How do young folks feel about this?

Nicola Willis confirms end of university fees-free scheme

The government has confirmed it will scrap the fees-free university scheme after 2026.

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I appear to have entered the auntie era where I write letters to my Councillor and young people ask me tips for durable pans

a woman in a floral shirt is sitting in a chair with the words nobodies written on the bottom

Alt: Michelle McCarthy in a floral shirt sitting in a chair looking up at somebody and making a heart with her fingers

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The "Acceptable Standard of Health" immigration requirements devalue disabled migrants, and put families in impossibly stressful positions. Please take a moment to sign this petition: petitions.parliament.nz/8d54964d-d16...

Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.

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Yelling go John! at the radio ❤️

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Byron C Clark@byroncclark.bsky.social · 7mo ago

If you joined InternetNZ last year to stop the hostile takeover by the FSU, here's a reminder to renew your membership before the end of the month. Rumour has it the FSU may be attempting another takeover attempt Internetnz.nz

Ōtautahi whānau has anybody understood the annual plan? Trying to understand a couple of things before submitting but very tired 🧠 ccc.govt.nz/the-council/...

Niche post but Italy showed up against propaganda and right wing bullshitting 🇮🇹🥇❤️ what a fucking relief

Õtautahi fam help me get through these pears please

Peeps who understand District plans and RMA can you object to a resource consent application which affects your community? Or get it reviewed?

Something about eyes health I’ve learned recently in case it’s handy to any of youse 👀 but disclaimer #NotADoctor

There were 19 reported covid related deaths last week and a big uptick in hospitalizations. We're in a wave. We haven't been hearing much about it, so I'm pleased to see this article on Stuff.

Covid hospitalisations climb as New Zealand enters new wave

There’s been an increase in hospitalisations and in wastewater detections, and it’s expected to last another month or two.

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Central Ōtautahi folks is it just me and my cool ass neighbours who live in a desolation of of Airbnbs and get FOMO for an actual neighbourhood & community or are there others

What’s the haps Kikorangi whānau it’s been ages ❤️ I’m on a plane they have wee fee and I’m too tired to even sleep mute me now in case I shitpost aaaaall the way to Milano

It’s got a nice beat

AoNZ, as we have seen with Moa Pt, private water businesses are shit. If anyone ever starts talking about widespread privatisation of our water tell them to fuck off. #nzpol

Prem Sikka@premnsikka.bsky.social · 8mo ago

England water company bosses raked in £15m+ in pay/perks last yr. £900m dividends paid. Customer bills up 26%. Companies have 1200 criminal convictions. Fines not collected. Sewage dumping killing people. No exec prosecuted. End the scam. Must Nationalise.

I will never be able to listen to Susie Ferguson with respect. Ever.

Riding home in the dark yelling Bad Bunny lyrics nobody listen to my terrible accent lesssgoo 🚲

When is John Campbell coming back to RNZ? 🤞🏼

Mōrena Te Reo whānau, if I use paru as an adjective would that be pārū? I use it ALL the time for ew yuk not good. Is that ok?

an elderly woman is sitting on a couch and asking a dumb question .

Alt: Rose from Golden girls is sitting on a couch talking to somebody you can’t see, and looking serious. The words say: can I ask a dumb question?

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Councils and people not being fond of un consented short term rentals is not only about rates and taxes. It’s also about missing out on community and connection. When we know that is important to feel good in life especially at tricky points in life and most definitely at times of crisis.

Looking at US clergy activating against ICE abuses I think of whaea Philo from Durham street in Ōtautahi at all Te Tiriti and Pride events, and Knox St Andrew’s on the Tce and co. Not a fan of their institutions but great to see folks that read the T&C and act based on what they say they believe 👊🏼❤️

PLEASE if you can help with funds for Te Araroa whānau to help Manaaki Matakāoa get shit done, helping whānau in need during the floods that have destroyed their whenua and have cut them off from everyone. www.manaakimatakaoa.com

Home | Manaaki Matakaoa | Hauora Maori | Te Araroa

Manaaki Matakaoa is a unique hauora Māori organisation, serving the remote community of Matakaoa in the East Cape of Aotearoa-New Zealand

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Specialist appointment today. Complicated + issue. They requested hospital and previous clinicians notes and actually read them beforehand. 10 years of them. And it showed. Long consult, they really listened. It was the best. So grateful. So fucking mad that this is not the norm.

a man says i 'm having so many mixed feelings while sitting on a couch

Alt: a young man with dark hair and a trimmed beard, wearing a blue T-shirt, is sitting in a kitchen looking sideways and smiling but also maybe crying. The words say: i 'm having so many mixed feelings!

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Ōtautahi whānau if you haven’t seen the new supermarket go check it out the prices are good the vibe is good the staff are nice and you’re surrounded by people marvelling at the prices.

#nzpol There’s one day left to fill out our annual Mood of the Workforce survey! We can’t afford to keep letting the wealthy and powerful lead the conversation. Help us put worker voices on the agenda this election year:

CTU 2026Workplace Survey

Make sure your voice is heard in 2026 - tell us about your work life.

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Yesterday me: aw (whoosh sent mum photo about house painting progress) a nice neutral topic it will make even her happy ❤️ Today me to YM - staring at WhatsApp rapidly declining from my Poor Choice of Colour to racist xenophobic tropes and why do I invite hatred by talking about antifascism:

a man and a woman are standing next to each other with the words did you see that coming

Alt: a man and a woman dressed in 1920s elegant clothes are standing next to each other looking a bit perplexed. The words say: Did you see that coming? I did not.

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Ōtautahi fam if you are doing a bit of Marie Kondo and have anything spare that would suit a very tall young man, a mate of my teens could do with a change or two in good nick while life gets a bit sorted in the next few days ❤️

a man walking down a runway with #makingthecut written on the bottom

Alt: a young man walking down a runway with a very funky outfit involving red and blue colourful pattern shawl and shorts and trainers

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On a completely different note, are COVID tests still reliable with current variants?

Is anybody I know driving through Takapō towards Ōtautahi Tuesday evening 23rd or driving through Ōtautahi towards Takapō on the 25th evening and has space for one extra person? Trying to get son tuatahi home for Xmas ❤️🎄