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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 8h

Free international sports on tvnz and then prime, that’s the way, mate

Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 14h

I only just started looking at schools as a place where my kids could learn about some of our indigenous history. It’s a simple shift back to understanding that part of my role as a parent is to undo some of the racism embedded in to our education system, and public sphere at large. Fuck em.

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 1d

On the day of He Whakaputanga and remembering the NZ wars it’s coincidental to the point of planned, going off the character of that party and leader.

Can’t go post when it’s ongoing etc

Vincent O'Malley @vomalley.bsky.social · 1d

Don't see the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum online yet. But Act are already crowing about having gutted it.

community.scoop.co.nz/2025/10/new-...

Community Scoop » New Curriculum Takes Politics Out Of History

community.scoop.co.nz

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 1d

Don't let the result distract you from the fact one pitcher was called Little in English and the other was called Little in German (Klein),perfect game

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 1d

Game 3 of the baseball. Just finished in the bottom of the 18th, longest world series game ever!

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 1d

What. A. Game.

Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 1d

This game is never gonna end, it’s getting surreal lol

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Julie Fairey (she/her) @juliefairey.bsky.social · 1d

Really impressed with the 2025 Student Manifesto from Akl University Students Assn! ausa.org.nz/wp-content/u...

Love the future this envisages for Aotearoa 😍

ausa.org.nz

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 1d

Dunno, you tank your job and then criticise the other party’s plan. It almost becomes an endorsement of it for onlookers…..

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 1d

As well as he whakaputanga day, it’s the day where we are supposed to remember the NZ wars, which to me were more defining to the nature of this country than WW1. But let’s see how many politicians actually talk about that today.

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 1d

Forever and a day, fuck that genocide enabling PoS

Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 1d

The most centrist, on the fence, punch-pulling, could-have-done-many-things-to-prevent-this-outcome-and-repeatedly-chose-not-to line ever, no notes.

Biden decries ‘dark days’ under Trump and urges Americans to stay positive

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 1d

He Whakaputanga te tuakana
Te Tiriti te teina

Ka whawhai tonu

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 6d

Sometimes you need a night where you drink all the beers in the fridge. Good for the soul

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 6d

Appreciate tf out of him for picking up the ‘today is not the year’ eyes

Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 6d

I don’t know what level i have unlocked but had a doorknocker who, after me opening the door and looking at them, said “i’ve caught you on a busy night!” and then left with me giving a wave.

That’s an interaction i can get behind

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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 7d

Same fucking day a Civil Defence Emergency is preemptively declared for Canterbury because anthropic caused climate change has intensified our spring storms, the absolute climate criminals in Govt pull this stunt

They should never be forgiven for destroying the planet

www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

Climate reporting rules for large businesses to be eased

Banks, credit unions, building societies and insurers would still be required to report.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 6d

Kids home, loud and interrupting. Will look down on Mum’s home and like everyday think of that horrible fucking month and a half from diagnosis to passing. And i think of the teachers and health professionals i have engaged with this year who need more $$, resourcing, and a govt who gaf. Solidarity

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spooky kororā (taylor’s version) @davejac.bsky.social · 6d

Solidarity with everyone striking today.

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Danielle, Petty Hate Machine @dimsie.bsky.social · 7d

Snort #nzpol

Firefighters' union reps at a table, the other half of which is meant to have government negotiators at it. But they aren't there

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Sonia @sonialees.bsky.social · 6d

“The strikers I've spoken to are striking because they are being put into situations that are against their moral code. Unsafe situations from classrooms to emergency departments. They're understaffed and under-resourced, which means they cannot do what they chose their professions to do.”

D Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 6d

“Why should those in caring professions be the only ones to shoulder this burden? How can we help? What can we do?

That's why I'm asking you to show up in any way you can - whether it's attending an event tomorrow, posting on social media accounts (#Oct23Strike), or writing to your MP…” #nzpol

100 reasons to support the mega strike

Are you ready to show up? Tomorrow, more than 100,000 nurses, doctors, teachers, health workers, dentists, social workers, support staff, and teacher aides will strike. It's believed to be the larges...

www.emilywrites.co.nz

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hu ... Kia hora te marino ... @sammasamadhi @sammasamadhi.bsky.social · 7d

This was a beautiful speech
youtu.be/wyOIBrEeYSE?...

Peeni Henare: Full Speech – Third Reading of the MACA Amendment Bill | Te Ao Māori News

YouTube video by Te Ao Māori News

youtu.be

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Vincent O'Malley @vomalley.bsky.social · 8d

Shame on this government for the deeply racist Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Amendment Act, just passed into law.

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 8d

TBH, i didn’t know this man was a ‘well known NZer’ except for the cases of sexual assault he has been convicted of. So maybe less of ‘well known NZer’ and more ‘convicted sex offender and ex-ACT Party President’ is more apt….

Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 8d

"former ACT Party President Tim Jago"

RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · 8d

Well-known New Zealander charged with indecent assault can be named

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 8d

And that trying to leverage off of the timing of year to pit parents against those who are teaching our kids is gross, lazy and completely on par with this govt’s dealing with industrial relations.

Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 8d

I just don't think the government really grasp how much support the public have for the teachers

Poll buried inside media fact checking Erica Stanford #NZPol
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"Do you support teachers going on strike?".
The poll results are as follows:
Yes: 61%
No: 35%
Not sure: 5%

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Chip Matthews @chipmatthews.bsky.social · 9d

Beautiful day today. Picked the kids up from school, went to the cemetery to see how Mum’s grave is subsiding and to say hi to the other assorted family in hers and the next plot. Love our regular jaunts there

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