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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 3h

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Andrew J (319.65 ppm) @ajaxnw.bsky.social · 16h

"Under capitalism, it's normal to let children go hungry, let banks force people out of their homes, let sick people die for lack of access to healthcare. But the idea that billionaires could just be less rich - not poor, not struggling, just less rich, is considered insane."

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 13h

Couldn't possibly comment....

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 14h

Oh, and in the process of adjournment the current Mayor lost it and shoved a couple of old men. All very unseemly and brings shame on our council.

Another thing, the agenda did not contain a covering report from officers so was likely to fail the tests in S14 of the LGA (risk of judicial review).

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 14h

After significant discussion around whether the matter constitutes an emergency (it doesn't) and whether this is an appropriate way to raise a complaint about the election ( it's a matter for individuals or a group of at least 10 electors, not council) the meeting was adjourned until tomorrow.

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Bruce Buckman @brucebuckman.bsky.social · 1d

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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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 14h

Argh! What a total pain in the ....

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 17h

No further information for the public. Hopefully there is a range of information available for the councillors to consider so they can make a well informed decision in the best interests of their communities, albeit with no time to read it if you were traveling from the other side of the district.

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 18h

I was Deputy Mayor here last term... have tried to respect their right to govern. But this is not governing, it's a power grab. And it could be costly to the ratepayers.

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 18h

It's my rohe.... would rather not have to pay big legal fees and have a delay getting to a new council.... argh

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 18h

What would be possible consequences of such a decision? Noting that no agenda has yet been issued with around 90 mins to go.

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Dr Dean Knight @drdeanknight.bsky.social · 18h

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Wow. This is very worrying. Formal legality aside (outgoing Crs and governing body etc formally stay in office until incoming Crs are declared elected but questions about extraordinary meeting etc), this is almost certainly undemocratic and unconstitutional.

www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...

‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election move

Electoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 18h

In an effort to avert a decision that could adversely affect Kaipara District Council's reputation, I spoke to my ward councillor about today's emergency meeting on the election. She denied having any connection with Democracy Northland despite being at the DN post election party on Saturday. 🫩

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 21h

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 21h

Things are getting more Trumpian by the day:
Outgoing Kaipara mayor calls emergency meeting into election conduct www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Outgoing Kaipara mayor calls emergency meeting into election conduct

The mayor has requested the meeting be held behind closed doors.

www.rnz.co.nz

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 1d

Corker of a rainbow!

Estuary harbour with a sandbank showing at low tide. A full double rainbow arcs across the sky with a reflected arc in the shallow waters of the estuary. Pohutukawa trees in the foreground.

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 2d

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 2d

Argh. What a really difficult/awful time.

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 2d

If you're looking for a glimmer of hope in these troubling times, please take an hour to watch this:
youtu.be/hvt5ScfjpDo?...

My documentary about White Supremacy. White Right: Meeting the Enemy.

YouTube video by Deeyah Khan

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 6d

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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 6d

1. Anne Salmond: Hunger Games in the Beehive
Radical libertarian ideologies are generating extreme inequality and ripping the social fabric of NZ, writes Anne Salmond. Don’t we want to be a place where talent wants to live?
newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/04/a...

Anne Salmond: Hunger Games in the Beehive

Comment: Radical libertarian ideologies are generating extreme inequality and ripping the social fabric of NZ, writes Anne Salmond. Don’t we want to be a place where talent wants to live?

newsroom.co.nz

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AnnaMamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 6d

For the life of me, I can't understand why farmers are not leading the charge when it comes to climate change. The impact on them will be (and already is) huge.
Climate change effects expected to hurt farm viability in next decade, study finds www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Climate change effects expected to hurt farm viability in next decade, study finds

A new report found irrigated dairy farms are particularly at risk because water supplies are expected to become less reliable in some areas.

www.rnz.co.nz

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