Angela Roberts

Do you have a list of who is in? The restriction guidelines are so helpful to the gatekeepers. It would be great to be able to have a clear understanding of who will (&will not!!!) be there...

National standards by stealth? Why the government’s latest plan for schools might fail the history test Returning to national standards - either in name or just in spirit - should raise alarms for everyone.

"New Zealand's recent experience with standardised testing didn't achieve what was promised. Returning to national standards - either in name or just in spirit - should raise alarms for everyone."
#nzpol

@stephm1.bsky.social if you are still hating that maths stuff, & you are still in Taranaki... I'm around most weeks, if you need coffee & cramming (pre-loading the qs). Taught yr 10 maths for a bit last year, so almost up with the play....

URGENT: Public consultation on the Arms Act rewrite closes THIS FRIDAY at midnight Feb 28. The Islamic Women’s Council of NZ & I personally oppose these changes. We fought hard for strong firearm regulations after 15 March Terrorist Attacks. We must speak up now. 🧵1/7 #GunControlSoNeeded

This city took fluoride out of the water. Now it’s putting it back in Calgary, which has endured ten years of worsening dental health and is reversing its decision, is a cautionary tale for Robert F Kennedy Jr

RFK says fluoride is toxic, but in 2011 Calgary took fluoride out of drinking water, and the number of children receiving IV antibiotics for dental infections at Alberta Children’s Hospital increased by 700% from 2011 to 2018. Calgary is now bringing back fluoride.

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My kids golf at a private golf course.

They have never golfed at the public course, and they have no plans to, but I still want the public course to pay for their private memberships.

Now you know how school vouchers work.

NZers: if you're over 45 and haven't had a TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine in the last 10 yrs, you're due for a free booster.
We are in a pertussis epidemic currently, which tragically has recently caused the death of a baby, so it's a good time to boost your immunity.

Interview on the Bill Which Could Change Everything: The Regulatory Standards Bill Thanks to Bryan Bruce for initiating this interview in which I share an overview of the Regulatory Standards Bill and its extensive and extraordinary consequences.

The RSB #NZpol people

"one of the most regressive and dangerous bills ever considered"

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The Ministry for Regulation is consulting on a proposed Regulatory Standards Bill - As it is currently conceived it is a constitutional entrenchment of neoliberal principles, with an accumulation of power in the hands of the Minister for Regulation.
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The Overshadowed Bill Poised to Rewrite New Zealand’s Legal System While Attention is Fixed on the Treaty Principles Bill, Another Bill Threatens Sweeping Change

#RSB & #TPB: change NZ’s legislative & political environment, embed rigid legal frameworks, prioritise individual & property rights, constrain regulatory powers, & reduce the govt’s ability to implement environmental & social protections & Tiriti initiatives
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Merry Christmas to all

Time to get off the literacy lobotomy train From the University of Otago - Opinion: Our reading and writing skills are not just in decline, they're in a tailspin, writes Paul Tankard.

Our reading and writing skills are not just in decline, they’re in a tailspin, writes Paul Tankard newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/27/t...

Treaty Principles Submissions workshop poster. Details as per text. Image is of three cartoon style people holding a megaphone on a lilac background.

Young Labour and the Greens have joined up to run a Treaty Principles workshop tomorrow (Sunday) in Ōtautahi, 59 Gloucester St, 1.30-3.30 pm

If you can’t make that one, Duncan Webb and Peeni Henare are hosting a zoom session for Labour members on Tuesday. Your LEC will have the details.

#nzpol

Whanganui council takes stand against deep seabed mining Local councillors have opposed seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight and applauded an impassioned first-term councillor for bringing the issue to the table.

Nobody wants seabed mining in Taranaki except the National Party donors. Opposed: Iwi, fishing industry, local councils, environmentalists, wind generators. Support: National Party donors . ‘Whanganui council takes stand against deep seabed mining’ www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/536...

As a New Zealander currently overseas, what I really want New Zealanders to know is: Inflation was high everywhere. Skyrocketing unemployment and business closures are a uniquely NZ thing.

The first was due to global economic conditions, the second is a direct result of NZ government policy.

Just catching up on Luxon's Q+A interview (yikes) and something that I noted was he kept saying that rents have stopped rising under this government.

That isn't true. Not only are rents rising fast relative to past years, they're now rising faster than wages

Fast food workers deserve a living wage.

Sectoral bargaining works.

Everybody benefits.

Let's get more 😤

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The call is out! In Oct 2025, Aotearoa/New Zealand hosts the world’s most significant climate adaptation event: #AF2025. Online & in-person. Hosted by UC & UN World Adaptation Science programme & consortium sponsors. A key focus is Oceania & Indigenous solutions. Join us! adaptationfutures2025.com

@tatjna.bsky.social Hi! Can I ask where you are based? I'm trying to work up some steam about it up here in Taranaki & knowing who your MP /shadow MP is might help... connecting enthuastic advocates directly with the right advocate in Parly can be a good thing.

Such great advice, Sarah! Would it be fair to say that including your actual address helps an MP to decide if you are a constituent of theirs and more likely to connect? Especially if the letter seems to have also gone to others?

What a relief. It is hard to comprehend the amount of mahi & sacrifice over so many years. It should never have been needed, but there are so many of us that are so grateful to all of those involved in the fight.

Poster style announcement of public meeting whose details are in main body of text. Image of hands of many skin shades joined in the centre

Ōtautahi - public meeting
Keep military style semi automatic weapons out of our communities. An open conversation hosted by Hon Ginny Andersen MP
Labour’s police and firearms spokesperson
Sat 7 Sept 2-4pm
Cardboard Cathedral, 234 Hereford st
#kikorangi #nzpol

The Women’s Health Strategy was a VERY hard won victory after years of internal and external pressure.
We simply can’t sit by and let it be taken from us.
The Minister for Women is Nicola Grigg - email her to let her know that this matters to you n.grigg@ministers.govt.nz
#nzpol

Living Wage Employers in New Zealand New Zealand employers who pay the living wage. Fair pay employers in New Zealand

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused.

Paying the Living Wage rate is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity and many SME’s in NZ are on board. #EthicsInAction