Tom Bailey
@aproposensible.bsky.social
Public servant; He/Him. Interested in economics, geopolitics, and climate change. Increasingly radicalised on urban planning, poverty and Te Tiriti. Opinions are my own.
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#nzpol The pay equity decision today – just before Mothers Day – takes employment law back decades. It will likely impact the earnings of hundreds of thousands of women, often working in some of the most poorly paid work. It will cost us all in the long-run. A 🧵 www.beehive.govt.nz/release/chan...
www.beehive.govt.nz
May 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
#nzpol The pay equity decision today – just before Mothers Day – takes employment law back decades. It will likely impact the earnings of hundreds of thousands of women, often working in some of the most poorly paid work. It will cost us all in the long-run. A 🧵 www.beehive.govt.nz/release/chan...
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This is *why* retrospective laws are objectionable in principle. Law must be prospective so you can plan your life according to it.
Which is what claimant groups, employers, and public servants have done for years.
All in the bin in under 24 hours. Millions of dollars worth of work on all sides.
Which is what claimant groups, employers, and public servants have done for years.
All in the bin in under 24 hours. Millions of dollars worth of work on all sides.
My dedicated friend, who works as a mediator, popped in this evening. She's two or three years deep in a pay equity claim with one group. The news that it was all meaningless came through while they were actually meeting today.
May 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is *why* retrospective laws are objectionable in principle. Law must be prospective so you can plan your life according to it.
Which is what claimant groups, employers, and public servants have done for years.
All in the bin in under 24 hours. Millions of dollars worth of work on all sides.
Which is what claimant groups, employers, and public servants have done for years.
All in the bin in under 24 hours. Millions of dollars worth of work on all sides.
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Re the Golden Mile, it has already been rephrased and put on hold time and time again. The longer we leave it the more expensive and untenable it becomes. It is NOW time to revitalise Courtenay Place, improve public transport and fix the pipes in one go. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3606...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3606...
April 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Re the Golden Mile, it has already been rephrased and put on hold time and time again. The longer we leave it the more expensive and untenable it becomes. It is NOW time to revitalise Courtenay Place, improve public transport and fix the pipes in one go. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3606...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3606...
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As with the Treaty Principles Bill and every other outrage caused by Luxo's rogue coalition partners: their conduct is on him because the ministerial warrants he has given them make them relevance. Luxo's failure to enforce even the most basic standards of discipline is a stain on our politics
March 31, 2025 at 8:24 PM
As with the Treaty Principles Bill and every other outrage caused by Luxo's rogue coalition partners: their conduct is on him because the ministerial warrants he has given them make them relevance. Luxo's failure to enforce even the most basic standards of discipline is a stain on our politics
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Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews is one of New Zealand’s most effective advocates for housing reform. But it appears the Labour Party doesn’t want her any more.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-...
Windbag: Is Labour trying to freeze out its strongest Yimby?
Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews is one of New Zealand’s most effective advocates for housing reform. But it appears the Labour Party doesn't want her any more.
thespinoff.co.nz
March 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews is one of New Zealand’s most effective advocates for housing reform. But it appears the Labour Party doesn’t want her any more.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-...
New RMA reform. Lots to unpack. No Treaty clause. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
Luxon reveals major reform to replace 'broken' system
The Prime Minister is expected to speak to media at 4pm on the Resource Management Act.
www.nzherald.co.nz
March 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
New RMA reform. Lots to unpack. No Treaty clause. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say
This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
March 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say
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elon musk at cpac was so fucking weird you guys I know this reads like a parody but I literally just wrote down what happened www.theverge.com/elon-musk/61...
![Musk: Well, President, uh, President Milei has a gift for me.
Schmitt: [hamming at camera] Javier Milei from Argentina, you guys know who that is, right?
Milei, a friendly-looking figure who resembles Bilbo Baggins right before he Smeagolifies, enters the stage carrying a chainsaw. He presents the chainsaw to the billionaire, who then waves it around unsteadily.
Musk: This… is… the chainsaw for bureaucracy. [pumps the chainsaw in the air] CHAINSAAAW!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4t2ziwnnescprzorvmrfduey/bafkreiaq5wpff25isb2ylypajpm57h5xlpb7ms6ws4fghayhnge2wqqbom@jpeg)
February 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
elon musk at cpac was so fucking weird you guys I know this reads like a parody but I literally just wrote down what happened www.theverge.com/elon-musk/61...
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I wrote about Neil Gaiman, and the women accusing him of sexual coercion, assault and abuse. www.vulture.com/article/neil...
There Is No Safe Word
How the best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman hid the darkest parts of himself for decades.
www.vulture.com
January 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I wrote about Neil Gaiman, and the women accusing him of sexual coercion, assault and abuse. www.vulture.com/article/neil...
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I wrote a deep dive into Mike King for @davidfarrier.bsky.social at Webworm. This piece is the result of 100s of pages of OIAs and my experience covering him since 2014, a lot of work!
www.webworm.co/p/rockstar
www.webworm.co/p/rockstar
The Making of a Mental Health Rockstar
Does Mike King’s popularity come with a big dose of impunity?
www.webworm.co
December 17, 2024 at 7:46 PM
I wrote a deep dive into Mike King for @davidfarrier.bsky.social at Webworm. This piece is the result of 100s of pages of OIAs and my experience covering him since 2014, a lot of work!
www.webworm.co/p/rockstar
www.webworm.co/p/rockstar
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Now is a really good time for NZ journos to reread this. Don't take it from me, take it from Patrick Gower.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3505...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3505...
December 12, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Now is a really good time for NZ journos to reread this. Don't take it from me, take it from Patrick Gower.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3505...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3505...
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Note: The figures take into account policies put in place by the previous government, many of which have been or will be scrapped by the new coalition Government.
December 21, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Note: The figures take into account policies put in place by the previous government, many of which have been or will be scrapped by the new coalition Government.
Who will replace Kelvin Davis on the list? #kikorangi
December 14, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Who will replace Kelvin Davis on the list? #kikorangi
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This story is a bit overcooked.
Shane Jones was almost certainly discussing 100% renewable target, which Labour called "aspirational" and had no plans to meet.
And $24b is cost of meeting Paris (unfunded by both parties), not failing to meet it.
Shane Jones was almost certainly discussing 100% renewable target, which Labour called "aspirational" and had no plans to meet.
And $24b is cost of meeting Paris (unfunded by both parties), not failing to meet it.
December 12, 2023 at 9:42 AM
This story is a bit overcooked.
Shane Jones was almost certainly discussing 100% renewable target, which Labour called "aspirational" and had no plans to meet.
And $24b is cost of meeting Paris (unfunded by both parties), not failing to meet it.
Shane Jones was almost certainly discussing 100% renewable target, which Labour called "aspirational" and had no plans to meet.
And $24b is cost of meeting Paris (unfunded by both parties), not failing to meet it.
Well, this is unexpected.
"In addition, the party is committed to seeing revenue from polluters destined for the CERF being spent on adaptation and mitigation, such as flood protection, not in tax relief that landlords will largely benefit from."
www.newsroom.co.nz/peters-and-s...
"In addition, the party is committed to seeing revenue from polluters destined for the CERF being spent on adaptation and mitigation, such as flood protection, not in tax relief that landlords will largely benefit from."
www.newsroom.co.nz/peters-and-s...
Peters and Seymour team up as Luxon hits hurdles
New Zealand First wasn’t happy with the first deal offered by National and the big hurdle ahead is how to fund Christopher Luxon’s promised tax relief
www.newsroom.co.nz
November 14, 2023 at 12:20 AM
Well, this is unexpected.
"In addition, the party is committed to seeing revenue from polluters destined for the CERF being spent on adaptation and mitigation, such as flood protection, not in tax relief that landlords will largely benefit from."
www.newsroom.co.nz/peters-and-s...
"In addition, the party is committed to seeing revenue from polluters destined for the CERF being spent on adaptation and mitigation, such as flood protection, not in tax relief that landlords will largely benefit from."
www.newsroom.co.nz/peters-and-s...
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Why does it take the Wellington newspaper to cover Auckland Sikh communities getting bullied by BJP consulate narcs
Me: Look, some BJPer got AUT to cancel the booking of the Sikhs who wanted to talk about India assassinating that Canadian Sikh. They cancelled a Tiananmen event in 2019 as well after Chinese diplomats complained.
Indian husband: Why are they so accommodating of fascists
Indian husband: Why are they so accommodating of fascists
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
November 12, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Why does it take the Wellington newspaper to cover Auckland Sikh communities getting bullied by BJP consulate narcs
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Me: Look, some BJPer got AUT to cancel the booking of the Sikhs who wanted to talk about India assassinating that Canadian Sikh. They cancelled a Tiananmen event in 2019 as well after Chinese diplomats complained.
Indian husband: Why are they so accommodating of fascists
Indian husband: Why are they so accommodating of fascists
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
November 12, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Me: Look, some BJPer got AUT to cancel the booking of the Sikhs who wanted to talk about India assassinating that Canadian Sikh. They cancelled a Tiananmen event in 2019 as well after Chinese diplomats complained.
Indian husband: Why are they so accommodating of fascists
Indian husband: Why are they so accommodating of fascists
Is this Te Pāti Māori's best result ever? Truly astonishing. (Remains funny that Meka lost.)
November 3, 2023 at 1:03 AM
Is this Te Pāti Māori's best result ever? Truly astonishing. (Remains funny that Meka lost.)
ACT have stated their Treaty Principles Act would be "short but decisive". Some quick questions about what that Act would actually do.
(1) "1. All citizens of New Zealand have the same political rights and duties"
Does this mean every citizen can vote... 1/?
(1) "1. All citizens of New Zealand have the same political rights and duties"
Does this mean every citizen can vote... 1/?
November 2, 2023 at 12:28 AM
ACT have stated their Treaty Principles Act would be "short but decisive". Some quick questions about what that Act would actually do.
(1) "1. All citizens of New Zealand have the same political rights and duties"
Does this mean every citizen can vote... 1/?
(1) "1. All citizens of New Zealand have the same political rights and duties"
Does this mean every citizen can vote... 1/?
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And here we see the consequence of repeated media grumbling about the specials vote counting: creating conditions where it's seen as reasonable to remove on the day enrolment and special voting.
The effect, regardless of the intent, would be disenfranchisement for thousands.
The effect, regardless of the intent, would be disenfranchisement for thousands.
October 24, 2023 at 7:44 PM
And here we see the consequence of repeated media grumbling about the specials vote counting: creating conditions where it's seen as reasonable to remove on the day enrolment and special voting.
The effect, regardless of the intent, would be disenfranchisement for thousands.
The effect, regardless of the intent, would be disenfranchisement for thousands.
As distressing as 33% here is, we should take comfort in the 50%+ no. Also, as much as the Voice comparison shows support can drop in the face of a determined campaign, its worth remembering that Aussies were voting on change. Fear mongering would be harder as NZ would be voting on the status quo.
October 21, 2023 at 12:40 PM
As distressing as 33% here is, we should take comfort in the 50%+ no. Also, as much as the Voice comparison shows support can drop in the face of a determined campaign, its worth remembering that Aussies were voting on change. Fear mongering would be harder as NZ would be voting on the status quo.
A lot has been made of Labours actions this term, and how they led to this collapse. However, I agree with others that the 2020 election, and crucially the term before are key to understanding this election - and why the strategic decisions Labour made made sense at the time. 1/?
October 21, 2023 at 12:28 PM
A lot has been made of Labours actions this term, and how they led to this collapse. However, I agree with others that the 2020 election, and crucially the term before are key to understanding this election - and why the strategic decisions Labour made made sense at the time. 1/?