood blockbuster written all over it...and coster is a deadman walking
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Unfuckenbelievable! - this story has Hollywood blockbuster written all over it...and coster is a deadman walking
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She should but it’s a systemic issue that needs to be addressed. She deserves better but so do women in NZ who have to deal with a police force that ignores their complaints of violence.
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 AM
She should but it’s a systemic issue that needs to be addressed. She deserves better but so do women in NZ who have to deal with a police force that ignores their complaints of violence.
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There better be some hefty compensation coming her way
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
There better be some hefty compensation coming her way
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There should be but the problem is systemic and compensation for her isn’t enough.
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
There should be but the problem is systemic and compensation for her isn’t enough.
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100%! There needs to be some fundamental changes in organisations where the leadership is dominated by men, for a start
November 11, 2025 at 5:47 AM
100%! There needs to be some fundamental changes in organisations where the leadership is dominated by men, for a start
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Oh ffs. I am sick to death of abusive fucked up men. 1 it's triggering as fuck. 2 Why the fuck aren't more men standing up to these arseholes?
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Oh ffs. I am sick to death of abusive fucked up men. 1 it's triggering as fuck. 2 Why the fuck aren't more men standing up to these arseholes?
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They prosecuted the woman who made complaints against him. #nzpol
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
They prosecuted the woman who made complaints against him. #nzpol
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
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Just when I thought the Jevon saga was over!
Absolutely disgusted but not surprised unfortunately.
Rot goes deep
#nzpol
Absolutely disgusted but not surprised unfortunately.
Rot goes deep
#nzpol
They prosecuted the woman who made complaints against him. #nzpol
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Just when I thought the Jevon saga was over!
Absolutely disgusted but not surprised unfortunately.
Rot goes deep
#nzpol
Absolutely disgusted but not surprised unfortunately.
Rot goes deep
#nzpol
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Opting out? Is that a euphemism for there being no jobs for them? #nzpol
Increasing numbers of job seekers opting out of joining the workforce has to be a real concern for politicians.
Growing labour market cracks to dominate next year’s election
newsroom.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Opting out? Is that a euphemism for there being no jobs for them? #nzpol
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JFC, yet another case of powerful men being protected & women not being believed. #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 AM
JFC, yet another case of powerful men being protected & women not being believed. #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
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This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
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@chrishipkins.bsky.social
Care to apologise to Tamatha Paul for your public belittling of her when she dared to suggest some people may not trust the police?
I expected a more considered response from you. Instead you were all in on the side of the police. Shameful.
#nzpol
Care to apologise to Tamatha Paul for your public belittling of her when she dared to suggest some people may not trust the police?
I expected a more considered response from you. Instead you were all in on the side of the police. Shameful.
#nzpol
This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 AM
@chrishipkins.bsky.social
Care to apologise to Tamatha Paul for your public belittling of her when she dared to suggest some people may not trust the police?
I expected a more considered response from you. Instead you were all in on the side of the police. Shameful.
#nzpol
Care to apologise to Tamatha Paul for your public belittling of her when she dared to suggest some people may not trust the police?
I expected a more considered response from you. Instead you were all in on the side of the police. Shameful.
#nzpol
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Another weather story, deliberately avoiding any mention of climate change🤦🏻♂️
PERFECTLY NORMAL
#kikorangi
PERFECTLY NORMAL
#kikorangi
Temperatures nearly reach 30C for some, but it’s not summer arriving early
One city is nearly 10C higher than the average November maximum.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Another weather story, deliberately avoiding any mention of climate change🤦🏻♂️
PERFECTLY NORMAL
#kikorangi
PERFECTLY NORMAL
#kikorangi
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Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
COP30 must confront the climate and cost of living crises together
By Zack Polanski
bestforbritain.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...