Megan
@mcla108.bsky.social
Retired librarian, old time lefty, keen gardener
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Chippy on deck & laying the foundation for the weekend. Last night there was an amazing pōwhiri with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei that welcomed the party to their amazing rohe. Now for the keynote - the amazing Carmel Sepuloni. #nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Chippy on deck & laying the foundation for the weekend. Last night there was an amazing pōwhiri with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei that welcomed the party to their amazing rohe. Now for the keynote - the amazing Carmel Sepuloni. #nzpol
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My nephew is dyslexic and his high school offers an alternative learning track for students like him.
My sister called the school yesterday to confirm she'd like him enrolled in that programme and was told it might not be available next year because the new curriculum doesn't include it. 😱😱
#nzpol
My sister called the school yesterday to confirm she'd like him enrolled in that programme and was told it might not be available next year because the new curriculum doesn't include it. 😱😱
#nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
My nephew is dyslexic and his high school offers an alternative learning track for students like him.
My sister called the school yesterday to confirm she'd like him enrolled in that programme and was told it might not be available next year because the new curriculum doesn't include it. 😱😱
#nzpol
My sister called the school yesterday to confirm she'd like him enrolled in that programme and was told it might not be available next year because the new curriculum doesn't include it. 😱😱
#nzpol
“Underdog tale: the regulatory standards bill is law despite almost everyone hating it” Spinoff
How is this possible. What has happened to our democracy? ACT has ridden roughshod over us. #nzpol
How is this possible. What has happened to our democracy? ACT has ridden roughshod over us. #nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“Underdog tale: the regulatory standards bill is law despite almost everyone hating it” Spinoff
How is this possible. What has happened to our democracy? ACT has ridden roughshod over us. #nzpol
How is this possible. What has happened to our democracy? ACT has ridden roughshod over us. #nzpol
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This is how any country violated by neo liberalism and the #AtlasNetwork have been corrupted.
A reminder that the US is our future if we don't make this a #onetermgovernment.
Mobilising the non voters in your life is one of the best things you can do to fight this corruption.
#nzpol
A reminder that the US is our future if we don't make this a #onetermgovernment.
Mobilising the non voters in your life is one of the best things you can do to fight this corruption.
#nzpol
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
This is how any country violated by neo liberalism and the #AtlasNetwork have been corrupted.
A reminder that the US is our future if we don't make this a #onetermgovernment.
Mobilising the non voters in your life is one of the best things you can do to fight this corruption.
#nzpol
A reminder that the US is our future if we don't make this a #onetermgovernment.
Mobilising the non voters in your life is one of the best things you can do to fight this corruption.
#nzpol
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PRESS RELEASE: Gore nitrate testing results still reaching reproductive risk levels www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
Gore nitrate testing results still reaching reproductive risk levels - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Greenpeace Aotearoa is sounding the alarm over the nitrate level in Gore’s town supply, which has reached levels associated with reproductive risks.
www.greenpeace.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Gore nitrate testing results still reaching reproductive risk levels www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
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Look. What I say to you is this.
We like to make decisions by putting random cards in the Cludo who done it pile.
Who: The Bishop
Murdered: Funds for State Housing
With: A bridge
Or
Who: Doocey the Ghoul
Murdered: Lifeline
With: A gumboot
#nzpol do play along!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
We like to make decisions by putting random cards in the Cludo who done it pile.
Who: The Bishop
Murdered: Funds for State Housing
With: A bridge
Or
Who: Doocey the Ghoul
Murdered: Lifeline
With: A gumboot
#nzpol do play along!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
PM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Look. What I say to you is this.
We like to make decisions by putting random cards in the Cludo who done it pile.
Who: The Bishop
Murdered: Funds for State Housing
With: A bridge
Or
Who: Doocey the Ghoul
Murdered: Lifeline
With: A gumboot
#nzpol do play along!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
We like to make decisions by putting random cards in the Cludo who done it pile.
Who: The Bishop
Murdered: Funds for State Housing
With: A bridge
Or
Who: Doocey the Ghoul
Murdered: Lifeline
With: A gumboot
#nzpol do play along!
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Wage rises have been fucked, utterly absolutely fucked
And we still have basic shit going up 5-10% a year
You can bet your life savings (lol) these companies somehow make record profits
Somehow, surprise, it's not wage growth pushing inflation it's profits
#nzpol
And we still have basic shit going up 5-10% a year
You can bet your life savings (lol) these companies somehow make record profits
Somehow, surprise, it's not wage growth pushing inflation it's profits
#nzpol
#nzpol
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
November 17, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Wage rises have been fucked, utterly absolutely fucked
And we still have basic shit going up 5-10% a year
You can bet your life savings (lol) these companies somehow make record profits
Somehow, surprise, it's not wage growth pushing inflation it's profits
#nzpol
And we still have basic shit going up 5-10% a year
You can bet your life savings (lol) these companies somehow make record profits
Somehow, surprise, it's not wage growth pushing inflation it's profits
#nzpol
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November 17, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Dipshits Bishop and Code Brown increase the speed limits and look what comes up behind you like something from Mad Max
#nzpol
Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test | RNZ News share.google/Zl8oQtFUXr37...
#nzpol
Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test | RNZ News share.google/Zl8oQtFUXr37...
Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test
The brakes on more than a quarter of trucks tested in a recent police operation on central North Island roads were found to be faulty.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Dipshits Bishop and Code Brown increase the speed limits and look what comes up behind you like something from Mad Max
#nzpol
Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test | RNZ News share.google/Zl8oQtFUXr37...
#nzpol
Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test | RNZ News share.google/Zl8oQtFUXr37...
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An important thought provoking post about what already appears to be mismanagement of Yellow Legged Hornet eradication. We need to move on this fast, as a team, Aotearoa New Zealand. #nzpol
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November 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
An important thought provoking post about what already appears to be mismanagement of Yellow Legged Hornet eradication. We need to move on this fast, as a team, Aotearoa New Zealand. #nzpol
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Luxo is quite right. We do need a mature conversation about state asset sales.
One where he is made to understand that New Zealanders have bad memories of the consequences of the last round of them, particularly the break up of #ElectricityCorporationNewZealand. #nzpol
One where he is made to understand that New Zealanders have bad memories of the consequences of the last round of them, particularly the break up of #ElectricityCorporationNewZealand. #nzpol
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Luxo is quite right. We do need a mature conversation about state asset sales.
One where he is made to understand that New Zealanders have bad memories of the consequences of the last round of them, particularly the break up of #ElectricityCorporationNewZealand. #nzpol
One where he is made to understand that New Zealanders have bad memories of the consequences of the last round of them, particularly the break up of #ElectricityCorporationNewZealand. #nzpol
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Luxon thinks we need a "mature conversation" about selling state assets... But I don't think he really means that, because a mature conversation would look at the history of failure and the shortsighted focus on profit ahead of public interest.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Luxon thinks we need a "mature conversation" about selling state assets... But I don't think he really means that, because a mature conversation would look at the history of failure and the shortsighted focus on profit ahead of public interest.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
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“What is clear from He Whakaputanga is that there was never a ceding of any kind of sovereignty to Britain. Not then, nor five years later, when Te Tiriti was signed at Waitangi.” — Catherine Delahunty. #nzpol e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/...
Towards He Whakaputanga | E-Tangata
“What is clear from He Whakaputanga is that there was never a ceding of any kind of sovereignty to Britain. Not then, nor five years later, when Te Tiriti was signed at Waitangi.” — Catherine Delahunt...
e-tangata.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“What is clear from He Whakaputanga is that there was never a ceding of any kind of sovereignty to Britain. Not then, nor five years later, when Te Tiriti was signed at Waitangi.” — Catherine Delahunty. #nzpol e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/...
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Anything SERCO gets involved it turns to shit w poor outcomes for those they 'help'. See immigration detention & private prisons. I'd be very sceptical of any health care model they propose. NAF Coalition would love their #UserPays for profit ethos #PutTheNatsLast it's where they put you #NZpol
November 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Anything SERCO gets involved it turns to shit w poor outcomes for those they 'help'. See immigration detention & private prisons. I'd be very sceptical of any health care model they propose. NAF Coalition would love their #UserPays for profit ethos #PutTheNatsLast it's where they put you #NZpol
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“The govt claims school boards are no place for upholding Te Tiriti, and wants to change the law to ensure there’s no requirement on boards to do so.
Rahui Papa says the proposal flies in the face of sector consultation……and puts the educational success of tamariki at stake.” #nzpol
Rahui Papa says the proposal flies in the face of sector consultation……and puts the educational success of tamariki at stake.” #nzpol
Rahui Papa: What needs to change in schools isn’t the law | E-Tangata
“The proposal effectively deprioritises Te Tiriti so that it sits as a supporting objective. We believe, and have advised, that this will not have the desired effect.” — Rahui Papa.
e-tangata.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“The govt claims school boards are no place for upholding Te Tiriti, and wants to change the law to ensure there’s no requirement on boards to do so.
Rahui Papa says the proposal flies in the face of sector consultation……and puts the educational success of tamariki at stake.” #nzpol
Rahui Papa says the proposal flies in the face of sector consultation……and puts the educational success of tamariki at stake.” #nzpol
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And for some positive news: Philanthropy done right #nzpol.
Housing heritage with heart
The Suzanne Lund Community Loft Apartments offer a heritage of 'social housing with heart' for people needing a long-term home. About 40 tenants live in this specially-converted Victorian warehouse, w...
dailyencourager.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
And for some positive news: Philanthropy done right #nzpol.
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“What is clear from He Whakaputanga is that there was never a ceding of any kind of sovereignty to Britain. Not then, nor five years later, when Te Tiriti was signed at Waitangi.” — Catherine Delahunty. #nzpol e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/...
Towards He Whakaputanga | E-Tangata
“What is clear from He Whakaputanga is that there was never a ceding of any kind of sovereignty to Britain. Not then, nor five years later, when Te Tiriti was signed at Waitangi.” — Catherine Delahunt...
e-tangata.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Fairly likely Serco will be focused on profit, will understaff and underpay.
Just what this government's underfunding of public health needs
/s
#nzpol
Just what this government's underfunding of public health needs
/s
#nzpol
Prisons operator Serco eyes NZ's public health infrastructure needs
The outsourcing firm tells the Government it is uniquely positioned, and its services could be of great value
newsroom.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Fairly likely Serco will be focused on profit, will understaff and underpay.
Just what this government's underfunding of public health needs
/s
#nzpol
Just what this government's underfunding of public health needs
/s
#nzpol
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Beyond just hired...
“In Government, he’s shown himself a liar by halving methane emissions targets, and now removing consideration of meeting the Paris Agreement from Emissions Trading Scheme settings, while making it easier to hand out taxpayer money to polluting corporations.”
#nzpol
“In Government, he’s shown himself a liar by halving methane emissions targets, and now removing consideration of meeting the Paris Agreement from Emissions Trading Scheme settings, while making it easier to hand out taxpayer money to polluting corporations.”
#nzpol
"The changes were included at the bottom of a press release put out at 8pm on a Government website but not emailed to all political journalists, as ministerial press releases generally are."
Utterly Gutted by the Utterly Gutless.
#nzpol
Utterly Gutted by the Utterly Gutless.
#nzpol
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Beyond just hired...
“In Government, he’s shown himself a liar by halving methane emissions targets, and now removing consideration of meeting the Paris Agreement from Emissions Trading Scheme settings, while making it easier to hand out taxpayer money to polluting corporations.”
#nzpol
“In Government, he’s shown himself a liar by halving methane emissions targets, and now removing consideration of meeting the Paris Agreement from Emissions Trading Scheme settings, while making it easier to hand out taxpayer money to polluting corporations.”
#nzpol
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The sad thing is that that is already happening in Wellington. Homeless people in CBD were moved out to Newtown. Problems arose and some were moved on to Kilbirnie.
Homelessness can only be solved by providing homes - a solution thus inept govt seems oblivious to.
#NationalNotFitToGovern
Homelessness can only be solved by providing homes - a solution thus inept govt seems oblivious to.
#NationalNotFitToGovern
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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#nzpol Pay attention, Aotearoa New Zealand!!!!
Don't let this awful National Party/NZ First/ACT coalition government permanently change who we are as a nation. We are better than them, and it's time for us to stand up, speak up, and show up. We are empathetic and powerful. Take action NOW!
Don't let this awful National Party/NZ First/ACT coalition government permanently change who we are as a nation. We are better than them, and it's time for us to stand up, speak up, and show up. We are empathetic and powerful. Take action NOW!
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
November 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
#nzpol Pay attention, Aotearoa New Zealand!!!!
Don't let this awful National Party/NZ First/ACT coalition government permanently change who we are as a nation. We are better than them, and it's time for us to stand up, speak up, and show up. We are empathetic and powerful. Take action NOW!
Don't let this awful National Party/NZ First/ACT coalition government permanently change who we are as a nation. We are better than them, and it's time for us to stand up, speak up, and show up. We are empathetic and powerful. Take action NOW!
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We are in a world which is run by millionaire/ billionaire political donations and Right Wing dictators and it's not normal.
But this abnormal Luxon government thinks it's normal for this corrupt money to dictate how they run our society
It's wrong and unethical
#nzpol
But this abnormal Luxon government thinks it's normal for this corrupt money to dictate how they run our society
It's wrong and unethical
#nzpol
November 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We are in a world which is run by millionaire/ billionaire political donations and Right Wing dictators and it's not normal.
But this abnormal Luxon government thinks it's normal for this corrupt money to dictate how they run our society
It's wrong and unethical
#nzpol
But this abnormal Luxon government thinks it's normal for this corrupt money to dictate how they run our society
It's wrong and unethical
#nzpol
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Jack Tame interviewing a Turning point USA agent (Charlie Kirk’s friend & co worker) about how amazing AI is & how great far-right christo-fascism is for the future of the world, is a new low I was not expecting on my Sunday morning. 🤨🤦♀️ #nzpol
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Jack Tame interviewing a Turning point USA agent (Charlie Kirk’s friend & co worker) about how amazing AI is & how great far-right christo-fascism is for the future of the world, is a new low I was not expecting on my Sunday morning. 🤨🤦♀️ #nzpol
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www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines.... As taxpayers we are shelling out $6m to Michelin to come here and review restaurants? This has to be the most egregious waste of govt funds I’ve seen in a while and a massive rort. #nzpol
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 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines.... As taxpayers we are shelling out $6m to Michelin to come here and review restaurants? This has to be the most egregious waste of govt funds I’ve seen in a while and a massive rort. #nzpol