National have rolled back climate action policies (e.g., clean car discount and funding for walking and cycling). They also have an unwillingness to address the emissions from farming.

This Government is presenting New Zealand as a country that does not give a damn.

Your thread is a great one Sarah - BlueSky needs a way of pinning a thread or saving to favourites.

BTW, I do have some OIAs in mind as well…. I need organisations to provide facts, because there is far too much misinformation being published from RW politicians.

Yeah it’s amusing, but also a reminder that when someone makes a case based on summarised data, we need to know how it was constructed before we can agree or disagree with the case being made.

I think 2024 best be the year of scrutinising decision makers, otherwise we will be misled.

Thank you, will do. What is also important to me is gaining more understanding of Māori identity and culture, Māoritanga and link to land and sea.

Recently I visited the Ngāmotu New Plymouth Museum, I spent hours viewing and reading about the Māori related displays - we must not continue the loss.

True, but for me I need to know more… 2024 is the year I’m going learn more te reo Māori - he pai te ako ❤️

When hate becomes more mainstream (e.g. on media pages or elected member’s pages), then there is a larger audience influenced.

But also, alt-right groups will never fall into the shadows, they will escalate their position.

Unless there is a reversal of this, society will head into a bad place.

Thanks Byron. I read your book earlier this year, I really got it.

Over the years I’ve been an observer of online behaviour and how it how it affects direction in society. I have concerns - the hate is becoming more extreme, more frequent, more controlling and becoming more mainstream.

We need to make a strong stand for all those that don’t have a voice.

This Government’s behaviour is incredibly sad (and that doesn’t begin to describe it).

Their actions will result in deaths and life changing injuries on the roads, as well as environmental damage leading to health and wellbeing issues for everyone.

Agree, never click on links in emails. Instead, go to the company via their website (by typing in the address bar) or their app.

Tip: If an email implies urgency or makes you feel concerned, it will be a scam. It’s an attempt for the recipient to make a rushed decision.

The nastiness from this National Government knows no bounds.

Congrats 👏 - all the best for the new gig.