Ariadne

It definitely has that whiff of arrogant Labour paternalism about it

#nzpol

Reading through the article, the authors themselves seem to have a bias against JT and the TPM co-leaders so it is no wonder they used those words. Nevermind that, like you said, it is a minor party NOT in power. Ugh.

Our, as in NZ, current right wing prime Minister didn't renew that. So, they're no longer considered terrorist organizations here. It's fucked.

Fuck I hate this timeline

If the last two years have showed us anything, it is that this government and media will push narratives about how it is needed and actually good for the country, and the middle seem to lap it up considering the government support still hasn't dropped significantly. After everything they've done.

Also the books are shit. They are bleeding money, and they need EVEN MORE to fill the hole. Their solution will be cutbacks to govt departments, and other horrific shit. That will create more unemployment, less spending, and more bitterness. They will need extra money for election lollies too.

I never thought I'd be someone who would say this, but Hipkins comments and behavior has turned me off entirely for voting for Labour next year. Greens and TPM, depending on where they are come election, are the only choices for me.

It is so fucking stupid to waste the time, energy, and resources to fight for Māori seats. But it's not surprising. After all, the MP who was in charge of the campaign to get Henare into TM ran off to nzherald and kept using the term 'maoris' because TPM wanted to speak te reo to the press.

Whenever NZers have an option to say publicly that they don't believe in what this government is doing to Māori, there are more on the side of right than the side of wrong
- more people voted for Māori wards than against them
- more schools decided to give effect to Te Tiriti than did not
#nzpol

Obvs the problem is that having the majority of schools tell them where to go is embarrassing for them

Wait so this is normal?!?!?! I thought my GP was being an ass when he refused to mask, and asked me to remove mine! Fuck. I didn't think it was widespread cause, you know, they're fucking medical professionals.

No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".

NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989

As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane

Govt policy = "Yeah, nah, she'll be right"

Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"

Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"

Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"

I would argue that view the Greens with the same disdain too. Despite the Greens polling well. Instead Labour would pair itself with the racist bigots.

Blue background with signs SNAP ACTION: words in white letters on broken red ribbon STAND UP FOR TRANS KIDS in white letters on pink band. rally against NZ government ban on puberty blockers This Sunday 23 November 2pm Te Aro Park Dixon Street Wellington Open microphone - chalk drawing - next steps

Community rally on Sunday from 2pm Te Aro Park, Dixon Street Wellington to oppose NZ government ban on puberty blockers for trans teens as part of their healthcare. The event will include create street art with chalk and planning next steps.
#NZpol

Webb is always one of the exceptions I find. I'm so upset that he's retiring from politics.

Doctors and parents should make decisions about what it best for their kids' health - not politicians.

Over 1000 schools say they will back Te Tiriti, after Government removes obligation This law change has put Education Minister Erica Stanford under pressure, facing heat from schools, from parents and, unusually, supporters of the change.

Get rekt racist motherfuckers
#nzpol

NZ stands with our firefighters ✊

They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol

The Andrew Little situation strongly implies he just confidently assumed he could manage Chung fine, and put zero thought into it beyond that.

Which means he also just assumed Tory Whanau was doing a bad job when he could cruise through.

And that's disrespectful/racist/sexist as shit. #nzpol

The Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa (PATHA) condemns today's decision from Minister of Health Simeon Brown introducing a ban on new prescriptions of GnRH analogues (puberty blockers) for transgender children and young people who are not currently on them. This ideologically driven ban will have a devastating impact on the lives and wellbeing of our transgender and gender diverse young people. We know that children, young people and their whanau will be highly distressed by this decision. We also acknowledge health professionals' frustration at the way their expertise has been ignored and disregarded. "The ban will lead to a deterioration in mental health, increased risk of suicidality and increased dysphoria in gender diverse children and young people, and will put them at a higher risk of experiencing marginalisation and discrimination," says Dr Elizabeth McElrea, GP specialist in gender affirming care and PATHA Vice-President. "The prescribing of puberty blockers is always undertaken with the utmost care and consideration. They have been prescribed safely for decades for transgender children and banning their use will lead to profound distress in this already vulnerable group." This decision is not supported by the Ministry of Health's November 2024 evidence brief on this care.

This decision is not supported by the Ministry of Health's November 2024 evidence brief on this care. While the evidence brief identified some limitations in the academic quality of evidence regarding the risks and benefits of GRH analogues, limitations in evidence quality are common across a number of areas of medicine, especially within paediatric medicine, and do not justify a ban on access. "PATHA supports evidence-based medicine, which consists of three key components: academic evidence, clinical experience, and patient preferences and values," says Dr McElrea. "When the quality of available academic evidence is of lower quality, it's incredibly common for clinicians to lean on guidelines drawn from clinical experience." "Practising medicine, and paediatric medicine (not just within gender affirming healthcare), often necessitates providing care without a high-quality evidence base. The absence of high-quality clinical evidence does not mean providing this care is wrong." "Children benefit from innovative medical treatments that improve their survival and quality of life. Pediatric care would all but cease if physicians denied treatments for which the evidence base is imperfect." (McNamara et al., 2024, p. 15) 'An Evidence-Based Critique of "The Cass Review" on Gender-affirming Care for Adolescent

The new restrictions will be in place until the conclusion of clinical trials in the United Kingdom, which are not due until at least 2031. "In no other area of care would life-saving medication be withheld from a vulnerable population for six years. This will have a traumatic impact on a generation of transgender children," says Avery Zavoda, PATHA Executive Committee member. PATHA is strongly against the decision. It is a shocking act of discrimination against transgender children and young people. "That New Zealand First announced this news three hours before the Minister of Health shows the way this care has been politicised, and how politics have been prioritised over the wellbeing of New Zealand children," said Zavoda. "Banning puberty blockers will not prevent children from being transgender, despite the disinformation New Zealand First are promoting," says Jennifer Shields, PATHA President. "It's obvious that this has been a political decision made to appease a coalition partner based on an imported culture war, rather than a medical recommendation reflecting the expertise of NZ clinicians and researchers who have been working in this field for over 25 years." Identify, a 2022 New Zealand research survey on the experiences

Identify, a 2022 New Zealand research survey on the experiences of rainbow young people showed "the proportion of young people who wanted puberty blockers and were able to use them was nearly half the number of young people who wanted these medications but could not access them." These findings made it clear that the prescription context and existing regulations "did not result in the easy access to young people who wanted puberty blockers that some people have claimed existed. In fact, the results demonstrate a seriously constrained prescription context that urgently needs further attention to be more equitable." "We call on the Ministry of Health to publish their consultation report immediately, so that health professionals, trans people, and the wider public can see that this decision has been made by politicians rather than based on clinical experience," says Shields. "We also look forward to the Minister now immediately allowing the updated guidelines for gender affirming healthcare to be published." "We also call on Labour, the Green Party, and Te Paati Mãori to commit to reversing this harmful decision if they are elected into government next year. Our communities need the reassurance that this ban will not last." "PATHA is committed to ensuring all trans children and children experiencing gender dysphoria have access to the best quality care.

PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news

I have seen John Key twice this week and I have seen Christopher Luxon nonce, are the just going to try to hide him until the election? #NZPol

ACC backs down over Māori, Pasifika injury targets after ACT pressure ACT had accused the ACC of not complying with a directive that public services be delivered on the basis of need not race.

This is when I bring up the ACC change where they wanted to focus on Maori and Pasifika work place incidents as they have the most out of any and the Nat MP was going ahead with that and along comes ACT. Nat MP folded immediately. Fucking loser. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading The bill got the backing of the coalition parties

The RSB has passed its third reading. Ffs. #nzpol

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Luxon, Mitchell, and Hipkins all failed to apologise in the House to Tamatha Paul today for their derogatory comments about her stating that police on the streets doesn't make people feel safe, and Tamatha has too much grace and class to demand it.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol

I agree with you 100% as someone who voted for TPM and will again. The loudest voices I am hearing right now about them are people who didn't vote for them anyway or right wing morons. No other party shows the same level of care for Māori. TPM may be struggling right now but they will get there.

Are there any Tē Pāti Māori voters who are going to switch to voting for one of the coalition parties?
I very much doubt it.
The people who making the loudest noise about all this are never going to be Te Pāti Māori voters anytime ever.
Labour think they'll scoop up Māori voters, but I don't agree.

Fucking periodt. ACAB all day every day.

Never forget the collective pearl clutching of the political class when Tamatha Paul dared suggest that some people didn't feel safe around the police.

What say you now, Labour, Nats, media commentators, etc?

#McSkimming #NZPol #ACAB #FuckThaPolice