A Fighter Whaea
@fighterwhaea.bsky.social
On again off again Principal, lifelong learner, parent, champion of the disenfranchised, Māori fruit salad, coffee lover. Opinions, lots of them, are my own. She/her
I can’t believe I missed #SecretSantaNZ this year completely. Like completely oblivious until right now. Dammit
December 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I can’t believe I missed #SecretSantaNZ this year completely. Like completely oblivious until right now. Dammit
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#nzpol ⬇️🧐⬇️
Yesterday: Judge injuncts govt's puberty blocker ban unlawful due to incorrect (political not merits) grounds
Today: Different Judge declares govt's appointment of the Chief HRC and RRC unlawful due to incorrect tests
This govt has a type drive.google.com/file/d/1NqTj...
@pault.bsky.social
Today: Different Judge declares govt's appointment of the Chief HRC and RRC unlawful due to incorrect tests
This govt has a type drive.google.com/file/d/1NqTj...
@pault.bsky.social
![[101] I agree with the applicant that the declaration sought here would serve a real
purpose in ensuring that future recommendations for the position of human rights
commissioners proceed lawfully. When potential appointees for such positions
occupy an important public office intended to help ensure the human rights of
New Zealander’s are upheld and promoted, there is a clear and substantial public
interest in having errors in their appointment publicly declared.
Conclusion
[102] The judicial review application is granted.
[103] I make the declaration that the Decision was unlawful because:
(a) the Minister applied the incorrect legal test; and
(b) the Minister failed to take into account relevant considerations.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:y5ef7ykskrf34je7djcylqwm/bafkreigc6ilqrvtryuz7d6rltktqfoowlqcpnvbbtschrvfl3ze4eztil4@jpeg)
December 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
#nzpol ⬇️🧐⬇️
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Finally!!!
I pushed through lots of pain to finish her. Really need to sell her quickly, & for as much $ as I can possibly get… definitely wanting at least $1500 as she’s very big.
78.5cm x 70cm.
Please share widely, I would greatly appreciate the help.
#CrossStitch #Kikorangi
#nzpol
I pushed through lots of pain to finish her. Really need to sell her quickly, & for as much $ as I can possibly get… definitely wanting at least $1500 as she’s very big.
78.5cm x 70cm.
Please share widely, I would greatly appreciate the help.
#CrossStitch #Kikorangi
#nzpol
December 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Finally!!!
I pushed through lots of pain to finish her. Really need to sell her quickly, & for as much $ as I can possibly get… definitely wanting at least $1500 as she’s very big.
78.5cm x 70cm.
Please share widely, I would greatly appreciate the help.
#CrossStitch #Kikorangi
#nzpol
I pushed through lots of pain to finish her. Really need to sell her quickly, & for as much $ as I can possibly get… definitely wanting at least $1500 as she’s very big.
78.5cm x 70cm.
Please share widely, I would greatly appreciate the help.
#CrossStitch #Kikorangi
#nzpol
If you are wanting to support my Kura please donate here. Maraenui Bilingual School, 12 3263 0009297 00
Code 1211
The goal is $10k
Thank you in advance
Code 1211
The goal is $10k
Thank you in advance
Kia ora koutou,
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
December 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
If you are wanting to support my Kura please donate here. Maraenui Bilingual School, 12 3263 0009297 00
Code 1211
The goal is $10k
Thank you in advance
Code 1211
The goal is $10k
Thank you in advance
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Kia ora koutou,
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
November 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Kia ora koutou,
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
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Give a man a fish and someone with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about people getting free handouts. Teach a man to fish? Yeah, that person with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about that too.
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Give a man a fish and someone with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about people getting free handouts. Teach a man to fish? Yeah, that person with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about that too.
First night in my new whare. Cheers ears
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 AM
First night in my new whare. Cheers ears
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Want to be kids Secret Santa with us? Now is the time. For every $20 donated, 1 kiwi kid from a low income family gets a present at Christmas this year. We are currently at $1650. Can we reach $2k this weekend? Let's try. Pls share 💕 givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/b... @foxylustygrover.bsky.social
Bringing Kindness to NZ Families for Secret Santa 2025
An organization that brings kindness to all families in New Zealand/Aotearoa that are in need. Let's help with their Secret Santa for 2025.
givealittle.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Want to be kids Secret Santa with us? Now is the time. For every $20 donated, 1 kiwi kid from a low income family gets a present at Christmas this year. We are currently at $1650. Can we reach $2k this weekend? Let's try. Pls share 💕 givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/b... @foxylustygrover.bsky.social
In the good news aisle, granted a short aisle with limited stock, I picked up the keys to my new whare today. A new chapter begins
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 AM
In the good news aisle, granted a short aisle with limited stock, I picked up the keys to my new whare today. A new chapter begins
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Can't afford:
Ferries
Hospitals
Pay equity
Intercity passenger rail
Fair pay increases for doctors, nurses, teachers
Feeding kids
😕😕
Can afford:
Roads
Military hardware
Landlord tax cuts
Pay rises for MPs
Billionaire subsidies
Support for tobacco & alcohol industries
💩💩
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Ferries
Hospitals
Pay equity
Intercity passenger rail
Fair pay increases for doctors, nurses, teachers
Feeding kids
😕😕
Can afford:
Roads
Military hardware
Landlord tax cuts
Pay rises for MPs
Billionaire subsidies
Support for tobacco & alcohol industries
💩💩
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
October 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Can't afford:
Ferries
Hospitals
Pay equity
Intercity passenger rail
Fair pay increases for doctors, nurses, teachers
Feeding kids
😕😕
Can afford:
Roads
Military hardware
Landlord tax cuts
Pay rises for MPs
Billionaire subsidies
Support for tobacco & alcohol industries
💩💩
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Ferries
Hospitals
Pay equity
Intercity passenger rail
Fair pay increases for doctors, nurses, teachers
Feeding kids
😕😕
Can afford:
Roads
Military hardware
Landlord tax cuts
Pay rises for MPs
Billionaire subsidies
Support for tobacco & alcohol industries
💩💩
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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If you are thinking about applying for either of the teaching jobs going at my school, this long weekend is a good time to get your CV and cover letter sorted so that your application arrives by 4 on Thursday.
October 26, 2025 at 3:44 AM
If you are thinking about applying for either of the teaching jobs going at my school, this long weekend is a good time to get your CV and cover letter sorted so that your application arrives by 4 on Thursday.
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So the Prime Ministers new attack on teachers is their 12 weeks of school holidays which we all know many teachers work through.
Regardless. NZ Parliament has 20+ weeks of recess each year including a far longer summer break than most professions including teaching!!!
Regardless. NZ Parliament has 20+ weeks of recess each year including a far longer summer break than most professions including teaching!!!
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
So the Prime Ministers new attack on teachers is their 12 weeks of school holidays which we all know many teachers work through.
Regardless. NZ Parliament has 20+ weeks of recess each year including a far longer summer break than most professions including teaching!!!
Regardless. NZ Parliament has 20+ weeks of recess each year including a far longer summer break than most professions including teaching!!!
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#nzpol. We don't have the money, we gave you $12 a week tax break, and me an extra $340 a week. Ohh, yea, we also gave $2.9 billion to landlords (hey, that is me also, woohoo), and $300 million tax break for tobacco companies. But we just don't have the money for teachers and medical staff, sorry.
October 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
#nzpol. We don't have the money, we gave you $12 a week tax break, and me an extra $340 a week. Ohh, yea, we also gave $2.9 billion to landlords (hey, that is me also, woohoo), and $300 million tax break for tobacco companies. But we just don't have the money for teachers and medical staff, sorry.
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Certainly after the $2B spent on planes and helicopters I thought we didn’t have any money. Funny. It seems we have money for vanity projects and roads, but not to house people, or educate people, or provide decent healthcare
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Certainly after the $2B spent on planes and helicopters I thought we didn’t have any money. Funny. It seems we have money for vanity projects and roads, but not to house people, or educate people, or provide decent healthcare
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
October 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
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In twelve days, New Yorkers will begin to cast their ballots and face a stark choice.
A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.
We will choose the future.
A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.
We will choose the future.
October 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In twelve days, New Yorkers will begin to cast their ballots and face a stark choice.
A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.
We will choose the future.
A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past.
We will choose the future.
Desperately looking for relief teachers for Maraenui in Napier. Te reo Māori useful but not essential.
October 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Desperately looking for relief teachers for Maraenui in Napier. Te reo Māori useful but not essential.
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Chorus makes a profit, the government owns 61% of it. There is no need to sell it off, and in a time where we are running an infrastructure deficit in large part due to repeated asset sales, maybe just maybe we shouldn't fucking do this.
October 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Chorus makes a profit, the government owns 61% of it. There is no need to sell it off, and in a time where we are running an infrastructure deficit in large part due to repeated asset sales, maybe just maybe we shouldn't fucking do this.
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If an incumbent councillor running in 2025 claims they support Māori wards please check receipts - there was a councillor vote on Māori wards in 2023. 11 voted against, & most are seeking your vote again - Fletcher, Lee, K Turner, Williamson, Baker, Newman, Walker, Watson: all said no.
October 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
If an incumbent councillor running in 2025 claims they support Māori wards please check receipts - there was a councillor vote on Māori wards in 2023. 11 voted against, & most are seeking your vote again - Fletcher, Lee, K Turner, Williamson, Baker, Newman, Walker, Watson: all said no.
Real estate agent hasn’t presented my offer on a house because he wants my husband and I to have a discussion to see if we have any wiggle room. I’m like Wtf dude?!!!
September 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Real estate agent hasn’t presented my offer on a house because he wants my husband and I to have a discussion to see if we have any wiggle room. I’m like Wtf dude?!!!