Arandar
@arandar.bsky.social
Writer, reader, bottom feeder. Ngati Te Whiti. Hates Fascism. Amazon.com/author/rhvandeweert
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Actually, reading the article... The headline is misleading, it's not really what they talked about. This is pretty typical of RNZ over the past couple years and more in making Labour look bad.
January 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Actually, reading the article... The headline is misleading, it's not really what they talked about. This is pretty typical of RNZ over the past couple years and more in making Labour look bad.
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It’s time for a Labour Government — our focus will be on jobs and skills, not cuts and excuses.
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January 22, 2025 at 3:56 AM
It’s time for a Labour Government — our focus will be on jobs and skills, not cuts and excuses.
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www.labour.org.nz/news-nicola_...
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www.labour.org.nz/news-nicola_...
I’m here. I’m at Bluesky. And I’m still at Fb and X. Why? Because I keep my friends close and my enemies closer. And fascists are the enemy of everything that’s good and decent and worth fighting for.
January 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’m here. I’m at Bluesky. And I’m still at Fb and X. Why? Because I keep my friends close and my enemies closer. And fascists are the enemy of everything that’s good and decent and worth fighting for.
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Family First, who are balls-deep in culture war, tried to make "woke diversity" happen as an issue in NZ last year. A lot of the company policies they reported as "woke" were disability supports, for both staff and customers. Fuck them, they're evil.
A heads up as it looks like most federal employees working on accessibility will be put on leave and eventually fired.
White House orders government DEI employees to be placed on leave | CNN Politics
Employees in any federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices will be placed on paid administrative leave “effective immediately,” according to a post from White House press secretar...
www.cnn.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Family First, who are balls-deep in culture war, tried to make "woke diversity" happen as an issue in NZ last year. A lot of the company policies they reported as "woke" were disability supports, for both staff and customers. Fuck them, they're evil.
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This is going to be an interesting day for the science sector in New Zealand, will there be any glimmers of optimism by the end of the day?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Future of Crown Research Institutes to be revealed
A long-delayed report expected to overhaul the science sector is due to be released.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is going to be an interesting day for the science sector in New Zealand, will there be any glimmers of optimism by the end of the day?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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...mechanisms in our economy that provide a more sustainable (even just economically speaking) diverse base.
Tourism is important for our country, but over-relying on it to provide quick injections for short-term rewards is not a good model.
Tourism is important for our country, but over-relying on it to provide quick injections for short-term rewards is not a good model.
January 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
...mechanisms in our economy that provide a more sustainable (even just economically speaking) diverse base.
Tourism is important for our country, but over-relying on it to provide quick injections for short-term rewards is not a good model.
Tourism is important for our country, but over-relying on it to provide quick injections for short-term rewards is not a good model.
Why some are working against public transport and rail newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/22/w...
Why some are working against public transport and rail
Opinion: A sensible transport strategy will require the courage to look beyond the commercial interests of a one-dimensional transport and infrastructure industry.
newsroom.co.nz
January 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Why some are working against public transport and rail newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/22/w...
The corporate class takes over America newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/22/t...
The corporate class takes over America
Comment: Neal Curtis looks at the forces behind the veil of pomp at the Trump inauguration
newsroom.co.nz
January 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The corporate class takes over America newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/22/t...
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Again, insurance companies understand risk.
Here we go. Lower speed limits in UK lead insurers to cut premiums due to lower levels of claim frequency. Which feeds through to lower health care costs, lower ACC outgoings, fewer bereavements and welfare compensation.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
UK’s 20mph speed limits ‘are cutting car insurance costs’
Controversial safety policy has helped drive down premiums to 18-month low, says Confused.com
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Again, insurance companies understand risk.
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"It is well known that in coalition negotiations ACT secured a select committee process for one constitutional Bill. However, they also secured the enactment of a second constitutional Bill entrenching their libertarian ideals and removing the place of te Tiriti in our lawmaking." - Prof Jane Kelsey
The Overshadowed Bill Poised to Rewrite New Zealand’s Legal System
While Attention is Fixed on the Treaty Principles Bill, Another Bill Threatens Sweeping Change
substack.com
December 28, 2024 at 7:54 PM
"It is well known that in coalition negotiations ACT secured a select committee process for one constitutional Bill. However, they also secured the enactment of a second constitutional Bill entrenching their libertarian ideals and removing the place of te Tiriti in our lawmaking." - Prof Jane Kelsey
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“The power he gives himself is extraordinary in its scope and potential.”
One of the scariest, accurate and bluntly clear articles written to date about David Seymour, in my opinion.
This needs to be widely read - and the content widely reported in the media.
open.substack.com/pub/mountain...
One of the scariest, accurate and bluntly clear articles written to date about David Seymour, in my opinion.
This needs to be widely read - and the content widely reported in the media.
open.substack.com/pub/mountain...
8% ACT Party Creates One Ring To Rule Them All
A Quick Read
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December 17, 2024 at 3:25 AM
“The power he gives himself is extraordinary in its scope and potential.”
One of the scariest, accurate and bluntly clear articles written to date about David Seymour, in my opinion.
This needs to be widely read - and the content widely reported in the media.
open.substack.com/pub/mountain...
One of the scariest, accurate and bluntly clear articles written to date about David Seymour, in my opinion.
This needs to be widely read - and the content widely reported in the media.
open.substack.com/pub/mountain...
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This is a good (scary!) article too e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
The ‘dangerous’ bill flying under the radar | E-Tangata
“Individually or together, these two bills would entrench libertarian preferences in New Zealand’s constitutional framework. They would also obstruct the consideration of Te Tiriti in future lawmaking...
e-tangata.co.nz
December 17, 2024 at 5:44 AM
This is a good (scary!) article too e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
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January 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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She’s right, you know.
January 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
She’s right, you know.
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Welcome to more "vibes based analysis" on 90 day trials from the EMA. Zero hard data provided within this oped supports the use of 90 day trials, nor is their any mention of their potential misuse. What does the real evidence say? A 🧵 www.nzherald.co.nz/business/hav...
Alan McDonald: Have 90-day employment trials been worth it?
OPINION: Employers have welcomed the move but have had plenty of questions about it.
www.nzherald.co.nz
January 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Welcome to more "vibes based analysis" on 90 day trials from the EMA. Zero hard data provided within this oped supports the use of 90 day trials, nor is their any mention of their potential misuse. What does the real evidence say? A 🧵 www.nzherald.co.nz/business/hav...
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This is Howard. He couldn't decide where to sit. Wound up in two places at once and may require some assistance. 13/10
January 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This is Howard. He couldn't decide where to sit. Wound up in two places at once and may require some assistance. 13/10
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Just under the wire on the Social Security Amendment Bill. It's quite personal.
January 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just under the wire on the Social Security Amendment Bill. It's quite personal.
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In the mid 1990s we talked about an “Information Revolution”. All we made of it was largely a cross between Americas Funniest Home Videos and stupidest person you’ve ever met.
Just saw a no-longer relevant evacuation notice on instagram from five hours ago and remembered — that’s right, due to hyper-monetization every major social network no longer shows you life-saving breaking news as it happens.
They turned it over to an algorithm that finally noticed “he likes fire.”
They turned it over to an algorithm that finally noticed “he likes fire.”
January 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In the mid 1990s we talked about an “Information Revolution”. All we made of it was largely a cross between Americas Funniest Home Videos and stupidest person you’ve ever met.
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5. Zuckerberg's new assault on fact-checking and moderation is not a boost to free speech but an attack on it. The resultant flood of lies and abuse will, as on X, help make his platforms unbearable for many, shutting down reasoned argument and thoughtful discussion, driving people away.
January 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
5. Zuckerberg's new assault on fact-checking and moderation is not a boost to free speech but an attack on it. The resultant flood of lies and abuse will, as on X, help make his platforms unbearable for many, shutting down reasoned argument and thoughtful discussion, driving people away.
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For those worried about the cost of everything & the value of nothing (Conservatives), prepare to shit your y-fronts.
Nearly $10 fucking Billion dollars a year - 4% of NZ GDP
Nearly $10 fucking Billion dollars a year - 4% of NZ GDP
December 28, 2024 at 1:14 AM
For those worried about the cost of everything & the value of nothing (Conservatives), prepare to shit your y-fronts.
Nearly $10 fucking Billion dollars a year - 4% of NZ GDP
Nearly $10 fucking Billion dollars a year - 4% of NZ GDP