Rachael Ka’ai-Mahuta
@rachaelkm.bsky.social
📍Tāmaki-makaurau 😷
Here for te reo Māori, non-RW political commentary, evidence-based Covid updates, and the “still Coviding” homeschool community. Toitū te Tiriti!
Here for te reo Māori, non-RW political commentary, evidence-based Covid updates, and the “still Coviding” homeschool community. Toitū te Tiriti!
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People just will not accept that the leadership of the national party is full of extreme social conservatives. They are stuck in “John Key supported marriage equality” Groundhog Day loop. And I mean people in my social circle in real life. But also on here.
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
People just will not accept that the leadership of the national party is full of extreme social conservatives. They are stuck in “John Key supported marriage equality” Groundhog Day loop. And I mean people in my social circle in real life. But also on here.
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My point here is it's a mistake to say the conduct of this government in relation to trans NZers is solely a NZ First thing. Yes, the majority of the National Party voted to ban conversion practices. But those who thought it should remain legal did not find that position a barrier to advancement.
December 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
My point here is it's a mistake to say the conduct of this government in relation to trans NZers is solely a NZ First thing. Yes, the majority of the National Party voted to ban conversion practices. But those who thought it should remain legal did not find that position a barrier to advancement.
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Given the decision on puberty blockers, I do want to note an objective fact that I think has been lost:
Eight MPs voted to keep conversion practices legal.
All were National MPs.
*Every single one* of the five who remained in Parliament after the 2023 election was given a Ministerial warrant.
Eight MPs voted to keep conversion practices legal.
All were National MPs.
*Every single one* of the five who remained in Parliament after the 2023 election was given a Ministerial warrant.
December 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Given the decision on puberty blockers, I do want to note an objective fact that I think has been lost:
Eight MPs voted to keep conversion practices legal.
All were National MPs.
*Every single one* of the five who remained in Parliament after the 2023 election was given a Ministerial warrant.
Eight MPs voted to keep conversion practices legal.
All were National MPs.
*Every single one* of the five who remained in Parliament after the 2023 election was given a Ministerial warrant.
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![Two consecutive social media posts by @DecorumManager. "Welcome to Year 5 of COVID. 4 years since the first case. 3 years since the first vax. 2 years since Paxlovid. Nothing since then. You went back to work. That was the whole point. The only conspiracy. People resumed producing & consuming. Governments instantly stopped caring. Did we get... Better rapic tests? -nope. Improved indoor air quality? -lmao no. Guaranteed sick leave in the U.S.? Hahaha show up or lose *everything*. Accelerated development of second gen / intranasal vaccines? - We waited until 2023 to think about funding that. No rush [clown emoji here].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jiyed6s77avxluvhhtvo4aml/bafkreiaesvpqtgq7fm37dekw3cmly7acweiwmzg6535eb2q6l5yu5ykkpa@jpeg)
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Patient came in with sore throat. While waiting for rapid Strep test result we glanced back at the Covid-19 RAT result: positive. Reminder that masking in health care makes sense, if you don’t want everyone in your waiting room to go home sick, your staff to get sick, and physicians to get sick.
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Patient came in with sore throat. While waiting for rapid Strep test result we glanced back at the Covid-19 RAT result: positive. Reminder that masking in health care makes sense, if you don’t want everyone in your waiting room to go home sick, your staff to get sick, and physicians to get sick.
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Meanwhile, govt corruption continues to be uncovered.
Kudos to Kirsty Johnston, RNZ's investigative journo.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Kudos to Kirsty Johnston, RNZ's investigative journo.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Meanwhile, govt corruption continues to be uncovered.
Kudos to Kirsty Johnston, RNZ's investigative journo.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Kudos to Kirsty Johnston, RNZ's investigative journo.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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If they can ban access to healthcare like puberty blockers for one group of people, they can do this with any healthcare for their next target. They will ban abortion again given the chance and they will come after contraception after that. The anti-choice movement is our govt right now. #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If they can ban access to healthcare like puberty blockers for one group of people, they can do this with any healthcare for their next target. They will ban abortion again given the chance and they will come after contraception after that. The anti-choice movement is our govt right now. #nzpol
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The more we learn about EBV, the more angry I am at the person who came to school sick and infected the rest of us.
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
The Virus That Causes Mono May Also Cause Lupus
Early findings indicate that Epstein-Barr Virus may also cause the autoimmune disease lupus
www.scientificamerican.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The more we learn about EBV, the more angry I am at the person who came to school sick and infected the rest of us.
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
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Another banger essay: “People may understand that COVID exists and is infecting people, but feel that “it’s here to stay,” “we can’t fight it”, and “I’d rather be with my family”- giving themselves up to the virus in order to join with the majority due to fear of isolation.”
Living with Long COVID often feels like living in a horror movie. Along with your disease comes a creepy Hive Mind refusal to acknowledge the dangers of COVID infection. In Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV show Pluribus, the Hive Mind comes to life:
www.thegauntlet.news/p/pluribus-c...
www.thegauntlet.news/p/pluribus-c...
"Pluribus" captures the isolation of COVID-awareness in a COVID denialist world
For years I've described having Long COVID as living in a horror movie. Now that horror movie (well, prestige Apple TV show) is here.
www.thegauntlet.news
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Another banger essay: “People may understand that COVID exists and is infecting people, but feel that “it’s here to stay,” “we can’t fight it”, and “I’d rather be with my family”- giving themselves up to the virus in order to join with the majority due to fear of isolation.”
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Luxon thinks we need a "mature conversation" about selling state assets... But I don't think he really means that, because a mature conversation would look at the history of failure and the shortsighted focus on profit ahead of public interest.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Luxon thinks we need a "mature conversation" about selling state assets... But I don't think he really means that, because a mature conversation would look at the history of failure and the shortsighted focus on profit ahead of public interest.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
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The simple, honest public health messaging we should’ve seen everywhere from early on in the pandemic. Instead—as with almost every other aspect of modern life—profits & politics were put before people & their health. Protect yourself from #COVID to preserve your long term health.
Long COVID includes a wide range of symptoms and can affect anyone, no matter your age or other health conditions. Learn more, and prevent #LongCOVID by preventing COVID-19!
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The simple, honest public health messaging we should’ve seen everywhere from early on in the pandemic. Instead—as with almost every other aspect of modern life—profits & politics were put before people & their health. Protect yourself from #COVID to preserve your long term health.
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The big science accounts are talking about immune dysregulation due to COVID-19 now.
I. Told. You. So.
Infection does confer antibodies and T cells against C19… but it also takes a wrecking ball to the immune system as a whole.
Stop burning down your house. (Metaphorically.)
I. Told. You. So.
Infection does confer antibodies and T cells against C19… but it also takes a wrecking ball to the immune system as a whole.
Stop burning down your house. (Metaphorically.)
November 8, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The big science accounts are talking about immune dysregulation due to COVID-19 now.
I. Told. You. So.
Infection does confer antibodies and T cells against C19… but it also takes a wrecking ball to the immune system as a whole.
Stop burning down your house. (Metaphorically.)
I. Told. You. So.
Infection does confer antibodies and T cells against C19… but it also takes a wrecking ball to the immune system as a whole.
Stop burning down your house. (Metaphorically.)
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10% of Meta's 2024 ad revenue came from outright frauds and scams; the platform shows consumers 15 billion ads for fraud and scams every single day. This doesn't even include agitprop and AI slop.
the existential collapse of this monumental pile of shit company simply can't come quickly enough
the existential collapse of this monumental pile of shit company simply can't come quickly enough
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
10% of Meta's 2024 ad revenue came from outright frauds and scams; the platform shows consumers 15 billion ads for fraud and scams every single day. This doesn't even include agitprop and AI slop.
the existential collapse of this monumental pile of shit company simply can't come quickly enough
the existential collapse of this monumental pile of shit company simply can't come quickly enough
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The attempted bid to turn Kelston Boys College into a charter school should send shivers up everyone's spine. Libertarian dogma attempting to undermine the school with a nearly 100% Māori and Pacific Island roll is classic Act party racism in action.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The attempted bid to turn Kelston Boys College into a charter school should send shivers up everyone's spine. Libertarian dogma attempting to undermine the school with a nearly 100% Māori and Pacific Island roll is classic Act party racism in action.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Anti-vax sentiment is actively courted by right wing governments, because if the long term symptoms are all caused by the vaccine, then we don't need to do anything about the virus itself.
(To be clear, some people absolutely have symptoms from the vaccine, but the vast majority are from Covid)
(To be clear, some people absolutely have symptoms from the vaccine, but the vast majority are from Covid)
November 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Anti-vax sentiment is actively courted by right wing governments, because if the long term symptoms are all caused by the vaccine, then we don't need to do anything about the virus itself.
(To be clear, some people absolutely have symptoms from the vaccine, but the vast majority are from Covid)
(To be clear, some people absolutely have symptoms from the vaccine, but the vast majority are from Covid)
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Hey, guess what makes kids miss out on quite a lot of school?
Having fucking measles.
Having fucking measles.
November 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hey, guess what makes kids miss out on quite a lot of school?
Having fucking measles.
Having fucking measles.
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Now that public health is dead, everyone has to do their own public health
I'm sure this won't turn out to be a bad thing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
I'm sure this won't turn out to be a bad thing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Wellington Girls' College ignoring ministry advice by telling some students to stay home after measles cases
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Now that public health is dead, everyone has to do their own public health
I'm sure this won't turn out to be a bad thing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
I'm sure this won't turn out to be a bad thing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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At some point wouldn’t it be great to talk about expert advice to treat mitigation of airborne diseases as a logical piece of obvious infrastructure that requires investment, like roads, as opposed to say, consistently communicating that kids must be at school with none of said mitigations in place.
November 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM
At some point wouldn’t it be great to talk about expert advice to treat mitigation of airborne diseases as a logical piece of obvious infrastructure that requires investment, like roads, as opposed to say, consistently communicating that kids must be at school with none of said mitigations in place.
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god, the fact the government response to a measles outbreak is "our priority is keeping kids in school" is so bleak
November 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
god, the fact the government response to a measles outbreak is "our priority is keeping kids in school" is so bleak
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If they'd tried cancelling imagine the complaints from parents of bright or sporty kids. This is all a hangover from Covid and the misinformation that was spread online and at times by journalists wanting to both sides everything.
November 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
If they'd tried cancelling imagine the complaints from parents of bright or sporty kids. This is all a hangover from Covid and the misinformation that was spread online and at times by journalists wanting to both sides everything.
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Got to feel for Schools, if they tried limiting prizegiving attendance to people fully vaccinated against measles or required masks and gloves the antivaxx weirdos would be out in protest. Instead we now have a potential superspreader event.
November 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Got to feel for Schools, if they tried limiting prizegiving attendance to people fully vaccinated against measles or required masks and gloves the antivaxx weirdos would be out in protest. Instead we now have a potential superspreader event.
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This govt has seen that nobody (not schools, not opposition parties, not enough parents or teachers) have put up strong/effective pushback about sending sick kids to school with Covid, influenza, RSV circulating.
That widespread complacency has led New Zealand directly to this measles situation.
That widespread complacency has led New Zealand directly to this measles situation.
November 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
This govt has seen that nobody (not schools, not opposition parties, not enough parents or teachers) have put up strong/effective pushback about sending sick kids to school with Covid, influenza, RSV circulating.
That widespread complacency has led New Zealand directly to this measles situation.
That widespread complacency has led New Zealand directly to this measles situation.
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Remember how just a few years ago during the worst of the pandemic when we saw how the govt can actually do big things and saw that our collective health & well-being are intertwined, and then corporations got mad that they lost a modicum of power and helped fund a backlash of amnesia and fascism?
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Remember how just a few years ago during the worst of the pandemic when we saw how the govt can actually do big things and saw that our collective health & well-being are intertwined, and then corporations got mad that they lost a modicum of power and helped fund a backlash of amnesia and fascism?