Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)

And as for the folks that listed "motu" as a kupu unacceptable to hear in broadcasting, in 2025, that can only be as a consequence of the racism facilitated by ACT, NZ First, and the National Party.

Would NZ join ‘an illegal invasion’ of Iran? That question needs to be asked, Helen Clark says Speaking to Stuff’s Samantha Hayes, Clark said she would “very much hope” that New Zealand does not militarily supporting what she called an “illegal invasion”.

“Certainly, that’s a question that should be asked of the prime minister and defence ministers - would they put boots on the ground to back an illegal invasion” - Helen Clark. #NzPol

NZ First in particular will be working hard to make you mad about "wokeness", gender neutral bathrooms, te reo, and so forth, all while your rent goes up and your wages stagnate

“The impact on disabled people and older New Zealanders is immediate and severe.”

One of those reads that underline there are very real people on the other end of this government’s consistent targeting of vulnerable communities - and those people are badly hurting.

Please amplify 👇
#nzpol

MSD have had a systems failure that is apparently preventing them publishing benefits data. BUT, fear not friends! The IRD release (via Stats NZ) is still coming out 🙏. So, here we go, the post-Christmas surge in people reliant on benefits is upon us. Any sign of a slowdown in that growth? [1/2]

#NZpol

Cleaned, gardened, cooked. Why yes, these are my coping strategies. Thinking of all the Iranians in Aotearoa, and those in Iran experiencing further violence on top of a violent regime that’s been killing people in the streets for months. Condemning outright US & Israeli aggression.

Helen Clark's take on our Trumper gov.

Perhaps they have revised the text, but the link at the top of this thread clearly states "the top US medical journal's editorial board..." and there was no clarification regarding the journal's editorial base in the article when I read it.

The Helen Clark Foundation had an excellent webinar on Thursday, where Helen discussed the current foreign affairs and security environment - a members-only event - but Helen delivered the type of insight that makes membership well worthwhile.

www.helenclark.foundation/events/a-gre...

Very pleased to see Helen Clark calling the current NZ govt’s response the disgrace that it is.

Thanks Kevin - the bird was one of the options for linking at the bottom of the page.

‘Strikes undermine international peace’: Opposition parties hit out at Luxon’s Iran stance Following attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran, New Zealand’s political sphere has been divided on opinion.

People voted this guy in🤦
Luxon is the weakest leader we have ever had.
#nzpol

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

Simeon Brown MP Labour’s COVID-19 restrictions were some of the most stringent in the world, and Kiwis paid the price. New Zealanders remember not being able to visit loved ones in hospital, struggling to secure a managed isolation spot just to return home, and keeping their kids home from school for months on end. Aucklanders felt this more than most, with Labour’s decisions leading to the region spending more than six months in lockdown – the longest of any region in the country. The uncertainty, the isolation, and the toll it took on families, small business owners, and communities were all a result of decisions made during that time. Those decisions had a significant impact on everyday Kiwis, and it is important we take the time to fully understand why those decisions were made, so that any future response properly weighs the health and economic needs of all New Zealanders. Our Government expanded a Royal Commission Inquiry into the COVID-19 response, and yesterday we received their final report. The Prime Minister has asked me to lead the Government’s response to its recommendations – because New Zealanders deserve answers, and we are committed to making sure the lessons of that period are never forgotten.

#NZpol I’m not liking the tone or angle he takes with this. It feels like foreshadowing pushing negative views "because it was Labour".

This would be rewriting the past to suit election-year politics.

Many of us warned that the second "add-on" phase looked to include political motivations,

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@maramadavidson.bsky.social ?

I'm ashamed of our government. Today supporting an illegal war is a nail in the coffin.

This is not the NZ of nuclear free, of anti apartheid, of the Treaty of Waitangi Act.

This is neo-liberals and populists run amok. Not the country I want nor that I'm willing to excuse #nzpol

Good question, and BlueSky is not a sharing option. @kevinhague.bsky.social ?

That is not my point - I have published in The Lancet & I know its reputation. NPR states it's a US medical journal, but it is not. NPR is a respected voice, but they should fact check their reports - to make a simple mistake like this always undermines journalistic credibility.

Cartoon. title: “Behind Every Number” Eight frames. In each frame, except the last one, is a child holding up a number. Numbers 1-6 have smiling, laughing children. Number seven has a sad child with the number 7 forming part of a banned symbol over their face. The last frame says, “One in seven NZ kids live in hardship. Up 47,500 since ‘22”

Behind every number. Since 2022 the number of New Zealand children living in hardship has increased by 47,500. Seems like that’s by design.
My #cartoon #Children #Hardship #poverty #NZpol #families #whānau

Christopher Luxon - Stop growing homelessness!

Green Party petition regarding move-on orders for the unhoused.

action.greens.org.nz/stop_homeles...

chloe.swarbrick • 9h yasmineinaotearoa Instagram repost of a picture of a packed church overlaid with text: This afternoon we got to see the community come together to learn about the "Move on" orders The church was packed. Next actions: Follow @kick back make change for the day of action Sign this petition

If you want some good news that hasn’t been reported, Chlöe Swarbrick held a packed community hui yesterday called “Move on to Where? Real solutions to homelessness”.
It’s nice to know that there are adults in the room who realise sweeping human beings aside is not a solution and are acting to help.

#nzpol

I regularly come back to Sarah Kendzior’s expert advice that the Trump administration is a “transnational crime syndicate masquerading as a government” and cannot shake the thought that on multiple fronts New Zealand is behaving as if we would like in on that racket.

“This is who ‘Israel’ targeted in Iran” Photo shows a pile of mostly pink school bags

This is who ‘Israel’ targeted in Iran

The world sat by while children were murdered in Palestine, will it continue to sit by while the Epstein Class murders children in Iran?

I hope NZ government and oppostion unequivocally condemns this act

Our government is ok with this

They’re fine with Israel murdering woman and children in Palestine

They’ll be fine with Israel murdering primary school girls in Iran

It’s become normal now

Is it ok with you?

#NZPol

A screen shot from Facebook of Ryan Hamilton holding a bucket and wearing a big, soliciting donations for the Heart Foundation outside Hillcrest New World.

The origins of the Move On orders are from Ham East National MP, Ryan Hamilton - former Hamilton City Councillor whose council colleagues are setting up bylaws of a $20,000 fine for basically being visibly homeless.

It begs the question, who's allowed to ask for money on the street and who isn't?

Just a minor point @npr.org - The Lancet is not a US medical journal.

What no one seems to be talking about is that there *was* a nuclear accord signed in 2015, one that Iran appeared to be keeping to – and Trump tanked it in his first term, essentially because the US had negotiated and signed it during Obama's presidency.