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Purple dinosaur with a sign saying Senior Nurses Are Almost Extinct

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The prices of things that New Zealanders can’t avoid is rising quickly, putting more stress on already overstretched budgets. Electricity prices are up 11.3%. Gas prices up 15%. Fruit and veg prices up 7.5%. Contents insurance up 9.3%. Going to the GP costs 10.3% more.

Morning folks! I’ve a favour to ask. I’m finally in a position to launch a crowdfunding campaign to help recover some of the money I had to spend taking my employer to court for contract breaches. If you’ve any ideas for things I could offer as rewards let me know! Or if you could offer a reward :)

There are >160,000 people unemployed, and last time I checked on Seek, about 12,000 jobs. The technical term for the gap between those two numbers is “economic mismanagement”

There are a lot of people who hate Jacinda, and they're messing with the IMDb rating system.
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Watch: Lorde shouts ‘Free f***ing Palestine’ during NYC concert The singer had the stage lit up in red, white, and green during part of her performance.

"As she sang the lyrics and rose to her feet, the Kiwi Grammy winner paused to yell “Free f***ing Palestine” midway through the song.

The crowd erupted in cheers."

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Auckland Harbour Bridge
Saturday 13 September

March for Humanity

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Woman with a red scarf wrapped around her head is holding a sign that reads: If the truth hurts grow a spine

Today fanatical Z1on1sts cut off water supplies to G a z a coinciding with fighter jets dropping incendiary bombs on tents Not satisfied with setting tents and the people inside them on fire they’re also targeting and setting alight ambulances that are coming to rescue people Meanwhile our spineless government is doing everything it can to do nothing So many people around the world are absolutely outraged by what is happening, yet all Luxon, Peters and Seymour can offer is evidence of their callousness If you’re outraged by both what is happening in G a z a then come to one of the protests around the motu on Saturday where we are joining in with the Global Day of Action to call for governments to grow a spine and Sanction Israel 📷@gracess.gallery

Powerful photo of a powerful message to our government

Upcoming events for people with spines:

The Global Day of Action is this Saturday 6th September

March across the Auckland Harbour Bridge is Saturday 13

Other countries (not ours) recognising the State of Palestine at the UN is September 20

Listening to Nicola "No-Boats" screeching "How are you going to pay for it?" over Carmel Sepuloni on National Radio right now, without any intervention from the host, is why listeners are fleeing from RNZ in droves. #nzpol #mediastudies

The Online Safety Act wants to classify Wikipedia as a social media site, making its volunteer editors verify their identities. If it doesn’t comply, Wikipedia could end up being blocked in the UK. Think on that before we push for internet age restrictions in NZ. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

Green Budget We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.

Who wouldn't want this?

Free GPs & Free Dental

Early Childhood Education for whānau

Protection and restoration of nature

Clean energy for our climate

Hoki whenua mai: returning whenua and recognizing the enduring tino rangatiratanga that tangata whenua have

A fair tax system to pay for it

Another submission WE MUST ENGAGE WITH! I don’t know about you guys, but at no time in my 49years on planet earth have I ever had to submit against a NZ govt as constantly as this. My god, we are walking ourselves head on into authoritarianism at this rate! 🤬 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment

I am an incredibly basic person who loved the Cheddar Bay Biscuits at Red Lobster when I lived in the USA and do you know why I loved them? They were CHEESE SCONES

Losing. My. Mind

The issue for Hipkins and Labour is that until they commit to — and implement — increasing taxes on the wealthy and bringing in a Capital Gains Tax, they won’t have the revenue to fund welfare to lift people out of poverty, plus increase health, education and housing spending.

#nzpol Data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows that the Consumer Price Index rose to 2.7%. This marks the 3rd straight quarter in which annual inflation increased, up from 2.2% in December 2024. The data underneath this figure suggests some troubles ahead. A🧵

From the next NZ Labour policy platform I'd like to see:

- Wealth + capital gains tax
- mandatory Māori wards
- Te Aka Whai Ora
- Legalise cannabis
- Clean Car Discount + Home solar and battery subsidy
- Light Rail + funded Te Huia + SI service
- Free dental
- KiwiSaver beefed up

Why has a bill to relax foreign investment rules had so little scrutiny? Analysis: If the Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill becomes law, it could have far-reaching consequences.

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THIS from Jane Kelsey!!! Share and submit e te whānau!!!!

Why has a bill to relax foreign investment rules had so little scrutiny? www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...

Open Letter to UN Special Rapporteur Albert Barume - Papara An Open Letter to Mr. Albert K. BarumeSpecial Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous PeoplesOffice of the High Commissioner for Human RightsGeneva, Switzerland Tēnā koe e te rangatira, On behalf of th...

Please sign if you do not support David Seymour, the RSB, continued attacks on Tino rangatiratanga, etc.
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Charter schools told to keep enrolment numbers secret The seven charter schools have been told not to disclose their student numbers as it could "undermine their commercal position".

David Seymour instructs failing charter schools to hide information from the public to hide their failure while draining public funds.

Little spotted kiwi found on New Zealand's mainland for first time in 50 years "I'm not sure how to express how thrilling this rediscovery is for the conservation world," an expert says.

OMG!!!! Good news for the day

Little spotted kiwi found on New Zealand's mainland for first time in 50 years www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

YouTube video by Mountain Tui Top doctors warn govt is pushing NZ healthcare to a US style system

Let me be blunt - privatisation kills. Lancet confirms it increases deaths, patient care inevitably declines, private investors profit, & is increasingly expensive.

I've been writing about this topic for over a year now but there is literally too much "s***" being thrown at us.

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#kiwi

In my lifetime I’ve seen the conversation move from late term abortions to now miscarriages are illegal. We are going from retirement age should move up to retirement age shouldn’t exist at all. And this is why you shouldn’t give right wing ghouls an inch cause they take it like 100 fucking miles.

YouTube video by Doctor Who Vincent Van Gogh Visits the Gallery | Vincent and the Doctor | Doctor Who

One of my favourite bits of tv ever
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City Vision Election poster with me (Julie) on the left and Jon on the right.

She’s running!

I’m excited to confirm my re-election campaign for Auckland Council to rep the mighty ward of Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa.

In my first term I’ve focused on storm recovery & resilience, climate action, housing & transport. I’m keen to keep going, with @cityvision.bsky.social &…

The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior was 40 years ago today; it helped define our country, and its place in the world. ⁠This all-star cover of Mutton Birds' classic ‘Anchor Me’ was made to mark the 20th anniversary.
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I wish they would STOP saying this is a stupid bill, it is not at all stupid, it is a huge corporatist lever into the entire democratic, parliamentary process
It is fucking dangerous for those without huge money interests who want even to have a say in the future

It is a public danger
it is fascist

New KiwiRail director Scott O'Donnell linked to NZ First donation, government loan Scott O'Donnell is one of the four directors of Dynes Transport Tapanui, which donated $20,000 to Winston Peters' party in 2024.

Another day, another transgression of the Cabinet Manual - a core constitutional document - by NZ First

New KiwiRail director Scott O'Donnell linked to NZ First donation, government loan www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

RSB day 3! Clerk of the House subtly pointing out to the Committee that the Legislation Act already will do what the Bill promises, better

Waitākere nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because there was no one to cover her Other nurses say they've had to delay their own health procedures because there's no one to cover their shifts.

#NZpol

We're not back on track. Not even moving towards the track.

This Govt has driven us way off course and it's like they *want* it to go off the cliff. At which point they'll look at the wreckage, and say "But really, at this point there's nothing anyone can do" and sell us all off for scrap.

Tony Blair’s staff took part in ‘Gaza Riviera’ project with BCG Former UK prime minister’s institute participated in meetings on plan to turn shattered enclave into trading hub

Tony Blair's staff took part in 'Gaza Riviera' project with BCG