Dr Hu
@huhana.bsky.social
Human rights lawyer, indigenous, disabled, into social democracy, equity and rights
"Behind these cold statistics is a heavy human toll: a growing proportion of Kiwis working hard just to watch their reserves slowly dissipate, while waiting for an economic reprieve that keeps getting pushed out year after year." www.stuff.co.nz/money/361012... Crossposted with @openvibe.social
Four in ten Kiwis feel worse off financially than they did a year ago | Stuff
Many Kiwis feel like they’re going backwards at the moment.
stuff.co.nz
Unable to read a room. That was a reluctant partial apology. Still tone deaf & arrogant > "So I am sorry if my comments did not properly acknowledge the challenges that many small business owners are facing, and that I got that wrong."
It's hard to think we could look any more ridiculous. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’
Passing of bill gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’
theguardian.com
Proud to be a part of this new book edited by Dr Diane Wepa www.cambridge.org/highereducat...
Cultural Safety in Aotearoa New Zealand | Cambridge Aspire website
Discover Cultural Safety in Aotearoa New Zealand, 3rd Edition, Dianne Wepa on Cambridge Aspire website
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I am disabled I am injured I am in a lot of pain I am on 35% of minimum wage I need help The cat also needs our help Please share if you are unable to donate. I'm sorry for fundraising again, this is just the reality of living below the poverty line
♿ hiding from plagues - Always masked - N95 or bust@smollestbunny2.bsky.social · 7d agoOk I started a new goal for myself and the cat
#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
interest.co.nz
Disabled rangatahi do not need punishment disguised as motivation. They need safety, dignity, healthcare and genuine pathways into education and employment. Removing their income will not remove their disabilities, heal their trauma or create accessible jobs. open.substack.com/pub/huhana62...
When “Welfare That Works” Becomes Welfare That Harms Disabled Rangatahi
dr Huhana Hickey
open.substack.com
People are upset with Winston for his racist comments, but I have yet to hear the politicians protest at Winston for using the “R” word, a derogatory word to demean disabled, esp learning disabled. He used it to denigrate a colleague but it shows how arrogant it is to use that word & insult disabled
“Every day, powerful men are making decisions to increase the profits of a few at the top. And you pay the price.” “We will ensure the super rich and big corporations pay their fair share of tax so we can fund the critical services people rely on.” Sounds like a logical, smart, solid plan to me ✅
Greens reveal campaign slogan, priorities, and call for end to ‘bloodsport politics’
The party helds its AGM in Auckland on Sunday.
stuff.co.nz
NZ has - almost uniquely amongst our peers - tanked its economy and pushed 10,000s onto the dole (and offshore). We were told that this strategy would 'get interest rates down, tame inflation, and drive growth 🎉'. Yet, here we are, slumped and vying to be inflation champs. What went wrong? [🧵1/n]
Moving on orders? Where do they go? Where do disabled homeless go? open.substack.com/pub/huhanahi...
Moving On Orders, Moving People On Doesnt Move the Problem, It Just Hides It
Dr Huhana Hickey
open.substack.com
When Ingrid Hipkiss reminded Luxo that National vetoed this kind of change less than a decade ago, he was unaware "I only came to politics in 2020" Yes. We can tell
Binkenstein@binkenstein.bsky.social · 2w agoAll of National's policies for this election are: 1. Things that should have been done already 2. Things they're just saying to win votes 3. Things that would never fly with ACT/NZ First 4. Any combination of the above #nzpol
Calling Scottish folks because fuck data centres. Personally I'd go for yeeting the shareholders into the sun but I guess I'll settle for a moratorium petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
Petition: Moratorium on planning applications for all hyperscale data centres until their environmental impacts have been fully assessed
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to introduce a moratorium to prohibit planning permission from being granted for any hyperscale data centres, until it has carried ou...
petitions.parliament.scot
Did you know the commonwealht games are on now and have fully integrated para sports with the mainstream sports events? open.substack.com/pub/huhanahi...
Our Para Athletes Deserve More Than a Passing Mention
Dr Huhana Hickey
open.substack.com
Last night Tāmaki Labour candidate, Max Harris, hosted Bernard Hickey and Barbara Edmonds. Other side of the electorate ACT candidate hosts David Seymour. Approx 50 people turned up to the auditorium to hear Seymour, 140 packed out the community centre for Max Harris. C'mon Tāmaki! #nzpol
“Health experts are challenging political parties to prioritise public health over industry profits at this year's election, calling for stronger laws targeting tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food to reduce preventable illness and ease pressure on the healthcare system.” #nzpol
'Thousands of lives can be saved': Politicians urged to put public health ahead of industry profits
Health experts are challenging political parties to prioritise public health over industry profits at this year's election, calling for stronger laws targeting tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food to r...
rnz.co.nz
Most people would have quietly leaked this text, so I love that Chris Finlayson not only put his name to it but then posed with the text outside the Beehive with a massive grin www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with ACT MP Laura McClure when she says the Harmful Digital Communications Act needs a full review. It's over 10 years old. But I don't agree that we cannot ban certain apps or tech. We can absolutely do that #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
ACT MP says deepfake bill a 'first step' in AI regulation
The ACT MP championing a crackdown on "deepfake" abuse has described her legislation as just the "first step", encouraging MPs to also consider a wider revamp of relevant laws, more education, and pos...
rnz.co.nz
India’s Cockroach protests: Rahul Gandhi detained after calling for PM Modi to resign
India’s Cockroach protests: Rahul Gandhi detained after calling for PM Modi to resign
Main opposition leader is bundled into a bus by police during Delhi CJP protests after accusing Narendra Modi of ‘destroying the future of India’s youth’ Indian police have detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during spiralling youth-led protests in Delhi, after he called for prime minister Narendra Modi’s resignation. Gandhi, the leader of India’s Congress party, said on Tuesday that Modi must resign “for destroying the future of India’s youth”, before staging a sit-in outside the prime minister’s residence. Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Nothing about us without us, what does it really mean? open.substack.com/pub/huhanahi...
Nothing About Us Without Us, who is the ‘Us”?
Dr Huhana Hickey
open.substack.com
Actually, I'm very happy to hear this language about this issue. I don't think Kieran McAnulty needed to "dial back" his comments at all. It's the truth. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'Absolute bulls***': Labour MP blasts coalition over 'evil' voting changes
Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.
rnz.co.nz
The state of the audience🤦🏻♂️ This is why we need to get apathetic people to vote, because these pricks will #nzpol
Shane Jones positions NZ First as 'nationalist', continues swipes at migrants
Shane Jones says looking after "our own people" isn't racist, it's what a nationalist party that represents the interests of New Zealanders protects.
rnz.co.nz
Fuck me, even I didn't think NZF were this openly cooked. We're watching the rise of an open white supremacist conspiracy party, it would help if the news called it what it was. #nzpol
'I was blue until I woke up': National defectors on why they're backing NZ First
"Granddad was blue, dad was blue, I was blue until I woke up," a New Zealand First member who previously supported National told RNZ on Saturday.
rnz.co.nz
A deeper dive into the Accessibility Standards Bill, open.substack.com/pub/huhanahi...
Accessibility without Rights? NZF’s New Bill Deserves Serious Consideration
Dr Huhana Hickey
open.substack.com
Why we need to fight to keep our universal healthcare system thttps://open.substack.com/pub/huhanahickey/p/when-the-waiting-room-becomes-a-place?r=2a0gig&utm_medium=ios
When the Waiting Room Becomes a Place of Death, Is Aotearoa’s Public Health System Being Allowed to Fail?
Dr Huhana Hickey
open.substack.com
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I am reaching out for your support—not just for myself, but for every New Zealander facing unnecessary barriers to accessing a disability assist dog. Many of you may have heard me speak about my… | J...
I am reaching out for your support—not just for myself, but for every New Zealander facing unnecessary barriers to accessing a disability assist dog. Many of you may have heard me speak about my dog...
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