A vote for National, NZFirst, or ACT is a vote to keep older kiwis in poverty, and to make their poverty worse. This coalition government has actively passed policies that have made things tougher for everyone who isn't in the wealthy donor class. It will only get worse if they are voted back in.

RNZ News Feeds@rnzrss.bsky.social · 21h ago

Older Kiwis choosing between 'starving or heating' as price increases bite

Tamatha Paul in general debate talks about a homeless man dying on the streets of Wellington on Monday night in the freezing cold. This regime has a body count #nzqt

“When access rights are understood and respected, disabled people can get on with their day without having to explain or justify their right to be there.” — Paula Tesoriero, Whaikaha Chief Executive

New ID card launched for disability assist dogs | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People

whaikaha.govt.nz

Hey #Kikorangi peeps: if you have family who live overseas who have been back to Aotearoa at any point in the last three years, they can enrol to vote. Get them to vote.nz. They just need a NZ passport or drivers license (they can be expired).

Chlöe Swarbrick and NZ Greens with one of the most important messages for the public to note ahead of the upcoming election in Aotearoa.

Filmmaker Jared Flitcroft hopes that NZSL moves beyond accessibility and into authorship, where Deaf people aren't simply included in cinema, but help redefine what cinema can be.

NZSL belongs on the big screen

Filmmaker Jared Flitcroft hopes that NZSL moves beyond accessibility and into authorship, where Deaf people aren't simply included in cinema, but help redefine what cinema can be.

thedlist.co.nz

I'm tired of old men punching down on vulnerable communities. Please stop voting for them. #nzpol open.substack.com/pub/drbex/p/...

The R-word is an ableist slur

Winston has form, lets leave him in the past where he belongs

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I’ve actually felt quite sick with the fact that Peters has got away with his racist bullshit AGAIN! This shit cuts deep, right across the Asian diaspora here. Why the fuck would we recommend our Asian whānau to invest in New Zealand when the government sees this as acceptable behaviour?? #nzpol

Tze Ming Mok 莫志明@tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 5d ago

This is a remarkably extreme statistic. Bordeaux, France has recorded more days >40°C in 2026 than in the entire 105 year period combined dating back to 1920 when records began. This summer has been so far above extreme it’s difficult to put into words. Chart: @WxNB_

A patient dies after collapsing in a hospital waiting room toilet … Critical IT systems fail, forcing staff back to pen and paper, while hospital buildings fall into disrepair with leaking roofs, mould, failing lights, and wet, crackling electrical sockets.

Inside NZ's hospital crisis

From waiting room tragedies to crumbling hospital buildings, NZ's health system is on 'a slow descent into crisis'

rnz.co.nz

'Do it now': One week left for Māori voters to switch rolls

'Do it now': One week left for Māori voters to switch rolls

Voters of Māori descent who want to change electoral rolls before the election have just one more week to make their choice.

rnz.co.nz

Lawrence Xu-Nan is immensely intelligent, thoughtful, one of the kindest people I've ever met, and an incredible MP. But whether they're an exceptional person or not, people shouldn't be subjected to racism in our highest halls of power. Point blank.

I am fucking BEGGING media to stop saying the government has removed election-day enrollment, or same-day enrollment. It’s the entire advance period. Please. Don’t confuse people.

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

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It’s time to push back on EVERY politician that uses the term “cutting red tape”. It’s just revolting propaganda. Can we just say: “Do you mean removing laws that protect people’s lives?” 😡😡😡 #nzpol

Around 2700 young people in NZ with a health condition, injury, or disability are at risk of losing the Jobseeker benefit. Around 70% of those have psychiatric or psychological conditions. Others have cancer or other conditions. This move will kill teenagers. #NZpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Jobseeker benefit cuts could affect 2700 young people with health condition, injury, or disability

Around 2700 young people with a health condition, injury, or disability are at risk of losing their Jobseeker benefit, and around 70 percent of those have psychiatric or psychological conditions.

rnz.co.nz

This is on at 7:30 tonight, folks! As in 10 minutes #NZpol our.actionstation.org.nz/events/hui-e...

Hui ē! Together for The Vote - The Big Launch

Together for The Vote is for anyone wanting to lift enrolment and get out the vote this election. If you’re serious about Te Tiriti, economic and climate justice, you know the need for real change is...

our.actionstation.org.nz

Ministry of Social Development's latest Child Poverty in New Zealand report shows disabled children are significantly over-represented in hardship. Nearly 60% of children living in material hardship live in households where at least one member is disabled. Full report: tinyurl.com/37bfkm8a

Children With Intellectual Disabilities Experiencing Worst Of Child Poverty In NZ

IHC says disability must be at the centre of any credible child poverty strategy and that children with intellectual disability require explicit attention rather than being hidden within broader disab...

scoop.co.nz

This new study finds that the total death toll in Europe during the June heatwave exceeds 20,000 people. "This result highlights the accelerating threat of mass heat mortality events in Europe despite previous adaptations to heat." Pre-print here: zenodo.org/records/2108...

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

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Man, if only National had been in power for the last few years and been able to do all these things they've suggested recently.

National promises to extend paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30, if re-elected

National has pledged to extend paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30, if re-elected.

rnz.co.nz

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

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Beneficiaries spend 8 percent more than they receive each week - report

Beneficiaries spend 8 percent more than they receive each week - report

Beneficiaries are increasingly struggling to make ends meet, financial mentors say, and are spending more than they receive in benefits each week at a record rate.

rnz.co.nz

Buried in the new defence budget, a plan to merge the US and Israeli militaries

Buried in the new defence budget, a plan to merge the US and Israeli militaries

As much of the world draws a line in the sand with Israel over the genocide in Gaza, Washington nears unchecked collaboration

middleeasteye.net

Thanks to @henrycooke.bsky.social & @graemeedgeler.bsky.social for highlighting this-no NZ govt should be able to unilaterally change voting. Removing registration rights established since 1948 impacts 230,000+ people & undermines the legitimacy of election results www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...

DLC is running 2 hui ahead of the election to hear what matters most to disabled people, whānau & communities. 📍MacFarlane Park Centre, Mairehau, Christchurch 🗓️ Fri 24 July, 10am-12pm 🗓️ Fri 21 August, 10am-12pm Your voice matters — come share it. #NZElection #DisabilityRights

Check out my new post! Universal cash payments for parents? Yes please! Universal student allowance and subsidised student accommodation? Yes please! Plentiful and cheap state housing? Yes please! Racism, sexism, ableism and bigotry? No thanks! open.substack.com/pub/drbex/p/...

Bring back the 1970s?

Yes to the universal cash supports, No to the racism and bigotry

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“Norman Kirk once said people do not ask for much: someone to love, somewhere to live, somewhere to work, and something to hope for. Fifty years later, it remains the most concise statement of what a decent society owes its citizens.”… By Nick Ruane #nzpol thestandard.nz/four-promise...

Four Promises, Fifty Years On

Norman Kirk once said people do not ask for much: someone to love, somewhere to live, somewhere to work, and something to hope for.

thestandard.nz