🐻Iona🐻
@bewarethefish.bsky.social
Chaotic soft bear residing in Pōneke. She/her.
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In a previous reality, before Rogernomics & Ruthanasia, the Department of Social Welfare used to provide beneficiaries with a double benefit payment just prior to Christmas.
This feels like Luxon is taking the piss out of everyone his Government has pushed into poverty.💩🥚
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
This feels like Luxon is taking the piss out of everyone his Government has pushed into poverty.💩🥚
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Over 35,000 Christmas Boxes packed this year as Kiwis struggle with cost of living
PM Christopher Luxon, former All Blacks Pita Alatini and Eroni Clark, and MasterChef judge Michael Dearth joined about 2500 other volunteers to pack boxes.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
In a previous reality, before Rogernomics & Ruthanasia, the Department of Social Welfare used to provide beneficiaries with a double benefit payment just prior to Christmas.
This feels like Luxon is taking the piss out of everyone his Government has pushed into poverty.💩🥚
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
This feels like Luxon is taking the piss out of everyone his Government has pushed into poverty.💩🥚
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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pointing, laughing
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
November 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
pointing, laughing
So it'll be breadcrumbs next eh
France’s far-right leader hit by egg, days after flour attack
French far-right leader hit on the head with an egg
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, was hit on the head with an egg Saturday, just days after another incident in which a protester threw flour at him.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM
So it'll be breadcrumbs next eh
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If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime.
You’re in organized crime.
The OpenAI ruling writers should know about 👀 (if your work was scraped for LLM training, this affects you). www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
OpenAI Loses Key Discovery Battle as It Cedes Ground to Authors in AI Lawsuits
The issue has been a major battleground in discovery. OpenAI could be on the hook for hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars if it was aware it was infringing on copyrighted material.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime.
You’re in organized crime.
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Aspirational, inspiring leadership looks like refusing to equivocate on the absolute bare minimums for people to survive.
It looks like immediately backing vulnerable communities instead of refusing to out of fear of antagonising a base that doesn’t exist.
It’s getting out of the middle of the road.
It looks like immediately backing vulnerable communities instead of refusing to out of fear of antagonising a base that doesn’t exist.
It’s getting out of the middle of the road.
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Aspirational, inspiring leadership looks like refusing to equivocate on the absolute bare minimums for people to survive.
It looks like immediately backing vulnerable communities instead of refusing to out of fear of antagonising a base that doesn’t exist.
It’s getting out of the middle of the road.
It looks like immediately backing vulnerable communities instead of refusing to out of fear of antagonising a base that doesn’t exist.
It’s getting out of the middle of the road.
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Warm homes are not aspirational.
Affordable food, power and rent aren’t aspirational.
Health and social services that centre health and people are not aspirational.
These are not inspired ideas. They are basic, 101 hallmarks of a functioning country.
Leadership that gets that *would* be inspiring.
Affordable food, power and rent aren’t aspirational.
Health and social services that centre health and people are not aspirational.
These are not inspired ideas. They are basic, 101 hallmarks of a functioning country.
Leadership that gets that *would* be inspiring.
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Warm homes are not aspirational.
Affordable food, power and rent aren’t aspirational.
Health and social services that centre health and people are not aspirational.
These are not inspired ideas. They are basic, 101 hallmarks of a functioning country.
Leadership that gets that *would* be inspiring.
Affordable food, power and rent aren’t aspirational.
Health and social services that centre health and people are not aspirational.
These are not inspired ideas. They are basic, 101 hallmarks of a functioning country.
Leadership that gets that *would* be inspiring.
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“I want us to remember that our job is not just to oppose – it is to aspire and inspire.”
- Carmel Sepuloni, Labour Party Conference 2025
Reflecting that the list of policy many might call aspirational or inspiring is desperately needed, bare minimum policy, and we need leadership to call it that.
- Carmel Sepuloni, Labour Party Conference 2025
Reflecting that the list of policy many might call aspirational or inspiring is desperately needed, bare minimum policy, and we need leadership to call it that.
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“I want us to remember that our job is not just to oppose – it is to aspire and inspire.”
- Carmel Sepuloni, Labour Party Conference 2025
Reflecting that the list of policy many might call aspirational or inspiring is desperately needed, bare minimum policy, and we need leadership to call it that.
- Carmel Sepuloni, Labour Party Conference 2025
Reflecting that the list of policy many might call aspirational or inspiring is desperately needed, bare minimum policy, and we need leadership to call it that.
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puts into context the pro-bishop articles over the last few weeks. which reporters are on the leash?
too many are frothing so hard for the sad little parlor games that pass for intrigue in NZ that they abrogate their responsibilities as journalists and overtly take sides - often against the public
too many are frothing so hard for the sad little parlor games that pass for intrigue in NZ that they abrogate their responsibilities as journalists and overtly take sides - often against the public
While constantly saying that the leader is doing a great job, that is not aiming to roll them.
Politics is just lying for power
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Politics is just lying for power
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Chris Bishop in failed National leadership coup - report
Former Hutt South MP and Transport, Housing, Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop was behind a recent failed coup plan within the National Party, The Post has reported.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
puts into context the pro-bishop articles over the last few weeks. which reporters are on the leash?
too many are frothing so hard for the sad little parlor games that pass for intrigue in NZ that they abrogate their responsibilities as journalists and overtly take sides - often against the public
too many are frothing so hard for the sad little parlor games that pass for intrigue in NZ that they abrogate their responsibilities as journalists and overtly take sides - often against the public
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It's always good to know who is running the country
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
I'm not sure what has happened to all those anonymous social media accounts that used to complain about "Maori elite"
#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
I'm not sure what has happened to all those anonymous social media accounts that used to complain about "Maori elite"
#nzpol
‘Pretty disappointed’: Mowbray’s personal text to PM amid social media lobbying
The Herald has obtained texts and emails between the PM and the high-profile lobbyists.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It's always good to know who is running the country
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
I'm not sure what has happened to all those anonymous social media accounts that used to complain about "Maori elite"
#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
I'm not sure what has happened to all those anonymous social media accounts that used to complain about "Maori elite"
#nzpol
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2 days is a long time in political punditry
Thoughts & prayers for Martin Van Beynen (not really, tosser).
Thoughts & prayers for Martin Van Beynen (not really, tosser).
November 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
2 days is a long time in political punditry
Thoughts & prayers for Martin Van Beynen (not really, tosser).
Thoughts & prayers for Martin Van Beynen (not really, tosser).
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Quelle surprise. Of course it didn’t, it’s light weight. In NZ you can assault a woman and get a top job, you can get given the Chair of a committee if you spread salicious gossip about women & she gets hounded out of town. Women lose jobs and promotions for complaining about SA. #nzpol #rapeculture
An army boss sent a d... pic in uniform. It didn’t stop him getting a top job
A consensual explicit image sent on deployment was deemed ‘poor judgement’ but not a military offence.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Quelle surprise. Of course it didn’t, it’s light weight. In NZ you can assault a woman and get a top job, you can get given the Chair of a committee if you spread salicious gossip about women & she gets hounded out of town. Women lose jobs and promotions for complaining about SA. #nzpol #rapeculture
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I am very angry about this
Then I found out that every oven has a self-cleaning steam function. You just need to fill a tray with water and run it at 150°C for half an hour.
Now my question is WHY AM I JUST DISCOVERING THIS NOW? It seems like something they would teach you at school.
Now my question is WHY AM I JUST DISCOVERING THIS NOW? It seems like something they would teach you at school.
November 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I am very angry about this
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Labour have been gifted opportunity by PATHA releasing gender affirming care guidelines, and still haven't said anything (AS A PARTY) to support human rights of trans people
If you're not pushing back on the National coalition then you're helping them along
If you're not pushing back on the National coalition then you're helping them along
November 29, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Labour have been gifted opportunity by PATHA releasing gender affirming care guidelines, and still haven't said anything (AS A PARTY) to support human rights of trans people
If you're not pushing back on the National coalition then you're helping them along
If you're not pushing back on the National coalition then you're helping them along
Do I want an ice cream from the dairy enough to put a bra and outside clothes on?
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Do I want an ice cream from the dairy enough to put a bra and outside clothes on?
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
NZ Labour may be copying some of Oz Labor tactics - softly softly small target. But NZ Labour don't yet have a very unpopular government doubling down on very unpopular policies - the LNP's let's go nuclear, and stuff the environment policies. Plus the record of robodebt.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Quote the opposite actually as you apply the rule of three
Check back against Thomas and Fran and the strand was the same
Centralism
Check back against Thomas and Fran and the strand was the same
Centralism
I wouldn't put too much stock in what Luke "I love Luxon" Malpass has to say. He's worked for the pro-Atlas Initiative; his political coverage is known for being very anti-left.
He's v good at his job and some of you are falling far too easily for his hook and are playing right into his spin.
He's v good at his job and some of you are falling far too easily for his hook and are playing right into his spin.
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
November 29, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Quote the opposite actually as you apply the rule of three
Check back against Thomas and Fran and the strand was the same
Centralism
Check back against Thomas and Fran and the strand was the same
Centralism
People who have voluntarily sat through a full day of Labour Party propaganda:
November 29, 2025 at 5:45 AM
People who have voluntarily sat through a full day of Labour Party propaganda:
What about migrants with "Chinese sounding names" Phil?
Around the world politicians are demonising migrants, dividing people and damaging democracy. We don't want that in NZ. Migrants benefit our society. We need to get better at helping them settle successfully so they benefit and New Zealand benefits. (1 of 2 videos from a recent speech in the House.)
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
What about migrants with "Chinese sounding names" Phil?
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If only I could vote green even harder
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
Edmonds renews Labour’s script: Discipline first, promises later
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
dlvr.it
November 29, 2025 at 3:49 AM
If only I could vote green even harder
To every single Labour stan who has ever come into my replies to tell me to just wait for the conference annoucements because I don't have the secret insider Labour Party knowledge they have:
*HONKING GREAT MASSIVE FART NOISE*
*HONKING GREAT MASSIVE FART NOISE*
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
Edmonds renews Labour’s script: Discipline first, promises later
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
dlvr.it
November 29, 2025 at 5:28 AM
To every single Labour stan who has ever come into my replies to tell me to just wait for the conference annoucements because I don't have the secret insider Labour Party knowledge they have:
*HONKING GREAT MASSIVE FART NOISE*
*HONKING GREAT MASSIVE FART NOISE*
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When they tell you who they are, believe them. Every govt. since the late 80s has short changed the public sector. Every single one of them singing the song of restraint and fiscal responsibility. Saying the govt's finances are like a household's is a lie. That lie is making hurting people. #NZPOL
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
Edmonds renews Labour’s script: Discipline first, promises later
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
dlvr.it
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 AM
When they tell you who they are, believe them. Every govt. since the late 80s has short changed the public sector. Every single one of them singing the song of restraint and fiscal responsibility. Saying the govt's finances are like a household's is a lie. That lie is making hurting people. #NZPOL
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Restraint. Fucks sake Labour is that bewedded to the cancerous Centralism Incrementalism it has learnt nothing from 2023 when it got its arse handed to it because of Centralism Incrementalism
If all Labour can offer is National Lite why would people change to Labour
They wont
Bishop Wins
If all Labour can offer is National Lite why would people change to Labour
They wont
Bishop Wins
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
Edmonds renews Labour’s script: Discipline first, promises later
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
dlvr.it
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Restraint. Fucks sake Labour is that bewedded to the cancerous Centralism Incrementalism it has learnt nothing from 2023 when it got its arse handed to it because of Centralism Incrementalism
If all Labour can offer is National Lite why would people change to Labour
They wont
Bishop Wins
If all Labour can offer is National Lite why would people change to Labour
They wont
Bishop Wins
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“But the evidence for its conclusions is there and it is comprehensive. MPs, high-level bureaucrats and Crown lawyers spent tens of millions of dollars across decades on strategies that the Royal Commission found amounted to a ‘cover-up’ of a system of abuse against children.” #nzpol 2/2
Crown cover-up? When the state turned on its victims
Offices of the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General have been implicated in what a Royal Commission calls a 'cover-up' of torture and sexual abuse of children in the custody of the state. Who else w...
newsroom.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
“But the evidence for its conclusions is there and it is comprehensive. MPs, high-level bureaucrats and Crown lawyers spent tens of millions of dollars across decades on strategies that the Royal Commission found amounted to a ‘cover-up’ of a system of abuse against children.” #nzpol 2/2
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Ffs. A Senior Manager that has form for this type of behaviour?? But has had no appropriate or sufficient consequences to make them change. Then, imo, it’s by design to do further harm to the people the state believe harmed the state by speaking out. 1/2 #nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Ffs. A Senior Manager that has form for this type of behaviour?? But has had no appropriate or sufficient consequences to make them change. Then, imo, it’s by design to do further harm to the people the state believe harmed the state by speaking out. 1/2 #nzpol