Philippa Yasbek
@pyasbek.bsky.social
Co-founder Gun Control NZ. Economist. Policy wonk. Wannabe full time rock climber but world keeps turning to custard. All views strictly personal.
If you want to read my complaint about Stephen Rainbow, the full text is up here: ajv.org.nz/wp-content/u...
Spinoff has a great story: thespinoff.co.nz/politics/02-...
For a good video see: www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/03/s...
Spinoff has a great story: thespinoff.co.nz/politics/02-...
For a good video see: www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/03/s...
April 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM
If you want to read my complaint about Stephen Rainbow, the full text is up here: ajv.org.nz/wp-content/u...
Spinoff has a great story: thespinoff.co.nz/politics/02-...
For a good video see: www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/03/s...
Spinoff has a great story: thespinoff.co.nz/politics/02-...
For a good video see: www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/03/s...
Reposted by Philippa Yasbek
Got submission fatigue? Still want to tell the Government to keep our gun laws strong?
We got you. It only takes 30 seconds to add your name to our submission.
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
We got you. It only takes 30 seconds to add your name to our submission.
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
February 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Got submission fatigue? Still want to tell the Government to keep our gun laws strong?
We got you. It only takes 30 seconds to add your name to our submission.
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
We got you. It only takes 30 seconds to add your name to our submission.
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
Reposted by Philippa Yasbek
Our co-founder @pyasbek.bsky.social and Dr @lucytelbar.bsky.social looked at the evidence for a layered approach to firearms law, to reduce gun-related harm.
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/goo...
Have your say on the review of the Arms Act. Deadline is 28 Feb. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/goo...
Have your say on the review of the Arms Act. Deadline is 28 Feb. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
Good firearms law needs multiple defensive layers: The Swiss cheese model
The current review of the Arms Act fails to recognise the importance of layering multiple firearm protections. A system-wide approach, like that successfully adopted in Australia, is proven to reduce ...
www.phcc.org.nz
February 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our co-founder @pyasbek.bsky.social and Dr @lucytelbar.bsky.social looked at the evidence for a layered approach to firearms law, to reduce gun-related harm.
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/goo...
Have your say on the review of the Arms Act. Deadline is 28 Feb. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/goo...
Have your say on the review of the Arms Act. Deadline is 28 Feb. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
Saw a ruru in the wild.
December 25, 2023 at 6:04 AM
Saw a ruru in the wild.
New unit of weight in New Zealand: the kākāpō.
November 29, 2023 at 9:50 PM
New unit of weight in New Zealand: the kākāpō.
Reposted by Philippa Yasbek
Good time to join up or donate:
“Stronger gun laws are needed to make New Zealanders safer. Any person owning a gun imposes risks and costs on all of us. Gun Control NZ is here to make sure our politicians listen to the majority who want greater control over guns.”
www.guncontrol.nz/join-now
“Stronger gun laws are needed to make New Zealanders safer. Any person owning a gun imposes risks and costs on all of us. Gun Control NZ is here to make sure our politicians listen to the majority who want greater control over guns.”
www.guncontrol.nz/join-now
Join Now — Gun Control NZ
www.guncontrol.nz
November 25, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Good time to join up or donate:
“Stronger gun laws are needed to make New Zealanders safer. Any person owning a gun imposes risks and costs on all of us. Gun Control NZ is here to make sure our politicians listen to the majority who want greater control over guns.”
www.guncontrol.nz/join-now
“Stronger gun laws are needed to make New Zealanders safer. Any person owning a gun imposes risks and costs on all of us. Gun Control NZ is here to make sure our politicians listen to the majority who want greater control over guns.”
www.guncontrol.nz/join-now
Who would have guessed that it would be NZ First providing the only ray of urbanist hope by allowing the construction of granny flats with only minimal sign off?
November 24, 2023 at 3:09 AM
Who would have guessed that it would be NZ First providing the only ray of urbanist hope by allowing the construction of granny flats with only minimal sign off?
Electoral Commission gave me the brush off on #BOTY #electionsteal
November 7, 2023 at 3:09 AM
Electoral Commission gave me the brush off on #BOTY #electionsteal
75% of Kiwis support the gun registry and only 9% are opposed. This is the third poll showing very high levels of popular support for the gun registry. All done by different companies at different times. www.newsroom.co.nz/race-relatio...
Race relations among most divisive issues in election - poll
More of those surveyed in a recent poll opposed Māori wards, co-governance and the Māori Health Authority than supported them. Bilingual road signs barely squeaked through to a positive net rating.
www.newsroom.co.nz
November 7, 2023 at 12:55 AM
75% of Kiwis support the gun registry and only 9% are opposed. This is the third poll showing very high levels of popular support for the gun registry. All done by different companies at different times. www.newsroom.co.nz/race-relatio...
Just voted in the most important election of the year:
1 Huia
2 South Island Kōkako
3 Takahē
4 Kākāpō
5 Kākā
Some strategic voting in #BOTY. Will the minors dominate? Or will the big chonkers come out on top?
Great campaigning by Zealandia and @thoughtfulnz
www.birdoftheyear.org.nz
1 Huia
2 South Island Kōkako
3 Takahē
4 Kākāpō
5 Kākā
Some strategic voting in #BOTY. Will the minors dominate? Or will the big chonkers come out on top?
Great campaigning by Zealandia and @thoughtfulnz
www.birdoftheyear.org.nz
Bird of the Year ‹ Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Year recognises our unique birds and with each vote you give them a voice.
www.birdoftheyear.org.nz
October 30, 2023 at 10:33 PM
Just voted in the most important election of the year:
1 Huia
2 South Island Kōkako
3 Takahē
4 Kākāpō
5 Kākā
Some strategic voting in #BOTY. Will the minors dominate? Or will the big chonkers come out on top?
Great campaigning by Zealandia and @thoughtfulnz
www.birdoftheyear.org.nz
1 Huia
2 South Island Kōkako
3 Takahē
4 Kākāpō
5 Kākā
Some strategic voting in #BOTY. Will the minors dominate? Or will the big chonkers come out on top?
Great campaigning by Zealandia and @thoughtfulnz
www.birdoftheyear.org.nz
Just made the jump over here from the other place. It just seems to wholesome and nice. I think it will reach critical mass for the crowd formerly known as #nztwitter but may not be quite so useful for following things like #science.
October 20, 2023 at 6:12 AM
Just made the jump over here from the other place. It just seems to wholesome and nice. I think it will reach critical mass for the crowd formerly known as #nztwitter but may not be quite so useful for following things like #science.