WomenAotearoaNZ
@weavinghouse.bsky.social
Metaphorically weaving for #GenderEquality #HumanRights #PlanetEarth ~ Women Everywhere Always Vote at Elections #TogetherWeaving #SDG5 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Yes! We need more high profile voices to highlight harassment and abuse against women and Māori in politics. I’m so glad Fisher has kept a light on this issue. Bravo.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'Devastating for women around the world': Ex-PM on loss of Ardern from politics
Helen Clark said social media enables false allegations to be magnified like never before.
www.nzherald.co.nz
August 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Yes! We need more high profile voices to highlight harassment and abuse against women and Māori in politics. I’m so glad Fisher has kept a light on this issue. Bravo.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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Saying "What are you doing?" to Luxon:
Edmund Hillary looking at the melting glaciers
Kate Sheppard looking at restricting voting enrolment
Queen Elizabeth looking at policy passed under urgency
Apirana Ngata looking at ban on Maori books
Ernest Rutherford looking at research funding cuts
#nzpol
Edmund Hillary looking at the melting glaciers
Kate Sheppard looking at restricting voting enrolment
Queen Elizabeth looking at policy passed under urgency
Apirana Ngata looking at ban on Maori books
Ernest Rutherford looking at research funding cuts
#nzpol
The buck stops where?
Pay equity and the coalition government.
My Stuff #cartoon today. #NZpol #PayEquity #PeoplesSelectCommittee
Pay equity and the coalition government.
My Stuff #cartoon today. #NZpol #PayEquity #PeoplesSelectCommittee
August 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Saying "What are you doing?" to Luxon:
Edmund Hillary looking at the melting glaciers
Kate Sheppard looking at restricting voting enrolment
Queen Elizabeth looking at policy passed under urgency
Apirana Ngata looking at ban on Maori books
Ernest Rutherford looking at research funding cuts
#nzpol
Edmund Hillary looking at the melting glaciers
Kate Sheppard looking at restricting voting enrolment
Queen Elizabeth looking at policy passed under urgency
Apirana Ngata looking at ban on Maori books
Ernest Rutherford looking at research funding cuts
#nzpol
#NZ The Prevention of Genocide is on us ALL
We call for our Government to pick up the NZ Greens Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Bill & to sanction Israel for its War Crimes.
Barring Chloe Swarbrick from the House today, more shame on us.
Who has the spine?
Listen: youtu.be/v3rr4xkulTM?...
We call for our Government to pick up the NZ Greens Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Bill & to sanction Israel for its War Crimes.
Barring Chloe Swarbrick from the House today, more shame on us.
Who has the spine?
Listen: youtu.be/v3rr4xkulTM?...
Chlöe Swarbrick barred from Parliament after Gaza speech | 12 August 2025 | RNZ
YouTube video by RNZ
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August 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
#NZ The Prevention of Genocide is on us ALL
We call for our Government to pick up the NZ Greens Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Bill & to sanction Israel for its War Crimes.
Barring Chloe Swarbrick from the House today, more shame on us.
Who has the spine?
Listen: youtu.be/v3rr4xkulTM?...
We call for our Government to pick up the NZ Greens Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Bill & to sanction Israel for its War Crimes.
Barring Chloe Swarbrick from the House today, more shame on us.
Who has the spine?
Listen: youtu.be/v3rr4xkulTM?...
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How to do quality law-making. Certainly not the sneaky way the Coalition Govt went about the pay-equity business.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #PayEquity
My #cartoon today #NZpol #PayEquity
August 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
How to do quality law-making. Certainly not the sneaky way the Coalition Govt went about the pay-equity business.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #PayEquity
My #cartoon today #NZpol #PayEquity
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#NZ This Wednesday 23rd. Parliament. 1pm.
All welcome - please.
Petition handover.
Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.
All welcome - please.
Petition handover.
Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.
July 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
#NZ This Wednesday 23rd. Parliament. 1pm.
All welcome - please.
Petition handover.
Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.
All welcome - please.
Petition handover.
Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.
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There's still time to share and sign the petition to Protect Pay Equity before we hand it over at Parliament tomorrow—share with your friends and whānau today:
www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
Protect Pay Equity – stop scrapping equal pay claims and law
Sign the petition: Protect Pay Equity
www.together.org.nz
July 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
There's still time to share and sign the petition to Protect Pay Equity before we hand it over at Parliament tomorrow—share with your friends and whānau today:
www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
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The petition closes at 8AM TOMORROW. We’ll be delivering it at Parliament at 1PM TOMORROW. We’re almost at 90,000—sign and share while you still can!
The CTU is closing signatures at 8am tomorrow on our Pay Equity Petition. If you have signed - thank you. If you haven't - don't wait any longer and sign right now. 330,000 workers affected by the theft of pay equity have already waited too long.
www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
Protect Pay Equity – stop scrapping equal pay claims and law
Sign the petition: Protect Pay Equity
www.together.org.nz
July 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The petition closes at 8AM TOMORROW. We’ll be delivering it at Parliament at 1PM TOMORROW. We’re almost at 90,000—sign and share while you still can!
#NZ This Wednesday 23rd. Parliament. 1pm.
All welcome - please.
Petition handover.
Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.
All welcome - please.
Petition handover.
Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.
July 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
#NZ This Wednesday 23rd. Parliament. 1pm.
All welcome - please.
Petition handover.
Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.
All welcome - please.
Petition handover.
Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...
#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.
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Disinformation spreads so easily online because of the architecture of social media platforms & lack of accountability for info that gains virality. Mainstream media need to take the time to check sources & ultimately make sure they're not feeding into the same often racist, misogynist framing
I’m glad we’re having this discussion. But id also like to see some accountability from some media and their part in this.
Let’s not forget RNZ published an unverified rumour as fact. That is not ok. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehous...
Let’s not forget RNZ published an unverified rumour as fact. That is not ok. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehous...
Are our politicians safe from threats and 'free to lead'?
MPs discussed online harm and the safety of public figures in a panel at Parliament this week. Why has it worsened and what is fuelling it?
www.rnz.co.nz
July 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Disinformation spreads so easily online because of the architecture of social media platforms & lack of accountability for info that gains virality. Mainstream media need to take the time to check sources & ultimately make sure they're not feeding into the same often racist, misogynist framing
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#NZ “Start your submission with your stance, e.g. I oppose/support the changes made to the #EqualPayAct. Then explain why you have this stance.” ~ @nzctu.bsky.social 👇
#nzpol 1/5 The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity was formed by 10 former MPs from across the political spectrum to examine the changes made to pay equity—and they want to hear from you. Read through our submission guide to learn how you can make your voice heard on pay equity.
Submission guide: Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 - NZCTU
When the National-led Government passed the Equal Pay Amendment Act under urgency in May this year, they did so without consulting the working women affected. The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equi...
union.org.nz
July 16, 2025 at 6:29 AM
#NZ “Start your submission with your stance, e.g. I oppose/support the changes made to the #EqualPayAct. Then explain why you have this stance.” ~ @nzctu.bsky.social 👇
#NZ "Ending the chilling effect of pay secrecy will allow employees to discuss their pay more freely, and allow any unfairness or discrimination in pay to be remedied." ~ Camilla Belich
A good step towards eliminating the #PayGap
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
A good step towards eliminating the #PayGap
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
July 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
#NZ "Ending the chilling effect of pay secrecy will allow employees to discuss their pay more freely, and allow any unfairness or discrimination in pay to be remedied." ~ Camilla Belich
A good step towards eliminating the #PayGap
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
A good step towards eliminating the #PayGap
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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"A major Newsroom survey of candidates, in the 2022 local elections, found low proportions of women, ethnic minorities and young people seeking elections – and that voters were returning them at even lower rates. In other words, voters were still more likely to vote for older, white men." #nzpol
July 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM
"A major Newsroom survey of candidates, in the 2022 local elections, found low proportions of women, ethnic minorities and young people seeking elections – and that voters were returning them at even lower rates. In other words, voters were still more likely to vote for older, white men." #nzpol
#NZ “Start your submission with your stance, e.g. I oppose/support the changes made to the #EqualPayAct. Then explain why you have this stance.” ~ @nzctu.bsky.social 👇
#nzpol 1/5 The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity was formed by 10 former MPs from across the political spectrum to examine the changes made to pay equity—and they want to hear from you. Read through our submission guide to learn how you can make your voice heard on pay equity.
Submission guide: Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 - NZCTU
When the National-led Government passed the Equal Pay Amendment Act under urgency in May this year, they did so without consulting the working women affected. The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equi...
union.org.nz
July 16, 2025 at 6:29 AM
#NZ “Start your submission with your stance, e.g. I oppose/support the changes made to the #EqualPayAct. Then explain why you have this stance.” ~ @nzctu.bsky.social 👇
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Join us at Parliament NEXT WEDNESDAY to Protect Pay Equity. Tell your friends, tell your whānau, and spread the word—let’s fight back together for working women. #nzpol
www.facebook.com/events/71162...
www.facebook.com/events/71162...
Protect Pay Equity Petition Handover
Event in Wellington, New Zealand by NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi on Wednesday, July 23 2025
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July 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Join us at Parliament NEXT WEDNESDAY to Protect Pay Equity. Tell your friends, tell your whānau, and spread the word—let’s fight back together for working women. #nzpol
www.facebook.com/events/71162...
www.facebook.com/events/71162...
July 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
#NZ “New Zealand has no meaningful framework to address this. The Harmful Digital Communications Act wasn’t built for large-scale disinformation. There's no platform accountability.” ~ @legallyfeminist.bsky.social
(Sorry I'm always sayin the same thing, but every news item about this gets it twisted)
Ray Chung’s email about Tory Whanau is not some random thing he did. It’s part of a global pattern: women leaders being targeted with false, sexist rumours to undermine their credibility and leadership. #nzpol 🧵
Ray Chung’s email about Tory Whanau is not some random thing he did. It’s part of a global pattern: women leaders being targeted with false, sexist rumours to undermine their credibility and leadership. #nzpol 🧵
July 14, 2025 at 7:54 AM
#NZ “New Zealand has no meaningful framework to address this. The Harmful Digital Communications Act wasn’t built for large-scale disinformation. There's no platform accountability.” ~ @legallyfeminist.bsky.social
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We've seen bullying in local government recently. But it starts at the top. I launched this petition because our Deputy Prime Minister belittled people for exercising their democratic rights. His behavior sets the tone and empowers others. This must stop. #nzpol
PM Luxon: Uphold Codes of Conduct - Call David Seymour into line
Responsible leaders welcome advice from experts when they are creating laws and policies. They know good decision making means planning for the long term, considering diverse points of view and making...
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July 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
We've seen bullying in local government recently. But it starts at the top. I launched this petition because our Deputy Prime Minister belittled people for exercising their democratic rights. His behavior sets the tone and empowers others. This must stop. #nzpol
#NZ
He wrote the email to smear & discredit Tory.
He regrets being caught.
He undermined his campaign.
His email a blatant political attack &
He abused Tory.
“To be crystal clear”, this did start with Him.
He should call himself out - out of the race.
He’s not fit for office.
He wrote the email to smear & discredit Tory.
He regrets being caught.
He undermined his campaign.
His email a blatant political attack &
He abused Tory.
“To be crystal clear”, this did start with Him.
He should call himself out - out of the race.
He’s not fit for office.
You can offer your thoughts on Chung's non-apology/pathetic attempt at doubling-down, right here: vimeo.com/1100952842?&...
Just need a free login account...
Just need a free login account...
Statement By Ray Chung
Important Statement from Ray Chung, Wellington Mayoral candidate
vimeo.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
#NZ
He wrote the email to smear & discredit Tory.
He regrets being caught.
He undermined his campaign.
His email a blatant political attack &
He abused Tory.
“To be crystal clear”, this did start with Him.
He should call himself out - out of the race.
He’s not fit for office.
He wrote the email to smear & discredit Tory.
He regrets being caught.
He undermined his campaign.
His email a blatant political attack &
He abused Tory.
“To be crystal clear”, this did start with Him.
He should call himself out - out of the race.
He’s not fit for office.
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“So no, it turns out politicians won’t work together on the big issues. Not when the issue is: Should a brown woman be allowed to lead without being torn apart? Not when the issue is: Should we believe misogynist rumours, or challenge them?”
Stellar and vital commentary as always from Emily Writes.
Stellar and vital commentary as always from Emily Writes.
The campaign to destroy Tory Whanau
And the media's role in the sexual harassment campaign
emilywrites.substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
“So no, it turns out politicians won’t work together on the big issues. Not when the issue is: Should a brown woman be allowed to lead without being torn apart? Not when the issue is: Should we believe misogynist rumours, or challenge them?”
Stellar and vital commentary as always from Emily Writes.
Stellar and vital commentary as always from Emily Writes.
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I was slightly miffed yesterday when the media reporting on Ray Chung didn't mention how it is also gendered disinformation. Put together this wee explainer for my Instagram. Hope it helps #nzpol
July 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I was slightly miffed yesterday when the media reporting on Ray Chung didn't mention how it is also gendered disinformation. Put together this wee explainer for my Instagram. Hope it helps #nzpol
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Despite enduring a constant stream of false and malicious rumours throughout this term, I’ve chosen to stay focused on our city’s progress. Now, mayoral candidates who have helped spread these rumours are standing for election. This behaviour is not acceptable and voters deserve to know. #nzpol
Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory Whanau
Ray Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.
www.nzherald.co.nz
July 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Despite enduring a constant stream of false and malicious rumours throughout this term, I’ve chosen to stay focused on our city’s progress. Now, mayoral candidates who have helped spread these rumours are standing for election. This behaviour is not acceptable and voters deserve to know. #nzpol
#NZ “Ultimately, as Peter Thiel has written, a libertarian version of ‘freedom’ and democracy are incompatible. Taken to the extreme, the unfettered pursuit of freedom by individuals undermines democracy and the rule of law, and the rights of others.” #12DayCitizen
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/09/a...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/09/a...
Anne Salmond: A flawed bill
Comment: Act's Regulatory Standards Bill speaks of freedom, but practices ideological imposition. It is self-contradictory, unbalanced and non-adaptive and should be discarded, argues Dame Anne Salmon...
newsroom.co.nz
July 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
#NZ “Ultimately, as Peter Thiel has written, a libertarian version of ‘freedom’ and democracy are incompatible. Taken to the extreme, the unfettered pursuit of freedom by individuals undermines democracy and the rule of law, and the rights of others.” #12DayCitizen
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/09/a...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/09/a...
#NZ - Emergency housing & #FamilyViolence victims being turned away.
@maramadavidson.bsky.social questioning Luxon April 2025.
507 emergency housing requests denied in February 2025.
@maramadavidson.bsky.social questioning Luxon April 2025.
507 emergency housing requests denied in February 2025.
June 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
#NZ - Emergency housing & #FamilyViolence victims being turned away.
@maramadavidson.bsky.social questioning Luxon April 2025.
507 emergency housing requests denied in February 2025.
@maramadavidson.bsky.social questioning Luxon April 2025.
507 emergency housing requests denied in February 2025.
#NZ “…a ministry staffer decided she “contributed” to her own homelessness.” 👇 #FamilyViolence
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Women allegedly denied emergency housing while fleeing abuse
The prime minister insists there is support for anyone trying to escape violence. But that’s not what support workers on the front line are saying.
www.stuff.co.nz
June 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
#NZ “…a ministry staffer decided she “contributed” to her own homelessness.” 👇 #FamilyViolence
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...