Shifty Cow
@supergoofnz.bsky.social
Geek, dog nut, player of video games. Middle-aged idle. May contain coarse language & traces of nuts. Tangata Tiriti, Aotearoa. She/her. #Kikorangi.
#ToituTeTiriti / #TransRightsAreHumanRights / #BLM
#ToituTeTiriti / #TransRightsAreHumanRights / #BLM
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Shifty Cow
@supergoofnz.bsky.social
· Jan 2
If LGBTQ+ folks make you feel uncomfortable, that is absolutely a 'you' problem. It's not up to marginalised folks to hide or change to accommodate your feelings, it's up to you to harden the fuck up and get over yourself.
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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Not mentioned: the law creates a framework for surveillance of people's vehicle movements and allows the data captured to be shared with the Police and intelligence agencies. (see section 65ZF(3)). No explicit protection against capturing faces and sharing those.
legislation.govt.nz/bill/governm...
legislation.govt.nz/bill/governm...
November 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Not mentioned: the law creates a framework for surveillance of people's vehicle movements and allows the data captured to be shared with the Police and intelligence agencies. (see section 65ZF(3)). No explicit protection against capturing faces and sharing those.
legislation.govt.nz/bill/governm...
legislation.govt.nz/bill/governm...
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I'm curious as to why @bylinetimes.bsky.social are running tech corporation talking points, including pushing them out to hundreds of thousands of people.
Here's my recent post breaking down why this line is so profoundly misleading:
ketanjoshi.co/2025/08/23/b...
Here's my recent post breaking down why this line is so profoundly misleading:
ketanjoshi.co/2025/08/23/b...
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I'm curious as to why @bylinetimes.bsky.social are running tech corporation talking points, including pushing them out to hundreds of thousands of people.
Here's my recent post breaking down why this line is so profoundly misleading:
ketanjoshi.co/2025/08/23/b...
Here's my recent post breaking down why this line is so profoundly misleading:
ketanjoshi.co/2025/08/23/b...
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Being green isn’t just good for the environment, energy sovereignty (as a country and also as households) is another bonus
Not only keeping the lights on at the milking shed during a storm - keeping the irrigators going in the heat of summer when the grid is also struggling.👍
Solar kept milk flowing in Southland blackout
#renewables #solarsystems #agsky #Solarfarming #energysky
www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/s...
Solar kept milk flowing in Southland blackout
#renewables #solarsystems #agsky #Solarfarming #energysky
www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/s...
Solar kept milk flowing in Southland blackout
Fairbank Farms kept milking through a storm using solar and battery storage, cutting costs.
www.farmersweekly.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Being green isn’t just good for the environment, energy sovereignty (as a country and also as households) is another bonus
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I put in a freedom of information request for her register of interests, which would reveal if she owns OpenAI shares. The government refused to share it, claiming it contains ‘personal information’.
For context, the PM’s previous AI Adviser’s register of interests *was* published.
3/5
For context, the PM’s previous AI Adviser’s register of interests *was* published.
3/5
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I put in a freedom of information request for her register of interests, which would reveal if she owns OpenAI shares. The government refused to share it, claiming it contains ‘personal information’.
For context, the PM’s previous AI Adviser’s register of interests *was* published.
3/5
For context, the PM’s previous AI Adviser’s register of interests *was* published.
3/5
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In response to some of the comments:
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
Information underpins democracy and the BBC is a key part of that.
We need to protect our institutions
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
We need to protect our institutions
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
Information underpins Democracy – why the BBC must be defended
Recent events at the BBC have wide-reaching implications for our democracy - and the sooner we realise it, the better
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In response to some of the comments:
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
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Here's a Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide via @greenpeace.org.nz #nzpol
#FightTheFastTrack
#FightTheFastTrack
Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide - Greenpeace Aotearoa
In a vicious escalation of the Government’s war on nature, the Government is proposing changes to the Fast Track Act that would make it even more dangerous and undemocratic.
www.greenpeace.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Here's a Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide via @greenpeace.org.nz #nzpol
#FightTheFastTrack
#FightTheFastTrack
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“So it was, on that misty morning, that Brenda set off for the capital. She knew not what she would find there, only that the time had come to move on - away from small-minded rural attitudes and people who called her ‘Oreo’ and ‘the wide panda’ - to seek a more fulfilling life.”
November 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
“So it was, on that misty morning, that Brenda set off for the capital. She knew not what she would find there, only that the time had come to move on - away from small-minded rural attitudes and people who called her ‘Oreo’ and ‘the wide panda’ - to seek a more fulfilling life.”
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Nobody deserves
a billion dollars.
Everyone deserves food.
The end.
a billion dollars.
Everyone deserves food.
The end.
October 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Nobody deserves
a billion dollars.
Everyone deserves food.
The end.
a billion dollars.
Everyone deserves food.
The end.
Very late to the Riot Women party (is it even viewable in AoNZ?), but just stumbled on this brilliant song from the TV show. For all my peri, meno and HRT sisters! #GiveMeHRT
youtu.be/NjqmEiqnJZs
youtu.be/NjqmEiqnJZs
Seeing Red
YouTube video by Release - Topic
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Very late to the Riot Women party (is it even viewable in AoNZ?), but just stumbled on this brilliant song from the TV show. For all my peri, meno and HRT sisters! #GiveMeHRT
youtu.be/NjqmEiqnJZs
youtu.be/NjqmEiqnJZs
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I never do sales, but I'm doing a big Christmas sale this year! Shop #kikorangi local, support an artist, and give unique gifts that always hit with their recipient!
Get in and snag bundle deals, marked down tees, and restocked items that were previously sold out: pepperraccoon.com/collections/...
Get in and snag bundle deals, marked down tees, and restocked items that were previously sold out: pepperraccoon.com/collections/...
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I never do sales, but I'm doing a big Christmas sale this year! Shop #kikorangi local, support an artist, and give unique gifts that always hit with their recipient!
Get in and snag bundle deals, marked down tees, and restocked items that were previously sold out: pepperraccoon.com/collections/...
Get in and snag bundle deals, marked down tees, and restocked items that were previously sold out: pepperraccoon.com/collections/...
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Then it's not a fucking ceasefire, is it.
Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire? Here are the numbers
Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Then it's not a fucking ceasefire, is it.
Aw, c'mon - BEElzebub was right there!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Aw, c'mon - BEElzebub was right there!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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In case Alex's post is too subtle APOLOGISE TO TAMATHA PAUL THIS INSTANT YOU COWARDS
Just seems a little short while ago that various government politicians, and people acting as their media surrogates, were outraged and scandalized by, and poured scorn on, comments from younger women politicians for suggesting many people don't trust cops.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In case Alex's post is too subtle APOLOGISE TO TAMATHA PAUL THIS INSTANT YOU COWARDS
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🔥 A former president & a former chairman of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) resigned from ISI’s board on Friday. One of them posted this warning that “conservative institutions are being systematically…undermined by post-liberals who promote a ‘no enemies to the right’ mindset.” 1/
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 AM
🔥 A former president & a former chairman of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) resigned from ISI’s board on Friday. One of them posted this warning that “conservative institutions are being systematically…undermined by post-liberals who promote a ‘no enemies to the right’ mindset.” 1/
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These devices DO NOT DETECT IMPAIRMENT.
The Minister had to change the law to allow them to be used because the law originally specified detecting impairment.
If you believe anything this head-up-its-own-arse Government says about substance use issues YOU'RE the problem.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
The Minister had to change the law to allow them to be used because the law originally specified detecting impairment.
If you believe anything this head-up-its-own-arse Government says about substance use issues YOU'RE the problem.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Police poised to roll out new roadside drug test
Police are poised to begin testing drivers for drugs with a device that involves a quick swipe of the driver's tongue.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
These devices DO NOT DETECT IMPAIRMENT.
The Minister had to change the law to allow them to be used because the law originally specified detecting impairment.
If you believe anything this head-up-its-own-arse Government says about substance use issues YOU'RE the problem.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
The Minister had to change the law to allow them to be used because the law originally specified detecting impairment.
If you believe anything this head-up-its-own-arse Government says about substance use issues YOU'RE the problem.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Nicole McKee won't register her firearms and is opposed to the firearms registry. And she is responsible for its review and making changes to it 🙄
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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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 9:52 AM
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3/ The removal was strongly criticised by local historians, researchers and politicians, who had campaigned for years for the US government to publicly recognise the contribution of black Americans to the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944-45.
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
3/ The removal was strongly criticised by local historians, researchers and politicians, who had campaigned for years for the US government to publicly recognise the contribution of black Americans to the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944-45.
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It took a courageous Republican bucking his party to give America affordable healthcare and eight cowardous Democrats bucking their party to give take it away.
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
It took a courageous Republican bucking his party to give America affordable healthcare and eight cowardous Democrats bucking their party to give take it away.
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Forced charter school conversions, whassup #nzpol
Guessing gov behind wanting sanctions placed on struggling schools... #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Education Review Office says 'stronger consequences' needed for struggling schools
In its annual report the Education Review Office criticised the lack of support for under-performing schools and called for "stronger consequences" for those that did not demonstrate progress.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Forced charter school conversions, whassup #nzpol
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#nzpol I encourage others to write to them too
I sent a strongly worded email to Q+A about vetting guests 😆 b/c normally I too am a fan of Jack. Gotta shine light on these toads to expose them. Can’t just shrug and roll your eyes anymore. That got us trump in the first place.
November 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
#nzpol I encourage others to write to them too