Anne Marie
@anniemc.bsky.social
Counsellor, Leftie, Opinionated often called a Witch.
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Today 12 December is the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. This government has a knack for terrible timing on climate backsliding, but this is a doozy.
#NZpol
Against advice, 'Govt to rush climate target change through Parliament under urgency'
“The public will not have their say on the Govt’s weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.“
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/10/g...
Against advice, 'Govt to rush climate target change through Parliament under urgency'
“The public will not have their say on the Govt’s weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.“
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/10/g...
Govt to rush climate target change through Parliament under urgency
The public will not have their say on the Govt's weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.
newsroom.co.nz
December 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today 12 December is the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. This government has a knack for terrible timing on climate backsliding, but this is a doozy.
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Great thread from Dr Cassandra here about the proposwdsocial media ban.
Banning under 16yo is an easy, simplistic, "feel good" law that does little to address any of the underlying issues, but MPs can point to it and look like they're doing something (while doing very little).
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Banning under 16yo is an easy, simplistic, "feel good" law that does little to address any of the underlying issues, but MPs can point to it and look like they're doing something (while doing very little).
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I've been doing a bunch of media about Australia's social media ban for under 16s this week.
NZ looks likely to follow.
Before we copy-paste a ban, here’s what actually matters (imo) 👇
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NZ looks likely to follow.
Before we copy-paste a ban, here’s what actually matters (imo) 👇
#nzpol
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Great thread from Dr Cassandra here about the proposwdsocial media ban.
Banning under 16yo is an easy, simplistic, "feel good" law that does little to address any of the underlying issues, but MPs can point to it and look like they're doing something (while doing very little).
Read more 👇🏼
Banning under 16yo is an easy, simplistic, "feel good" law that does little to address any of the underlying issues, but MPs can point to it and look like they're doing something (while doing very little).
Read more 👇🏼
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Yes, the radical right is full of incompetent bumblefucks who literally can't indict a ham sandwich or execute an entry-level troll without showing their flabby arses.
But it's dangerous and irresponsible to presume on that staying true. It only takes one bullseye to do incalculable harm.
But it's dangerous and irresponsible to presume on that staying true. It only takes one bullseye to do incalculable harm.
December 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Yes, the radical right is full of incompetent bumblefucks who literally can't indict a ham sandwich or execute an entry-level troll without showing their flabby arses.
But it's dangerous and irresponsible to presume on that staying true. It only takes one bullseye to do incalculable harm.
But it's dangerous and irresponsible to presume on that staying true. It only takes one bullseye to do incalculable harm.
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Meet ‘the brown Karen’ who keeps taking Apple to the Disputes Tribunal – and winning thespinoff.co.nz/society/11-1...
Meet ‘the brown Karen’ who keeps taking Apple to the Disputes Tribunal – and winning
Thirty hours on the phone, four pairs of headphones, two laptops, three Disputes Tribunal hearings, and one giant victory for consumers everywhere.<br />
thespinoff.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Meet ‘the brown Karen’ who keeps taking Apple to the Disputes Tribunal – and winning thespinoff.co.nz/society/11-1...
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Willis and Luxon that illiterate they fail to realise that it is the US Fed and the international wholesale rate that determines our fixed mortgage rates
Not the OCR and the 90 day bond market which influences the floating rate
So ask Trump what fuckery he is doing
Not the OCR and the 90 day bond market which influences the floating rate
So ask Trump what fuckery he is doing
They should know out of touch, they see it everyday in the mirror
#nzpol
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'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage rates
Westpac is the first of the banks to move.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Willis and Luxon that illiterate they fail to realise that it is the US Fed and the international wholesale rate that determines our fixed mortgage rates
Not the OCR and the 90 day bond market which influences the floating rate
So ask Trump what fuckery he is doing
Not the OCR and the 90 day bond market which influences the floating rate
So ask Trump what fuckery he is doing
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In a rare event these days, the cost of a repeat scrip has dropped for us, from $23 to $16. That is because our local PHO went from doctor-owned to corporate to Maori health trust. Tui Ora are succeeding in providing services where corporate couldn't even get a doctor in place.
December 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
In a rare event these days, the cost of a repeat scrip has dropped for us, from $23 to $16. That is because our local PHO went from doctor-owned to corporate to Maori health trust. Tui Ora are succeeding in providing services where corporate couldn't even get a doctor in place.
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PIERS: “You’re not gay?”
FUENTES: “No. But women are very difficult to be around.”
P: “Should they vote?”
F: “No.”
PIERS: “They should stay home?”
FUENTES: “Yeah.”
PIERS: “So you’re just a misogynistic dinosaur. Have you ever had sex?”
FUENTES: “No.”
PIERS: “Wow. Says the guy who never got laid.”
FUENTES: “No. But women are very difficult to be around.”
P: “Should they vote?”
F: “No.”
PIERS: “They should stay home?”
FUENTES: “Yeah.”
PIERS: “So you’re just a misogynistic dinosaur. Have you ever had sex?”
FUENTES: “No.”
PIERS: “Wow. Says the guy who never got laid.”
December 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
PIERS: “You’re not gay?”
FUENTES: “No. But women are very difficult to be around.”
P: “Should they vote?”
F: “No.”
PIERS: “They should stay home?”
FUENTES: “Yeah.”
PIERS: “So you’re just a misogynistic dinosaur. Have you ever had sex?”
FUENTES: “No.”
PIERS: “Wow. Says the guy who never got laid.”
FUENTES: “No. But women are very difficult to be around.”
P: “Should they vote?”
F: “No.”
PIERS: “They should stay home?”
FUENTES: “Yeah.”
PIERS: “So you’re just a misogynistic dinosaur. Have you ever had sex?”
FUENTES: “No.”
PIERS: “Wow. Says the guy who never got laid.”
Police Culture, Wishful Climate Policy and TPU vs Nicola Willis
YouTube video by Cross Party Lines
youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Nats are scared after the rise post CGT so have been going a hundy in the PR stakes; soft glossy magazine articles, big emphasis on recovery, lots of pro-National articles, etc. They have money and connections and are leveraging them to give the illusion of success.
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Nats are scared after the rise post CGT so have been going a hundy in the PR stakes; soft glossy magazine articles, big emphasis on recovery, lots of pro-National articles, etc. They have money and connections and are leveraging them to give the illusion of success.
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Global economics firm warns NZ politics 'increasingly volatile' amid Luxon coup rumours, 'fractures' in coalition
#nzpol
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Global economics firm warns NZ politics 'increasingly volatile' amid Luxon coup rumours, 'fractures' in coalition
The firm warns coalition tensions show ‘deep fractures’ in the Government.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
December 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Global economics firm warns NZ politics 'increasingly volatile' amid Luxon coup rumours, 'fractures' in coalition
#nzpol
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When Tasman flooded this year, with people trapped & millions of $ in damage, lost livehlihoods. Luxon flew to a Hawaii for holiday. He didn't tell anyone until he got back.
Now he tells NZ we don't deserve our Xmas holidays & we're not American enough. The man with NO portfolio is a tosser #nzpol
Now he tells NZ we don't deserve our Xmas holidays & we're not American enough. The man with NO portfolio is a tosser #nzpol
December 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
When Tasman flooded this year, with people trapped & millions of $ in damage, lost livehlihoods. Luxon flew to a Hawaii for holiday. He didn't tell anyone until he got back.
Now he tells NZ we don't deserve our Xmas holidays & we're not American enough. The man with NO portfolio is a tosser #nzpol
Now he tells NZ we don't deserve our Xmas holidays & we're not American enough. The man with NO portfolio is a tosser #nzpol
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Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯
December 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯
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Dates now on the record: Police Minister Mark Mitchell was told of a McSkimming complaint on Oct 14 - three weeks before the date he’s given publicly as when he first heard of concerns.
Timeline shows Minister knew of McSkimming complaint three weeks earlier than he has said
The police minister was alerted to an IPCA complaint about Jevon McSkimming on October 14. He’s publicly stated he wasn’t told until November 6
www.stuff.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Dates now on the record: Police Minister Mark Mitchell was told of a McSkimming complaint on Oct 14 - three weeks before the date he’s given publicly as when he first heard of concerns.
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Mark Mitchell is complaining on social media that Coster is relitigating the Jevon McSk disaster?
Relitigate? Does he know the meaning?
This is 1st time we’ve heard Coster’s side of events?
We have heard plenty from MM prior to today, even about Coster. I’m grateful for the other PoV.
#nzpol
Relitigate? Does he know the meaning?
This is 1st time we’ve heard Coster’s side of events?
We have heard plenty from MM prior to today, even about Coster. I’m grateful for the other PoV.
#nzpol
December 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Mark Mitchell is complaining on social media that Coster is relitigating the Jevon McSk disaster?
Relitigate? Does he know the meaning?
This is 1st time we’ve heard Coster’s side of events?
We have heard plenty from MM prior to today, even about Coster. I’m grateful for the other PoV.
#nzpol
Relitigate? Does he know the meaning?
This is 1st time we’ve heard Coster’s side of events?
We have heard plenty from MM prior to today, even about Coster. I’m grateful for the other PoV.
#nzpol
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How much is a life worth? What about that of a baby? A friend?
For too long, the current Government - led by Luxon, Seymour and Peters - have prioritised money and corporate donors/lobbyists over the lives of everyday Kiwis.
Please share and help spread awareness. Thanks, Tui.
#nzpol #kiwi
For too long, the current Government - led by Luxon, Seymour and Peters - have prioritised money and corporate donors/lobbyists over the lives of everyday Kiwis.
Please share and help spread awareness. Thanks, Tui.
#nzpol #kiwi
How much is a Kiwi's life worth?
How David Seymour, Brooke Van Velden and the right wing Coalition are prioritising money over Kiwi lives at every step
substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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UN CERD warns NZ is backsliding on racial equality: Māori land, Tiriti commitments, hate speech, youth justice, health equity, and human rights institutions face serious risks.
UN sounds alarm on NZ racism and Māori rights
UN CERD warns NZ is backsliding on racial equality: Māori land, Tiriti commitments, hate speech, youth justice, health equity, and human rights institutions face serious risks.
www.teaonews.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
UN CERD warns NZ is backsliding on racial equality: Māori land, Tiriti commitments, hate speech, youth justice, health equity, and human rights institutions face serious risks.
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Mark Hamill: "How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all yours!!! No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤣"
Do you agree with Mark?
Do you agree with Mark?
December 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Mark Hamill: "How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all yours!!! No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤣"
Do you agree with Mark?
Do you agree with Mark?