Scotty - every day is a new outrage - NZ
@scotty-nz.bsky.social
Kiwi in Aotearoa who is proudly left-of, left-of centre. Comments are my own and probably dodgy.
Concerned about climate change and inequality and votes accordingly.
Proud supporter of Te Reo and toitu Te Tiriti.
Concerned about climate change and inequality and votes accordingly.
Proud supporter of Te Reo and toitu Te Tiriti.
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The Wellington CCO director breaking into his neighbour’s house in a cat burglar suit and masturbating over her things.
The predatory groomer and rapist Tim Jago operating as party president of ACT for years, crowing on a podcast with Seymour about ‘victimhood’.
The predatory groomer and rapist Tim Jago operating as party president of ACT for years, crowing on a podcast with Seymour about ‘victimhood’.
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Attention NZ
Hello #nzpol !
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Attention NZ
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Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back
Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back
The Guardian has no billionaire or corporate owner: funded by readers, our fierce independence is guaranteed
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back
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✌️ I’m out!
May you wake up ready to advocate for a kinder, more just world tomorrow! 💖🌎
May you wake up ready to advocate for a kinder, more just world tomorrow! 💖🌎
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
✌️ I’m out!
May you wake up ready to advocate for a kinder, more just world tomorrow! 💖🌎
May you wake up ready to advocate for a kinder, more just world tomorrow! 💖🌎
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Labour will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill.
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Labour will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill.
I’ve been pretty critical of Ian Taylor but this is a good article
Prime Minister, I’m beginning to wonder who’s actually running the country
“Last week, a group called Hobson’s Pledge claimed victory after your government announced that school boards would no longer be required to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi,” said Ian Taylor.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I’ve been pretty critical of Ian Taylor but this is a good article
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More than that, countries broadly following the (Nordic) Social Democratic model are at or very near the top of practically every measurement of societal achievement _ever devised_.
All measurements have issues and any one statistic could be flawed.
But when they all point to the same direction…
All measurements have issues and any one statistic could be flawed.
But when they all point to the same direction…
Finland tops the global happiness index, which suggests that other countries should use it as a model.
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
More than that, countries broadly following the (Nordic) Social Democratic model are at or very near the top of practically every measurement of societal achievement _ever devised_.
All measurements have issues and any one statistic could be flawed.
But when they all point to the same direction…
All measurements have issues and any one statistic could be flawed.
But when they all point to the same direction…
Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the world’s energy watchdog, making the transition away from fossil fuels “inevitable”, despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe.
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable’, despite Trump’s calls to carry on drilling
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the world’s energy watchdog, making the transition away from fossil fuels “inevitable”, despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe.
the barrell is rotten all the way up to - and including - the Minister
Mark Mitchell on RNZ Morning Report saying "just a few bad apples, rest of the Police are all goods". But the IPCA doesn't really seem to agree with this assessment?
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
the barrell is rotten all the way up to - and including - the Minister
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It’s that time of year when layoffs are announced, the cost of living crisis really bites, the govt continues to screw over Māori, the disabled, low-wage workers, the unemployed, AND the climate.
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It’s that time of year when layoffs are announced, the cost of living crisis really bites, the govt continues to screw over Māori, the disabled, low-wage workers, the unemployed, AND the climate.
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
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A young woman contacted the police to tell them Jevon McSkimming, a senior cop, had sexually abused her. Instead of investigating any of her claims, the police executive closed ranks to protect McSkimming and had his accuser charged with harassment. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A young woman contacted the police to tell them Jevon McSkimming, a senior cop, had sexually abused her. Instead of investigating any of her claims, the police executive closed ranks to protect McSkimming and had his accuser charged with harassment. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
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Just call it what it is: corruption. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Most deteriorated' - NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Just call it what it is: corruption. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Are there any apples that aren't bad in the NZ Police?
... nothing's changed since Clint Rickards... The PM should be fronting this at the very least #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster placed on leave from CEO role after release of damning report
The report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police, including Andrew Coster, who is now chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Are there any apples that aren't bad in the NZ Police?
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@chrishipkins.bsky.social
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Green MP Tamatha Paul doubles down on criticism of police
She says a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
@chrishipkins.bsky.social
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
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Louise Nicholas reported her assault in 1993.
32 years later, and we're still getting cover ups and intimidation of women abused by serving police officers.
32 years later, and we're still getting cover ups and intimidation of women abused by serving police officers.
'Inexcusable conduct': Police Commissioner says lack of leadership over McSkimming
Richard Chambers says today's IPCA review into the McSkimming complaints found inexcusable conduct by former senior police leaders.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Louise Nicholas reported her assault in 1993.
32 years later, and we're still getting cover ups and intimidation of women abused by serving police officers.
32 years later, and we're still getting cover ups and intimidation of women abused by serving police officers.
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This is not only on the cards but is the safer bet.
What happens if the Greens overtake Labour in the polls? All bets are off | Gaby Hinsliff
They may lack Labour’s party machine, but Zack Polanski’s burgeoning popularity could have seismic consequences for British politics, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This is not only on the cards but is the safer bet.
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The overuse of urgency and insufficient scrutiny of new laws are hurting Parliament's public reputation, ex-PM says.
Palmer asks Parliament: What's the rush?
newsroom.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The overuse of urgency and insufficient scrutiny of new laws are hurting Parliament's public reputation, ex-PM says.
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The IPCA found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they responded to accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Scathing police watchdog report criticises former top cop Andrew Coster over McSkimming case
newsroom.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The IPCA found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they responded to accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
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Well this is…not good 👀 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Well this is…not good 👀 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
what on Earth could Luxon add?
Don't know why people were saying "oh Winston will be a pretty good Foreign Minister" after the election.
He's a pompous and undiplomatic asshole who routinely insults minorities! It's entirely unsurprising that he would cause problems like this...
He's a pompous and undiplomatic asshole who routinely insults minorities! It's entirely unsurprising that he would cause problems like this...
Luxon should step in over worsening Cook Islands spat, expert says
A geopolitical analyst says the prime minister should fix the diplomatic stand-off, as the foreign minister is making things worse.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
what on Earth could Luxon add?
BOOM!
Oh the government hasn't fixed the economy? You mean...
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
BOOM!
Here we go … the tired, old “bad apple” argument
‘Rotten apple’: Minister on disgraced ex-police leader’s rise
Mark Mitchell says one 'rotten apple' shouldn't overshadow thousands of good cops.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Here we go … the tired, old “bad apple” argument
“The bad news for those who attack me is that we simply won’t back down. They can sound off about my teeth all they want. But the more I see them panic about the replacement of the politics of hate with a politics of hope, the more we know our movement is on the right track.”
The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on, says the leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“The bad news for those who attack me is that we simply won’t back down. They can sound off about my teeth all they want. But the more I see them panic about the replacement of the politics of hate with a politics of hope, the more we know our movement is on the right track.”
Well, that’s a surprise
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Well, that’s a surprise