@margjen.bsky.social
Lawyer in a previous life, coffee is essential, books are cool. Politics hard left. She/her
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12.02.2026 22:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0absolutely. There are people missing in landslides and they are campaigning. It makes me feel sick to the stomach. Callous disregard and certainly not leadership.
22.01.2026 01:14 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0every time
21.01.2026 21:21 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A lot of people in the North, BOP, Gisborne, East Coast, Coromandel (probably missed some) who are displaced, struggling, cut off, without power and more in Aotearoa right now. And I am seeing zit all from this useless PM and his shit govt. I see marae helping as always. lots of local govt stuff.
21.01.2026 19:54 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Happy Anniversary.π₯
09.01.2026 03:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0the problem with blissful ignorance is that you wake up one day and the shit you have been avoiding is right on your doorstep.
08.01.2026 19:00 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0not a burger without buns. Just a patty with toppings. NOT a burger.
06.01.2026 05:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0good on you for speaking up on this and I agree with the post you made about this. ridiculous you got blocked for it. But yes no loss to you.
04.01.2026 21:38 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0sending love your way. π
04.01.2026 05:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0so the very same PM Luxon who thinks people's holidays are too long cant be bothered coming out of his to deal with a hugely significant foreign policy situation. Pathetic excuse for a leader.
04.01.2026 05:35 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0lol that would be quite the row for sure. and exactly what my Aunt and Uncle wouldn't risk.
01.01.2026 01:08 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0My Aunt was staunch National and my Uncle staunch Labour. They considered just not voting as they cancelled each other out. Neither trusted the other not to sneak out so they kept each voting. They had a strong marriage. For me I couldn't be with someone who didn't hold the same values and politics.
01.01.2026 00:47 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Happy New Year Matty. π
31.12.2025 18:23 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0good is always relative to the situation...
24.12.2025 20:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0welcome to this new phase of your life...π
24.12.2025 20:12 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0sorry to hear you are sick. Hope you have something good lined up to watch. π
24.12.2025 20:10 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0thats hard. π
24.12.2025 20:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Christmas tree decorate on shades of gold silver and pink with presents underneath. Lights are lit.
Meri Kirihimete. ππSecond coffee time for me and maybe some Panettoneβ¦.Do what you love today with the people you love. (And that includes yourself for those alone today) π
24.12.2025 19:42 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Shiny blue jellyfish earrings. One faces upwards and one downwards.
Getting a pressie made by a fabulous Bluesky peep is the best. Husband nailed the choice. These are awesome. @silkehartung.bsky.social
24.12.2025 19:10 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 1yep
24.12.2025 03:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0very chilled which feels odd but excellent. π
24.12.2025 03:37 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 012 out of 20. Thanks for the challenge on this rainy windy Xmas eve
23.12.2025 19:34 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0so sorry to hear that. A very tough time for that to be happening. π
23.12.2025 00:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0![[101] I agree with the applicant that the declaration sought here would serve a real purpose in ensuring that future recommendations for the position of human rights commissioners proceed lawfully. When potential appointees for such positions occupy an important public office intended to help ensure the human rights of New Zealanderβs are upheld and promoted, there is a clear and substantial public interest in having errors in their appointment publicly declared. Conclusion [102] The judicial review application is granted. [103] I make the declaration that the Decision was unlawful because: (a) (b) the Minister applied the incorrect legal test; and the Minister failed to take into account relevant considerations. [104] The issue of costs is reserved. I encourage the parties to agree on any issue of costs that might arise. If that is not possible, the applicant is to file a memorandum on costs no longer than five pages within 30 working days of the date of this judgment, with the respondent to file a memorandum in response within a further 10 working days of receipt of the applicantβs costs memorandum. The Court will then decide the costs issues.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:b7y7isv72z6ku7rtpu7zvfzy/bafkreiejxsssvwd7e3gbtjsrqinyh63jrn75ppz7t6cvqpxddb65nucel4@jpeg)
[101] I agree with the applicant that the declaration sought here would serve a real purpose in ensuring that future recommendations for the position of human rights commissioners proceed lawfully. When potential appointees for such positions occupy an important public office intended to help ensure the human rights of New Zealanderβs are upheld and promoted, there is a clear and substantial public interest in having errors in their appointment publicly declared. Conclusion [102] The judicial review application is granted. [103] I make the declaration that the Decision was unlawful because: (a) (b) the Minister applied the incorrect legal test; and the Minister failed to take into account relevant considerations. [104] The issue of costs is reserved. I encourage the parties to agree on any issue of costs that might arise. If that is not possible, the applicant is to file a memorandum on costs no longer than five pages within 30 working days of the date of this judgment, with the respondent to file a memorandum in response within a further 10 working days of receipt of the applicantβs costs memorandum. The Court will then decide the costs issues.
We won! I won my judicial review!
17.12.2025 21:36 β π 300 π 65 π¬ 35 π 14brilliant work on this. Thank you.
18.12.2025 01:51 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ooof thats a bit ouchie
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