Raymond Sagapolutele
@raysagapolutele.bsky.social
Aotearoan born Samoan Artist and Academic
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"I'd visit your country if it had restaurants with Michelin stars.", said no foreigner ever.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 AM
"I'd visit your country if it had restaurants with Michelin stars.", said no foreigner ever.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Exciting news: An exhibition showcasing the making of Fat Freddy's Drop's legendary album Based On A True Story will run at Te Waka Huia o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Wellington Museum from Saturday November 22nd... www.museumswellington.org.nz/whats-on/
November 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Exciting news: An exhibition showcasing the making of Fat Freddy's Drop's legendary album Based On A True Story will run at Te Waka Huia o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Wellington Museum from Saturday November 22nd... www.museumswellington.org.nz/whats-on/
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“Not caring anymore doesn’t mean the problem is no longer there. Especially in the Pacific, where climate change isn’t a distant threat but a present-day catastrophe already uprooting communities, unravelling the fine tapestry of culture, and upending entire ways of life.” — Jamie Tahana.
Giving up isn't an option for the Pacific | E-Tangata
“Not caring anymore doesn’t mean the problem is no longer there. Especially in the Pacific, where climate change isn’t a distant threat but a present-day catastrophe already uprooting communities, unr...
e-tangata.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
“Not caring anymore doesn’t mean the problem is no longer there. Especially in the Pacific, where climate change isn’t a distant threat but a present-day catastrophe already uprooting communities, unravelling the fine tapestry of culture, and upending entire ways of life.” — Jamie Tahana.
DIASPRONAUT x FIRST BORN
Digital photograph, shot looking out towards Manukau Harbour from Manurewa.
Alofa and respect 💙
Helmet courtesy of the amazing Jase Taouma
Digital photograph, shot looking out towards Manukau Harbour from Manurewa.
Alofa and respect 💙
Helmet courtesy of the amazing Jase Taouma
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
DIASPRONAUT x FIRST BORN
Digital photograph, shot looking out towards Manukau Harbour from Manurewa.
Alofa and respect 💙
Helmet courtesy of the amazing Jase Taouma
Digital photograph, shot looking out towards Manukau Harbour from Manurewa.
Alofa and respect 💙
Helmet courtesy of the amazing Jase Taouma
Musk has been approved for a new $1trillion pay package thanks to stock options.
That is obscene.
What is their measurement for salary increases - the bigger the fuck-up the more coined earned?
#elonsux
That is obscene.
What is their measurement for salary increases - the bigger the fuck-up the more coined earned?
#elonsux
November 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Musk has been approved for a new $1trillion pay package thanks to stock options.
That is obscene.
What is their measurement for salary increases - the bigger the fuck-up the more coined earned?
#elonsux
That is obscene.
What is their measurement for salary increases - the bigger the fuck-up the more coined earned?
#elonsux
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Ministry of [Un]Health
Health Ministry accused of sitting on dying state abuse survivor's redress claim for weeks
Health Ministry accused of sitting on dying state abuse survivor's redress claim for weeks
The woman's lawyer wrote to the Ministry of Health asking for urgency, flagging that her client had terminal cancer and just "weeks left to live".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ministry of [Un]Health
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She is a minor. He raped her.
Don’t dress it up as ‘services’.
Don’t dress it up as ‘services’.
Prominent executive admits to receiving commercial sexual services from underage girl
The man's employer said they will be taking appropriate action against him.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 AM
She is a minor. He raped her.
Don’t dress it up as ‘services’.
Don’t dress it up as ‘services’.
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Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi tells us how he brought emotions in costume as the Yautja protagonist in ‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’
“I found his psychology, found where he was coming from and dove deep into the Yautja culture so I could see his perspective”
“I found his psychology, found where he was coming from and dove deep into the Yautja culture so I could see his perspective”
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi tells us how he brought emotions in costume as the Yautja protagonist in ‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’
“I found his psychology, found where he was coming from and dove deep into the Yautja culture so I could see his perspective”
“I found his psychology, found where he was coming from and dove deep into the Yautja culture so I could see his perspective”
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so, unemployment is at the highest level since last time National was in govt!!
Economic custodians my arse!! #NationalNotFitToGovern #nzpol
Economic custodians my arse!! #NationalNotFitToGovern #nzpol
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 AM
so, unemployment is at the highest level since last time National was in govt!!
Economic custodians my arse!! #NationalNotFitToGovern #nzpol
Economic custodians my arse!! #NationalNotFitToGovern #nzpol
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Today, 144 years ago, 1600 Crown troops invaded a pacifist settlement that was the centre of resistance against British colonialism. The leaders were arrested, the settlement sacked, the people violated.
For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.
For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Today, 144 years ago, 1600 Crown troops invaded a pacifist settlement that was the centre of resistance against British colonialism. The leaders were arrested, the settlement sacked, the people violated.
For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.
For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Love how National proudly opposed the Treaty Principles Bill, and wore it like a badge of honour.
Then basically rolled it out anyways. They’re dismantling and removing anything that honours the treaty, and undermining Māori.
Without consultation too like yesterday.
Depressing.
Then basically rolled it out anyways. They’re dismantling and removing anything that honours the treaty, and undermining Māori.
Without consultation too like yesterday.
Depressing.
November 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Love how National proudly opposed the Treaty Principles Bill, and wore it like a badge of honour.
Then basically rolled it out anyways. They’re dismantling and removing anything that honours the treaty, and undermining Māori.
Without consultation too like yesterday.
Depressing.
Then basically rolled it out anyways. They’re dismantling and removing anything that honours the treaty, and undermining Māori.
Without consultation too like yesterday.
Depressing.
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Tomorrow is the Fifth of November – but let’s forget Guy Fawkes and his actions against an arrogant Protestant king and instead look to our own history: the unlawful attack on Parihaka and, by extension, Māori sovereignty.
🧵
#kikorangi
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#kikorangi
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Tomorrow is the Fifth of November – but let’s forget Guy Fawkes and his actions against an arrogant Protestant king and instead look to our own history: the unlawful attack on Parihaka and, by extension, Māori sovereignty.
🧵
#kikorangi
🧵
#kikorangi
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“NZ has always been a country that, what is the expression, punched above its weight. In human rights terms, in solidarity terms, you know, by holding the line on a number of very fundamental questions. Right now, this is not what is happening."
The opposite is happening imo. Punching down. #nzpol
The opposite is happening imo. Punching down. #nzpol
Government has 'Trumpian accent' - human rights activist
Amnesty International's Agnès Callamard is calling on New Zealand leaders to speak up on world issues, saying "we need you".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“NZ has always been a country that, what is the expression, punched above its weight. In human rights terms, in solidarity terms, you know, by holding the line on a number of very fundamental questions. Right now, this is not what is happening."
The opposite is happening imo. Punching down. #nzpol
The opposite is happening imo. Punching down. #nzpol
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Not sure how many Cheney obits will mention this murderous legacy of his.
Post-9/11 wars have contributed to some 4.5 million deaths, report suggests
Researchers attempt to calculate the number of deaths attributable to the war on terrorism, across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Not sure how many Cheney obits will mention this murderous legacy of his.
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It’s nuts the crap people believe about me. Someone even thinks I leafleted schools to scare boys into getting vaccinated! That may just sound silly, but misinformation and disinformation like this means some people want me and others like me jailed or even dead. It’s heartbreaking.
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It’s nuts the crap people believe about me. Someone even thinks I leafleted schools to scare boys into getting vaccinated! That may just sound silly, but misinformation and disinformation like this means some people want me and others like me jailed or even dead. It’s heartbreaking.
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(Paraphrasing) David Seymour, DPM, says it’s not helpful if he gets called out on lies about the fire service and doesn’t think he should have to meet the firefighters whose issues he lied about or useful for people to hold him to account. #nzpol #firefighters
a black cat is sitting on its hind legs holding a nail file .
Alt: a black cat is sitting on its hind legs holding a nail file .
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
(Paraphrasing) David Seymour, DPM, says it’s not helpful if he gets called out on lies about the fire service and doesn’t think he should have to meet the firefighters whose issues he lied about or useful for people to hold him to account. #nzpol #firefighters
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🐧 SUPER SPECIAL PIN DROP: I've partnered with World Wide Fund For Nature NZ...bringing you the cutest Kororā pin just in time for the holidays! Celebrating 50 years in Aotearoa <3
25% of sales donated to WWF NZ to support their work advocating for our wildlife!
DIVE IN: pepperraccoon.com #birds
25% of sales donated to WWF NZ to support their work advocating for our wildlife!
DIVE IN: pepperraccoon.com #birds
November 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
🐧 SUPER SPECIAL PIN DROP: I've partnered with World Wide Fund For Nature NZ...bringing you the cutest Kororā pin just in time for the holidays! Celebrating 50 years in Aotearoa <3
25% of sales donated to WWF NZ to support their work advocating for our wildlife!
DIVE IN: pepperraccoon.com #birds
25% of sales donated to WWF NZ to support their work advocating for our wildlife!
DIVE IN: pepperraccoon.com #birds