Teresa
@heidi2023.bsky.social
She/her, bird-watcher, dog-cuddler, beach-goer, gen x, Aotearoa/NZ. Interested in politics, economics, science, psychology, history, and sociology. Guilty pleasure: reality TV.
Couldn't get over the beauty of the Far North today
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Couldn't get over the beauty of the Far North today
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Public Ownership of Electricity
Join us in building a better world
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October 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Oh, you are SO full of shit.
Where were you when Peters played a starring role in a co-ordinated campaign against Benjamin Doyle?
Where were you when Seymour joked about blowing up government departments, or mounted another online attack at yet another critic? #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Where were you when Peters played a starring role in a co-ordinated campaign against Benjamin Doyle?
Where were you when Seymour joked about blowing up government departments, or mounted another online attack at yet another critic? #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Nicola Willis urges Greens to 'call off' protesters outside Winston Peters' home
Senior government ministers are accusing the Greens of condoning "indecency" after a window at the Foreign Minister's house was smashed.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Oh, you are SO full of shit.
Where were you when Peters played a starring role in a co-ordinated campaign against Benjamin Doyle?
Where were you when Seymour joked about blowing up government departments, or mounted another online attack at yet another critic? #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Where were you when Peters played a starring role in a co-ordinated campaign against Benjamin Doyle?
Where were you when Seymour joked about blowing up government departments, or mounted another online attack at yet another critic? #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/nz...
NZ Government Sanction Israel Now
Since October 2023 the world has witnessed the state of Israel perpetrate innumerable war crimes and human rights violations against the people of Gaza [1], while the violence, repression, and forced ...
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October 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/nz...
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Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
September 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
I'd like to think what is happening in the world at present is fascism's last gasp, so stumbling across this video is just what I needed to hear.
urlebird.com/video/a-mess...
urlebird.com/video/a-mess...
urlebird.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I'd like to think what is happening in the world at present is fascism's last gasp, so stumbling across this video is just what I needed to hear.
urlebird.com/video/a-mess...
urlebird.com/video/a-mess...
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Apropos of absolutely nothing local elections kick off shortly.
Tāmaki Makaurau info:
voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...
Tāmaki Makaurau info:
voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...
September 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Apropos of absolutely nothing local elections kick off shortly.
Tāmaki Makaurau info:
voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...
Tāmaki Makaurau info:
voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...
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We need to tax wealth not work.
Why? Because usually no matter how hard you work, the compound interest on huge wealth grows much faster than your wages + the rich use this passive income to buy all the assets.
Someone made a game to show this:
therichdont.work
Why? Because usually no matter how hard you work, the compound interest on huge wealth grows much faster than your wages + the rich use this passive income to buy all the assets.
Someone made a game to show this:
therichdont.work
Idle — The Wealth Race
Can your hard work beat The Rich? Play and find out!
therichdont.work
September 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We need to tax wealth not work.
Why? Because usually no matter how hard you work, the compound interest on huge wealth grows much faster than your wages + the rich use this passive income to buy all the assets.
Someone made a game to show this:
therichdont.work
Why? Because usually no matter how hard you work, the compound interest on huge wealth grows much faster than your wages + the rich use this passive income to buy all the assets.
Someone made a game to show this:
therichdont.work
20 very clear statements about eradicating Gaza and it's people, and yet the world's leaders continue to deny and debate, taking no action, and most of the media looks away.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Gaza must be eliminated’: Israel’s airwaves are filled with pro-genocide propaganda | Arwa Mahdawi
Here is a collection of 20 of the more outrageous statements by Israeli lawmakers or public figures since 7 October 2023
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
20 very clear statements about eradicating Gaza and it's people, and yet the world's leaders continue to deny and debate, taking no action, and most of the media looks away.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Someone really needs to rebrand 'taxes'. I'm thinking it's like a shared lunch. Generally everyone brings something; some have the $ to bring sushi/pizza, others bring crackers or carrot sticks, some forget. We all get to enjoy and share, and there are always leftovers to take home to family...
July 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Someone really needs to rebrand 'taxes'. I'm thinking it's like a shared lunch. Generally everyone brings something; some have the $ to bring sushi/pizza, others bring crackers or carrot sticks, some forget. We all get to enjoy and share, and there are always leftovers to take home to family...
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The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates is an absolute must read. Much of what's in there won't be a surprise to many of you reading this but hopefully it can instil in others the moral imperative to do something before it's too late. It's a sickening read.
bookhub.co.nz/p/the-new-ag...
bookhub.co.nz/p/the-new-ag...
The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny
Buy The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny by Laura Bates from your local bookstore. Step into a world where Little g...
bookhub.co.nz
June 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates is an absolute must read. Much of what's in there won't be a surprise to many of you reading this but hopefully it can instil in others the moral imperative to do something before it's too late. It's a sickening read.
bookhub.co.nz/p/the-new-ag...
bookhub.co.nz/p/the-new-ag...
Now this was an interesting watch, learnt a lot!
www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-l...
www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-l...
Iran
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of...
www.ricksteves.com
June 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Now this was an interesting watch, learnt a lot!
www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-l...
www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-l...
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Brilliant #nzpol just that easy.....thanks @kazm.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Brilliant #nzpol just that easy.....thanks @kazm.bsky.social
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For me it's the asymmetry that bothers me, right? You make the books balance by cutting expenditure or raising revenue. 80% of our political sphere & 90% of our media somehow treat the second half of that equation as insane or irrational, while accepting the first half as the Only True Way.
May 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
For me it's the asymmetry that bothers me, right? You make the books balance by cutting expenditure or raising revenue. 80% of our political sphere & 90% of our media somehow treat the second half of that equation as insane or irrational, while accepting the first half as the Only True Way.
Northlandrs been paying tolls since 2009 (Johnstone's Tunnels) now they want to add more tolls to travel Whg-Akd. I don't recall any tolls for the Hamilton Expressway or Transmission Gully. Yet they want to 'tax' again some of the poorest people in the country. Fuming!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Northland Expressway preferred routes: New road over Brynderwyn Hills to be built
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road - a major change from the original plan.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Northlandrs been paying tolls since 2009 (Johnstone's Tunnels) now they want to add more tolls to travel Whg-Akd. I don't recall any tolls for the Hamilton Expressway or Transmission Gully. Yet they want to 'tax' again some of the poorest people in the country. Fuming!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Why isn’t Winston Peters screaming from the rooftops about this. Cis het men are and always have been a bigger problem for women in NZ than the usual target of his culture war nonsense. Why isn’t there a comment from any male MP in the coalition on this? They comment on everything else. #nzpol
A new research paper has found misogyny and racism are pervasive in the harassment of female politicians, their staff and their families.
It comes as the Justice Minister is getting advice on law changes to better protect publicly elected officials, particularly at their homes. #RapeCulture
It comes as the Justice Minister is getting advice on law changes to better protect publicly elected officials, particularly at their homes. #RapeCulture
Research finds rape threats against female MPs common
It comes as the Justice Minister is getting advice on better protection for publicly elected officials.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Why isn’t Winston Peters screaming from the rooftops about this. Cis het men are and always have been a bigger problem for women in NZ than the usual target of his culture war nonsense. Why isn’t there a comment from any male MP in the coalition on this? They comment on everything else. #nzpol
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This story from Gill Higgins is really good. Evidence-based, shows a variety of NZ cities, and shines a light on Simeon Brown’s ridiculous position.
Every time he was told how the data shows that he’s wrong, he only had “my time is valuable and I like to drive”. He can’t justify govts position.
Every time he was told how the data shows that he’s wrong, he only had “my time is valuable and I like to drive”. He can’t justify govts position.
The real cost of the New Zealand government backpedaling on cycleway investments
YouTube video by Bike Tauranga
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February 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This story from Gill Higgins is really good. Evidence-based, shows a variety of NZ cities, and shines a light on Simeon Brown’s ridiculous position.
Every time he was told how the data shows that he’s wrong, he only had “my time is valuable and I like to drive”. He can’t justify govts position.
Every time he was told how the data shows that he’s wrong, he only had “my time is valuable and I like to drive”. He can’t justify govts position.
"Capitalism has been trying to solve the problem of democracy and one very effective way of solving it is through fascism...every fascist movement has been backed by big capital" furthermore "regulations, unions, taxes must be rolled back". Ringing any bells Ao/NZ?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZbF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZbF...
George Monbiot on Neoliberalism, Nature and Negative Consequences | Webinar
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
"Capitalism has been trying to solve the problem of democracy and one very effective way of solving it is through fascism...every fascist movement has been backed by big capital" furthermore "regulations, unions, taxes must be rolled back". Ringing any bells Ao/NZ?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZbF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZbF...
Doing the fortnightly grocery shop and see that prices have gone up again. Pretty much all the staples I usually buy are now 50c-$1.50 more than last time. Looked at The Warehouse and all the major supermarkets, and it's safe to say there is no competition. WTF NZ!
October 30, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Doing the fortnightly grocery shop and see that prices have gone up again. Pretty much all the staples I usually buy are now 50c-$1.50 more than last time. Looked at The Warehouse and all the major supermarkets, and it's safe to say there is no competition. WTF NZ!
So my 18yr old has been searching for jobs. Reply today said that 408 people applied for a retail assistant gig. Another said 250 applied for front desk at the local aquatic centre, and my friend's son was told he wasn't 'interesting enough' for Spotlight. What an absolute shit state we are in AoNZ!
August 20, 2024 at 4:27 AM
So my 18yr old has been searching for jobs. Reply today said that 408 people applied for a retail assistant gig. Another said 250 applied for front desk at the local aquatic centre, and my friend's son was told he wasn't 'interesting enough' for Spotlight. What an absolute shit state we are in AoNZ!