Grant Brookes (he/him/ia)
@grantbrookesnz.bsky.social
#NZNO National Executive member. Registered Nurse from Aotearoa New Zealand. Views here my own. Activism is the rent I pay for living on the planet ✊🌹🍉
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It's just plain not.
Luxon calls growing prisoner numbers 'a good thing' as police target slips
Luxon calls growing prisoner numbers 'a good thing' as police target slips
The prison population has surged to record highs and is now nearing 11,000 inmates
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November 18, 2025 at 6:50 AM
It's just plain not.
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#RocketLab has had US military contracts since 2009. This year they launched satellites that could be used by Israel. >100 ppl, incl ISO members, joined @peaceactnotautahi.bsky.social last month to blockade them, defence firm Nova & USAF contractor Dawn Aerospace #nzpol
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Protesting the Ōtautahi Aerospace Conference
To quote from the 2025 Aerospace Summit website, New Zealand is a “global space leader”. Our low population density and open skies make us the perfect arena, in logistical terms, for testing and launc...
iso.org.nz
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
#RocketLab has had US military contracts since 2009. This year they launched satellites that could be used by Israel. >100 ppl, incl ISO members, joined @peaceactnotautahi.bsky.social last month to blockade them, defence firm Nova & USAF contractor Dawn Aerospace #nzpol
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This is grimly amusing. Bishop couldn't fulfil a campaign promise because of Simeon Brown's footpath fatwa, so he had to raid a Kāinga Ora fund. Maybe running transport policy as a culture war was a stupid and destructive thing to do in the first place, eh.
NEW: Chris Bishop used housing money to fund a bridge in his electorate his own Govt had killed off.
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
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Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Chris Bishop diverts Kāinga Ora money to fund a bridge in his electorate
Officials warned against the use of housing funds for bridge building but Bishop says it was a “pragmatic choice”.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This is grimly amusing. Bishop couldn't fulfil a campaign promise because of Simeon Brown's footpath fatwa, so he had to raid a Kāinga Ora fund. Maybe running transport policy as a culture war was a stupid and destructive thing to do in the first place, eh.
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#NZpol Looking wider, cutting IT staff never sounded a good idea to me,
“This was linked to the government and Health NZ stripping $100m and key roles - mislabelled back office, said Dalton - from data and digital teams.”
I can recall calls for better IT in medicine/health from decades ago.
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“This was linked to the government and Health NZ stripping $100m and key roles - mislabelled back office, said Dalton - from data and digital teams.”
I can recall calls for better IT in medicine/health from decades ago.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#NZpol Looking wider, cutting IT staff never sounded a good idea to me,
“This was linked to the government and Health NZ stripping $100m and key roles - mislabelled back office, said Dalton - from data and digital teams.”
I can recall calls for better IT in medicine/health from decades ago.
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“This was linked to the government and Health NZ stripping $100m and key roles - mislabelled back office, said Dalton - from data and digital teams.”
I can recall calls for better IT in medicine/health from decades ago.
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“Taken together, they signal institutional racism and something even more corrosive — an erosion of character at the top of government. When those in power stop seeing themselves as trustees and start acting as owners of the country, the checks and balances in our system lose their meaning.”
The slow demolition of our democracy | E-Tangata
“We have a government willing to reshape constitutional understandings without genuine consultation, careful process, or respect for long-standing norms.” — Mark Feary.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“Taken together, they signal institutional racism and something even more corrosive — an erosion of character at the top of government. When those in power stop seeing themselves as trustees and start acting as owners of the country, the checks and balances in our system lose their meaning.”
The #Uber loss in the Supreme Court “highlights a grey area in the law”, says Brooke Van Velden.
It’s been through 3 courts. The judges were unanimous. There’s nothing grey about it. The law is black & white. WORKERS HAVE RIGHTS! That’s the real “problem” this anti-worker govt wants to “fix” #nzpol
It’s been through 3 courts. The judges were unanimous. There’s nothing grey about it. The law is black & white. WORKERS HAVE RIGHTS! That’s the real “problem” this anti-worker govt wants to “fix” #nzpol
November 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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ISO was proud to stand with #Uberdrivers during their long legal battle for the minimum employment rights.
Today #Uber lost in the Supreme Court.
If the govt proceeds with planned law changes to annul this Supreme Court decision, it must pay the political price #nzpol
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Today #Uber lost in the Supreme Court.
If the govt proceeds with planned law changes to annul this Supreme Court decision, it must pay the political price #nzpol
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November 17, 2025 at 5:49 AM
ISO was proud to stand with #Uberdrivers during their long legal battle for the minimum employment rights.
Today #Uber lost in the Supreme Court.
If the govt proceeds with planned law changes to annul this Supreme Court decision, it must pay the political price #nzpol
union.org.nz/govt-must-re...
Today #Uber lost in the Supreme Court.
If the govt proceeds with planned law changes to annul this Supreme Court decision, it must pay the political price #nzpol
union.org.nz/govt-must-re...
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#nzpol HUGE VICTORY FOR WORKERS:
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uber Drivers and their unions, saying that they are employees not contractors. Now the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to respect this ruling and uphold the rights of platform and gig economy workers:
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uber Drivers and their unions, saying that they are employees not contractors. Now the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to respect this ruling and uphold the rights of platform and gig economy workers:
Govt must respect Supreme Court ruling and abandon pro-Uber bill - NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to respect the ruling of the Supreme Court and abandon Brooke van Velden’s Employment Relations Bill. The Bill would enshrine in law the abi...
union.org.nz
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
#nzpol HUGE VICTORY FOR WORKERS:
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uber Drivers and their unions, saying that they are employees not contractors. Now the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to respect this ruling and uphold the rights of platform and gig economy workers:
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uber Drivers and their unions, saying that they are employees not contractors. Now the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to respect this ruling and uphold the rights of platform and gig economy workers:
Uber loses Supreme Court appeal over drivers' employment status www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Uber loses Supreme Court appeal over drivers' employment status
The Supreme Court has unanimously voted in favour of the drivers.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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'On notice': Greens pledge to revoke fast-track consents for coal, hard-rock gold, seabed mining projects www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Thank you Greens. Can Labour + Te Pati Maori step up and pledge this too? Today I filed my submission against the shameful Fast-track Approvals Amendments Bill.
Thank you Greens. Can Labour + Te Pati Maori step up and pledge this too? Today I filed my submission against the shameful Fast-track Approvals Amendments Bill.
Greens pledge to revoke fast-track consents for coal, hard-rock gold, seabed mining projects
"We will revoke them, even if consents are issued," said the Greens' resources spokesperson Steve Abel.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:05 AM
'On notice': Greens pledge to revoke fast-track consents for coal, hard-rock gold, seabed mining projects www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Thank you Greens. Can Labour + Te Pati Maori step up and pledge this too? Today I filed my submission against the shameful Fast-track Approvals Amendments Bill.
Thank you Greens. Can Labour + Te Pati Maori step up and pledge this too? Today I filed my submission against the shameful Fast-track Approvals Amendments Bill.
Early advice from officials that recommended New Zealand recognise Palestine as a state was ultimately ignored by the Government.
Foreign affairs officials advised recognition of Palestine
Early advice from officials that recommended New Zealand recognise Palestine as a state was ultimately ignored by the Government.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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this should immediately have a commentator REMOVED from their roles, instead it’s a strong signal of just how decrepit and servile to power nz media is
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
this should immediately have a commentator REMOVED from their roles, instead it’s a strong signal of just how decrepit and servile to power nz media is
We have a government of 🤡 and they’re spraying taxpayers’ money around like greenkeepers in a drought
#nzpol
#CharterSchools Agency signed sports school contract with non-existent trust www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
#CharterSchools Agency signed sports school contract with non-existent trust www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Charter School Agency signed sports school contract with non-existent trust
The contract would see a secondary school with a focus on young athletes in Years 11-13 established in Trentham, near Wellington, next year.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We have a government of 🤡 and they’re spraying taxpayers’ money around like greenkeepers in a drought
#nzpol
#CharterSchools Agency signed sports school contract with non-existent trust www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
#CharterSchools Agency signed sports school contract with non-existent trust www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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“The world we live in today is shaped by the struggles of the past. The class fighters of #Fiji are an important part of our political whakapapa.
We can take inspiration from the boldness & unity of the Fijian workers in 1959, & from the #solidarity of NZ dock workers”
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We can take inspiration from the boldness & unity of the Fijian workers in 1959, & from the #solidarity of NZ dock workers”
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Working Class History: The 1959 Oil Workers Strike in Fiji
In the late 1950s in Fiji, the cost of living was rising. Indigenous Fijian workers, along with the formerly indentured Indo-Fijian workforce, chafed under the exploitation of the colonial, capitalist...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“The world we live in today is shaped by the struggles of the past. The class fighters of #Fiji are an important part of our political whakapapa.
We can take inspiration from the boldness & unity of the Fijian workers in 1959, & from the #solidarity of NZ dock workers”
iso.org.nz/2025/11/12/w...
We can take inspiration from the boldness & unity of the Fijian workers in 1959, & from the #solidarity of NZ dock workers”
iso.org.nz/2025/11/12/w...
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“In #Aotearoa, colonisation carried out on the battlefield continued in the classroom. The foundations of the English-centric culture in this country lie directly in the violence visited on those children who tried to speak their Reo.”
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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Anti-Māori Attacks on Education: Tracing the History
Papers released earlier this year have revealed the government’s plan to cut words in te Reo Māori from primary school curricula. According to a Ministry of Education report in August, te Reo Māori wi...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
“In #Aotearoa, colonisation carried out on the battlefield continued in the classroom. The foundations of the English-centric culture in this country lie directly in the violence visited on those children who tried to speak their Reo.”
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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Oh look, another Stuff poll. You know what to do! #NZpol
In fact, I think a truly mature conversation would actually assess some of our many past asset sales and consider whether re-nationalising some of those assets might be in the country's interest.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
NZ needs to have a ‘mature conversation’ about selling state assets, PM says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated asset sales could be included in National’s manifesto for the 2026 election.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Oh look, another Stuff poll. You know what to do! #NZpol
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It’s ironic that both National & Labour are so quick to cry “hopeless mess, irrelevant joke” over the internal struggles of TPM, in some attempt to lord themselves as “relevant grownups” only worthy of pristine company to lead the nation with…pot kettle etc 🤨 #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Six times MPs got the boot by their own party
Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi are not the first MPs to be expelled by their party.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It’s ironic that both National & Labour are so quick to cry “hopeless mess, irrelevant joke” over the internal struggles of TPM, in some attempt to lord themselves as “relevant grownups” only worthy of pristine company to lead the nation with…pot kettle etc 🤨 #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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🧨🧨🧨Breaking News:🧨🧨🧨
WINSTON PETERS HAS DEMENTIA.
He's quite literally forgotten HE IS PART OF THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT.
#nzpol
'Tawdry silly argument': Winston Peters criticises asset sales, says government has not fixed economy www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
WINSTON PETERS HAS DEMENTIA.
He's quite literally forgotten HE IS PART OF THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT.
#nzpol
'Tawdry silly argument': Winston Peters criticises asset sales, says government has not fixed economy www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'Tawdry, silly argument': Winston Peters criticises asset sales, says government has not fixed economy
"I know it can be turned around, but not with this sort of strategy where you're not actually fixing the economy," the NZ First leader says.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🧨🧨🧨Breaking News:🧨🧨🧨
WINSTON PETERS HAS DEMENTIA.
He's quite literally forgotten HE IS PART OF THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT.
#nzpol
'Tawdry silly argument': Winston Peters criticises asset sales, says government has not fixed economy www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
WINSTON PETERS HAS DEMENTIA.
He's quite literally forgotten HE IS PART OF THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT.
#nzpol
'Tawdry silly argument': Winston Peters criticises asset sales, says government has not fixed economy www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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“A politician can’t save us, so as great as Mamdani is, we will need to keep organizing to win his bold agenda,” said labor scholar Stephanie Luce, a PSC-CUNY member labornotes.org/2025/11/zohr... 1/3
Zohran Mamdani: New York's Working Class Elects a Movement Mayor
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and the Democratic nominee, will be New York City’s next mayor, after trouncing former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a primary and general election double whamm...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“A politician can’t save us, so as great as Mamdani is, we will need to keep organizing to win his bold agenda,” said labor scholar Stephanie Luce, a PSC-CUNY member labornotes.org/2025/11/zohr... 1/3
New Zealand’s streets filled with nurses, doctors, teachers, healthcare assistants, public workers, and firefighters last month in a massive one-day strike demanding that the government fully fund public services labornotes.org/blogs/2025/1...
Mega Strike in New Zealand Demands Funding for Public Services, Raises
New Zealand’s streets filled with nurses, doctors, teachers, healthcare assistants, public workers, and firefighters on October 23 in a massive one-day strike demanding that the government fully fund ...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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"It's not coincidental there has been a visible rise in the number of street homeless."
#nzpol
#nzpol
Government pays $20m less in emergency housing support
The drop has led to concerns the decline is pushing more people into homelessness.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"It's not coincidental there has been a visible rise in the number of street homeless."
#nzpol
#nzpol