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Pronouns are free speech. They/them.
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In the thirty years following the Second World War, there was a broad political consensus. Taxpayers & politicians alike recognised that the best defence against fascism was to ensure that everyone's needs were met through a strong social safety net and robust public services.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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@chrishipkins.bsky.social
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Green MP Tamatha Paul doubles down on criticism of police
She says a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
@chrishipkins.bsky.social
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
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Why IS Chris Bishop sending people speeding into a “death trap”?
Many people died when the Ōtaki to Levin highway was 100kmh. When the Ardern Govt reduced it to 80kmh no-one died. When Luxon Govt increased it back to 100kmh, the dying restarted.
Many people died when the Ōtaki to Levin highway was 100kmh. When the Ardern Govt reduced it to 80kmh no-one died. When Luxon Govt increased it back to 100kmh, the dying restarted.
Why is Chris Bishop Sending People Speeding into a Death Trap? - Greenpeace Aotearoa
“It’s a death trap” said National Party Campaign Committee Chair and Transport Minister Chris Bishop, on September 23, 2025.
www.greenpeace.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Why IS Chris Bishop sending people speeding into a “death trap”?
Many people died when the Ōtaki to Levin highway was 100kmh. When the Ardern Govt reduced it to 80kmh no-one died. When Luxon Govt increased it back to 100kmh, the dying restarted.
Many people died when the Ōtaki to Levin highway was 100kmh. When the Ardern Govt reduced it to 80kmh no-one died. When Luxon Govt increased it back to 100kmh, the dying restarted.
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This asshole campaigned on their policies being good for the economy &thanks to every single one of the promises (including resignations) being broken, they now want to flog off our stuff. Not fix it, not address the cost of living via assets, sell them. To overseas interests, no doubt. What a prick
He talk about farms and other “non-performing assets” but he really means healthcare, education and water infrastructure - I mean: let’s be mature about this
NZ needs to have a ‘mature conversation’ about selling state assets, PM says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated asset sales could be included in National’s manifesto for the 2026 election.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This asshole campaigned on their policies being good for the economy &thanks to every single one of the promises (including resignations) being broken, they now want to flog off our stuff. Not fix it, not address the cost of living via assets, sell them. To overseas interests, no doubt. What a prick
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The govt is considering banning homeless people and rough sleepers in city centres.
My Stuff #cartoon today #homelessness #poverty #homeless
My Stuff #cartoon today #homelessness #poverty #homeless
November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The govt is considering banning homeless people and rough sleepers in city centres.
My Stuff #cartoon today #homelessness #poverty #homeless
My Stuff #cartoon today #homelessness #poverty #homeless
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Those cheering on the massive job cuts in the public service need to realise that those displaced workers will be competing for the limited number of available private sector positions.
This increased competition will result in lower wages for everyone.
This increased competition will result in lower wages for everyone.
November 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Those cheering on the massive job cuts in the public service need to realise that those displaced workers will be competing for the limited number of available private sector positions.
This increased competition will result in lower wages for everyone.
This increased competition will result in lower wages for everyone.
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Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
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Meanwhile, CEOs make 280 times the typical worker today.
The system is rigged.
The system is rigged.
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Meanwhile, CEOs make 280 times the typical worker today.
The system is rigged.
The system is rigged.
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"New research led by Earth Sciences New Zealand reveals that more than 750,000 New Zealanders live in locations exposed to flooding from one-in-100-year rainfall flooding events. And this number could increase to more than 900,000 with a further..."
www.earthsciences.nz/news/nationw...
www.earthsciences.nz/news/nationw...
Nationwide study reveals escalating flood risk
www.earthsciences.nz
November 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"New research led by Earth Sciences New Zealand reveals that more than 750,000 New Zealanders live in locations exposed to flooding from one-in-100-year rainfall flooding events. And this number could increase to more than 900,000 with a further..."
www.earthsciences.nz/news/nationw...
www.earthsciences.nz/news/nationw...
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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The National Socialist Network held an antisemitic rally outside New South Wales Parliament today - astoundingly, it's emerged this afternoon that they did this with approval from NSW Police. www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Police allowed Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
More than 60 people attended Saturday morning’s rally after notifying police more than a week ago. The police commissioner said he had no idea it was going to happen.
www.smh.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The National Socialist Network held an antisemitic rally outside New South Wales Parliament today - astoundingly, it's emerged this afternoon that they did this with approval from NSW Police. www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
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idk who needs to hear this but the President of the United States of America is APPEALING a judges order forcing him to fully fund SNAP.
Yes — DJT is appealing a ruling telling him to NOT starve his own people. Let that simmer.
Yes — DJT is appealing a ruling telling him to NOT starve his own people. Let that simmer.
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
idk who needs to hear this but the President of the United States of America is APPEALING a judges order forcing him to fully fund SNAP.
Yes — DJT is appealing a ruling telling him to NOT starve his own people. Let that simmer.
Yes — DJT is appealing a ruling telling him to NOT starve his own people. Let that simmer.
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Financial consultants Deloitte conclude: the environmental damage done by Dutch agriculture (€18.6 billion/year) exceeds its total economic added value (€13.3 billion/year).
Emissions of greenhouse gases, nitrogen deposition, and
biodiversity loss due to agricultural activities dominate the damage.
Emissions of greenhouse gases, nitrogen deposition, and
biodiversity loss due to agricultural activities dominate the damage.
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Financial consultants Deloitte conclude: the environmental damage done by Dutch agriculture (€18.6 billion/year) exceeds its total economic added value (€13.3 billion/year).
Emissions of greenhouse gases, nitrogen deposition, and
biodiversity loss due to agricultural activities dominate the damage.
Emissions of greenhouse gases, nitrogen deposition, and
biodiversity loss due to agricultural activities dominate the damage.
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Erica Stanford’s end of year report, written by 500 NZ teachers, is a good read.
In other news, her office is refusing to process an OIA where I ask for numbers of educators who support her, since she keeps referring to them. Having quite a good back and forth about it!
In other news, her office is refusing to process an OIA where I ask for numbers of educators who support her, since she keeps referring to them. Having quite a good back and forth about it!
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Erica Stanford’s end of year report, written by 500 NZ teachers, is a good read.
In other news, her office is refusing to process an OIA where I ask for numbers of educators who support her, since she keeps referring to them. Having quite a good back and forth about it!
In other news, her office is refusing to process an OIA where I ask for numbers of educators who support her, since she keeps referring to them. Having quite a good back and forth about it!
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We are going to have to do something about *waves hands* all this shit
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
We are going to have to do something about *waves hands* all this shit
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Lifeline has been trying to get a meeting with the Minister for the past year to no avail. There's money for landlords, tobacco companies, and dodgy guys like Mike King, but when it comes to saving lives this government doesn't give a fuck #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Lifeline to cut services due to funding constraints
Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Lifeline has been trying to get a meeting with the Minister for the past year to no avail. There's money for landlords, tobacco companies, and dodgy guys like Mike King, but when it comes to saving lives this government doesn't give a fuck #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
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"Zohran Mamdani polled +40% on men under 30. So we wasted all that time on all those think pieces about how we need a Joe Rogan for the left, when what we actually needed were *policies* for the left."
Hey, @governor.ca.gov are you listening?
Hey, @governor.ca.gov are you listening?
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"Zohran Mamdani polled +40% on men under 30. So we wasted all that time on all those think pieces about how we need a Joe Rogan for the left, when what we actually needed were *policies* for the left."
Hey, @governor.ca.gov are you listening?
Hey, @governor.ca.gov are you listening?
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Since 2019, researchers have selected about 1,200 college and high school students to receive $400 no-strings “contributions” to use “to pursue what matters most” to them — something that benefits their community, family or even themselves. 6-8 weeks after... (1/2)
No paywall: archive.ph/6xBRY
No paywall: archive.ph/6xBRY
Column | A 6-year research project found a surprisingly simple route to happiness
How can we stay happy in an age gone mad, when it feels as though all is unstable? A study out of Cornell suggests a practical way to keep ourselves on a meaningful path — a happiness hack for our cha...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Since 2019, researchers have selected about 1,200 college and high school students to receive $400 no-strings “contributions” to use “to pursue what matters most” to them — something that benefits their community, family or even themselves. 6-8 weeks after... (1/2)
No paywall: archive.ph/6xBRY
No paywall: archive.ph/6xBRY
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He's desperate to give off the Illusion of leadership by making his problems and people disappear!
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
He's desperate to give off the Illusion of leadership by making his problems and people disappear!
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I’d also like to take the opportunity to wish Duncan Grieve a very happy “reflect on how wrong you were about trans politics”, looking forward to your long piece discussing how you got duped by the disinfo machine jenniferkshields.nz/newsletter/i...
It's not a debate, it's a disinformation campaign.
I was seriously disappointed to read a long article which discusses and quotes extensively from Sarah McBride's interview - and takes a position along the lines of "how can we effectively bargain for ...
jenniferkshields.nz
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I’d also like to take the opportunity to wish Duncan Grieve a very happy “reflect on how wrong you were about trans politics”, looking forward to your long piece discussing how you got duped by the disinfo machine jenniferkshields.nz/newsletter/i...
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
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Looking forward to learning all about how the right should move left to win elections tomorrow. They should maybe dye their hair pink, learn to love pronouns.
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Looking forward to learning all about how the right should move left to win elections tomorrow. They should maybe dye their hair pink, learn to love pronouns.