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André Alessi @andrealessi.bsky.social · 2d

Excluding survivors of state abuse from redress because of their subsequent actions is a horrific move. Rights aren't rights if they can be disregarded when they're inconvenient.

Govt to make it harder for some abuse survivors to get redress

The same week the Government announces the Solicitor-General is leaving the role, the coalition has introduced legislation that will further shield the state from taking responsibility for the horrifi...

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 10h

Great to see The Post finally celebrating Wellington’s progress. It’s amazing what a difference a week makes! 😂

Could 2026 be
Wellington's year?
Deborah Morris | The Post
October 18, 2025
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The new main entrance of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui - Wellington's restored central library.
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Hey Wellington, next year is looking pretty good.
The arguments over cycleways and stalled projects haven't disappeared, but around the city, long-delayed redevelopments are under way.
There are new shopfronts and heritage restorations and the city is shifting up a gear.

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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 9h

The Govt has a target to get jobseeker claimants down to 140,000 by 2030 (77,000 fewer than now). That would rely on the creation of about 550,000 jobs - roughly 100,000 jobs per year. That's never happened. [2/2]

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 2d

Just because you don’t like what’s reported doesn’t mean you have to belittle the journalist involved. No newsroom, especially one like RNZ, appoints newbies to the parliamentary press gallery - there’s no need for this repost @mountaintui.bsky.social

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 2d

It’s entirely possible/probable she’s tried to approach others for comment today but they can only run what they’ve got. Peters etc are the ones kicking up a fuss, it absolutely makes sense to report it. Whether RNZ has approached the broadcasting minister (who actually has powers) is less clear.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 2d

I had to wear it at an all girls school in Christchurch while my brother’s school didn’t require it. They finally ditched them a few years back. The only good looking tie is a non-compulsory one, preferably worn by a woman in a suit. 😆

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 3d

Oh this sounds like an amazing conference on so many levels.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 3d

It’s entirely possible Barry that they do say that, but it’s unlikely anyone’s going to run that because it’s not really relevant (and people criticise Luxon for avoiding questions and turning it back to his talking points like this all the time). I know it doesn’t feel the same but…

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, Hipkins’ comment felt a bit off, but I suspect he may have been avoiding commenting and then the latest news came out and so he potentially got asked about it again. Willie’s comments feel more disciplined.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 3d

I was terrified to come out even after NZ legalised gay marriage because I knew what the general messaging of the church, and the vibes of my family (which have shifted) were. It’s taken time, painful conversations and likely being with my partner to “normalise” it all since coming out.

Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 3d

It doesn’t matter that you’re NOW living in a world where gay rights are a thing, if you’ve been surrounded (subtly or not) by homophobic messaging since childhood that being gay is wrong and gay relationships are bad that’s formative stuff, it’s hard to break through.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 3d

I have no idea who those Youtubers are but it’s really grating that everyone’s going “haha we knew they were gay” without actually looking at the underlying issue that they hid their relationship for SIXTEEN YEARS.
It’s not some cute story, it’s an example of how childhood homophobia fucks you up.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 6d

It’s all about who you rank last these days (jokes, but seriously how were there so many) and then shuffling the boring candidates in middle and putting your best at the top 😂

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 6d

Better watch out for any new Hamilton city councillors now Tim Macindoe has been promoted to mayor. He somehow has a terrible track record of successors…

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 7d

Will be interesting to see if it’s a 19 year old who is less savvy in veiling their comments compared to those who’ve been making hateful statements as a hobby for decades, or if they were just outrightly intent on threatening Doyle. Will be interesting to see if others are charged.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 8d

I’m frustrated by the lack of discussion about how there is currently a bill before the house to address this exact issue, but when it’s only conducted against MPs. It’s definitely an issue, but I’m not convinced the Govt proposing to legislate fines or prison time (no warnings) isn’t hyping it up

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 10d

Comparing NZ supermarket pay and benefits.

Kmart & Woolworths employees all enjoy the same pay and conditions across NZ. Pak'nSave/Foodstuffs employees have variable pay and conditions depending on employer and bargaining strength.

Join your union and win better pay and conditions!

A table that compares starting pay rates, 6 month and 1 year pay rates, and various other benefits across Kmart, Woolworths and Three Pak'nSave stores: Kilbirnie, Royal Oak and Richmond. Kmart scores the best overall, then Pak'nSave Kilbirnie and Woolworths, though Pak'nSave Royal Oak has all benefits (but lower pay rates). Notable is the differences between different Pak'nSave stores, with Kilbirnie scoring so high, and Richmond being by far the lowers, with substantially lower pay and none of the benefits.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 10d

It’s because they’ve got a bill in front of Parliament to ban protests outside of MPs homes.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 11d

They arrested a guy for wearing a Plasticene Action tee so the bar is in hell

Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 11d

Basically, to a lot of conservative Christians their main belief is that those who aren’t Christian are going to hell unless they get “saved” so it’s been easy to shun others from the get-go. If they won’t have a come-to-Jesus moment then they can be judged or bothered about their “misdeeds”.

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Strictly Obiter @strictlyobiter.bsky.social · 12d

“How do you find the defendant: guilty or not guilty?”

“Guilty.”

“And is that the unanimous view of you all?”

“Yes, your Honour. Eight of us aren’t going to stand for it and four us won’t take it sitting down.”

Strictly Obiter @strictlyobiter.bsky.social · 12d

A rare trip behind the scenes in a regional courthouse today, including a jury room that only had eight chairs.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 11d

Not your standard sunglasses branding #China

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 12d

Travelling in China, we’ve spotted some great shirts.
Misspellings, nonsense phrases or outright absurdities (such as swear words on children’s clothing).
One which just repeated the phrase “fuck you” to form the silhouette of a panda. It takes the cake so far.
This comes in second.

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Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 12d

As Midnight Oil once sang, “The rich get richer, the poor get the picture. The bombs never hit you when you're down so low”.

Greta Yeoman @gretayeoman.bsky.social · 12d

The community services card income cap for a family of one adult/one child is $65k.

Apparently there’s no longer a gap between those who are supposed to be able to financially support their kids and those who need CSC support 🤷🏻‍♀️

Andrew R @andrewr4.womcats.com · 13d

Cowardly announcing policy on a Sunday that underlines the total failure of this government’s policies.

Jobseeker: Parents earning more than $65k must support 18-19yo children www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Jobseeker: Parents earning more than $65k must support 18-19yo children

First announced at the Budget, the government had not at the time decided where to draw the line.

www.rnz.co.nz

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