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Pat Brittenden @patbrittenden.bsky.social · 6h

#BHN The government keeps telling NZ that the unions need to get back to the negotiating table, while the government also refuse to accept a date for the unions to get back to the table to negotiate #nzpol #NZPolitics @chewienz.bsky.social

This is an important video to share today #megastrike

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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 1d

Surprise! #kiwi

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(((𝙴𝚖𝚖𝚊𝙲𝚘𝚘𝚔))) @creativeelc.bsky.social · 1d

My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Judith Collins aka 'Crusher' is back... 🤦‍♀️

#NzPol #Cartoon #Caricature #PoliticalCartoon #Strike #Action

Cartoon. Title: TACTICS...

Here we have the right honourable Judith Collins. Using those words only in the sense of her position in the government. She is standing upon a supersized soapbox proclaiming to the strikers and people walking by that, "UNIONS NEED TO STOP PLAYING POLITICS!" "THAT'S MY JOB!"

In the crowd four people are holding signs. The first says, 'Strike for safety and better pay!' 2nd says, 'Strike action fair pay now!' 3rd says, 'IM TIRED!' And the 4th sign says, 'IF WE ATE DOING WELL YOU ARE TOO!'

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 1d

I suggest MPs' salary increases should be no higher than the lowest increase won by public servants in collective bargaining during the corresponding parliamentary term. If we can't afford to pay teachers, nurses & doctors more, then we can't afford to pay politicians more either. #NZPol

Pay bump for politicians: What you need to know

Explainer - MPs are about to get a pay bump, but is it fair and how does it compare to other countries?

www.rnz.co.nz

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International Socialists Aotearoa @isoaotearoa.bsky.social · 1d

An open letter, in reply to Judith Collins
#nzpol #strike #OneTermGovernment
iso.org.nz/2025/10/20/o...

Open Letter to the Working People of Aotearoa

To the patients, students and whānau of those affected by the government’s dismantling of public services, We condemn the suffering that has been inflicted on you by systematic neglect of the public ...

iso.org.nz

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nzjanette @nzjanette.bsky.social · 1d

Oh this is dreadful.

The cost of living impacts of the government's policies are dire enough that my nice middle class life is affected. It must be incredibly difficult (impossible) to get by on a benefit right now, so sanctions like this will throw people into desperate situations.
#nzpol

Kay in the End Times 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · 1d

13,200 financial sanctions were imposed during June 2025 quarter, ~4400 a month. This continued in Sept quarter.

That means thousands of NZ beneficiaries and families had their already low incomes halved or stopped. Is starvation National's plan to save $?
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Very few beneficiaries offered new non-financial sanctions, thousands have benefit cut

Thousands have had their benefits cut since new non-financial sanctions were introduced, and only nine offered the new alternative.

www.rnz.co.nz

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official nikk account @nikk.ca · 1d

absolute workhorse of a reaction image from over 100 years ago

elegant woman blasting a suitor in the face with the NO gun

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 1d

WE don’t have any money. THEY have some money, but it’s not for us.

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 1d

I came home from hospital today healthy and happy, after having a lesion chopped out of my lung. But I’d like to dedicate my medal to the staff who took such good care of me, who all deserve pay rises and better staffing and conditions 🙌🏼✊🏼

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 2d

You did. You should be proud. Aotearoa needs more politicians like you 👑

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Sarah Pallett @sarah4ilam.bsky.social · 3d

Your regular reminder that unions represent PEOPLE. They are simply the voice of the PEOPLE they represent.
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 3d

IKR? Senior medical professionals being lectured by someone with the life experience of a pampered poodle. I’d want to slap him (except I don’t condone violence).

Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 3d

I’m loving the inflatable animal action at the #NoKings parades. #NZPol we need someone to make Archey’s pepeketua, Tūī, Kākā, Hoihō ones for our protests. Hīnana!

Image of Archey’s pepeketua courtesy DOC https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/reptiles-and-frogs/frogs-pepeketua/

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 3d

I’m a patient right now in one of our hospitals, receiving exceptional care from surgeons, anaesthetists, doctors, nurses & healthcare assistants. But they are tired, frustrated and angry, and should be treated better by (and I quote) “our 12yr old health minister” #Respect #Solidarity #NZPol

Simeon Brown threatens doctors that remain

An exodus of professionals are leaving - with Kiwi citizens fleeing at levels we haven't seen in 24 years. These include community GPs, doctors & nurses - and Simeon is going after those that remain

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AshleyC @ashleykiwi.bsky.social · 4d

Dear Bsky whanau

There's a poll at the bottom of this article. Do your thing

www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/doin...

Doing a bit extra for climate change

The question we need to ask, says Craig Page, is how far we, as individuals, are prepared to go to protect the environment for future generations.

www.farmersweekly.co.nz

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 5d

This track. This absolute Queen 👑

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 5d

Taking my mind off today’s surgery by listening to tracks which remind me I’m still better off than a lot of people

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Bruce Buckman @brucebuckman.bsky.social · 6d

Doctors cross ethical line says man who raised speed limits for no reason despite extensive evidence it would lead to more injuries and death.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Simeon Brown accuses doctors of crossing 'ethical line' with mega strike

There were audible cries of disbelief during the Simeon Brown's speech to a senior doctors' conference.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 9d

1/3 8 things that Workers First members have won through union negotiations with #Kmart:

An illustration of a person in something approximating a Kmart uniform next to text reading "8 things Workers First union members
have won by bargaining at:
Kmart."

Text reading "1. High pay rates.
Some of the highest pay rates in the New Zealand retail industry."

Text reading "2. Bonus payments.
One-off payments of:
$500 for permanent staff working 20-40 hours
$350 for permanent staff working under 20 hours
$200 for casuals"
extra text in a 'sticker' style reads "Union members only" and "next payment: July 2026"
small text reading "these payments are text"

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Magenta Kaos of Bright Hairy News @xkaosmagex.bsky.social · 9d

When our MPs are attacking unions they are attacking workers.

#nzpol

Steve @kiwistevemc.bsky.social · 9d

I’m sick of RW govts trying to separate “the unions” from their members.

“The unions” can’t take strike actions without balloting members. “The unions” aren’t forcing members to strike; they can’t. Members are voting to strike, because of shite offers from this govt.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon blames unions for ongoing strike action

"I think people are getting sick of unions prioritising the politics over patients," Christopher Luxon says.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 10d

"A future president, even dumber than you, will allow Qatar, the country that harbored Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the architect of the plane attacks in NY, PA, and DC today, and whose royal family will help him escape capture by the US, to build a military base on US soil to train Qataris to fly jets."

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 9d

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a woman in a white shirt is sitting in front of a sign that says #schitts creek

Alt: Alexis Rose putting her hand up and saying umm…

media.tenor.com

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Sharon Murdoch @domesticanimal.bsky.social · 10d

Well, that didn’t go how I hoped it would. To say I’m a little disappointed in the NZ voting public’s decision on Māori wards is an understatement. Here’s a thought about aspiring to the bare minimum (& given our #nitrate problem even that might be too much)
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol

Cartoon. Title: “A Traditional Local Body Election Blessing” Image shows a fairy with a wand, dressed in orange, beside a levitating voting box. She’s saying, “May all your municipal dreams come true!” And then, “And if you can’t have that, may your reticulated water be potable”

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Allons Flaneur Toitū te Tiriti @allonsflaneur.bsky.social · 11d

So disappointing - you deserved to continue your amazing mahi for Te-Whanganui-a-Tara. But I actually can't wait to see what you do next! Kia kaha, and ngā mihi nui for your all your mahi (and shining a light on the shit you had to put up with) ✊💚

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 11d

This is a breaking news story.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

This is a breaking news story.

bit.ly

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