Nic Smith
@nicjnz.bsky.social
I'm an avid reader, and also pro-human rights in all it's forms: anti-racist, pro-LGBTQA+, and so much more.
I'm a NZer. Pro-community.
Power of 8 participant
I'm a NZer. Pro-community.
Power of 8 participant
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I just backed Crocodile Dance - An Africanfuturist Animated Film on @kickstarter.com - because we need more diverse voices in animation! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cok...
Crocodile Dance - An Africanfuturist Animated Film
An indie animated thriller where a musician reclaims her voice to face the Mami Wata, a monster goddess threatening her family.
www.kickstarter.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
I just backed Crocodile Dance - An Africanfuturist Animated Film on @kickstarter.com - because we need more diverse voices in animation! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cok...
I lived overseas for 18 years and NZ had a good reputation at the beginning, but it was starting to fray with people asking me if it was really green and lovely. It became harder to answer when respective National govts kept undermining our image with their choices & behaviour on the world stage
November 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I lived overseas for 18 years and NZ had a good reputation at the beginning, but it was starting to fray with people asking me if it was really green and lovely. It became harder to answer when respective National govts kept undermining our image with their choices & behaviour on the world stage
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The absolute lack of negotiating skills on Luxon’s part is astounding.
It’s like he walked in saying “I don’t care what I have to agree to. I just wanna be PM”.
It’s like he walked in saying “I don’t care what I have to agree to. I just wanna be PM”.
November 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The absolute lack of negotiating skills on Luxon’s part is astounding.
It’s like he walked in saying “I don’t care what I have to agree to. I just wanna be PM”.
It’s like he walked in saying “I don’t care what I have to agree to. I just wanna be PM”.
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BOOM!
Seabed miners thwarted in the Cook Islands until at least 2032.
The opposition grows stronger every day.
#ProtectTheOceans #Pacific
Seabed miners thwarted in the Cook Islands until at least 2032.
The opposition grows stronger every day.
#ProtectTheOceans #Pacific
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
BOOM!
Seabed miners thwarted in the Cook Islands until at least 2032.
The opposition grows stronger every day.
#ProtectTheOceans #Pacific
Seabed miners thwarted in the Cook Islands until at least 2032.
The opposition grows stronger every day.
#ProtectTheOceans #Pacific
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Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva #nzpol
Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva
"The coalition government has escalated discrimination against Māori, spread misinformation, and overridden constitutional norms," says Lady Tureiti Moxon.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva #nzpol
Asking Luxon to be a OM and bring ministers into line - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/lu...
PM Luxon: Uphold Codes of Conduct - Call David Seymour into line
Responsible leaders welcome advice from experts when they are creating laws and policies. They know good decision making means planning for the long term, considering diverse points of view and making...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Asking Luxon to be a OM and bring ministers into line - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/lu...
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If you are a parent, and your kids' school is not on the list, email the board of trustees and ask them to join it.
Great interactive resource here from Tania Waikato / Chris Abercrombie of schools that have publicly committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Locally, I'm disappointed Fairfield Intermediate, Fairfield Primary & Woodstock aren't listed yet.
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
Locally, I'm disappointed Fairfield Intermediate, Fairfield Primary & Woodstock aren't listed yet.
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
Schools TOW - Google My Maps
Schools TOW
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November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
If you are a parent, and your kids' school is not on the list, email the board of trustees and ask them to join it.
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Their money is tied up in assets except when it comes to buying rare paintings and then somehow they can magic up $230million but not for taxes oh no.
A rare Klimt painting has sold for $236.4 million, becoming the most expensive work of modern art ever sold at an auction. https://cnn.it/4pnRZEh
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Their money is tied up in assets except when it comes to buying rare paintings and then somehow they can magic up $230million but not for taxes oh no.
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while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
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New rules for tenants having pets in their homes will take effect at the start of December.
What will the new pet bond mean for tenants and landlords?
New rules for tenants having pets in their homes will take effect at the start of December.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New rules for tenants having pets in their homes will take effect at the start of December.
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I think Labour have a conference coming up - if you’re a Labour Party member and an ally please could you make this point:
It’s really hard to believe you’ll stand up for healthcare access for any community if there’s official silence now.
This is a test - and we’re already normalising silence.
It’s really hard to believe you’ll stand up for healthcare access for any community if there’s official silence now.
This is a test - and we’re already normalising silence.
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I think Labour have a conference coming up - if you’re a Labour Party member and an ally please could you make this point:
It’s really hard to believe you’ll stand up for healthcare access for any community if there’s official silence now.
This is a test - and we’re already normalising silence.
It’s really hard to believe you’ll stand up for healthcare access for any community if there’s official silence now.
This is a test - and we’re already normalising silence.
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#nzpol Pay attention Aotearoa New Zealand.
In AoNZ, Neonicotinoids are most commonly used as a seed coating to protect seedlings from pests during establishment. A single neonicotinoid-coated seed can be enough to kill a songbird.
We need to change.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
In AoNZ, Neonicotinoids are most commonly used as a seed coating to protect seedlings from pests during establishment. A single neonicotinoid-coated seed can be enough to kill a songbird.
We need to change.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
#nzpol Pay attention Aotearoa New Zealand.
In AoNZ, Neonicotinoids are most commonly used as a seed coating to protect seedlings from pests during establishment. A single neonicotinoid-coated seed can be enough to kill a songbird.
We need to change.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
In AoNZ, Neonicotinoids are most commonly used as a seed coating to protect seedlings from pests during establishment. A single neonicotinoid-coated seed can be enough to kill a songbird.
We need to change.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Community rally on Sunday from 2pm Te Aro Park, Dixon Street Wellington to oppose NZ government ban on puberty blockers for trans teens as part of their healthcare. The event will include create street art with chalk and planning next steps.
#NZpol
#NZpol
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Community rally on Sunday from 2pm Te Aro Park, Dixon Street Wellington to oppose NZ government ban on puberty blockers for trans teens as part of their healthcare. The event will include create street art with chalk and planning next steps.
#NZpol
#NZpol
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the way that nz media feels comfortable stalking and reporting on prominent women in this country is actually fucking disgusting
its both a reason AND a symptom of the way powerful people in NZ routinely escape consequences for abuse and misogyny. NZ media need a clean out
its both a reason AND a symptom of the way powerful people in NZ routinely escape consequences for abuse and misogyny. NZ media need a clean out
November 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
the way that nz media feels comfortable stalking and reporting on prominent women in this country is actually fucking disgusting
its both a reason AND a symptom of the way powerful people in NZ routinely escape consequences for abuse and misogyny. NZ media need a clean out
its both a reason AND a symptom of the way powerful people in NZ routinely escape consequences for abuse and misogyny. NZ media need a clean out
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It's being reported that New Zealand has banned puberty blockers for transgender youth. I removed New Zealand from my recommendations to families fleeing a while back after the far right saw a surge in power in the country.
Sad day for NZ trans youth.
Sad day for NZ trans youth.
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
It's being reported that New Zealand has banned puberty blockers for transgender youth. I removed New Zealand from my recommendations to families fleeing a while back after the far right saw a surge in power in the country.
Sad day for NZ trans youth.
Sad day for NZ trans youth.
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Mutual Aid rally on Saturday 22nd of November
Come along and find out more about mutual aid, how it works and what you can do to participate
Meet at the Bridge of Remembrance, Ōtautahi at 1.00pm
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Come along and find out more about mutual aid, how it works and what you can do to participate
Meet at the Bridge of Remembrance, Ōtautahi at 1.00pm
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November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Mutual Aid rally on Saturday 22nd of November
Come along and find out more about mutual aid, how it works and what you can do to participate
Meet at the Bridge of Remembrance, Ōtautahi at 1.00pm
1/2
Come along and find out more about mutual aid, how it works and what you can do to participate
Meet at the Bridge of Remembrance, Ōtautahi at 1.00pm
1/2
The fact he's saying they're unproven shows he knows nothing about them
NZ First are actually evil. They don't care how many lives they may ruin to get the anti-trans vote.
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The fact he's saying they're unproven shows he knows nothing about them
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if there were ever any doubt, now that the U.S. has stepped in to direct the colonial process and deny Palestinian sovereignty, it's the U.S.'s genocide too.
The UN approved a US plan for Gaza that hands control to foreign powers and delays Palestinian statehood, undermining national authority and sovereignty.
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UN Approves US Plan, Paves Way for American Control Over Gaza and Delays Palestinian Statehood - Quds News Network
The UN approved a US plan for Gaza that hands control to foreign powers and delays Palestinian statehood, undermining national authority and sovereignty.
qudsnen.co
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
if there were ever any doubt, now that the U.S. has stepped in to direct the colonial process and deny Palestinian sovereignty, it's the U.S.'s genocide too.
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Growing one bag of lettuce at home can cost just $0.30 to $0.50, depending on your setup.
Store-bought lettuce is around $3, and a lot of it doesn’t even get eaten—wilting too fast or full of pests.
For a family of five, that adds up to around $1,000 a year 🌱
#food
Store-bought lettuce is around $3, and a lot of it doesn’t even get eaten—wilting too fast or full of pests.
For a family of five, that adds up to around $1,000 a year 🌱
#food
June 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Growing one bag of lettuce at home can cost just $0.30 to $0.50, depending on your setup.
Store-bought lettuce is around $3, and a lot of it doesn’t even get eaten—wilting too fast or full of pests.
For a family of five, that adds up to around $1,000 a year 🌱
#food
Store-bought lettuce is around $3, and a lot of it doesn’t even get eaten—wilting too fast or full of pests.
For a family of five, that adds up to around $1,000 a year 🌱
#food
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To save the CBD, stop calling it the CBD.
To succeed in a post-Covid world, city centres need to be more than ‘central business districts’.
thespinoff.co.nz/business/18-...
To succeed in a post-Covid world, city centres need to be more than ‘central business districts’.
thespinoff.co.nz/business/18-...
To save the CBD, stop calling it the CBD
To succeed in a post-Covid world, city centres need to be more than 'central business districts'.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
To save the CBD, stop calling it the CBD.
To succeed in a post-Covid world, city centres need to be more than ‘central business districts’.
thespinoff.co.nz/business/18-...
To succeed in a post-Covid world, city centres need to be more than ‘central business districts’.
thespinoff.co.nz/business/18-...
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Sorry you had to wait 10 months for your cancer surgery – a politician needed to save 10 minutes getting to the airport.
$4 BILLION to save 'up to 10 minutes' during peak traffic. Fucking hell - imagine what that $4B could do for housing, education, health, etc, in Aotearoa.
November 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Sorry you had to wait 10 months for your cancer surgery – a politician needed to save 10 minutes getting to the airport.
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Deflection, distraction and deceit, all to cover up what they are really doing. Enough already, let's finish this sooner rather than later.
November 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Deflection, distraction and deceit, all to cover up what they are really doing. Enough already, let's finish this sooner rather than later.