Bec Swan
@swanit.bsky.social
Leftie, educator, feminist. Social justice. Ōtautahi. #Longcovidisreal
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This is heartbreaking 💔
#LongCovid “No one is immune to this”
Offered rest home care at 24: the lonely plight of formerly healthy young Kiwis suffering with long Covid
The pandemic never ended, and we're all living proof of that.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/10/o...
Offered rest home care at 24: the lonely plight of formerly healthy young Kiwis suffering with long Covid
The pandemic never ended, and we're all living proof of that.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/10/o...
Offered rest home care at 24: the lonely plight of young Kiwis with long Covid
A group of young Kiwis prove what international studies show: that long Covid has a particularly debilitating effect on young people. But how much medical support is there for them?
www.1news.co.nz
October 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
This is heartbreaking 💔
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Can confirm. I’m 3 years and 4 months in and I’m here to tell you long covid is not for the faint of heart.
Long COVID is more than fatigue. Our new study suggests its impact is similar to a stroke or Parkinson’s
Long COVID isn’t just a bunch of lingering symptoms. A new study shows it can stop peoole doing what they want to do, and need to do.
theconversation.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Can confirm. I’m 3 years and 4 months in and I’m here to tell you long covid is not for the faint of heart.
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how to cause a general strike: www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
Minister signals possible crackdown on teachers’ right to strike
Nearly 20,000 secondary school teachers walked off the job today, but the Government is warning their ability to strike could soon be restricted.
www.stuff.co.nz
August 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
how to cause a general strike: www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
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This RNZ headline on the upcoming teachers strike is appalling.
It goes beyond just parroting the government's viewpoint. By failing to attribute the quote to a specific minister, it presents it as neutral or objective assessment of the situation
Something is deeply rotten at RNZ...
It goes beyond just parroting the government's viewpoint. By failing to attribute the quote to a specific minister, it presents it as neutral or objective assessment of the situation
Something is deeply rotten at RNZ...
August 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This RNZ headline on the upcoming teachers strike is appalling.
It goes beyond just parroting the government's viewpoint. By failing to attribute the quote to a specific minister, it presents it as neutral or objective assessment of the situation
Something is deeply rotten at RNZ...
It goes beyond just parroting the government's viewpoint. By failing to attribute the quote to a specific minister, it presents it as neutral or objective assessment of the situation
Something is deeply rotten at RNZ...
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Seymour is a coward
David Seymour withheld school lunch criticism, but shared the praise
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
David Seymour withheld school lunch criticism, but shared the praise
Of the 48 emails sent to the minister’s office at the start of the year about the quality of the $3 lunch programme, 39 expressed strong disappointment and concern.
www.thepress.co.nz
July 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Seymour is a coward
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The govt basically said ‘yes removing pay equity goes against human rights but saving businesses money is more important’ and ‘yes we rushed it and that went against a whole lot of established govt safeguards but our right wing goals were more important’. #nzpol
New documents show how ministers pushed through controversial pay equity changes
Officials looked at proposals such as phasing in settlements over three years instead of paying the full amount upfront, and removing backpay.
www.stuff.co.nz
July 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The govt basically said ‘yes removing pay equity goes against human rights but saving businesses money is more important’ and ‘yes we rushed it and that went against a whole lot of established govt safeguards but our right wing goals were more important’. #nzpol
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The choice by the current NZ govt not to condemn targeting of academics is a major red flag.
When privileged men in positions of power choose not to hold other privileged men in positions of power accountable and instead deliberately shield them from accountability, they’re condoning the behaviour.
When privileged men in positions of power choose not to hold other privileged men in positions of power accountable and instead deliberately shield them from accountability, they’re condoning the behaviour.
July 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The choice by the current NZ govt not to condemn targeting of academics is a major red flag.
When privileged men in positions of power choose not to hold other privileged men in positions of power accountable and instead deliberately shield them from accountability, they’re condoning the behaviour.
When privileged men in positions of power choose not to hold other privileged men in positions of power accountable and instead deliberately shield them from accountability, they’re condoning the behaviour.
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When online harassment is dressed in the authority of Parliament, it signals that ridicule is not just endorsed but institutional. That’s more than a little concerning. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Why a tiny crest on Seymour’s ‘victim of the day’ posts has raised big questions
One of the acting PM’s “victims of the day” say his posts are “online intimidation” and have the appearance of being endorsed by Parliament.
www.stuff.co.nz
June 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
When online harassment is dressed in the authority of Parliament, it signals that ridicule is not just endorsed but institutional. That’s more than a little concerning. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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Look, I'm no Ardern acolyte, but there's no denying that she had the toughest session as PM since WW2 and got most of us through it alive.
Luxon, Seymour, and Peters are just pissing on us and telling us how hard it is being in charge when it's raining.
Luxon, Seymour, and Peters are just pissing on us and telling us how hard it is being in charge when it's raining.
June 23, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Look, I'm no Ardern acolyte, but there's no denying that she had the toughest session as PM since WW2 and got most of us through it alive.
Luxon, Seymour, and Peters are just pissing on us and telling us how hard it is being in charge when it's raining.
Luxon, Seymour, and Peters are just pissing on us and telling us how hard it is being in charge when it's raining.
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I’ve written a letter of complaint to the PM regarding Seymour's behaviour. We’ve witnessed him target academics who act as our critic and conscience, and attack public servants for simply doing their job. This is unacceptable.
June 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I’ve written a letter of complaint to the PM regarding Seymour's behaviour. We’ve witnessed him target academics who act as our critic and conscience, and attack public servants for simply doing their job. This is unacceptable.
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Just sent this regarding David Seymour/ACT's appalling online behaviour (after reading the Newsroom piece by Dame Anne Salmond)
I sent to cabinet office, the PM, the leaders of Labour, NZ Green and Te Pati Māori and my local MP (Nicola Grigg)
I sent to cabinet office, the PM, the leaders of Labour, NZ Green and Te Pati Māori and my local MP (Nicola Grigg)
June 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Just sent this regarding David Seymour/ACT's appalling online behaviour (after reading the Newsroom piece by Dame Anne Salmond)
I sent to cabinet office, the PM, the leaders of Labour, NZ Green and Te Pati Māori and my local MP (Nicola Grigg)
I sent to cabinet office, the PM, the leaders of Labour, NZ Green and Te Pati Māori and my local MP (Nicola Grigg)
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Has there been any media coverage of the Deputy Prime Minister starting a campaign targeting academics, even though he knows full well that whenever he does that, they experience threats and harassment?
Has there been any coverage of the DPM inviting an extremist to headline an upcoming event?
Has there been any coverage of the DPM inviting an extremist to headline an upcoming event?
June 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Has there been any media coverage of the Deputy Prime Minister starting a campaign targeting academics, even though he knows full well that whenever he does that, they experience threats and harassment?
Has there been any coverage of the DPM inviting an extremist to headline an upcoming event?
Has there been any coverage of the DPM inviting an extremist to headline an upcoming event?
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This is dangerous for a party in government to do. It's unacceptable.
wait, ACT is going after a different member of the public EVERY day? They're actually running a direct anti- free speech campaign *targeting* people for exercising their rights?
How have they not been taken apart over this??
How have they not been taken apart over this??
June 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This is dangerous for a party in government to do. It's unacceptable.
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On top of humanities and social sciences being cut from eligibility for the Marsden Fund, changes to 're-balance' the histories curriculum, attacks on the Waitangi Tribunal, etc, it seems clear the government would prefer we remain in ignorance about our history.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
More cuts proposed at Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The axe is hovering over historians and staff who create digital content used by schools and the public.
www.rnz.co.nz
June 14, 2025 at 5:59 AM
On top of humanities and social sciences being cut from eligibility for the Marsden Fund, changes to 're-balance' the histories curriculum, attacks on the Waitangi Tribunal, etc, it seems clear the government would prefer we remain in ignorance about our history.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Christopher Luxon’s legacy summed up with 1 headline
June 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Christopher Luxon’s legacy summed up with 1 headline
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For someone who got 8% at the last election David Seymour somehow has control over school meals, the curriculum, our entire constitutional settlement, bottlenecking bills that don't meet his standards, and somehow what universities choose to teach? Didn't National win the most seats or something.
June 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
For someone who got 8% at the last election David Seymour somehow has control over school meals, the curriculum, our entire constitutional settlement, bottlenecking bills that don't meet his standards, and somehow what universities choose to teach? Didn't National win the most seats or something.
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This.
Unpopular opinion maybe but hey NZ, we should *not* in fact make it illegal to record audio of someone without their consent. There are people in power up to no good for whom this would be Christmas.
We *should* however add audio to our existing laws about unconsented intimate recordings.
We *should* however add audio to our existing laws about unconsented intimate recordings.
June 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This.
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I was there on Thursday night and Stan Walker's performance was vivid, vibrant and meaningful, the high point of the evening. That's why people were on their feet. Chris Bishop's behaviour was thin-skinned, disrespectful and sad. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'What a load of crap': Chris Bishop caught 'ranting' during Stan Walker's Aotearoa Music Awards performance
Renowned musician Don McGlashan confronted the Cabinet minister over his comments at the event on Thursday night.
www.rnz.co.nz
May 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I was there on Thursday night and Stan Walker's performance was vivid, vibrant and meaningful, the high point of the evening. That's why people were on their feet. Chris Bishop's behaviour was thin-skinned, disrespectful and sad. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Future historians will scratch their heads trying to imagine how a minor RW party got to set a coalition Govt’s agenda for an entire term.
Seymour changing who decides how much ECE teachers can be paid
Seymour changing who decides how much ECE teachers can be paid
It will be left up to individual centres to determine the starting salary - rather than be set by the government according to the pay parity scheme.
www.rnz.co.nz
May 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Future historians will scratch their heads trying to imagine how a minor RW party got to set a coalition Govt’s agenda for an entire term.
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"We all, I believe, want to live in a country and a world in which men and women have equal opportunities, are equally rewarded for their work, and are able to progress and fulfil their own potential to the maximum extent possible."
-Willis 2020
Nah, I'm good with it-Luxon 2025
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-Willis 2020
Nah, I'm good with it-Luxon 2025
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May 25, 2025 at 4:06 AM
"We all, I believe, want to live in a country and a world in which men and women have equal opportunities, are equally rewarded for their work, and are able to progress and fulfil their own potential to the maximum extent possible."
-Willis 2020
Nah, I'm good with it-Luxon 2025
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-Willis 2020
Nah, I'm good with it-Luxon 2025
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NZ Govt: we need to live within our meanness.
May 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
NZ Govt: we need to live within our meanness.
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Isn't it weird that when a dude calls Winston Peters some names, his job is threatened; but when other dudes throw death and rape threats at female and minority politicians, it's crickets?
May 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Isn't it weird that when a dude calls Winston Peters some names, his job is threatened; but when other dudes throw death and rape threats at female and minority politicians, it's crickets?
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The Green budget has great stuff in it and it frustrates me no end that they get treated like "tree-hugging weirdos" while National, who were told that their landlord tax cuts didn't add up before the election, get to throw women under the bus and still are somehow "safe hands" for the economy.
May 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The Green budget has great stuff in it and it frustrates me no end that they get treated like "tree-hugging weirdos" while National, who were told that their landlord tax cuts didn't add up before the election, get to throw women under the bus and still are somehow "safe hands" for the economy.