Anneleise
@anneleise.bsky.social
“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” she/her, systems thinker, writer, artist, Tangata Tiriti AnneleiseHall@mastodon.nz
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Aotearoa
Blog: https://diary-of-a-butterfly.ghost.io
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Aotearoa
Blog: https://diary-of-a-butterfly.ghost.io
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Anneleise
@anneleise.bsky.social
· Jan 26
The NZ government is moving fast to remake NZ's laws to enshrine corporate immunity as NZ sits on the biggest gold strike in a century and a stockpile of the most important mineral you've never heard of.
diary-of-a-butterfly.ghost.io/freedom-and-...
diary-of-a-butterfly.ghost.io/freedom-and-...
...they have no mandate.
NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
...they have no mandate.
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So ... the government just forced us all to have referendums on *existing* Māori wards because Local Communities Deserve Choice, but now they're unilaterally abolishing our regional councils because they don't like the Choices we made?
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
So ... the government just forced us all to have referendums on *existing* Māori wards because Local Communities Deserve Choice, but now they're unilaterally abolishing our regional councils because they don't like the Choices we made?
Narrator: Describe the world right now...
Me:...
Me:...
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Narrator: Describe the world right now...
Me:...
Me:...
Maduro tops Gestapo Grampa's Whitehouse World Leaderboard for best 'rest home entertainer'
We are alive in this moment people.
We are alive in this moment people.
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Maduro tops Gestapo Grampa's Whitehouse World Leaderboard for best 'rest home entertainer'
We are alive in this moment people.
We are alive in this moment people.
😅
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
😅
Perils of a Govt of full landlords and lobbyists-
"It is difficult to estimate the impact of this single law change [mortgage interest deductability] on MPs’ personal bottom lines..."
"In the 39% tax bracket, deducting this from their income puts nearly $20,000 back in their pockets."
"It is difficult to estimate the impact of this single law change [mortgage interest deductability] on MPs’ personal bottom lines..."
"In the 39% tax bracket, deducting this from their income puts nearly $20,000 back in their pockets."
Incidentally, I wonder how many kiwi homeowners, UNDER THE AGE OF 45, could afford or actually afforded their first home on their own…WITHOUT the bank of boomer mum & dad? #nzpol #TaxWealthMore #OneTermGovernment
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mp-proper...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mp-proper...
MP property rich list: The five politicians with the biggest portfolios
Christopher Luxon, Judith Collins and Winston Peters are among those with luxurious homes
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Perils of a Govt of full landlords and lobbyists-
"It is difficult to estimate the impact of this single law change [mortgage interest deductability] on MPs’ personal bottom lines..."
"In the 39% tax bracket, deducting this from their income puts nearly $20,000 back in their pockets."
"It is difficult to estimate the impact of this single law change [mortgage interest deductability] on MPs’ personal bottom lines..."
"In the 39% tax bracket, deducting this from their income puts nearly $20,000 back in their pockets."
Applying systemic and sustained misogynist bullying and intimidation to keep talented women in their place then weaponising any reaction to demonise them for being "angry", "crazy" or "emotional"; just everyday normal life for the tragic mediocre old boys network.
“..a bunch of dirty old men started bullying her. Spreading salacious, baseless, downright creepy rumours about her. And not even bothering to hide it. Sending all staff emails about it.”
And those men - some not so old - still sit at Council tables & got rewarded for that filthy behaviour. #nzpol
And those men - some not so old - still sit at Council tables & got rewarded for that filthy behaviour. #nzpol
Tory Whanau isn’t leaving - she was hounded out
Opinion: As all the emails and filthy gossip came out, it’s been patently, toe-curlingly, nauseatingly obvious to every young woman what’s been happening.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Applying systemic and sustained misogynist bullying and intimidation to keep talented women in their place then weaponising any reaction to demonise them for being "angry", "crazy" or "emotional"; just everyday normal life for the tragic mediocre old boys network.
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Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Some hints requested from my SS. I love nature, expressionist art, paua blue/green/pink colours, coffee, fluffy socks. I like bugs and butterflies. I make mixed media art, enjoy reading and writing poems, (Allergic to lots of skin products and some foods so probably best to avoid 🙏)
Some hints requested from my SS. I love nature, expressionist art, paua blue/green/pink colours, coffee, fluffy socks. I like bugs and butterflies. I make mixed media art, enjoy reading and writing poems, (Allergic to lots of skin products and some foods so probably best to avoid 🙏)
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Some hints requested from my SS. I love nature, expressionist art, paua blue/green/pink colours, coffee, fluffy socks. I like bugs and butterflies. I make mixed media art, enjoy reading and writing poems, (Allergic to lots of skin products and some foods so probably best to avoid 🙏)
Some hints requested from my SS. I love nature, expressionist art, paua blue/green/pink colours, coffee, fluffy socks. I like bugs and butterflies. I make mixed media art, enjoy reading and writing poems, (Allergic to lots of skin products and some foods so probably best to avoid 🙏)
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Luxon after 3 years in govt
November 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Luxon after 3 years in govt
The renowned publication that exposed Watergate is now the the publication of organised criminal billionaire pedophile cover ups... the Washington Post is forever finished as a credible publication IMO...
The Washington Post editorial board decided the Epstein files have “no public interest” before even seeing them. That’s a stunning position for any newsroom to take. Praising Clay Higgins as the lone ‘no’ vote, too? No wonder no one trusts legacy media. Absolutely disgusting.
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The renowned publication that exposed Watergate is now the the publication of organised criminal billionaire pedophile cover ups... the Washington Post is forever finished as a credible publication IMO...
It's already it's a bit like a surreal Scorsese movie scene where Mamdani has stumbled into the '2am and only weirdos at the bar stage' of the presidency...
Almost feel like I'm waiting for Cheech and Chong to pop up behind them. 👀
Almost feel like I'm waiting for Cheech and Chong to pop up behind them. 👀
Q: “Are you affirming you think Trump is a fascist?”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
November 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
It's already it's a bit like a surreal Scorsese movie scene where Mamdani has stumbled into the '2am and only weirdos at the bar stage' of the presidency...
Almost feel like I'm waiting for Cheech and Chong to pop up behind them. 👀
Almost feel like I'm waiting for Cheech and Chong to pop up behind them. 👀
I'm not sure I'm going to beat this one for overloading my WTF meter today...
Amazing stuff
November 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I'm not sure I'm going to beat this one for overloading my WTF meter today...
Forcing themselves on the public in every way possible
The broligarchy will bankrupt us and then demand we bail them out.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
White House drafts order directing Justice Department to sue states that pass AI regulations
The draft order comes after Republicans in Congress failed to pass a federal ban on state AI regulation, as more lawmakers raise concerns about the technology.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Forcing themselves on the public in every way possible
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She was getting ready for the swimsuit competition part of the grand jury
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
She was getting ready for the swimsuit competition part of the grand jury
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We can boycott the fsck out of companies that donated to the current lot. There may be more since this was posted:
bsky.app/profile/kuma...
bsky.app/profile/kuma...
AJR Finance
BAT
Bathurst Resources
BestStart
Bayleys
Buen Holdings
Carter Holt Harvey
Fairview Metals
Federation Mining
Imperial Tobacco
JSwap
Mobil
Sleepyhead
Stevenson Group
Talleys
Trans-Tasman Resources
VelocityFreight
Winton Properties
Zuru/Health by Habit/Monday Hair/Nood/Rascal
BAT
Bathurst Resources
BestStart
Bayleys
Buen Holdings
Carter Holt Harvey
Fairview Metals
Federation Mining
Imperial Tobacco
JSwap
Mobil
Sleepyhead
Stevenson Group
Talleys
Trans-Tasman Resources
VelocityFreight
Winton Properties
Zuru/Health by Habit/Monday Hair/Nood/Rascal
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 AM
We can boycott the fsck out of companies that donated to the current lot. There may be more since this was posted:
bsky.app/profile/kuma...
bsky.app/profile/kuma...
A snapshot of why the media is so bad when these types gatekeep power
or
'Why Are Men' ...
Chapter 452,917
Thought Competent To Maintain Professional Standards And Integrity In Professional Situations Where A Woman May Be Present
or
'Why Are Men' ...
Chapter 452,917
Thought Competent To Maintain Professional Standards And Integrity In Professional Situations Where A Woman May Be Present
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A snapshot of why the media is so bad when these types gatekeep power
or
'Why Are Men' ...
Chapter 452,917
Thought Competent To Maintain Professional Standards And Integrity In Professional Situations Where A Woman May Be Present
or
'Why Are Men' ...
Chapter 452,917
Thought Competent To Maintain Professional Standards And Integrity In Professional Situations Where A Woman May Be Present
Thomas the Turd Polisher©️
is at it again
is at it again
Picture the New Zealand Herald's senior Press Gallery reporter dismissing as a "C-grade scandalette" the chair of a Māori entity *cough* taking $27 MILLION of public money and putting it in a project in his own patch. #nzpol
a man in a suit and tie is smiling with his mouth open
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is smiling with his mouth open
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Thomas the Turd Polisher©️
is at it again
is at it again
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Hey guys we need to raise your power bills again because the jackoff material factory needs more power to turn your mom and daughter’s pictures into pornography and we need you to pay for it
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Hey guys we need to raise your power bills again because the jackoff material factory needs more power to turn your mom and daughter’s pictures into pornography and we need you to pay for it
Reposted by Anneleise
If you read one thing today, make it this - the deepest dive I’ve seen yet tying all of the many things to worry about on the school curriculum together in one place, and underlining concerning links to both the Atlas Network and Project 2025 - links that we can’t afford to ignore in any reporting.
I'm really happy that The Bad Newsletter has a new home at Emily Writes Weekly, and really unhappy that my first piece is about the ultra-munted weirdness that the Chaos Coalition is doing to the new school curriculum www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-the-hel...
What the HELL is happening with the new school curriculum?
Over and over again, I've had emails and messages from parents asking me about the new curriculum. I tried to get my head around it, but just had more questions than answers. So I teamed up with my fr...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 6:02 AM
If you read one thing today, make it this - the deepest dive I’ve seen yet tying all of the many things to worry about on the school curriculum together in one place, and underlining concerning links to both the Atlas Network and Project 2025 - links that we can’t afford to ignore in any reporting.
"Every single person in the world desrves healthcare. Why is it controversial? Why isn't it controversial that people die in the hospital because they can't afford it?" 🔥
WATCH: @katmabu.bsky.social blows Jennings’ mind by saying “everyone deserves health care”
Reminder: this is how it is in every other developed nation, where the cruelty of the Republican Party has not killed universal health care on behalf of the insurance companies. #MedicareForAll
Reminder: this is how it is in every other developed nation, where the cruelty of the Republican Party has not killed universal health care on behalf of the insurance companies. #MedicareForAll
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
"Every single person in the world desrves healthcare. Why is it controversial? Why isn't it controversial that people die in the hospital because they can't afford it?" 🔥
Not dissing the guts of this reporter in these times, but that used to be a normal level of competence, intelligence and professionalism required for journalists with such high level access.
The GOAT Award goes to Mary Bruce of ABC NEWS! What she did today was totally and unequivocally awesome and amazing! I saw it live. ABC should give her a goddamn raise for this.
November 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Not dissing the guts of this reporter in these times, but that used to be a normal level of competence, intelligence and professionalism required for journalists with such high level access.
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If my anger towards those defending sexual predators were visualized...
Current eruption in Hawaii.
Current eruption in Hawaii.
November 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
If my anger towards those defending sexual predators were visualized...
Current eruption in Hawaii.
Current eruption in Hawaii.
Reposted by Anneleise
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Reposted by Anneleise
authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now