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Frazzled but trying, Ōtautahi, Aotearoa. Cats, words, birds, absurds. Sci-fi, fantasy, romance, crime. Eff those effing Nazis, homophobes, transphobes, libertarians, contrarians, sea lions (except the real ones obviously), two sidesers etc.
This policy would directly lead to physical abuse of disabled and neurodivergent children. Tell your friends. I'm absolutely serious.
RNZ News Feeds@rnzrss.bsky.social · 4d agoACT candidate Paul Henry unveils plan to let teachers use 'reasonable force' on 'little shits'
“Watching Winston Peters shout at Lawrence, his face seemed like the face of every person who has yelled the same words at migrants of colour, repeating the same racist imperative. It is the face of a society that has enabled and normalised racism. It is old skin that refuses to shed.” #nzpol
Why we call Winston Peters ‘Lao Pi’ | E-Tangata
“Mandarin-speaking communities are so familiar with Winston, we have nicknamed him 'Lao Pi'. Lao Pi is like that grumpy neighbour everyone knows is a problem. Except he’s not a random neighbour. He is...
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As most of you know, I lost both my parents to dementia related illness. I've always supported dementia charities because of this, and next month I'm taking part in a fundraiser called Move for Dementia. I'm hoping to raise $500, so any small $ amount is appreciated 😊
Beckie's Dementia Fundraiser in Move for Dementia 2026
Hi there I am trying to fundraise $500 to help Alzheimers New Zealand. I lost both my parents to dementia so this cause is really important to me. Any money you can give (no matter how large or smal...
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#nzpol Electricity costs up nearly twice the rate of inflation since the 1999 market reforms www.interest.co.nz/public-polic...
Household electricity costs up 177% since 1999 reforms, nearly twice the rate of inflation
Consumer NZ calls for changes to electricity market saying NZ can continue to patch over the problems, or it can redesign the electricity system around customers
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It's not every day you get to see wheels down twice in the space of twenty minutes (missed landing at WLG) #kikorangi
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...
E Tū E Kī: They Don’t Speak for Us - Block the Definition of Woman Bill
The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...
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New #Cybersecurity newsletter: a Meta Engineering Manager was busted grooming children for sex, anti-AI music hacktivism takes down Suno, a look at Jurassic Park computers in excruciating detail, queer risk assessment for conference travel season, and much more ⬇️ www.patreon.com/violetblue/p...
Cybersecurity: July 21, 2026 | Threat Model
This week: Trump cites a Defcon Voting Village DOOM prank as evidence, EU’s password manager is kind of totally run by FSB operatives, a Met
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Leader of NZ First Winston Peters and deputy leader Shane Jones, survey this glorious land of ours. My #cartoon today #Environment #Conservation #NZpol #FossilFuels #ConservationAmendmentBill
Every day another WTAF story about how crappy life has become under this Government. Trucking a whole suburb-full of shit 125km from Orewa to Whangarei for AT LEAST the next 24 years. #nzpol
"Sleeping rough is often a sign of family breakdown, abuse, poverty, mental health issues, addiction, housing insecurity, or gaps in state care," "our first question must be 'How can we help you?', not 'How do we move you on somewhere else?'" #nzpol
Move-on orders risk 'punishing' children: Commissioner
The Children's Commissioner is warning that move-on orders risk punishing children and young people for being homeless.
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🚨my wife saw a BABY porcupine crossing the road today 🚨
Behold the "Thorn Studio 503 Ambiophonic". Dad designed it in the 70s and they sold 9000 units. I'm hoping I can figure out how to wire it up and play my records on it! Sad to think of all the industries we used to have in Aotearoa that fell by the wayside. #kikorangi
Attention Christchurch-based researchers. There are still spaces available on the @smcnz.bsky.social media training workshop at UC on 3-4 Sep. I can't recommend this course highly enough - get in quick these spaces will disappear fast! www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...
Science Media SAVVY
Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below. We create a uni...
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
Return the Total Mobility subsidy to 75% and let us go out and about with dignity
The reduced subsidy is coming at a time when many people are already struggling with the rising cost of living, and risks limiting people with disabilities’ access to work, healthcare, grocery shoppin...
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The best edit I’ve seen in weeks, you absolutely have to turn the sound on for this one.
Sharing on behalf of a friend. Wellington friends, there’s a costume workroom sale on this weekend.
Once again driving across the dry Selwyn River. It’s fucking wild a river is allowed to be bled dry.
Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷@paullecomtephoto.nz · last mo."up to 100,000 people become sick from unsafe drinking water" How isn't this figure headline news daily? Jesus wept www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: community.greenpeace.org.nz/petitions/ex...
Be Bold and Expand Kahurangi National Park
To protect Sams Creek and Te Waikoropupū Springs On the 8th of March 2024, a community gathering at Sams Creek made the following declaration: ‘We declare that Sams Creek and its whenua a...
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This land full of huge native trees is a treasure & should be preserved imo #nzpol www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/03/w...
Women devastated wetland forest may be felled for highway
Two towering stands of kahikatea trees form a natural gateway to the history town of Waipū in Northland but their days may be numbered.
1news.co.nz
Aotearoa's govt is a death cult when it comes to climate change. Climate minister Watts this week wrote to councils demanding they not take climate adaptation too seriously. He did so as Europe saw deaths spike, France up ~30%, due to climate change. #nzpol www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave
Public health authority says 2,025 excess deaths probably an underestimate and that it expects toll to rise further
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Wonder what never gets called 'wasetful' by the Taxpayers' Union? Billions in government spending get a free pass while research grants, mātauranga Māori, and local government get targeted. Our research shows the pattern. 🔻 buff.ly/MIayuwQ #nzpol #Aotearoa
