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Artist, dog lover, avid reader, it’s like they know me.
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dannyderaney.bsky.social Danny Deraney @dannyderaney.bsky.social · 11d
47 years ago today, dozens of turkeys met their unfortunate demise in a Cincinnati parking lot.
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
$6.3 million WTAF. Meanwhile funding for disabled people has been cut, lifeline has had to cut hours and homelessness is increasing daily. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Michelin reviewers to rate New Zealand restaurants for first time
They will dine at restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown for a New Zealand edition of the famous food guide.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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johnrogers.bsky.social
The truly maddening thing is that, unlike when I was a young man in science and the materials and engineering just weren’t there yet, the future is *right there.* The problem is *solved*. What’s holding us back is not just greed, but this bizarre nostalgia, an obsession with petro- masculinity.
marklemley.bsky.social Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · Nov 6
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative

electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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nzrossvideo.bsky.social
Elizabeth fucking Rata
Contracts only matter when they suit us.
Otherwise they’re just make believe.
These people have to be removed from power. Arrgh
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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2covet.bsky.social
#nzpol
Pay attention, Aotearoa New Zealand. This 🎯 UK comment is a must listen.
bladeofthes.bsky.social BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · Oct 16
"Privatisation is a failed experiment which takes all our money and pays it out to shareholders."

Do we pay enough tax for good Public Services?

Can you see the problem?

They are not Public, so they will never be good no matter how much you spend.
October 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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kiwiev.bsky.social
I just drove this electric Polestar 3 from Auckland to Wellington on one charge! I've wanted to do this for a decade and now I finally can because the technology exists. Combustion is dead!
October 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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mikeachim.bsky.social
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
Impressive example of what quality tailoring can do. A client came in with an asymmetrical pelvic tilt, a considerable spinal misalignment, a bent knee in one leg, and an overhanging tummy. But properly tailored trousers create a clean line. He now looks great.

IG dylanandson
October 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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juliefairey.bsky.social
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
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psna-otautahi.bsky.social
Confirmed that Samuel Leason and Rana Hamida have been abducted by the IDF from the Global Sumud Flotilla

We’re waiting for confirmation re Yousef Sammour

All three are from Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa

As at 11.00am NZ Time

#NZPol
October 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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neasthope.bsky.social
URGENT: Sam Leason on peace flotilla detained by IDF. 🧵1

Please email now! It takes five minutes and could save multiple lives
consular@mfat.govt.nz

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October 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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delphijunkie.bsky.social
Yes, this feels EXTREMELY not good. Especially considering this post from the official Israel Foreign Ministry account on Twitter pre-loading justification. (First 2000 characters in alt text)

Makes us real proud Kiwis, aye Luxon? 🤦‍♂️ #nzpol
EXPOSED: Official Hamas documents found in the Gaza Strip - now revealed for the first time - prove Hamas’ direct involvement in the funding and execution of the “Sumud” flotilla to Gaza Hamas documents that were discovered in the Gaza Strip, and are being revealed for the first time, show a direct link between the flotilla leaders and the Hamas terrorist organization. While Hamas in the Gaza Strip is responsible for what happens inside the Strip, Hamas Abroad is responsible for activity outside the Gaza Strip, with emphasis on the PCPA organization, which is subordinate to Hamas and serves as a wing of the movement. The PCPA (Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad) was established in 2018 and functions as Hamas’ representative body abroad, operating de facto as Hamas’ embassies. The organization operates under the pretense of civilian cover and is responsible, on behalf of Hamas, for mobilizing actions against Israel, including violent demonstrations, marches against Israel, and demonstration and provocation flotillas. The first official Hamas document was found in the Gaza Strip - a letter from 2021 signed by Head of the Hamas Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, directly and explicitly calling on the PCPA chairman for unity. In the letter, Haniyeh publicly endorses the PCPA organization. It should be noted that Israel designated the PCPA as a terrorist organization in 2021 due to it being a wing of Hamas. The second official Hamas document is a list of PCPA operatives, some of whom are high-ranking well-known Hamas operatives. Among the names on the list are Zaher Birawi, who serves as Head of the PCPA’s Hamas sector in the UK, and who is known as a leader of the demonstration flotillas to the Gaza Strip over the past 15 years (number 19 in the document), and Saif Abu Kashk (number 25 in the document), an operative from the organization in Spain. This document was found in a Hamas outpost in the Gaza Strip and proves again their direct connection between t…
October 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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kyledchurch.bsky.social
Israel is about to do war crimes, including against NZ nationals, and I haven't seen a single NZ outlet livestreaming this. If they can somehow do a Charlie Kirk livestream, on multiple occasions, you'd think this would garner some journalistic attention
text on gaza flotilla livestream on al jazeera: "Israeli media reports that Israeli navy, commandos preparing to intercept Sumud Israeli public broadcaster Kan is reporting that Israel is planning to “take control” of the Global Sumud Flotilla, using navy commandoes as well as the Israeli navy, given “the large number of vessels” sailing with the fleet to break the blockade of Gaza. “According to the plan, hundreds of activists will be gathered on large navy ships, and brought for questioning and deportation from Israel through the port of Ashdod,” Kan reported. “The fact that there are about 50 vessels will not allow them all to be towed, so some of the vessels will be sunk at sea,” the report added. It also noted that the flotilla is different to previous missions, as it includes “dozens of vessels and is accompanied by warships”, the broadcaster said."
October 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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2covet.bsky.social
#nzpol
kyledchurch.bsky.social kyle @kyledchurch.bsky.social · Oct 1
Israel is about to do war crimes, including against NZ nationals, and I haven't seen a single NZ outlet livestreaming this. If they can somehow do a Charlie Kirk livestream, on multiple occasions, you'd think this would garner some journalistic attention
text on gaza flotilla livestream on al jazeera: "Israeli media reports that Israeli navy, commandos preparing to intercept Sumud Israeli public broadcaster Kan is reporting that Israel is planning to “take control” of the Global Sumud Flotilla, using navy commandoes as well as the Israeli navy, given “the large number of vessels” sailing with the fleet to break the blockade of Gaza. “According to the plan, hundreds of activists will be gathered on large navy ships, and brought for questioning and deportation from Israel through the port of Ashdod,” Kan reported. “The fact that there are about 50 vessels will not allow them all to be towed, so some of the vessels will be sunk at sea,” the report added. It also noted that the flotilla is different to previous missions, as it includes “dozens of vessels and is accompanied by warships”, the broadcaster said."
October 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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russelnorman.bsky.social
In April 2025 Chris Bishop increased the speed on the Otaki to Levin Road from 80 to 100kmh, against community opposition. Yesterday he called the road a 'death trap'. Yet he increased the speed on this 'death trap'.
www.levinnews.co.nz/2025/04/23/c...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Community voice ignored in speed limit decision, says Horowhenua Mayor
Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden is disappointed speed limits on two state highways in the region will soon revert from 80 to 100 km/h.  "The voice of the community has been ignored – a...
www.levinnews.co.nz
September 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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mrjeffhowell.bsky.social
This is a great clip!
JA just gets better and better on the world stage.

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Jacinda Ardern - “A Different Kind of Power” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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September 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The machinations of the right. Am I naive to think that this sort of political interference doesnt happen in leftwing politics?
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Taxpayers Union isn't even a union - but they're coming for local control
Jordan William's outfit appears to be working in sync with the National Government - and the end goal could be privatisation of local assets
mountaintui.substack.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This is interesting. I can’t stand artificial sweeteners, I’m one of those people who think they taste funny.
joneshowdareyou.bsky.social Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithPalestine🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · Sep 4
I was not aware this was ever in doubt. But in case you didn't know putting this shit in your body is a bad idea ...

"Researchers say low- and no-calorie sweeteners appear to affect thinking and memory in middle age"
www.theguardian.com/food/2025/se...
Sweeteners can harm cognitive health equivalent to 1.6 years of ageing, study finds
Researchers say low- and no-calorie sweeteners appear to affect thinking and memory in middle age
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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writagal.bsky.social
“Private care does not "free up a bed" because the same limited pool of doctors and nurses work in private as well as public care.

… Who will really benefit from an influx of government money into the private system - patients in need of vital healthcare or business owners?”

Vital question to ask👇
NZ’s shift to more private healthcare will likely raise costs and reduce quality: what the evidence tells us
amp.rnz.co.nz
September 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
It’s amazing how people’s memories work especially after traumatic episodes but Emily is 100% right here.
September 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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styla73.bsky.social
Like David Farrier, Emily Writes has now left substack, if that was a (valid) reason you weren't supporting the hugely important work she does, consider this a sign.

Why are people lying about Covid-19 lockdowns?

feat. @sassypolitico.bsky.social

www.emilywrites.co.nz/why-are-peop...
Why are people lying about Covid-19 lockdowns?
As I started up the car, Duncan Garner's voice boomed out. In his shrill 'trying to be one of the boys but failing' shout, he raged about how 'we were all locked down' and 'Jacinda needs to front up!*...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
September 3, 2025 at 3:27 AM
So as I understand it politicians get a pay rise every year to keep up with inflation. This year it was 2-2.4%. Surely if this is a “just” country then every person working for the govt should also get that same pay rise. Including teachers, health professionals, cleaners etc etc.
August 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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profbanks.bsky.social
#PayUsWhatWe’reWorth
ninjakitty.bsky.social NinjaKittyELF 忍者キティ🥷🐈‍⬛🎄 @ninjakitty.bsky.social · Aug 19
Nicked off Facebook. A salary comparison between an MP and a teacher in NZ. #nzpol
(Apologies for formatting as this was presented in columns) Category Base salary (annual) Base salary (monthly, gross) Formal core days in main workplace Role / leadership examples Pension / super Exit / termination Travel Allowance "Rent/mortgage Subsidy (Wellington base)" "Staying privately Subsidy" "Commercial accommodation Subsidy" Entry Requirement "NZ Member of Parliament (Backbench)" $163,961 $13,663 90 sitting days/year in the debating chamber "Leadership roles: $296k- $471k" "20% KiwiSaver employer contribution" 3 months salary (pro-rata to role) "Legacy international travel discounts (limited cohort); office travel while serving Travel services for MPs and their families, both domestic and international" "Tax-free allowance for official duties: entertainment, koha, briefcases, meals, memberships, etc • Prime Minister: NZD 22,606 per year • Speaker: NZD 21,136 • Other MPs (backbenchers and most office-holders): NZD 16,980 per year" $36,400 per year $15,000 per year $220/night| "As long as you're a human who is at least 18-year-old New Zealand citizen" Secondary Teacher (State Sector) $61,329 - $103,086 $5,111 - $8,590 190 school days/year with students "Higher scales via units / allowances (e.g., $2000 per Middle Management Allowance)" 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution Standard notice; no lump-sum Work travel only Daily camp allowance of $25 per day 0 dollars per year 0 dollars per year 0 dollars per year "Must hold: (a) a specialist subject degree PLUS a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) or a Master of Teaching (Secondary); or (b) a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) or conjoint degree combining teaching and subjects"
August 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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The National Government's handling of iRex should be treated as one of New Zealand's greatest political scandals.

An impulsive Government got power and immediately made an ideological decision to cancel an existing project, ultimately costing hundreds of millions and creating worse infrastructure!
August 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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melulater.bsky.social
Our kids are hearing te reo from their earliest educational experiences.
Erica Stanford is plain wrong.
August 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM