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RNZ covering the situation of restaurateurs in Dubai…can media not find any Iranians??? #NZPol

Can anyone enlighten me as to which attacks on Au Iran ‘orchestrated’?

Green MP says the proposed immigration changes risks reigniting Dawn Raids trauma Green MP Teanau Tuiono warns that granting officers the power to demand identification inside private residences risks repeating a traumatic chapter of New Zealand’s history for Pacific families.

Green MP Teanau Tuiono says the Government’s plan to expand immigration officers’ powers mirrors aggressive tactics seen in New Zealand’s history and the current reality in the United States.

Why is there always enough money for war, but never enough to feed everyone and tackle the climate crisis?

The personal consequences for her have been so far beyond unacceptable, it makes me so angry.

Times every day.

♥️

It’s impossible! But people will want to help you. ♥️

That sucks. Not at all funny for the kid in the cuffs, and they're not a toy.
[*except for consenting adults outside the workplace]

Totally disagree. Jacinda's govt showed what's possible for leaders who can hold their nerve. The moment Labour starts showing some ambition for Aotearoa, they will win.

Sorry I’m dumb but is “retaliatory strikes” not just um self defense lol? What is this random phrase being trotted out?

I feel for you. As others have said, you'll be glad once it's done! Very best wishes for a smooth procedure and a speedy recovery.

Metaphor du jour

A crowd of people are standing together waiting to start marching, underneath some wooden arches. The sky is grey and someone has a rainbow umbrella.

A long crowded line of people marching onto the grass in Victoria square. It’s a colourful crowd of people of all ages, extending out of frame in the background.

A crowd of people gathered on the grass. In the background is a rainbow arch of balloons. People are dancing, watching a stage, wearing flags, talking

Another view of the crowd of people. They are all faxed away from the camera, toward the stage. The rainbow arch is in the background. Towards the left, someone has a tote bag with the progress pride flag stitched on.

The rain might have tried its best but Ōtautahi still turned up for pride!

There are times I wish we weren't governed by a mindless sycophant #NZPol

Reportedly a screenshot of post from Helen Clark on LinkedIn

And this is reportedly from LinkedIn, but as I am not on LinkedIn I need to describe this as unchecked (though it has a very beleivable use of emojis)

Labour considers including volunteers in ACC mental injury cover Current legislation meant volunteers were only covered for physical injuries sustained by responding to events.

Absolute no-brainer. We rely on volunteers!

Labour considers including volunteers in ACC mental injury cover www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

We are deeply concerned by the situation in Iran. Our first thoughts are with the people caught up in this conflict - in Iran, in the countries in the wider region, and the New Zealand families worried about loved ones. We recognise the courage of Iranians who have taken to the streets demanding change, at enormous personal risk and we condemn the serious human rights violations that have been perpetrated against them. Military escalation does not produce the stability the region needs. The attacks on Iran and the retaliatory strikes undermine international peace and security and put civilian lives at risk. New Zealand must urge all parties - including close allies - to show restraint, pursue diplomatic solutions and first and foremost, protect the rights and safety of Iranian civilians. New Zealand must use its voice on the world stage to call for de-escalation, for a return to negotiations, and for the right of the Iranian people to determine their own future.

That’s a proper Labour/Labor party statement from Chris Hipkins, leader of New Zealand Labour.

Speaks to values, values of peace, international law, and the values of the people of Aotearoa.

Aotearoa New Zealand is a country with a big heart, this is how I’m used to that place responding.

I'm not going to quote post because I don't want to dog pile.

But when people say, "don't heckle the staff," this isn't 2010.

We're not talking about normal people choosing normal govt staffing jobs.

This is 2026 where we're kidnapping foreign officials and building concentration camps.

Tapa leat.
As February leaves us without as much as a 'by-your-leave' it gives me another chance to punt November.
November night, Edinburgh by Norman MacCaig.
'The brown air fumes at the shop windows,
Tried the doors, and sidles past.'

Hello, I’m a community organiser who doesn’t read the news much.

I organise actions with volunteers. I train them to have important conversations. I identify trends within these connections.

But I don’t read the news that much.

If you can’t take the onslaught, take action instead. Volunteer!!!

Black and white photo of Marjane Satrapi with the quote: "The world is not divided between East and West. You are American. I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same."

Once again.

Post See new posts Conversation Laura Rozen @lrozen · 2h From US admin official background briefing recording listening to, seriously question if US negotiators understood what Iranians were proposing. One official keeps saying acronym for “IAEA” wrong. They seem astonished Iran would not agree to the US supplying them nuclear fuel Laura Rozen @lrozen · 2h They took as suspicious proposals that Iran saw as concessionary. Laura Rozen @lrozen · 2h Explains why Oman FM tried to come to DC to explain what US negotiators may not have fully understood Laura Rozen @lrozen Am not saying what Iran proposed would have been enough, I dont know, but it seems US negotiators did not have the expert guidance to understand it correctly

On top of all the reporting that this war of aggression was planned well in advance, it seems that the reporting also indicates that the US political leadership are quite literally too stupid to understand basic diplomacy. I mean literally not smart enough.

Map showing original wetlands before human settlement.

Map showing tensing wetlands, present day.

There are less than 3% of wetlands remaining in the Wellington Region. www.stuff.co.nz/environment/...

A series of volcanic black stacks just off shore from a large cliff, partially covered in snow. In the distance are snowy mountains and a small town with a church. The water is very blue.

Also took the drone over the Reynisdrangar stacks (asked permission from landowner who said it was okay!) - what a view! Note the cute red-roofed church at Vík in the distance.

#Iceland #CoolStacks #DronePhotography #DJIMavic3Pro

A home for everybody Sign the open letter supporting the Green Party's plan to make sure everybody has a place they can call home.

#nzpol

action.greens.org.nz/housing_2026

And now for a word from an Iranian ... as opposed to sycophant war criminals like @albomp.bsky.social. #auspol #IranMassacre

When do we ask US and Israel to follow international law or are we just ignoring that elephant in the room!?!?!?!

Yes. For Covid vaccines, Comirnaty LP.8.1 available from 2nd March (old one was JN.1) www.pharmac.govt.nz/medicine-fun...
Flu is normally around the start of April, and I have seen anything indicating otherwise

This sort of thing disgraces all of humanity.