Melanie D.
@melulater.bsky.social
Teacher. Karaoke queen. Herder of cats. Politics junkie from the left. Big #ChiefsMana fan. Independently owned and I garden on warm sunny days. If you believe in free quality public education, LIKE Save Our Schools NZ on Facebook.
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A list of medical associations who oppose the government’s move to ban puberty blockers for adolescents.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
December 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A list of medical associations who oppose the government’s move to ban puberty blockers for adolescents.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
After being in hospital for four nights and at my brother's house for four nights, I went home yesterday.
While I was gone, house elves came and did some necessary jobs and some jobs they definitely weren't welcome to do.
People, if you clean someone's house, put shit back where you found it.
While I was gone, house elves came and did some necessary jobs and some jobs they definitely weren't welcome to do.
People, if you clean someone's house, put shit back where you found it.
I've been in Waikato Hospital since Sunday night.
Can not fault the care I have received.
But seriously, if you are a patient in a shared ward, TURN OFF YOUR ALARMS.
I don't need to know you get up at 6am when you are healthy!
I'm getting no fucking sleep and your alarm is going off?!!!?
Can not fault the care I have received.
But seriously, if you are a patient in a shared ward, TURN OFF YOUR ALARMS.
I don't need to know you get up at 6am when you are healthy!
I'm getting no fucking sleep and your alarm is going off?!!!?
December 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
After being in hospital for four nights and at my brother's house for four nights, I went home yesterday.
While I was gone, house elves came and did some necessary jobs and some jobs they definitely weren't welcome to do.
People, if you clean someone's house, put shit back where you found it.
While I was gone, house elves came and did some necessary jobs and some jobs they definitely weren't welcome to do.
People, if you clean someone's house, put shit back where you found it.
December 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Social Media Ban
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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December 8, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
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And, speaking of stealing pay equity from AoNZ women. These taunting pictures are what they had the gall to place in a women magazine.🤬 Their wealthy and sorted image is being pushed down the throats of pensioners and people in public waiting rooms for medical surgery priority that never comes. 3/3🤬
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
And, speaking of stealing pay equity from AoNZ women. These taunting pictures are what they had the gall to place in a women magazine.🤬 Their wealthy and sorted image is being pushed down the throats of pensioners and people in public waiting rooms for medical surgery priority that never comes. 3/3🤬
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National have been going a hundy in the PR since Labour last oulled ahead, paying for soft focus magazine articles and positive press across a range of media.
ACT have been systematically targeting the Greens in a sustained fashion.
NACT have money and can buy fawning media attention.
ACT have been systematically targeting the Greens in a sustained fashion.
NACT have money and can buy fawning media attention.
December 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
National have been going a hundy in the PR since Labour last oulled ahead, paying for soft focus magazine articles and positive press across a range of media.
ACT have been systematically targeting the Greens in a sustained fashion.
NACT have money and can buy fawning media attention.
ACT have been systematically targeting the Greens in a sustained fashion.
NACT have money and can buy fawning media attention.
December 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Does weakening domestic action on climate change risk NZ being found in breach of international law? YES
Could other states take legal action against NZ for failing to comply with its international obligations? YES
By law scholar Karen Scott theconversation.com/nzs-rejectio...
Could other states take legal action against NZ for failing to comply with its international obligations? YES
By law scholar Karen Scott theconversation.com/nzs-rejectio...
NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach
The International Court has set out clear rules for addressing climate change – and the rights of states to take legal action against others for breaching them.
theconversation.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Does weakening domestic action on climate change risk NZ being found in breach of international law? YES
Could other states take legal action against NZ for failing to comply with its international obligations? YES
By law scholar Karen Scott theconversation.com/nzs-rejectio...
Could other states take legal action against NZ for failing to comply with its international obligations? YES
By law scholar Karen Scott theconversation.com/nzs-rejectio...
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Coster taking down Ministers would be a wonderful Xmas gift to the nation
So- Former police commissioner Andrew Coster alleges NZ Govt ministers knew more about disgraced former deputy commissioner #JevonMcSkimming than they admitted #nzpol #corruption #Police
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Andrew Coster alleges ministers knew more about McSkimming than they admitted
The former police commissioner resigned from his role at the helm of the Social Investment Agency earlier this week after his role in the handling of allegations against Jevon McSkimming was revealed.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Coster taking down Ministers would be a wonderful Xmas gift to the nation
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Interesting. Luxon fails to front NZ Q&A for the whole year. Nothing exposes vacuous like long form interviews.
December 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Interesting. Luxon fails to front NZ Q&A for the whole year. Nothing exposes vacuous like long form interviews.
December 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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The Luxon government's decision to reject stronger climate targets from the Climate Change Commission will cost New Zealand households dearly in the years to come.
#climatecrisis
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#climatecrisis
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'Pitiful' decision on emissions targets will cost the country, former climate commissioner says
Critics say the government has placed short-term economic growth ahead of the long-term consequences.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The Luxon government's decision to reject stronger climate targets from the Climate Change Commission will cost New Zealand households dearly in the years to come.
#climatecrisis
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#climatecrisis
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The Association of Psychotherapists:
“This development overrides clinical judgment. It denies families a say in their own children’s healthcare, and it sets a dangerous precedent where politicians, not doctors, control treatment.
This ban will not protect young people — it will hurt many.”
“This development overrides clinical judgment. It denies families a say in their own children’s healthcare, and it sets a dangerous precedent where politicians, not doctors, control treatment.
This ban will not protect young people — it will hurt many.”
Government Ban On Puberty Blockers Puts Young Lives At Risk
Judgements and decisions around prescribing puberty blocker medications are clinical decisions which involve important and complex considerations.
www.scoop.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Association of Psychotherapists:
“This development overrides clinical judgment. It denies families a say in their own children’s healthcare, and it sets a dangerous precedent where politicians, not doctors, control treatment.
This ban will not protect young people — it will hurt many.”
“This development overrides clinical judgment. It denies families a say in their own children’s healthcare, and it sets a dangerous precedent where politicians, not doctors, control treatment.
This ban will not protect young people — it will hurt many.”
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Nicola Willis is trying to spin this, but it is pretty simple: you can’t squeeze families dry while handing billions in tax cuts to landlords and expect the country to thrive. #nzpol www.odt.co.nz/news/nationa...
Govt finances worse than expected as tax take falls
The government's finances are slightly worse than expected, as the tax take fell more than expenses. Treasury figures, which exclude ACC finances,...
www.odt.co.nz
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Nicola Willis is trying to spin this, but it is pretty simple: you can’t squeeze families dry while handing billions in tax cuts to landlords and expect the country to thrive. #nzpol www.odt.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Reckon we can smash the signature goal on this.
Just a reminder that you can't really say you're ally unless you stand up and speak out in times of need.
Just a reminder that you can't really say you're ally unless you stand up and speak out in times of need.
Support this open letter written by trans and takatāpui rangatahi: "To be transgender or takatāpui is a taonga. To deny our young people access to life-saving medication on the basis of an imported culture war is cruel and abhorrent."
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
Reverse the decision to deny transgender and takatāpui young people access to puberty blockers
Dear Minister Simeon Brown
We write to you as transgender and takatāpui young people of Aotearoa New Zealand to ask you to reconsider your decision to ban the use of puberty blockers (gonadotropin-re...
our.actionstation.org.nz
December 2, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Reckon we can smash the signature goal on this.
Just a reminder that you can't really say you're ally unless you stand up and speak out in times of need.
Just a reminder that you can't really say you're ally unless you stand up and speak out in times of need.
This is exactly the kind of good news story we all need.
I would so be sharing this with a class if I was at school instead of injured.
Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be 'spoilt rotten' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
I would so be sharing this with a class if I was at school instead of injured.
Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be 'spoilt rotten' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be 'spoilt rotten'
Paul Myburgh says Mo will be 'spoilt rotten' after their reunion.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
This is exactly the kind of good news story we all need.
I would so be sharing this with a class if I was at school instead of injured.
Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be 'spoilt rotten' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
I would so be sharing this with a class if I was at school instead of injured.
Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be 'spoilt rotten' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I've been in Waikato Hospital since Sunday night.
Can not fault the care I have received.
But seriously, if you are a patient in a shared ward, TURN OFF YOUR ALARMS.
I don't need to know you get up at 6am when you are healthy!
I'm getting no fucking sleep and your alarm is going off?!!!?
Can not fault the care I have received.
But seriously, if you are a patient in a shared ward, TURN OFF YOUR ALARMS.
I don't need to know you get up at 6am when you are healthy!
I'm getting no fucking sleep and your alarm is going off?!!!?
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I've been in Waikato Hospital since Sunday night.
Can not fault the care I have received.
But seriously, if you are a patient in a shared ward, TURN OFF YOUR ALARMS.
I don't need to know you get up at 6am when you are healthy!
I'm getting no fucking sleep and your alarm is going off?!!!?
Can not fault the care I have received.
But seriously, if you are a patient in a shared ward, TURN OFF YOUR ALARMS.
I don't need to know you get up at 6am when you are healthy!
I'm getting no fucking sleep and your alarm is going off?!!!?
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Numbers are fun.
427 students at 8 charter schools is an average of 54 students per school.
$10.9 million divided by 8 charter schools is $1.362 million per school.
Or about $25.5k per student.
State schools are 9k per student.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
427 students at 8 charter schools is an average of 54 students per school.
$10.9 million divided by 8 charter schools is $1.362 million per school.
Or about $25.5k per student.
State schools are 9k per student.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Charter School Agency reveals enrolment numbers after telling schools to keep figures under wraps
The number of enrolments had been kept under wraps after the agency told the privately-run, state-funded schools not to reveal their numbers while still setting up.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Numbers are fun.
427 students at 8 charter schools is an average of 54 students per school.
$10.9 million divided by 8 charter schools is $1.362 million per school.
Or about $25.5k per student.
State schools are 9k per student.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
427 students at 8 charter schools is an average of 54 students per school.
$10.9 million divided by 8 charter schools is $1.362 million per school.
Or about $25.5k per student.
State schools are 9k per student.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
December 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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National's Local Water Done Well will come to be recognised as a generational cock-up. Simon Watts's vague claim that rates will not increase is farcically untrue. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
Revealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done Well
Officials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
National's Local Water Done Well will come to be recognised as a generational cock-up. Simon Watts's vague claim that rates will not increase is farcically untrue. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...