Sarah Pallett
@sarah4ilam.bsky.social
“Moderately inspiring” Bailey, 2023
Previously the (Labour) Member of Parliament for Ilam, Aotearoa NZ. Former midwife and lecturer.
Pro choice. Pro democracy. Pro science.
Proponent of kindness and empathy in politics. Yes, politics.
Opinions my own.
Previously the (Labour) Member of Parliament for Ilam, Aotearoa NZ. Former midwife and lecturer.
Pro choice. Pro democracy. Pro science.
Proponent of kindness and empathy in politics. Yes, politics.
Opinions my own.
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Sarah Pallett
@sarah4ilam.bsky.social
· Nov 9
🧵Little thread on how to effectively advocate for issues in Parliament
1. Email your MP. This will always generate a response.
2. Get your local buddies who share an MP to write to the same MP. Three emails on the same subject will always get attention.
3. Don’t write via snail mail…
1. Email your MP. This will always generate a response.
2. Get your local buddies who share an MP to write to the same MP. Three emails on the same subject will always get attention.
3. Don’t write via snail mail…
Reposted by Sarah Pallett
Labour will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill.
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Labour will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill.
IT PASSED!!!
The Bill passed with the full support of ALL parties, which is a rare and lovely thing.
Huge congratulations to @beefaerie.bsky.social for successfully uniting the House behind the Bill.
It WILL make a difference and I’m so proud to have been a part of it.
#nzpol
The Bill passed with the full support of ALL parties, which is a rare and lovely thing.
Huge congratulations to @beefaerie.bsky.social for successfully uniting the House behind the Bill.
It WILL make a difference and I’m so proud to have been a part of it.
#nzpol
If anyone is interested … ‘my’ old bill, the Companies (Address information) Amendment Bill is in the House right now for its third reading.
Thank you so much to Hon Dr Deborah Russell @beefaerie.bsky.social for working so long and hard to get the bill to this stage.
Now, PASS!!! 🤞🏼
#nzpol
Thank you so much to Hon Dr Deborah Russell @beefaerie.bsky.social for working so long and hard to get the bill to this stage.
Now, PASS!!! 🤞🏼
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
IT PASSED!!!
The Bill passed with the full support of ALL parties, which is a rare and lovely thing.
Huge congratulations to @beefaerie.bsky.social for successfully uniting the House behind the Bill.
It WILL make a difference and I’m so proud to have been a part of it.
#nzpol
The Bill passed with the full support of ALL parties, which is a rare and lovely thing.
Huge congratulations to @beefaerie.bsky.social for successfully uniting the House behind the Bill.
It WILL make a difference and I’m so proud to have been a part of it.
#nzpol
If anyone is interested … ‘my’ old bill, the Companies (Address information) Amendment Bill is in the House right now for its third reading.
Thank you so much to Hon Dr Deborah Russell @beefaerie.bsky.social for working so long and hard to get the bill to this stage.
Now, PASS!!! 🤞🏼
#nzpol
Thank you so much to Hon Dr Deborah Russell @beefaerie.bsky.social for working so long and hard to get the bill to this stage.
Now, PASS!!! 🤞🏼
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 6:46 AM
If anyone is interested … ‘my’ old bill, the Companies (Address information) Amendment Bill is in the House right now for its third reading.
Thank you so much to Hon Dr Deborah Russell @beefaerie.bsky.social for working so long and hard to get the bill to this stage.
Now, PASS!!! 🤞🏼
#nzpol
Thank you so much to Hon Dr Deborah Russell @beefaerie.bsky.social for working so long and hard to get the bill to this stage.
Now, PASS!!! 🤞🏼
#nzpol
Can we expect a southern version of today’s Aurora Borealis spectacular tonight @paullecomtephoto.nz ?
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Can we expect a southern version of today’s Aurora Borealis spectacular tonight @paullecomtephoto.nz ?
Some good news!
And the company pays a living wage AND ships 💯 plastic free.
More good stuff please and thank you
And the company pays a living wage AND ships 💯 plastic free.
More good stuff please and thank you
CHUK collects bagasse, the fibrous residue remaining after juice extraction from sugarcane, which is typically a waste product in sugar production.
chukusa.com/products/ #environment #sustainability #climate #science #technology #business
chukusa.com/products/ #environment #sustainability #climate #science #technology #business
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Some good news!
And the company pays a living wage AND ships 💯 plastic free.
More good stuff please and thank you
And the company pays a living wage AND ships 💯 plastic free.
More good stuff please and thank you
#USpol
If, like me, you are very confused by the situation in the US today - this is a helpful (and hopeful) explainer.
If, like me, you are very confused by the situation in the US today - this is a helpful (and hopeful) explainer.
🚨 The shutdown isn’t over. The Senate vote was a procedural step, not a deal. Nothing is reopening. Nothing is fixed. Eight Democrats helped move an old GOP bill while families go unpaid and SNAP stays frozen.
Flood the lines. Call your Senators.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
🧵1/2
Flood the lines. Call your Senators.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
🧵1/2
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
#USpol
If, like me, you are very confused by the situation in the US today - this is a helpful (and hopeful) explainer.
If, like me, you are very confused by the situation in the US today - this is a helpful (and hopeful) explainer.
The current MP for Ilam sure does things differently from the last.
(Me, it’s me!)
FYI despite *everything* (and while taking staff safety extremely seriously) we didn’t trespass a single person from our office, let alone the entire Mall.
#nzpol
(Me, it’s me!)
FYI despite *everything* (and while taking staff safety extremely seriously) we didn’t trespass a single person from our office, let alone the entire Mall.
#nzpol
Several protesters were trespassed from Fendalton Mall for attempting to hold the government to account for their non-actions
#NZPol
www.psna.nz/press-releas...
#NZPol
www.psna.nz/press-releas...
Police anti-democratic overreach targets protesters outside National MP offices — PSNA
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 6 November 2025 Media Release: Police anti-democratic overreach targets protesters outside National MP offices PSNA is accusing Christchurch police...
www.psna.nz
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The current MP for Ilam sure does things differently from the last.
(Me, it’s me!)
FYI despite *everything* (and while taking staff safety extremely seriously) we didn’t trespass a single person from our office, let alone the entire Mall.
#nzpol
(Me, it’s me!)
FYI despite *everything* (and while taking staff safety extremely seriously) we didn’t trespass a single person from our office, let alone the entire Mall.
#nzpol
Support Dr Siouxsie - as she supported us!
Lovely to see so many Kikorangi BSky artists, scientists and creatives supporting this campaign with their donations 🥰
Lovely to see so many Kikorangi BSky artists, scientists and creatives supporting this campaign with their donations 🥰
Exciting day today. Not only is it Halloween, but my crowdfunding campaign is also live! Please support me by making a pledge and/or sharing on all your socials and with your friends, family, and colleagues. Thanks to everyone offering rewards. You rock! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
October 31, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Support Dr Siouxsie - as she supported us!
Lovely to see so many Kikorangi BSky artists, scientists and creatives supporting this campaign with their donations 🥰
Lovely to see so many Kikorangi BSky artists, scientists and creatives supporting this campaign with their donations 🥰
Great 🧵 from Craig. I especially enjoyed the list of notoriously left wing orgs (not!) who support CGT 😂
#nzpol Labour is proposing to create a Capital Gains Tax on property - excluding farms and the family home. That income will help make GP visits free for the majority of people. Is that a better policy than continuing tax-free profits on, say, someone's seventh property? Absolutely. A🧵
Release: Targeted tax to grow the economy and fund free doctor’s visits
www.labour.org.nz
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Great 🧵 from Craig. I especially enjoyed the list of notoriously left wing orgs (not!) who support CGT 😂
Haven’t seen the skies above the SI this clear for a VERY long time! Screenshot taken 1252hrs today. One brave wee AirNZ dashie is approaching Blenheim - it’s since landed safely.
October 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Haven’t seen the skies above the SI this clear for a VERY long time! Screenshot taken 1252hrs today. One brave wee AirNZ dashie is approaching Blenheim - it’s since landed safely.
Today we stand up for public services and the hardworking people who keep them running. ✊ ✊
Where would we be without teachers, nurses, doctors and medical staff?!
Where would we be without teachers, nurses, doctors and medical staff?!
October 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
October 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Canterbury, South Canterbury and Marlborough.
🔥We have a TOTAL ban in place for ALL outdoor fires
🎇 AND fireworks
From now until 8am Monday 27 Oct.
PLEASE CHECK any fires lit since early September for heat or smoke.
Drench totally or call 111 if you cannot.
Let’s take care of each other 🥰
🔥We have a TOTAL ban in place for ALL outdoor fires
🎇 AND fireworks
From now until 8am Monday 27 Oct.
PLEASE CHECK any fires lit since early September for heat or smoke.
Drench totally or call 111 if you cannot.
Let’s take care of each other 🥰
October 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Canterbury, South Canterbury and Marlborough.
🔥We have a TOTAL ban in place for ALL outdoor fires
🎇 AND fireworks
From now until 8am Monday 27 Oct.
PLEASE CHECK any fires lit since early September for heat or smoke.
Drench totally or call 111 if you cannot.
Let’s take care of each other 🥰
🔥We have a TOTAL ban in place for ALL outdoor fires
🎇 AND fireworks
From now until 8am Monday 27 Oct.
PLEASE CHECK any fires lit since early September for heat or smoke.
Drench totally or call 111 if you cannot.
Let’s take care of each other 🥰
Watch for info on the rare red weather warning for Thursday 23 Oct
Prepare today
💨 Secure outside furniture, tramps and loose bins etc.
🎒Get a grab bag ready
🔌 Charge phones and devices
Tomorrow
🚗 Avoid travel unless essential
🏞️ Rivers may rise RAPIDLY and unexpectedly
Stay safe, e hoa mā!
Prepare today
💨 Secure outside furniture, tramps and loose bins etc.
🎒Get a grab bag ready
🔌 Charge phones and devices
Tomorrow
🚗 Avoid travel unless essential
🏞️ Rivers may rise RAPIDLY and unexpectedly
Stay safe, e hoa mā!
The second of two significant weather systems this week arrives on Thursday, and looks more intense and more widespread
Warnings for damaging winds and heavy rain cover a broad swathe of the country
Here's Heather with what to expect
youtu.be/_L1dax9uqwo?...
Warnings for damaging winds and heavy rain cover a broad swathe of the country
Here's Heather with what to expect
youtu.be/_L1dax9uqwo?...
NZ Severe Weather Update - Wednesday 22 October 2025
YouTube video by MetService - NZ Weather
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Watch for info on the rare red weather warning for Thursday 23 Oct
Prepare today
💨 Secure outside furniture, tramps and loose bins etc.
🎒Get a grab bag ready
🔌 Charge phones and devices
Tomorrow
🚗 Avoid travel unless essential
🏞️ Rivers may rise RAPIDLY and unexpectedly
Stay safe, e hoa mā!
Prepare today
💨 Secure outside furniture, tramps and loose bins etc.
🎒Get a grab bag ready
🔌 Charge phones and devices
Tomorrow
🚗 Avoid travel unless essential
🏞️ Rivers may rise RAPIDLY and unexpectedly
Stay safe, e hoa mā!
Please check here before heading out to any mega strike activities. The predicted severe weather has significantly impacted events across the motu.
Stay safe everyone!
#nzpol
Stay safe everyone!
#nzpol
Stand together for health on 23 October
On 23 October, nearly 17,000 PSA health members are striking for safe staffing, fair pay, and conditions to give quality care patients deserve.On 23 October, nearly 17,000 PSA health members are strik...
www.psa.org.nz
October 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Please check here before heading out to any mega strike activities. The predicted severe weather has significantly impacted events across the motu.
Stay safe everyone!
#nzpol
Stay safe everyone!
#nzpol
Your regular reminder that unions represent PEOPLE. They are simply the voice of the PEOPLE they represent.
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol
October 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Your regular reminder that unions represent PEOPLE. They are simply the voice of the PEOPLE they represent.
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol
The Drs are striking because the woeful state of our health system is endangering patients (and them) and they simply can’t stretch themselves or their resources any further. It’s a last resort.
It is NOT them who need the lecture on ethics.
#nzpol #solidarity
It is NOT them who need the lecture on ethics.
#nzpol #solidarity
Simeon Brown accuses doctors of crossing 'ethical line' with mega strike
There were audible cries of disbelief during Simeon Brown's speech to senior doctors.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Drs are striking because the woeful state of our health system is endangering patients (and them) and they simply can’t stretch themselves or their resources any further. It’s a last resort.
It is NOT them who need the lecture on ethics.
#nzpol #solidarity
It is NOT them who need the lecture on ethics.
#nzpol #solidarity
Labour promises to repeal the RSB in the first 100 days.
Let’s make sure they are able to keep this promise.
#nzpol
Let’s make sure they are able to keep this promise.
#nzpol
The select committee report on the Regulatory Standards Bill is in.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
October 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Labour promises to repeal the RSB in the first 100 days.
Let’s make sure they are able to keep this promise.
#nzpol
Let’s make sure they are able to keep this promise.
#nzpol
OMG the National Party totally screwed up the vote on the Broadcasting Bill. First they didn’t have signed proxies for the conscience vote. Then they didn’t have the 20 members in the house required for a conscience vote - so the vote is a nullity. Politics 101 learn to count !!!
October 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Is it just me or is it getting more twittery here?
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Is it just me or is it getting more twittery here?
My beloved is in Ikea. I’m supporting /directing his trip around the store from New Zealand. He thinks he just needed a light fitting.
Pray for him 😂
Pray for him 😂
October 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
My beloved is in Ikea. I’m supporting /directing his trip around the store from New Zealand. He thinks he just needed a light fitting.
Pray for him 😂
Pray for him 😂
This is so lovely.
Alt text-ish here!
The video shows a large, circular pool with white porcelain bowls of differing sizes gently nudging one another as the water randomly swirls them around. This installation is housed in a huge round gallery with a classically decorated, domed ceiling. Peace 🥰
Alt text-ish here!
The video shows a large, circular pool with white porcelain bowls of differing sizes gently nudging one another as the water randomly swirls them around. This installation is housed in a huge round gallery with a classically decorated, domed ceiling. Peace 🥰
In Paris, porcelain plates inside 18 meter pool filled with water create random sound symphony without human interference..pretty cool 😎
October 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This is so lovely.
Alt text-ish here!
The video shows a large, circular pool with white porcelain bowls of differing sizes gently nudging one another as the water randomly swirls them around. This installation is housed in a huge round gallery with a classically decorated, domed ceiling. Peace 🥰
Alt text-ish here!
The video shows a large, circular pool with white porcelain bowls of differing sizes gently nudging one another as the water randomly swirls them around. This installation is housed in a huge round gallery with a classically decorated, domed ceiling. Peace 🥰
“This isn’t just being out of sync with our friends. It is morally reprehensible to be turning our back when we see an unfolding genocide.”
A welcome clear statement from Chris Hipkins.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/labour-pa...
A welcome clear statement from Chris Hipkins.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/labour-pa...
Labour party leader Chris Hipkins talks to media on NZ not recognising Palestine as a lone state
Labour party leader Chris Hipkins talks to media about the government’s Palestine decision where NZ chose not to recognise Palestine as a lone state. Video \ Dean Purcell
www.nzherald.co.nz
September 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Just my opinion but …
Postcard campaigns are quite impactful. A couple hundred emails don’t take up much inbox space and are easy to ignore, but a stack of postcards are impressive.
#nzpil
Postcard campaigns are quite impactful. A couple hundred emails don’t take up much inbox space and are easy to ignore, but a stack of postcards are impressive.
#nzpil
The address to write to is:
[insert MP name]
Freepost Parliament
Private Bag 18 888
Parliament Buildings
Wellington 6160
[insert MP name]
Freepost Parliament
Private Bag 18 888
Parliament Buildings
Wellington 6160
September 27, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Just my opinion but …
Postcard campaigns are quite impactful. A couple hundred emails don’t take up much inbox space and are easy to ignore, but a stack of postcards are impressive.
#nzpil
Postcard campaigns are quite impactful. A couple hundred emails don’t take up much inbox space and are easy to ignore, but a stack of postcards are impressive.
#nzpil