Concerned Citizen
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These comments by the PM are once again a blatant punching down on Wellington, where groundbreaking, transformative projects are already underway. Perhaps he should look at his own policy choices – like the recent decision to slash pay for women on low incomes.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
May 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
These comments by the PM are once again a blatant punching down on Wellington, where groundbreaking, transformative projects are already underway. Perhaps he should look at his own policy choices – like the recent decision to slash pay for women on low incomes.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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Stuff covered our current scores for Aotearoa here, with comments and context from a range of experts: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3503...
The budget doesn’t seem to address any of these longstanding concerns.
Sadly, it looks like we'll be publishing bad scores for NZ for years to come.
The budget doesn’t seem to address any of these longstanding concerns.
Sadly, it looks like we'll be publishing bad scores for NZ for years to come.
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
May 26, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Stuff covered our current scores for Aotearoa here, with comments and context from a range of experts: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3503...
The budget doesn’t seem to address any of these longstanding concerns.
Sadly, it looks like we'll be publishing bad scores for NZ for years to come.
The budget doesn’t seem to address any of these longstanding concerns.
Sadly, it looks like we'll be publishing bad scores for NZ for years to come.
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New Zealand COVID weekly update: 19 May to 25 May 2025
🔹New cases: 962 (+197.8%)
🔹Reinfections: 665 (69.1%)
🔹Deaths: 2 (+100.0%)
🔹Total deaths: 4,651 (+2)
🔹Hospital: 48 (+60.0%)
🔹ICU: n/a
🔸69.1% were reinfections
#COVID19NZ
Source: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-p...
🔹New cases: 962 (+197.8%)
🔹Reinfections: 665 (69.1%)
🔹Deaths: 2 (+100.0%)
🔹Total deaths: 4,651 (+2)
🔹Hospital: 48 (+60.0%)
🔹ICU: n/a
🔸69.1% were reinfections
#COVID19NZ
Source: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-p...
May 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
New Zealand COVID weekly update: 19 May to 25 May 2025
🔹New cases: 962 (+197.8%)
🔹Reinfections: 665 (69.1%)
🔹Deaths: 2 (+100.0%)
🔹Total deaths: 4,651 (+2)
🔹Hospital: 48 (+60.0%)
🔹ICU: n/a
🔸69.1% were reinfections
#COVID19NZ
Source: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-p...
🔹New cases: 962 (+197.8%)
🔹Reinfections: 665 (69.1%)
🔹Deaths: 2 (+100.0%)
🔹Total deaths: 4,651 (+2)
🔹Hospital: 48 (+60.0%)
🔹ICU: n/a
🔸69.1% were reinfections
#COVID19NZ
Source: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-p...
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Over the last two weeks I’ve noticed an increase of people out in public hacking up their lungs, sniffling and sneezing. I DON’T WANT WHATEVER YOU’VE GOT.
Not to mention loads of my kids’ classmates and teachers sick at the moment.
We’ve learned nothing.
Not to mention loads of my kids’ classmates and teachers sick at the moment.
We’ve learned nothing.
May 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Over the last two weeks I’ve noticed an increase of people out in public hacking up their lungs, sniffling and sneezing. I DON’T WANT WHATEVER YOU’VE GOT.
Not to mention loads of my kids’ classmates and teachers sick at the moment.
We’ve learned nothing.
Not to mention loads of my kids’ classmates and teachers sick at the moment.
We’ve learned nothing.
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New Zealand, look at the number of new reported cases THIS WEEK.
Wear a fricken respirator.
Wear a fricken respirator.
New Zealand COVID weekly update: 19 May to 25 May 2025
🔹New cases: 962 (+197.8%)
🔹Reinfections: 665 (69.1%)
🔹Deaths: 2 (+100.0%)
🔹Total deaths: 4,651 (+2)
🔹Hospital: 48 (+60.0%)
🔹ICU: n/a
🔸69.1% were reinfections
#COVID19NZ
Source: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-p...
🔹New cases: 962 (+197.8%)
🔹Reinfections: 665 (69.1%)
🔹Deaths: 2 (+100.0%)
🔹Total deaths: 4,651 (+2)
🔹Hospital: 48 (+60.0%)
🔹ICU: n/a
🔸69.1% were reinfections
#COVID19NZ
Source: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-p...
May 26, 2025 at 4:46 AM
New Zealand, look at the number of new reported cases THIS WEEK.
Wear a fricken respirator.
Wear a fricken respirator.
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NIH insiders: Trump is ‘dismantling and destroying everything’ 🧪
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH insiders: Trump is ‘dismantling and destroying everything’
After just 100 days, agency scientists say U.S. health institutes are demoralized and have lost essential staff and funding
www.science.org
May 1, 2025 at 2:43 AM
NIH insiders: Trump is ‘dismantling and destroying everything’ 🧪
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Also remember, look out of your window, go look at the damage a major storm does...
And our current gov has cancelled every climate related policy we had, and now has just $300m in contingency money in their budget
And our current gov has cancelled every climate related policy we had, and now has just $300m in contingency money in their budget
May 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Also remember, look out of your window, go look at the damage a major storm does...
And our current gov has cancelled every climate related policy we had, and now has just $300m in contingency money in their budget
And our current gov has cancelled every climate related policy we had, and now has just $300m in contingency money in their budget
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The reason why older generations burnt the shit out of their meat and boiled the shit out of their vegetables, was your kid died if you didn't.
Medium rare steaks and roasted Brussels sprouts are a side effect of an intact food safety infrastructure
Medium rare steaks and roasted Brussels sprouts are a side effect of an intact food safety infrastructure
"The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat."
www.seattletimes.com/business/usd...
www.seattletimes.com/business/usd...
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products.
www.seattletimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The reason why older generations burnt the shit out of their meat and boiled the shit out of their vegetables, was your kid died if you didn't.
Medium rare steaks and roasted Brussels sprouts are a side effect of an intact food safety infrastructure
Medium rare steaks and roasted Brussels sprouts are a side effect of an intact food safety infrastructure
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/fa...
Fairness for the Hospitalised: Stop Benefit Cuts After 13 Weeks
We envision a compassionate and equitable society where individuals who are hospitalised can recover without financial hardship or fear of losing their benefits. In this future, we prioritise the dign...
our.actionstation.org.nz
April 7, 2025 at 5:33 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/fa...
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Near and dear to my heart as well.
Please sign.
Please sign.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/fa...
Fairness for the Hospitalised: Stop Benefit Cuts After 13 Weeks
We envision a compassionate and equitable society where individuals who are hospitalised can recover without financial hardship or fear of losing their benefits. In this future, we prioritise the dign...
our.actionstation.org.nz
April 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Near and dear to my heart as well.
Please sign.
Please sign.
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you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos
April 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos
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They aren’t even collecting data.
A grievous dereliction of duty.
#COVID19
#Healthcare
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
A grievous dereliction of duty.
#COVID19
#Healthcare
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Too many catching Covid-19 in hospital, experts say - but precautions being rolled back
Hospital-acquired infections are a billion-dollar burden and cause more disability than road crashes. Why aren't we doing more to prevent them?
www.rnz.co.nz
March 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
They aren’t even collecting data.
A grievous dereliction of duty.
#COVID19
#Healthcare
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
A grievous dereliction of duty.
#COVID19
#Healthcare
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Incompetence - repeatedly!!
Jacqui Siou suffered severe complications after a routine injection, ending up in intensive care.
Health NZ apologised for her ‘considerable distress’ and is conducting an internal review of the case.
Siou plans to complain to the Health &Disability Commissioner.
#nzpol
Jacqui Siou suffered severe complications after a routine injection, ending up in intensive care.
Health NZ apologised for her ‘considerable distress’ and is conducting an internal review of the case.
Siou plans to complain to the Health &Disability Commissioner.
#nzpol
‘Incompetence’: How a simple injection led to infection, blood clots and 17 days in hospital
Health NZ has apologised to the single mother as it conducts an internal review.
www.nzherald.co.nz
March 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Incompetence - repeatedly!!
Jacqui Siou suffered severe complications after a routine injection, ending up in intensive care.
Health NZ apologised for her ‘considerable distress’ and is conducting an internal review of the case.
Siou plans to complain to the Health &Disability Commissioner.
#nzpol
Jacqui Siou suffered severe complications after a routine injection, ending up in intensive care.
Health NZ apologised for her ‘considerable distress’ and is conducting an internal review of the case.
Siou plans to complain to the Health &Disability Commissioner.
#nzpol
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Go to Canada.
March 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Go to Canada.
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Why it works:
🔹 The public is swayed by perceived consensus
🔹 Politicians respond to visible “public demand”
🔹 Media often fails to distinguish real grassroots from astroturf
👉 We trust crowds — even fake ones
🔹 The public is swayed by perceived consensus
🔹 Politicians respond to visible “public demand”
🔹 Media often fails to distinguish real grassroots from astroturf
👉 We trust crowds — even fake ones
March 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Why it works:
🔹 The public is swayed by perceived consensus
🔹 Politicians respond to visible “public demand”
🔹 Media often fails to distinguish real grassroots from astroturf
👉 We trust crowds — even fake ones
🔹 The public is swayed by perceived consensus
🔹 Politicians respond to visible “public demand”
🔹 Media often fails to distinguish real grassroots from astroturf
👉 We trust crowds — even fake ones
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Astroturfing is the creation of fake grassroots movements that appear to be organic public opinion but are actually orchestrated by governments, corporations, or interest groups.
#Astroturfing #FightDisinformation
#Astroturfing #FightDisinformation
March 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Astroturfing is the creation of fake grassroots movements that appear to be organic public opinion but are actually orchestrated by governments, corporations, or interest groups.
#Astroturfing #FightDisinformation
#Astroturfing #FightDisinformation
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📢 The ability to track and predict potentially deadly cyclones is just one of the capabilities scientists fear we could lose as the Trump administration guts “woke” scientific research.
Trump’s attacks on science are a massive blow to Australia. These numbers show why
www.smh.com.au
March 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Thank goodness for the American Medical Association. Here is their YouTube page. Please share far and wide. Right now bird flu is spreading throughout our country and most people have no clue. Please stay updated and bookmark this page for your health and well-being.➡️ www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
March 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thank goodness for the American Medical Association. Here is their YouTube page. Please share far and wide. Right now bird flu is spreading throughout our country and most people have no clue. Please stay updated and bookmark this page for your health and well-being.➡️ www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
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Making economic growth the overriding purpose, to which all else must be sacrificed, not only trashes ecological and social values. It's also spectacularly bad politics. Governments can't control growth, but when it dips, this government, by its own criteria, fails. A rod for its own back.
March 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Making economic growth the overriding purpose, to which all else must be sacrificed, not only trashes ecological and social values. It's also spectacularly bad politics. Governments can't control growth, but when it dips, this government, by its own criteria, fails. A rod for its own back.
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One thing that the general public is not that aware of re: Tesla is that *they do not manufacture their own battery cells*
They lease space in their factories for third-parties such as Panasonic.
A lot of people invested in Tesla because they thought Tesla was vertically integrated re: the cells.
They lease space in their factories for third-parties such as Panasonic.
A lot of people invested in Tesla because they thought Tesla was vertically integrated re: the cells.
March 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
One thing that the general public is not that aware of re: Tesla is that *they do not manufacture their own battery cells*
They lease space in their factories for third-parties such as Panasonic.
A lot of people invested in Tesla because they thought Tesla was vertically integrated re: the cells.
They lease space in their factories for third-parties such as Panasonic.
A lot of people invested in Tesla because they thought Tesla was vertically integrated re: the cells.
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This language is absolutely designed to stigmatise empathy alongside making it easier to dehumanise other people to the point that inequitable policies are much easier to progress because those with privilege have been inculcated to believe equity feels like oppression.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Christopher Luxon open to adopting some of NZ First's 'anti-woke' proposals
New Zealand First has proposed legislation it says will end "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets" in the public sector.
www.rnz.co.nz
March 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
This language is absolutely designed to stigmatise empathy alongside making it easier to dehumanise other people to the point that inequitable policies are much easier to progress because those with privilege have been inculcated to believe equity feels like oppression.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...