Lilith Grace Toitū Te Tiriti

🇮🇱🇱🇧🇱🇧 - An Israeli security source told the Israeli Broadcasting Authority:

"We are considering attacking civilian targets in Lebanon to pressure the Lebanese government to rein in Hezbollah".

NZ spy chiefs warn of extremism risk as teenage boys dominate investigations Our national security agencies are worried about New Zealand’s young men.

In 2022 a group of us (experts) tried to explain to the joint security group that extreme misogyny was the fastest growing form of violent extremism www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

Nats’ press secretary turned government lobbyist to lead NZME editorial board Hamish Rutherford, who is also a former journalist, was named as the leader of the media company’s independent advisory board.

The new head of media company NZME’s editorial advisory board is Hamish Rutherford - former chief press secretary for Luxon and a current government lobbyist #nzpol

Ah yes, cutting funding to Muslim groups because of a social media post by the far-right Australian Jewish Association. The textbook definition of social cohesion

These statements included lines such as, “National is committed to unshackling the rural economy by scrapping 19 broken regulations, which will reduce costs on farmers, ensuring agriculture can grow and that Kiwis pay less for home-grown food at the checkout” and “the purpose of this briefing is to update you on the Government’s next steps to increase grocery competition and reduce food prices for Kiwis”. Hipkins took great pleasure in reading through the dates of the press releases while his side of the House erupted in laughter.

I am here for Hipkins reading out Willis' previous bullshit broken promises #NZPol

U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy.

A US submarine sinking a lonely, dinky Iranian surface ship an ocean away from the theater of the main conflict—and 9000
miles from North America—makes it pretty clear the US is fighting a general war, without the declaration required by the Constitution. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

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.

Thanks to this article, I went from "I must get my booster before winter" to "I will get my booster this week". So today, between meetings, I went to my local pharmacy as a walk-in. The entire process (including the precautionary hanging around afterwards) took 15 mins. Get to it Kiwis #nz

"The world is a shitshow, but it is also our home, and I love it. I see no reason to either A) give up on caring what happens or B) stop finding what little joy you can in the wreckage. "

Hera is just so good.

Single frame. Karoline Leavitt on the press briefing lectern with a US flag and a large “chocolate wheel” with coloured panels showing: “REGIME CHANGE -YAY!; THEY’RE TERRORISTS!; THEY HAVE NUKES!; THEY DOT HAVE NUKES YET; WE WANT TO REPLACE THE LEADER; WE KILLED THE REPLACEMENTS; ARMAGEDDON!!!; PRE-EMPTIVE SELF-DEFENCE; BIBI IS OUR FRIEND; (SOME SCHOOLGIRLS MAY HAVE DIED); WHAT OIL?!; MID-TERMS - YIKES!” Leavitt says, “Next question?”

Spin.
My @smh cartoon.

The team hopes enough chicks will survive this year to bring the world Kākāpō population to 300—a major milestone for a species that was teetering with just 51 individuals in 1995.

A massive bloom of rimu berries in New Zealand fueled a mating surge among the critically endangered Kākāpō. spklr.io/6044E87xp

📸: New Zealand Department of Conservation

Lot of misspeaking going on for a government that had to pass an "english is an official language" bill

Former Gloriavale member criticises Louise Upston's decision to visit Christian community Social Development Minister Louise Upston visited Gloriavale on 30 January and met with Overseeing Shepherd Stephen Standfast, community leaders and other Gloriavale members.

Of course Upston consulted with the abusers

Former Gloriavale member criticises Louise Upston's decision to visit Christian community www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Yikes

"I misspoke" is no more an apology than "I'm sorry you were offended."

Erica Stanford is a LIAR who LIED in an election campaign stunt to whip up hostility towards non-white immigrants.

Anyone in the media who can't, or won't, say that straight up is also LYING. #nzpol

USA is no longer an ally

They are illegally bombing countries without even their legislators permission, they are teaming up with war criminals, kidnapping and murdering foreign leaders

We should be looking at them as an enemy now

Aotearoa will become the dumping ground of the world. We will be world leaders in pollution!

#nzpol

Somehow they're not tired of crimes against humanity, and want to do a Gaza on Lebanon. I guess it's like 'well, if we're going to The Hague anyway may as well stack that docket'

Well i just got a lovely message from someone who said she had printed this out and read it to her grandmother. Who was now insisting she tell the "internet dragon love story man" how much she loved it.

And i can honestly say that has made my week if not my year.

Could we get an opinion about Gaza then

Maybe the US could leave the Middle East alone, they have no right to dictate what happens there.

I’m so sorry.

Heck that must hurt

Marry Me Chickpeas (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce) Win hearts and prepare to fall in love with these Marry Me Chickpeas, a vegetarian twist on Marry Me Chicken! Perfect for date night.

It's my first time using sun-dried tomatoes, but it's come out pleasant enough. Made from this recipe, and pleasantly affordable.
www.liveeatlearn.com/marry-me-chi...

Long-COVID Sufferer Awarded Nearly $1M After Employer Refused to Let Her Work From Home | Law.com A jury in Nassau County awarded $954,000 to a longtime employee of Stony Brook University Hospital Blood Bank.

A woman with Long Covid won almost one million dollars in a lawsuit against her employer who refused to allow her work from home accommodations.

May this set a precedent.

Remote work should be accessible to all who need it.

It’s a game changer for people with disabilities.

Yeah like to put things in perspective, the damage done by Sergey Brin’s ex-wife single handedly funding large segments of the anti-vax movement probably undid shitloads of positive public health work done through philanthropy. The ability to use that money for evil shit is just far greater.

Sleepy lookin’ tuxedo cat

We are each others’ serotonin machines
#cuddleUnit6

Forcing plants to flower involves a vigorous shaking

Caught bullshitting

Good luck!

‘That thrush just did something incredible’: tuning in to bird calls on a North York Moors walk A guided walk through North Yorkshire woodland throws up some thrilling surprises by honing in on sound over sight

‘That thrush just did something incredible’: tuning in to bird calls on a North York Moors walk