Kay in the End Times 🏳️🌈 💗💜💙📚
@jennykaynz.bsky.social
Aotearoa NZ. Pākehā. Toitū Te Tiriti
#Queer (they/them) 😷
❤️ #Books Music Ideas
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#Queer (they/them) 😷
❤️ #Books Music Ideas
Please don't follow me unless you use Alt Text on images 🧱⚠️
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Reminder from @timothysnyder.bsky.social in his #book On #Tyranny Written in 2016.
#USpol #NZpol
"Lesson 1: Do not obey in advance".
2nd lesson is "Defend Institutions!"
youtu.be/9tocssf3w80
#USpol #NZpol
"Lesson 1: Do not obey in advance".
2nd lesson is "Defend Institutions!"
youtu.be/9tocssf3w80
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Good to see UN at minute 21 with firm questions on NZ’s human rights record and failure to implement key RCOI recommendations from the Christchurch attacks. Goldsmith’s response, starting after minute 38, was difficult to watch, stretched reasoning, and failed to address the core concerns. #painful
Paul Goldsmith (44min) says NZ didn't ban #HateSpeech cos of #FreeSpeech concerns. It banned display of Gang Patches tho Freedom of Expression is in NZ Bill of Rights Act cos freedom from intimidation.
#NZpol
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
🙄 Nazi symbols allowed in NZ
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#NZpol
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
🙄 Nazi symbols allowed in NZ
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
3179th Meeting, 116th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Consideration of New Zealand
webtv.un.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Good to see UN at minute 21 with firm questions on NZ’s human rights record and failure to implement key RCOI recommendations from the Christchurch attacks. Goldsmith’s response, starting after minute 38, was difficult to watch, stretched reasoning, and failed to address the core concerns. #painful
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If you have 6 hours to spare, you could hear Aotearoa NZ try to justify its record on eliminating #racism. #NZpol
3179th Meeting, Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) How is NZ doing?
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3180th Meeting, CERD NZ, continued
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3179th Meeting, Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) How is NZ doing?
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
3180th Meeting, CERD NZ, continued
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10...
3179th Meeting, 116th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Consideration of New Zealand
webtv.un.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
If you have 6 hours to spare, you could hear Aotearoa NZ try to justify its record on eliminating #racism. #NZpol
3179th Meeting, Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) How is NZ doing?
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
3180th Meeting, CERD NZ, continued
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10...
3179th Meeting, Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) How is NZ doing?
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
3180th Meeting, CERD NZ, continued
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10...
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The discussion doc is here if anyone's looking. Picked a great week to be on leave! 🙄https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/Files/Local-Government-2025/$file/Simplifying-Local-Government-a-draft-proposal-November-2025.pdf
www.dia.govt.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The discussion doc is here if anyone's looking. Picked a great week to be on leave! 🙄https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/Files/Local-Government-2025/$file/Simplifying-Local-Government-a-draft-proposal-November-2025.pdf
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After two years following work toward this, I can finally report that more than 40 duty lawyers are taking industrial action over pay rates in January.
It’ll include 80 per cent of those in Auckland District Court.
Duty lawyers act for those charged with criminal offences who don’t have lawyers.
It’ll include 80 per cent of those in Auckland District Court.
Duty lawyers act for those charged with criminal offences who don’t have lawyers.
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
After two years following work toward this, I can finally report that more than 40 duty lawyers are taking industrial action over pay rates in January.
It’ll include 80 per cent of those in Auckland District Court.
Duty lawyers act for those charged with criminal offences who don’t have lawyers.
It’ll include 80 per cent of those in Auckland District Court.
Duty lawyers act for those charged with criminal offences who don’t have lawyers.
Introduce yourself with five concerts you have seen:
Nina Simone
Queen with Adam Lambert
Dragon Force
Shihad + Head Like A Hole
k d lang
Nina Simone
Queen with Adam Lambert
Dragon Force
Shihad + Head Like A Hole
k d lang
Introduce yourself with five concerts you have seen:
James
Gene
Pixies
Rage Against the Machine
Super Furry Animals
James
Gene
Pixies
Rage Against the Machine
Super Furry Animals
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you have seen
Patti Smith
Grateful Dead
Bruce Springsteen
Laurie Anderson
Rickie Lee Jones
Patti Smith
Grateful Dead
Bruce Springsteen
Laurie Anderson
Rickie Lee Jones
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you have seen:
Nina Simone
Queen with Adam Lambert
Dragon Force
Shihad + Head Like A Hole
k d lang
Nina Simone
Queen with Adam Lambert
Dragon Force
Shihad + Head Like A Hole
k d lang
Aotearoa NZ representiatives incl Minister Goldsmith reporting to United Nations Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) on NZ action against racism.
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission ‘shadow report’ on actions + gaps ⤵️
#NZpol
tikatangata.org.nz/our-work/mon...
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission ‘shadow report’ on actions + gaps ⤵️
#NZpol
tikatangata.org.nz/our-work/mon...
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Aotearoa NZ representiatives incl Minister Goldsmith reporting to United Nations Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) on NZ action against racism.
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission ‘shadow report’ on actions + gaps ⤵️
#NZpol
tikatangata.org.nz/our-work/mon...
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission ‘shadow report’ on actions + gaps ⤵️
#NZpol
tikatangata.org.nz/our-work/mon...
NZ Crown Response Office sent an email assuring abuse survivors that none of their identifying details would be disclosed in a report. Officer forgot to use BCC + more than 30 survivors’ names were visible in CC field. Minister is furious over #privacy breach!
#NZpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/s...
#NZpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/s...
'Significant' breach of privacy of Lake Alice survivors, by Crown abuse office
A 'furious' Erica Stanford has referred the breach to the Public Service Commissioner, saying it has very serious consequences for a vulnerable group of private people who have now been let down yet a...
newsroom.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
NZ Crown Response Office sent an email assuring abuse survivors that none of their identifying details would be disclosed in a report. Officer forgot to use BCC + more than 30 survivors’ names were visible in CC field. Minister is furious over #privacy breach!
#NZpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/s...
#NZpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/s...
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I can't understand how this didn't get more traction? Minister in bed with oil companies known for ripping off nz and its yesterday's news. He should resign, right? #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I can't understand how this didn't get more traction? Minister in bed with oil companies known for ripping off nz and its yesterday's news. He should resign, right? #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Paul Goldsmith (44min) says NZ didn't ban #HateSpeech cos of #FreeSpeech concerns. It banned display of Gang Patches tho Freedom of Expression is in NZ Bill of Rights Act cos freedom from intimidation.
#NZpol
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
🙄 Nazi symbols allowed in NZ
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#NZpol
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
🙄 Nazi symbols allowed in NZ
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
3179th Meeting, 116th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Consideration of New Zealand
webtv.un.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Paul Goldsmith (44min) says NZ didn't ban #HateSpeech cos of #FreeSpeech concerns. It banned display of Gang Patches tho Freedom of Expression is in NZ Bill of Rights Act cos freedom from intimidation.
#NZpol
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
🙄 Nazi symbols allowed in NZ
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#NZpol
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
🙄 Nazi symbols allowed in NZ
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Arataua
Tina Ngata discussing colonial constructs and the rise of far-right supremacy, UN action, and Matike Mai 2040.✊
#ToitūTeTiriti
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Tina Ngata discussing colonial constructs and the rise of far-right supremacy, UN action, and Matike Mai 2040.✊
#ToitūTeTiriti
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Tina Ngata: We need to change HOW we do government!
YouTube video by Arataua
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Arataua
Tina Ngata discussing colonial constructs and the rise of far-right supremacy, UN action, and Matike Mai 2040.✊
#ToitūTeTiriti
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Tina Ngata discussing colonial constructs and the rise of far-right supremacy, UN action, and Matike Mai 2040.✊
#ToitūTeTiriti
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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This Govt keep stepping on racks.
#NZPol
"With billions of dollars in trade on the line, questions are mounting over whether New Zealand’s credibility on climate commitments is at risk." Well, duh!
#NZPol
"With billions of dollars in trade on the line, questions are mounting over whether New Zealand’s credibility on climate commitments is at risk." Well, duh!
NZ trade partners concerned by Government climate policy rollback | Stuff.co.nz
YouTube video by Stuff
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 6:51 AM
This Govt keep stepping on racks.
#NZPol
"With billions of dollars in trade on the line, questions are mounting over whether New Zealand’s credibility on climate commitments is at risk." Well, duh!
#NZPol
"With billions of dollars in trade on the line, questions are mounting over whether New Zealand’s credibility on climate commitments is at risk." Well, duh!
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Consequences not far away. #NzPol
Billion-dollar trade partners worried about NZ’s climate backdowns
New Zealand has entered into trade deals worth billions of dollars, on the basis that we continue to reduce emissions. Are those deals safe?
www.stuff.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Consequences not far away. #NzPol
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Show your support for @nzpsa.bsky.social health workers on strike tomorrow!
Share a tile to your page, use the hashtag #StandTogetherForHealth and tag us in your photos.
#NZPol #AotearoaUnions #NZUnions #tradeunions
Share a tile to your page, use the hashtag #StandTogetherForHealth and tag us in your photos.
#NZPol #AotearoaUnions #NZUnions #tradeunions
November 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Show your support for @nzpsa.bsky.social health workers on strike tomorrow!
Share a tile to your page, use the hashtag #StandTogetherForHealth and tag us in your photos.
#NZPol #AotearoaUnions #NZUnions #tradeunions
Share a tile to your page, use the hashtag #StandTogetherForHealth and tag us in your photos.
#NZPol #AotearoaUnions #NZUnions #tradeunions
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This government has done some absolutely horrendous shit but this - denial of essential health care for trans youth - is unforgivable. Pure evil.
Zero surprises that the brainless transphobic health minister in NZ ignored all expert advice and evidence and banned puberty blockers for trans youth. Literal blood on his hands.
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...
www.beehive.govt.nz
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
This government has done some absolutely horrendous shit but this - denial of essential health care for trans youth - is unforgivable. Pure evil.
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Politicisation of medical care. Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
Analysis: The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care prioritises politics and ideology over decades of expert clinical guidance and patient safety evidence.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Politicisation of medical care. Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
If you have 6 hours to spare, you could hear Aotearoa NZ try to justify its record on eliminating #racism. #NZpol
3179th Meeting, Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) How is NZ doing?
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
3180th Meeting, CERD NZ, continued
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10...
3179th Meeting, Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) How is NZ doing?
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
3180th Meeting, CERD NZ, continued
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10...
3179th Meeting, 116th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Consideration of New Zealand
webtv.un.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
If you have 6 hours to spare, you could hear Aotearoa NZ try to justify its record on eliminating #racism. #NZpol
3179th Meeting, Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) How is NZ doing?
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
3180th Meeting, CERD NZ, continued
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10...
3179th Meeting, Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) How is NZ doing?
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
3180th Meeting, CERD NZ, continued
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10...
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We recently posted about a Data Sovereignty webinar and related topics. This 8 session course is on that as well. It is being run by Te Kura o Tahetoka. Take a look at the video by Amanda and send it along to anyone who might have interest.
#Kikorangi
#Kikorangi
Māori Data Sovereignty Course
Amanda Craig is doing an 8 session course on Māori Data Sovereignty. It is designed for people who want to make a difference. It has a price point that can be more accessible than an organisation wide...
te-ara-paerangi.community
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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"To the medical community, we urge all our colleagues to resist the move toward authoritarianism over our work"
I'm reminded of this statement, from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics 2002-03: "In exceptional circumstances of unjust laws, ethical responsibilities should supersede legal obligations."
I'm reminded of this statement, from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics 2002-03: "In exceptional circumstances of unjust laws, ethical responsibilities should supersede legal obligations."
Civic Obligations in Medicine: Does "Professional" Civil Disobedience Tear, or Repair, the Basic Fabric of Society?
Professional civil disobedience can have benefits and risks to both medical professionals and patients.
journalofethics.ama-assn.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 AM
"To the medical community, we urge all our colleagues to resist the move toward authoritarianism over our work"
I'm reminded of this statement, from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics 2002-03: "In exceptional circumstances of unjust laws, ethical responsibilities should supersede legal obligations."
I'm reminded of this statement, from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics 2002-03: "In exceptional circumstances of unjust laws, ethical responsibilities should supersede legal obligations."
FYI @ardrigh.bsky.social Deloitte isn't the only consultancy making big mistakes with using AI to write reports but it seems to be one of the more expensive
#NZpol
#NZpol
Check out news stories on Deloitte and Reports using AI. Plenty of expensive failures.
Australia:
www.accountantsdaily.com.au/technology/2...
Canada
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
and
www.industry.gov.au/news/new-rep...
and
futurism.com/ai-agents-fa...
#NZpol
Australia:
www.accountantsdaily.com.au/technology/2...
Canada
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
and
www.industry.gov.au/news/new-rep...
and
futurism.com/ai-agents-fa...
#NZpol
Dangers of AI Hallucinations: The recent Deloitte Report
A recent Deloitte report exposed the dangers of unchecked AI, highlighting the need for critical human oversight and careful data validation when Ai is incorporated into workflows.
www.accountantsdaily.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
FYI @ardrigh.bsky.social Deloitte isn't the only consultancy making big mistakes with using AI to write reports but it seems to be one of the more expensive
#NZpol
#NZpol
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Oh look it's the same Deloitte that hallucinated a report for Wellington City Council #nzpol
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Oh look it's the same Deloitte that hallucinated a report for Wellington City Council #nzpol
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Coalition Govt ministers insist their removal of regional councils is not a power grab - but all the evidence suggests the opposite, and it’s damaging to our democracy.
#nzpol
Anne Salmond: They’re ‘reforming’ the wrong part of government
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
#nzpol
Anne Salmond: They’re ‘reforming’ the wrong part of government
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
Anne Salmond: We're reforming the wrong part of government
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils is 'not a power grab' - but all the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy's detriment
newsroom.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Coalition Govt ministers insist their removal of regional councils is not a power grab - but all the evidence suggests the opposite, and it’s damaging to our democracy.
#nzpol
Anne Salmond: They’re ‘reforming’ the wrong part of government
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
#nzpol
Anne Salmond: They’re ‘reforming’ the wrong part of government
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
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A HAMCOW haunting permit is required to haunt on public Wellington allotments. Urban Legend allotments are strictly prohibited Restricted Heritage Sites. Permits, Haunt Licences, and Urban Legend Designations cannot be transferred to, or be used by, anyone else. www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/HA...
November 27, 2025 at 5:38 AM
A HAMCOW haunting permit is required to haunt on public Wellington allotments. Urban Legend allotments are strictly prohibited Restricted Heritage Sites. Permits, Haunt Licences, and Urban Legend Designations cannot be transferred to, or be used by, anyone else. www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/HA...
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Statement from Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa (Māori Medical Practitioners Association) expressing its condemnation of the banning of puberty blockers by the NZ government.
mcusercontent.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Statement from Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa (Māori Medical Practitioners Association) expressing its condemnation of the banning of puberty blockers by the NZ government.
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