MadSheahan
@themadshe.bsky.social
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There should be a general reset on how a government performs.
Priorities in people, climate, health, education, clean water, should never be in doubt.
A PM promoting an Ikea and negotiating with concert promoters is not a priority
#nzpol
Priorities in people, climate, health, education, clean water, should never be in doubt.
A PM promoting an Ikea and negotiating with concert promoters is not a priority
#nzpol
December 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
There should be a general reset on how a government performs.
Priorities in people, climate, health, education, clean water, should never be in doubt.
A PM promoting an Ikea and negotiating with concert promoters is not a priority
#nzpol
Priorities in people, climate, health, education, clean water, should never be in doubt.
A PM promoting an Ikea and negotiating with concert promoters is not a priority
#nzpol
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That arc toward justice won't bend itself
January 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
That arc toward justice won't bend itself
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loved this conversation. Anyone need a crash course on why the intersection of AI, fascism and climate breakdown? We tried to cover it all!
🚨The video recording of the AI and the Politics of Extraction panel is now live! Watch this fascinating 1.5 hour discussion with @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social as they explore the risks of unfettered AI implementation.
AI and the Politics of Extraction | Centre for Climate Justice
YouTube video by Centre for Climate Justice
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
loved this conversation. Anyone need a crash course on why the intersection of AI, fascism and climate breakdown? We tried to cover it all!
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Seymour: let's not make "assumptions" that a serious food safety incident is the responsibility of a company with a record of food safety incidents so bad that officials strongly warned against contracting it. Maybe it was the person who reported it! What a prick. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchu...
Seymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'
The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Seymour: let's not make "assumptions" that a serious food safety incident is the responsibility of a company with a record of food safety incidents so bad that officials strongly warned against contracting it. Maybe it was the person who reported it! What a prick. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchu...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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There's a massive feature in next week's Listener on the global rise of the right and its influence locally. Worth picking up a copy
December 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM
There's a massive feature in next week's Listener on the global rise of the right and its influence locally. Worth picking up a copy
Doh.
"Ban harmful content from social media instead of us, say Australian teens" www.bbc.com/news/article...
Australia social media ban: Get rid of harmful content instead of us, say teens
From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Doh.
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The inside story of the theft of a $2m Colin McCahon painting.
Tāme Iti and the McCahon theft
newsroom.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The inside story of the theft of a $2m Colin McCahon painting.
FFS. ACT’s outsized influence over our lives and well-being is a disgrace. Two possible reasons for it. Their policy wins are effectively the trojan horses for Nats’ secret evil ambitions, or…. Nats leadership are truly terrible deal makers. Actually, it’s likely both.
Food poisoning warning after Christchurch students eat contaminated school lunches
Parents have been asked to watch for symptoms of food poisoning after some lunches were eaten.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 AM
FFS. ACT’s outsized influence over our lives and well-being is a disgrace. Two possible reasons for it. Their policy wins are effectively the trojan horses for Nats’ secret evil ambitions, or…. Nats leadership are truly terrible deal makers. Actually, it’s likely both.
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National's Local Water Done Well will come to be recognised as a generational cock-up. Simon Watts's vague claim that rates will not increase is farcically untrue. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
Revealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done Well
Officials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
National's Local Water Done Well will come to be recognised as a generational cock-up. Simon Watts's vague claim that rates will not increase is farcically untrue. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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“New Zealand women start working for nothing from this week.”
“for every $1 earned by a Pakeha man, a Pacific woman would earn 79c, a Maori woman 82c, an Asian woman 84c and a Pakehā woman 93c.”
“This would be the week all women started working for nothing for four weeks.”
#nzpol
“for every $1 earned by a Pakeha man, a Pacific woman would earn 79c, a Maori woman 82c, an Asian woman 84c and a Pakehā woman 93c.”
“This would be the week all women started working for nothing for four weeks.”
#nzpol
Pay gap reporting needed: advocates
New Zealand women start working for nothing from this week. Although the country’s gender pay gap improved this year, campaigners say there is much...
www.odt.co.nz
November 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“New Zealand women start working for nothing from this week.”
“for every $1 earned by a Pakeha man, a Pacific woman would earn 79c, a Maori woman 82c, an Asian woman 84c and a Pakehā woman 93c.”
“This would be the week all women started working for nothing for four weeks.”
#nzpol
“for every $1 earned by a Pakeha man, a Pacific woman would earn 79c, a Maori woman 82c, an Asian woman 84c and a Pakehā woman 93c.”
“This would be the week all women started working for nothing for four weeks.”
#nzpol
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“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Smail at the UN to present evidence of government discrimination against Māori #nzpol
On the ground in Geneva | E-Tangata
“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Sm...
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November 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Smail at the UN to present evidence of government discrimination against Māori #nzpol
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”And I swear, once again, this is not dunking on kids. We are seeing this at all levels--even grad students. AI + social media has had a profound impact on how we think and process our world, and we can't stop to reflect on it, because billionaires keep hurling addictive tech at us.”
”And I swear, once again, this is not dunking on kids. We are seeing this at all levels--even grad students. AI + social media has had a profound impact on how we think and process our world, and we can't stop to reflect on it, because billionaires keep hurling addictive tech at us.”
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
November 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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”And I swear, once again, this is not dunking on kids. We are seeing this at all levels--even grad students. AI + social media has had a profound impact on how we think and process our world, and we can't stop to reflect on it, because billionaires keep hurling addictive tech at us.”
”And I swear, once again, this is not dunking on kids. We are seeing this at all levels--even grad students. AI + social media has had a profound impact on how we think and process our world, and we can't stop to reflect on it, because billionaires keep hurling addictive tech at us.”
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Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Literally sociopathic
Why is Chris Bishop sending people speeding into a 'death trap'. When the Ōtaki to Levin highway was 100kmh many died; after the Ardern Govt reduced it to 80kmh no-one died, when Luxon Govt increased it back to 100kmh, the dying restarted. www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Why is Chris Bishop Sending People Speeding into a Death Trap? - Greenpeace Aotearoa
“It’s a death trap” said National Party Campaign Committee Chair and Transport Minister Chris Bishop, on September 23, 2025.
www.greenpeace.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Literally sociopathic
Of course they were.
Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Of course they were.
Nats can talk rates/cost of living all they like but Jones proudly called it what it is - blocking iwi and environmental expertise from safeguarding our whenua and precious resources.
Minister Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth
Minister Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth
The Regional Development Minister says 'green banshees' are stifling growth.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Nats can talk rates/cost of living all they like but Jones proudly called it what it is - blocking iwi and environmental expertise from safeguarding our whenua and precious resources.
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Some political parties will literally disestablish entire layers of local government rather than go to therapy (for their entrenched racism)
Regardless of kayfabe comms and Nat equivocation in media, ACT always says the thing to its red-faced griefer audience
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Some political parties will literally disestablish entire layers of local government rather than go to therapy (for their entrenched racism)
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Labour lodges member's bill to repeal Regulatory Standards Act, asks NZ First for support www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Labour lodges member's bill to repeal Regulatory Standards Act, asks NZ First for support
"We can do it right now, if Winston Peters is willing to walk the walk."
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Labour lodges member's bill to repeal Regulatory Standards Act, asks NZ First for support www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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A parliament full of people as good as this would be bloody great
I’m delighted to announce I'm standing as the Labour candidate in Wellington Bays/Rongotai in 2026. I'm thrilled to fight for better jobs, housing, and health services in our community. Look in the bio to donate, volunteer, and help us deliver a better government next year.
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A parliament full of people as good as this would be bloody great
So on brand for Nats that their big policy announcement is one that costs you more, to make up for the various actions they already took to reduce your KiwiSaver (& increase your student loan). It’s YOUR contribution they’re boosting ….
Who cut the $1000 Kickstarter? National
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
November 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
So on brand for Nats that their big policy announcement is one that costs you more, to make up for the various actions they already took to reduce your KiwiSaver (& increase your student loan). It’s YOUR contribution they’re boosting ….
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Is AI inherently bad? Of course not.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Is AI inherently bad? Of course not.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
Obviously NZ not with the cool kids on this one
Full text of letter leaked to Guardian saying at least 29 nations won't agree a deal without a road map for a phase-out of fossil fuels
"true leadership is .. not lowering expectations to accommodate the most reluctant"
#cop30
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
"true leadership is .. not lowering expectations to accommodate the most reluctant"
#cop30
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Cop30 live: standoff over inclusion of fossil fuel phaseout in final text escalates
Following a dramatic fire yesterday, the climate summit is due to finish this evening, but disagreements over the final text look difficult to resolve
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Obviously NZ not with the cool kids on this one
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November 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM