Nick Ruane
@nickruane.bsky.social
disability rights are human rights, disabled people speaking for ourselves in the highest places, Art 29 #nzpol
Food stamps will stop in America by the end of October! This means up to 42 million low income American households will not be able to pay for essential food and other basic needs, this is the reality of the Shutdown
States have been told not to send transmissions to state EBT vendors by end of October.
This means SNAP benefits would not be distributed to anyone who qualifies.
I know my state and many others are reaching out for further guidance. This would send 40+ million Americans into food insecurity.
This means SNAP benefits would not be distributed to anyone who qualifies.
I know my state and many others are reaching out for further guidance. This would send 40+ million Americans into food insecurity.
What to know about SNAP benefits amid government shutdown
Federal officials warn that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could be at risk for funding amid the government shutdown.
abcnews.go.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Food stamps will stop in America by the end of October! This means up to 42 million low income American households will not be able to pay for essential food and other basic needs, this is the reality of the Shutdown
Luxon is looking shabby, fancy getting booed at the Netball, the Wahs, sure!
The government is off track and looking like they’re done
The government is off track and looking like they’re done
Live: PM says ‘it's not uncommon for politicians to be booed at events'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was asked about being booed at the netball final on the weekend.
www.stuff.co.nz
July 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Luxon is looking shabby, fancy getting booed at the Netball, the Wahs, sure!
The government is off track and looking like they’re done
The government is off track and looking like they’re done
I watched this and can say I’m really impressed with the standard of investigation and journalism, important watching to be well informed as we vote in this local body election
Tonight at 7:20pm on my YouTube channel, with a live Q&A at 8pm - you should come along! I’ll be launching an epic new resource as well for people wanting to stay informed during this years local body elections!
Fabricated Consent: Astroturfs Go Local
youtu.be/bOekmUdnN80
Fabricated Consent: Astroturfs Go Local
youtu.be/bOekmUdnN80
Fabricated Consent: Astroturfs Go Local
YouTube video by Paul… The Other One
youtu.be
July 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I watched this and can say I’m really impressed with the standard of investigation and journalism, important watching to be well informed as we vote in this local body election
Scene’s from Labour’s human rights meeting last night, thanks @philtwyford.bsky.social for hosting
June 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Scene’s from Labour’s human rights meeting last night, thanks @philtwyford.bsky.social for hosting
I had the opportunity to speak with @clrenney.bsky.social this week to discuss the Budget from a Disability perspective
Thanks Craig
Thanks Craig
Ep.7 of Locked Out with Craig Renney is out now. we talk with disability advocate @nickruane.bsky.social about how government decisions in the Budget will affect the 850,000 people with disabilities in NZ. We also take a first look at the Budget spending decisions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJxT...
Ep07 Disability funding in the budget with advocate Nick Ruane
YouTube video by DOC Studios
www.youtube.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I had the opportunity to speak with @clrenney.bsky.social this week to discuss the Budget from a Disability perspective
Thanks Craig
Thanks Craig
Thanks @patbrittenden.bsky.social and @chewienz.bsky.social for the Christmas Merch have a great break and see you boys in the new year to keep up the fight ✊
December 23, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Thanks @patbrittenden.bsky.social and @chewienz.bsky.social for the Christmas Merch have a great break and see you boys in the new year to keep up the fight ✊
Thanks @clrenney.bsky.social I’m suitably informed and depressed all at the same moment,
Guess we can say goodbye to that 10y overdue CPI uplift to disability funding as the cupboard is well and truly bare
Guess we can say goodbye to that 10y overdue CPI uplift to disability funding as the cupboard is well and truly bare
The Minister of Finance and the Treasury released its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update today, and with it – its ‘plan’ for the Budget in 2025 in the Budget Policy Statement. The indicators show very clearly that it’s not working for anyone. A long thread (apologies) #nzpol
December 17, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Thanks @clrenney.bsky.social I’m suitably informed and depressed all at the same moment,
Guess we can say goodbye to that 10y overdue CPI uplift to disability funding as the cupboard is well and truly bare
Guess we can say goodbye to that 10y overdue CPI uplift to disability funding as the cupboard is well and truly bare
Great to be at the Hikoi today to accompany it on the final stage to Paremata
November 19, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Great to be at the Hikoi today to accompany it on the final stage to Paremata