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Seymour's Tipping Point “Change-Makers” vs "the Majority for Mediocrity”.

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Actually, reading the article... The headline is misleading, it's not really what they talked about. This is pretty typical of RNZ over the past couple years and more in making Labour look bad.

It’s time for a Labour Government — our focus will be on jobs and skills, not cuts and excuses.

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I’m here. I’m at Bluesky. And I’m still at Fb and X. Why? Because I keep my friends close and my enemies closer. And fascists are the enemy of everything that’s good and decent and worth fighting for.

Family First, who are balls-deep in culture war, tried to make "woke diversity" happen as an issue in NZ last year. A lot of the company policies they reported as "woke" were disability supports, for both staff and customers. Fuck them, they're evil.

World Politics Pacific Te Ao Māori Sport Business Country Local Democracy Reporting Comment & Analysis In Depth Weather New Zealand Politics19 minutes ago 'They are all petrified' - recently graduated enrolled nurses unable to find jobs 19 minutes ago Share this Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share via email Share on Reddit Share on Linked In Lucy Xia Lucy Xia @YEXIA77102289 Lucy.Xia@rnz.co.nz

I wonder why the public has such low confidence in Health? #NZPol

Future of Crown Research Institutes to be revealed A long-delayed report expected to overhaul the science sector is due to be released.

This is going to be an interesting day for the science sector in New Zealand, will there be any glimmers of optimism by the end of the day?

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...mechanisms in our economy that provide a more sustainable (even just economically speaking) diverse base.

Tourism is important for our country, but over-relying on it to provide quick injections for short-term rewards is not a good model.

Why some are working against public transport and rail Opinion: A sensible transport strategy will require the courage to look beyond the commercial interests of a one-dimensional transport and infrastructure industry.

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The corporate class takes over America Comment: Neal Curtis looks at the forces behind the veil of pomp at the Trump inauguration

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Anne Salmond: Hayek's bastards The summertime call for submissions on a revived Regulatory Standards Bill got Dame Anne Salmond reading and connecting the dots of neoliberal campaigns

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Again, insurance companies understand risk.

So sad. So preventable. Poor wee soul. Poor family. The anti-vax lot have much to answer for.

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

"It is well known that in coalition negotiations ACT secured a select committee process for one constitutional Bill. However, they also secured the enactment of a second constitutional Bill entrenching their libertarian ideals and removing the place of te Tiriti in our lawmaking." - Prof Jane Kelsey

8% ACT Party Creates One Ring To Rule Them All A Quick Read

“The power he gives himself is extraordinary in its scope and potential.”

One of the scariest, accurate and bluntly clear articles written to date about David Seymour, in my opinion.

This needs to be widely read - and the content widely reported in the media.

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The ‘dangerous’ bill flying under the radar | E-Tangata “Individually or together, these two bills would entrench libertarian preferences in New Zealand’s constitutional framework. They would also obstruct the consideration of Te Tiriti in future lawmaking...

This is a good (scary!) article too e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...

Side of some white construction hoarding. In it in red is written ‘Redact david Seymour’

Never change Newtown! 😍
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Tradwives for the loss

Twitter post by Melanie D'Arrigo stating: 'They aren’t going to find $2T in waste. They aren’t going to lower grocery prices. They aren’t going to fix immigration. They are however going to give themselves trillions in tax breaks, and pay for them by cutting Social Security and Medicare.' Below the text, there is an image of an NBC News article headline: 'Elon Musk says DOGE probably won’t find $2 trillion in federal budget cuts' with a subheading: 'Musk previously said his Department of Government Efficiency would be able to recommend cuts to the federal budget of “at least $2 trillion.”

She’s right, you know.

Alan McDonald: Have 90-day employment trials been worth it? OPINION: Employers have welcomed the move but have had plenty of questions about it.

Welcome to more "vibes based analysis" on 90 day trials from the EMA. Zero hard data provided within this oped supports the use of 90 day trials, nor is their any mention of their potential misuse. What does the real evidence say? A 🧵 www.nzherald.co.nz/business/hav...

we’re looking at the black leather backseat of a car where a dog is supposed to be riding. a great dane puppy’s head is nestled in between the head rests on the left and middle, facing forward. his booty and back legs dangle from between the head rests on the middle and right. there is no sign of his body or front limbs. we hope they’re in the trunk area, but we’re actually not 100% confident this is a single dog.

This is Howard. He couldn't decide where to sit. Wound up in two places at once and may require some assistance. 13/10

Screenshot of a submission on the Social Security Amendment Bill. Reads, "Ko Stephanie Rodgers tōku ingoa. I was born in 1983 to a young solo mum and spent the earliest part of my life being supported by the Domestic Purposes Benefit, while my mother was able to access the Training Incentive Allowance to put herself through university and build a successful career as a lawyer. It was not easy. I am making this submission against the Social Security Amendment Bill because its proposals are unnecessary, counterproductive, take no account of the actual reality of life for beneficiaries, and has the potential to cause grievous harm to whānau, to children, and to people with longterm or permanent illness and disability. The uncomfortable truth for this Bill and this Goverment is that benefit sanctions do not work. You cannot starve someone, or their child, into finding a job when there are no jobs. You cannot CV workshop someone into economic productivity when the economy is in the toilet. You cannot bully a sick person into health. You cannot money manage someone into prosperity when their number one problem is not having enough money to begin with. This is legislation driven not by evidence nor common sense, but simple cruelty towards those who have no choice but to rely on the state to support them. It is a waste of time for everyone involved and will only increase the barriers and costs involved in operating the welfare state. It is possible that that's the point. " (continued)

The pope "y tho" meme, for continuing previous alt text: "Every Member of Parliament has access to the findings of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group's 2019 report, Whakamana Tāngata. This outlines clearly and indisputably that the "problems" in our welfare system are the system itself, which is no longer fit for purpose and requires substantial reform; that incomes for both those receiving a benefit and those in low-paid work are insufficient to cover the basic costs of living, much less the things that make life worth living; and most importantly of all, that although the problems are significant, the solutions are achievable, affordable and absolutely necessary, for our people, our economy and our basic integrity as a democratic country. The continued governmental inaction on WEAG's recommendations has resulted in demonstrative harm to whānau, especially Māori, Pasifika and disabled communities. This Bill would not only perpetuate, but exacerbate that harm."

Just under the wire on the Social Security Amendment Bill. It's quite personal.

In the mid 1990s we talked about an “Information Revolution”. All we made of it was largely a cross between Americas Funniest Home Videos and stupidest person you’ve ever met.

5. Zuckerberg's new assault on fact-checking and moderation is not a boost to free speech but an attack on it. The resultant flood of lies and abuse will, as on X, help make his platforms unbearable for many, shutting down reasoned argument and thoughtful discussion, driving people away.

For those worried about the cost of everything & the value of nothing (Conservatives), prepare to shit your y-fronts.

Nearly $10 fucking Billion dollars a year - 4% of NZ GDP

YouTube video by nzindiescene Blam Blam Blam - No Depression in New Zealand (1981) original version

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Christopher Mark Luxon openly lied during the post-Cab yesterday when Jenna asked him about how long our ferries vould keep going - she already knew about this report and used it at 6pm last night.
The govt is leaking.

For New Zealanders - this from Peter Dunne is critical and I can not stress it enough- #ToituTeTiriti #nzpol