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@paulapenfold.bsky.social

Drafting first histories.

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You notice what exactly? Do show your working.

06.08.2025 06:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A perplexing conclusion to reach tbh

06.08.2025 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Keep up the good research! I haven’t read the docs yet (they were released while I’m on leave) have only read Lloyd’s story.

06.08.2025 05:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Revealed: Why the Government did a late U-turn on the Proud Boys’ terrorist status NZ’s top security officials were all set to renew the terrorist designation of America’s Proud Boys. But the chair changed his mind at the last minute.

All the OIA docs have been proactively released. They still don’t answer why King made this decision.

06.08.2025 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 8
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More New Zealanders have their say on Gaza after Stuff appeal On Wednesday Stuff published a call for New Zealanders to give their views on the conflict in Gaza. Here are further responses.

This from @mojomathers.bsky.social is worth your time.

01.08.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whoops! Thanks will fix.

24.07.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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He was caught overselling himself and β€˜resigned from everything’. But the story didn’t end there Fale Andrew Lesā has had a chaotic week: resigning, changing his mind, and then resigning again. Now, he’s explained what went wrong

What a roller coaster

24.07.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Journalist cleared by judge after court action gagging attempt A parking warden and unsuccessful local body candidate has failed in his bid to silence a journalist by using the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

A judge rules against a claim taken under the HDCA against a journalist (my excellent colleague @whljustin.bsky.social )

23.07.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Update:

20.07.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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The justice appointee whose law degree claim was β€˜a mistake’ A Stuff investigation reveals concerns over irregularities in credentials of the JP and newly appointed prisons inspector.

I delve into the CV of a new Visiting Justice appointee.

20.07.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Brilliant :)

17.07.2025 06:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I just tried to pay for my coffee with my swipe card.

How’s your day going

17.07.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
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David Seymour asked what relevance Te Tiriti had with lawmaking At Parliament, dozens of submitters have responded to the acting prime minister’s β€œchallenge”.

David Seymour asked what relevance Te Tiriti has with law making. @glennmccnz.bsky.social has helpfully provided the answers.

08.07.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
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It's no longer illegal to be a proudly violent Proud Boy The terrorist label has been dropped for the Proud Boys, but its ideology still lurks online in New Zealand.

I talked to The Detail about the terrorist entity designation being allowed to expire for the Proud Boys

04.07.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you, and back at you.

29.06.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud Boys no longer deemed terrorists in NZ Police once described the American far-right group as violent β€˜cryptofascists’ but they’re no longer designated a terrorist threat

Recent events suggest the Proud Boys are not showing fewer terrorist tendencies but..

29.06.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 5

IKR! My daughter is horrified

29.06.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No:)

29.06.2025 04:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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That went fast On journalism and a life intertwined

Baby journo Paula

29.06.2025 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the big changes the Government has made to employment rights Here’s what’s changed - and what could change - when it comes to employment conditions.

Here’s what’s changed - and what could change - when it comes to employment conditions.

www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

23.06.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have been meaning to read that book. Good?

22.06.2025 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live: US has attacked Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says President says US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, after bombers capable of carrying bunker buster bombs took to the air.

So much for holding out for a diplomatic solution.

22.06.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you very much Sarah.

15.06.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. It is eh.

15.06.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

E mihi ana ki a koe. I appreciate that take. And thank you re Abba 😒

15.06.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you:)

15.06.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The dead cat, the sex workers and the press secretary A day in the life of a reporter trying to break a story.

An occasional series on what goes on behind the stories.

15.06.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chantelle Baker ordered to pay $100k bond ahead of defamation case against Stuff Right-wing activist Chantelle Baker is claiming Stuff defamed her in the Fire and Fury documentary.

I read this story with interest

12.06.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

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10.06.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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