Andrew
@openpolicy.bsky.social
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· Oct 14
Netanyahu was never interested in a #ceasefire.
It was always about ethnic cleansing, colonialism and genocide.
The west won’t act as he burns children alive.
It is the biggest moral failure of our time, and the failure to stop it hasn’t even done what the Democrats hoped - secure re-election.
It was always about ethnic cleansing, colonialism and genocide.
The west won’t act as he burns children alive.
It is the biggest moral failure of our time, and the failure to stop it hasn’t even done what the Democrats hoped - secure re-election.
…O’Connor says. “But I always said, ‘show me the cops, and I’ll show you the country’ – if the cops are corrupt, the country is corrupt.”
One MP, One Pint: A visit to Wellington’s ‘last true public bar’ with Greg O’Connor
One MP, One Pint: A visit to Wellington’s ‘last true public bar’ with Greg O’Connor
'This is going to make me sound like a bloody drunk, but mind you, I’ve got to 67 years with everyone knowing I like a drink.'...
thespinoff.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
…O’Connor says. “But I always said, ‘show me the cops, and I’ll show you the country’ – if the cops are corrupt, the country is corrupt.”
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Chris Bishop does not want to answer whether Urupa and Wahi-tapu are covered by Article 2 of te Tiriti. Wibbles behind it "not being incporporated into New Zealand law".
His regime is removing it from New Zealand law, piece by piece. #nzqt
His regime is removing it from New Zealand law, piece by piece. #nzqt
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Chris Bishop does not want to answer whether Urupa and Wahi-tapu are covered by Article 2 of te Tiriti. Wibbles behind it "not being incporporated into New Zealand law".
His regime is removing it from New Zealand law, piece by piece. #nzqt
His regime is removing it from New Zealand law, piece by piece. #nzqt
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A Place of Firsts - Trust Democracy's event about citizen assemblies as a way of engaging people in complex policy development based on their experience with the Porirua Assembly. It's on Thurs Dec 4th at 6pm at Lecture Theatre 1, Old Government Buildings, VUW. events.humanitix.com/a-place-of-f...
A Place of Firsts
Join our incredible panel as we reflect on learnings from Porirua Assembly’s innovations in Treaty-based community governance
events.humanitix.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A Place of Firsts - Trust Democracy's event about citizen assemblies as a way of engaging people in complex policy development based on their experience with the Porirua Assembly. It's on Thurs Dec 4th at 6pm at Lecture Theatre 1, Old Government Buildings, VUW. events.humanitix.com/a-place-of-f...
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Today is World GIS Day, and we’re proud to show how our geospatial technology connects people and places across Aotearoa.
www.herengaanuku.govt.nz/our-work/new...
#WorldGISDay #PublicAccess #GIS
www.herengaanuku.govt.nz/our-work/new...
#WorldGISDay #PublicAccess #GIS
November 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Today is World GIS Day, and we’re proud to show how our geospatial technology connects people and places across Aotearoa.
www.herengaanuku.govt.nz/our-work/new...
#WorldGISDay #PublicAccess #GIS
www.herengaanuku.govt.nz/our-work/new...
#WorldGISDay #PublicAccess #GIS
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The slow demolition of our democracy - https://e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-analysis/the-slow-demolition-of-our-democracy/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
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.
e-tangata.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The slow demolition of our democracy - https://e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-analysis/the-slow-demolition-of-our-democracy/ - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
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The latest death toll as at 2pm Wednesday is 21 while many more are still missing in the rubble. Israel is claiming Hamas operatives in this camp run by Fatah and watched closely by Lebanon who don’t take kindly to militants there
Israel also bombed Syria and Gaza today
Source: DD Geopolitics
Israel also bombed Syria and Gaza today
Source: DD Geopolitics
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The latest death toll as at 2pm Wednesday is 21 while many more are still missing in the rubble. Israel is claiming Hamas operatives in this camp run by Fatah and watched closely by Lebanon who don’t take kindly to militants there
Israel also bombed Syria and Gaza today
Source: DD Geopolitics
Israel also bombed Syria and Gaza today
Source: DD Geopolitics
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Strike-busting Act is passed.
New media release published on Scoop Parliament: Law Passed To Support NZ’s Defence And Security
www.scoop.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Strike-busting Act is passed.
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Non-profit calls for stronger action on illegal fishing and high seas transhipment
Non-profit calls for stronger action on illegal fishing and high seas transhipment
The Pew Charitable Trust believes the Pacific Tuna Commission needs to do more on port side measures in order to reduce illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the region.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Non-profit calls for stronger action on illegal fishing and high seas transhipment
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In the last election a political correspondent at the Times literally signed a pledge not to publicly criticize the Conservative Party, and this was just regarded as a vague source of amusements that he didn't manage to get selected for any of the constituencies he was applying for.
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
In the last election a political correspondent at the Times literally signed a pledge not to publicly criticize the Conservative Party, and this was just regarded as a vague source of amusements that he didn't manage to get selected for any of the constituencies he was applying for.
Bubbles going to blow…
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Bubbles going to blow…
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80s: Japan is the future
90s, 00s: Japan in dying country typified by stagnant incomes, xenophobia and toxic, sexless nerd culture
Now: oh, that WAS the future
90s, 00s: Japan in dying country typified by stagnant incomes, xenophobia and toxic, sexless nerd culture
Now: oh, that WAS the future
the actual suicide of the West will be combining a rapidly aging population with hostility to migrants. however we must give credit to East Asia, especially Japan, for pioneering this model.
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
80s: Japan is the future
90s, 00s: Japan in dying country typified by stagnant incomes, xenophobia and toxic, sexless nerd culture
Now: oh, that WAS the future
90s, 00s: Japan in dying country typified by stagnant incomes, xenophobia and toxic, sexless nerd culture
Now: oh, that WAS the future
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See also Curtis Yarvin's remarks in a recent Oxford lecture:
"Say what you want about MBS, he's quite an effective king I think in a lot of different ways. Um love the Ritz thing, the whole Saudi embassy thing, I don't know, but I mean he was a journalist". [Giggles]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXYl...
"Say what you want about MBS, he's quite an effective king I think in a lot of different ways. Um love the Ritz thing, the whole Saudi embassy thing, I don't know, but I mean he was a journalist". [Giggles]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXYl...
November 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
See also Curtis Yarvin's remarks in a recent Oxford lecture:
"Say what you want about MBS, he's quite an effective king I think in a lot of different ways. Um love the Ritz thing, the whole Saudi embassy thing, I don't know, but I mean he was a journalist". [Giggles]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXYl...
"Say what you want about MBS, he's quite an effective king I think in a lot of different ways. Um love the Ritz thing, the whole Saudi embassy thing, I don't know, but I mean he was a journalist". [Giggles]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXYl...
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Face age estimation doesn't even meet the threshold for "fairness" when it is used for age-gating the internet, so of course it can be used to make life-changing decisions !? I think Yoti need to review their ethics and unpublished DPIA.
November 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Face age estimation doesn't even meet the threshold for "fairness" when it is used for age-gating the internet, so of course it can be used to make life-changing decisions !? I think Yoti need to review their ethics and unpublished DPIA.
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Today marks 15 years since the Pike River mine disaster. Anna and Sonya are meeting with Brooke van Velden today to call for stronger health and safety protections in our country, taking time out of the most precious day of their year to fight for all New Zealanders. #nzpol
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Today marks 15 years since the Pike River mine disaster. Anna and Sonya are meeting with Brooke van Velden today to call for stronger health and safety protections in our country, taking time out of the most precious day of their year to fight for all New Zealanders. #nzpol
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For many Kiwis, Saturday's record-breaking $55 million Powerball jackpot was an opportunity to dream big - but the Govt is after a financial windfall of its own, with ministers starting tentative discussions about a privatisation of Lotto. More @newsroom.co.nz here: newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/19/c...
Could Govt seek financial jackpot with Lotto privatisation?
As the Prime Minister calls for a 'mature' conversation about asset sales, the national lottery may be in the Govt's sights – but is the coalition on board?
newsroom.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
For many Kiwis, Saturday's record-breaking $55 million Powerball jackpot was an opportunity to dream big - but the Govt is after a financial windfall of its own, with ministers starting tentative discussions about a privatisation of Lotto. More @newsroom.co.nz here: newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/19/c...
I’m wondering if Air NZ is just bad at communications or if it is deliberately hiding this information, but the announcement of a shift from Airpoints to ‘Koru’ as their loyalty system doesn’t mention anything about earning points.
This creates distrust.
www.airnewzealand.co.nz/koru-loyalty...
This creates distrust.
www.airnewzealand.co.nz/koru-loyalty...
Air New Zealand’s New Loyalty Programme | Loyalty Reimagined
From April 2026, Airpoints™ becomes Koru, a refreshed loyalty programme with new tiers, enhanced rewards, and seamless travel experiences.
www.airnewzealand.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I’m wondering if Air NZ is just bad at communications or if it is deliberately hiding this information, but the announcement of a shift from Airpoints to ‘Koru’ as their loyalty system doesn’t mention anything about earning points.
This creates distrust.
www.airnewzealand.co.nz/koru-loyalty...
This creates distrust.
www.airnewzealand.co.nz/koru-loyalty...
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Instead of exporting American free speech and free press values as a cost of doing business with us, we’re importing the Saudi approach. Or maybe the Saudi way was really just our values all along.
Hosting a man who (per the CIA) ordered the murder of a journalist, Trump berates a journalist who dares to "embarrass our guest" by asking about it and later threatens to take away her network's license for asking about Epstein files.
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Instead of exporting American free speech and free press values as a cost of doing business with us, we’re importing the Saudi approach. Or maybe the Saudi way was really just our values all along.
Important to read where the government is going next.
“In a matter of weeks, I will announce our new replacement planning system.
It will cut the need for a huge proportion of consents entirely.”
“In a matter of weeks, I will announce our new replacement planning system.
It will cut the need for a huge proportion of consents entirely.”
A new speech is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
Speech to the Future Roads 2025 NZ Roading Industry Conference
Introduction
www.beehive.govt.nz
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Important to read where the government is going next.
“In a matter of weeks, I will announce our new replacement planning system.
It will cut the need for a huge proportion of consents entirely.”
“In a matter of weeks, I will announce our new replacement planning system.
It will cut the need for a huge proportion of consents entirely.”
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National on various policy areas:
Health: costs too much. Cut it.
Climate action: Costs too much. Cut it.
Pay equity: Costs too much. Cut it.
Prisons. "The cost will be what the cost will be"
Health: costs too much. Cut it.
Climate action: Costs too much. Cut it.
Pay equity: Costs too much. Cut it.
Prisons. "The cost will be what the cost will be"
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
National on various policy areas:
Health: costs too much. Cut it.
Climate action: Costs too much. Cut it.
Pay equity: Costs too much. Cut it.
Prisons. "The cost will be what the cost will be"
Health: costs too much. Cut it.
Climate action: Costs too much. Cut it.
Pay equity: Costs too much. Cut it.
Prisons. "The cost will be what the cost will be"
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Today's Democracy Briefing from Bryce Edward's Integrity Institute leads with this text. No indication what is causing this, but a possible reason is the Institute falling over?
November 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Today's Democracy Briefing from Bryce Edward's Integrity Institute leads with this text. No indication what is causing this, but a possible reason is the Institute falling over?
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Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act - https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-11-2025/geoffrey-palmer-the-mcskimming-scandal-shows-we-need-a-whole-new-policing-act - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act
Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act - https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-11-2025/geoffrey-palmer-the-mcskimming-scandal-shows-we-need-a-whole-new-policing-act - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
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new paper by Sean Westwood:
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
new paper by Sean Westwood:
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
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By now in the semester, the students in my sentencing and punishment seminar are pretty used to grim stuff—not to mention self-selection into electives means most had a lot of background awareness coming in.
But this pic—of group “therapy” at San Quentin—still produced a class-wide gasp of horror.
But this pic—of group “therapy” at San Quentin—still produced a class-wide gasp of horror.
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
By now in the semester, the students in my sentencing and punishment seminar are pretty used to grim stuff—not to mention self-selection into electives means most had a lot of background awareness coming in.
But this pic—of group “therapy” at San Quentin—still produced a class-wide gasp of horror.
But this pic—of group “therapy” at San Quentin—still produced a class-wide gasp of horror.