Oli - ultracrepidarian
@olimnz.bsky.social
ngai Aotearoa ahau | Ōtautahi resident | Retired | Was once an overland driver | Very annoyed at the CoC in AoNZ!!!
Born at 315 ppm.
I'm on the Puffball server!
Born at 315 ppm.
I'm on the Puffball server!
Oh goody.
OpenAI confirms major security breach, with user names, emails, and more exposed.
Here's what you need to know: buff.ly/B5vTUPy 👇
Here's what you need to know: buff.ly/B5vTUPy 👇
OpenAI confirms major data breach, exposing names, emails and more
Users are waking up to discover OpenAI leaked their data this morning via a faulty third-party plugin. Here's what you need to know.
www.windowscentral.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Oh goody.
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Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
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And that is why a middling, scared, overly cautious, pandering to an "old" Centrist stance is a non-starter.
It has no place anymore in our world *as it is today* because the world as it is today is teetering on a choice between a stark reality: do you want our species and planet to survive OR NOT?
It has no place anymore in our world *as it is today* because the world as it is today is teetering on a choice between a stark reality: do you want our species and planet to survive OR NOT?
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
And that is why a middling, scared, overly cautious, pandering to an "old" Centrist stance is a non-starter.
It has no place anymore in our world *as it is today* because the world as it is today is teetering on a choice between a stark reality: do you want our species and planet to survive OR NOT?
It has no place anymore in our world *as it is today* because the world as it is today is teetering on a choice between a stark reality: do you want our species and planet to survive OR NOT?
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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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So… the Police Minister never heard about McSkimming, the PM never hears about anything and this guy never heard anything about his portfolio either.
What a bunch of incompetent twats - or perhaps SITTING ON A THRONE OF LIES is more accurate.
What a bunch of incompetent twats - or perhaps SITTING ON A THRONE OF LIES is more accurate.
Trade Minister says UK and EU counterparts never raised concerns with him over climate policies
Trade Minister says UK and EU counterparts never raised concerns with him over climate policies
The Trade Minister said no one had raised concerns with him directly about New Zealand's oil and gas developments.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
So… the Police Minister never heard about McSkimming, the PM never hears about anything and this guy never heard anything about his portfolio either.
What a bunch of incompetent twats - or perhaps SITTING ON A THRONE OF LIES is more accurate.
What a bunch of incompetent twats - or perhaps SITTING ON A THRONE OF LIES is more accurate.
TL;DR Nitrates in water cause cancer and miscarriages. Oregon has lots of nitrates.
Amazon in large part to blame along with corrupt local officials.
A long read and quite shocking.
@paulapenfold.bsky.social might be interested in the mechanics of the story.
Amazon in large part to blame along with corrupt local officials.
A long read and quite shocking.
@paulapenfold.bsky.social might be interested in the mechanics of the story.
November 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
TL;DR Nitrates in water cause cancer and miscarriages. Oregon has lots of nitrates.
Amazon in large part to blame along with corrupt local officials.
A long read and quite shocking.
@paulapenfold.bsky.social might be interested in the mechanics of the story.
Amazon in large part to blame along with corrupt local officials.
A long read and quite shocking.
@paulapenfold.bsky.social might be interested in the mechanics of the story.
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So either Parallel Imported lied about not selling customers' contact details, or they've had a privacy breach. Good thing I use unique email addresses for things I guess?
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 AM
So either Parallel Imported lied about not selling customers' contact details, or they've had a privacy breach. Good thing I use unique email addresses for things I guess?
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"Willis accepted people were under "no obligation" to believe her analysis until they started feeling the improvement for themselves." No-one believes you because you're full of shit Nicola 😆😆😆 #NZPol
Finance Minister urges banks to slash home loan rates after latest OCR cut
Banks began dropping their floating rates on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.25 percent.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
"Willis accepted people were under "no obligation" to believe her analysis until they started feeling the improvement for themselves." No-one believes you because you're full of shit Nicola 😆😆😆 #NZPol
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"We were missing 12 whole nurses [over the day] and we only have 13 nurses on the morning shift altogether, so we were half staffed. It was absolutely nuts."
Remember there is no nursing shortage according then Minister Reti or TWO Commissioner Lester Levy.
Remember there is no nursing shortage according then Minister Reti or TWO Commissioner Lester Levy.
Nurses sick of being used as 'chess pieces' by Health NZ, in second week of work-to-rule strike
Nurses sick of being used as 'chess pieces' by Health NZ, in second week of work-to-rule strike
Nurses nationwide are refusing to work extra shifts or fill roster gaps, forcing hospital managers to cancel planned care and reduce ward beds.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
"We were missing 12 whole nurses [over the day] and we only have 13 nurses on the morning shift altogether, so we were half staffed. It was absolutely nuts."
Remember there is no nursing shortage according then Minister Reti or TWO Commissioner Lester Levy.
Remember there is no nursing shortage according then Minister Reti or TWO Commissioner Lester Levy.
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Great to see Fairfield Intermediate come through!
Have a read of the letter - this is what Erica Stanford calls "disgusting."
Have a read of the letter - this is what Erica Stanford calls "disgusting."
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Great to see Fairfield Intermediate come through!
Have a read of the letter - this is what Erica Stanford calls "disgusting."
Have a read of the letter - this is what Erica Stanford calls "disgusting."
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This is going to be a shit storm
Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws
It comes as police prepare to test drivers as part of a nationwide rollout of new driving laws.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
This is going to be a shit storm
Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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There’s still time for luxxo to turn this around and become electable, but it’s not gonna be easy.
November 27, 2025 at 5:34 AM
There’s still time for luxxo to turn this around and become electable, but it’s not gonna be easy.
Just got back from the pub. Last drink was a delicious beer but 8.2%
Sleepy now.
Sleepy now.
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Just got back from the pub. Last drink was a delicious beer but 8.2%
Sleepy now.
Sleepy now.
Come on EU and UK. Do your stuff.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Trade Minister says UK and EU counterparts never raised concerns with him over climate policies
Trade Minister says UK and EU counterparts never raised concerns with him over climate policies
The Trade Minister said no one had raised concerns with him directly about New Zealand's oil and gas developments.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Come on EU and UK. Do your stuff.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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I have listened to the full version of this podcast now. Why do politicians think pillaging the health budget will help anyone.
That $500m should be used for health salaries it has been effectively stolen. Treasury knows about it these are real numbers. Nicola Willis has been lying to voters
That $500m should be used for health salaries it has been effectively stolen. Treasury knows about it these are real numbers. Nicola Willis has been lying to voters
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I have listened to the full version of this podcast now. Why do politicians think pillaging the health budget will help anyone.
That $500m should be used for health salaries it has been effectively stolen. Treasury knows about it these are real numbers. Nicola Willis has been lying to voters
That $500m should be used for health salaries it has been effectively stolen. Treasury knows about it these are real numbers. Nicola Willis has been lying to voters
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The teenagers will argue the laws restrict their constitutional right to freedom of political communication.
Two teens have launched a High Court challenge to the under-16s social media ban. Will it make a difference?
theconversation.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The teenagers will argue the laws restrict their constitutional right to freedom of political communication.
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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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The EU is preparing a legal document to seal a reparations loan, jolting the long-stalled 140-billion-euro plan to back cash‑strapped Kyiv after rival peace plans put it in doubt.
The document is expected to be released within days, Bloomberg reported, citing its sources.
The document is expected to be released within days, Bloomberg reported, citing its sources.
Europe preparing legal groundwork for reparations loan to Ukraine
"The next step is that the Commission is ready to present the legal text," said Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission president, in a speech to European lawmakers in Strasbourg on Nov. 26.
kyivindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The EU is preparing a legal document to seal a reparations loan, jolting the long-stalled 140-billion-euro plan to back cash‑strapped Kyiv after rival peace plans put it in doubt.
The document is expected to be released within days, Bloomberg reported, citing its sources.
The document is expected to be released within days, Bloomberg reported, citing its sources.
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So far SecDef has followed through on his promise to make the most transparent organization to date. So far we have been sent attack plans on signal, and now we get negotiation transcripts with hostile nations. Keep it up!
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
So far SecDef has followed through on his promise to make the most transparent organization to date. So far we have been sent attack plans on signal, and now we get negotiation transcripts with hostile nations. Keep it up!
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Loads of lightning as an active front moves up the South Island 🌩
Westland has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 1pm today (Thursday)
Canterbury High Country and foothills have an Orange Strong Wind Warning until 5pm
For info: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Westland has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 1pm today (Thursday)
Canterbury High Country and foothills have an Orange Strong Wind Warning until 5pm
For info: bit.ly/AllWarnings
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Loads of lightning as an active front moves up the South Island 🌩
Westland has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 1pm today (Thursday)
Canterbury High Country and foothills have an Orange Strong Wind Warning until 5pm
For info: bit.ly/AllWarnings
Westland has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 1pm today (Thursday)
Canterbury High Country and foothills have an Orange Strong Wind Warning until 5pm
For info: bit.ly/AllWarnings
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This is how you deal with Fascists
Trump is next
Then Seymour
Then Simeon Brown
Then Shane Jones
Trump is next
Then Seymour
Then Simeon Brown
Then Shane Jones
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This is how you deal with Fascists
Trump is next
Then Seymour
Then Simeon Brown
Then Shane Jones
Trump is next
Then Seymour
Then Simeon Brown
Then Shane Jones
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“There’s little of real substance in Jones’ orgy of banshees and egg-beaters. It’s a distraction from legitimate criticism. A torrent of hot air. Maybe if we could harness it we wouldn’t need so many fossil fuels in the first place.” #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-...
‘Demonic eggbeater’: Shane Jones has a normal one on RNZ
The hot air produced by our minister for resources this morning could’ve solved our energy crisis.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“There’s little of real substance in Jones’ orgy of banshees and egg-beaters. It’s a distraction from legitimate criticism. A torrent of hot air. Maybe if we could harness it we wouldn’t need so many fossil fuels in the first place.” #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-...
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Anne Salmond: We’re reforming the wrong part of government
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils isn’t ‘a power grab’ – but the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy’s detriment
#nzpol
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils isn’t ‘a power grab’ – but the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy’s detriment
#nzpol
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 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Anne Salmond: We’re reforming the wrong part of government
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils isn’t ‘a power grab’ – but the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy’s detriment
#nzpol
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils isn’t ‘a power grab’ – but the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy’s detriment
#nzpol
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“In 2023, a $10 million government grant was earmarked to develop a renewable energy system.”
I can’t help but wonder how much better off kiwis would be by now, if we hadn’t elected a govt more interested in supporting foreign oil/gas company profit margins over the public good. 🤨🙄 #nzpol
I can’t help but wonder how much better off kiwis would be by now, if we hadn’t elected a govt more interested in supporting foreign oil/gas company profit margins over the public good. 🤨🙄 #nzpol
Chatham Islands' new Point Durham wind farm to drop power prices by 20 percent
Chatham Islands' new Point Durham wind farm to drop power prices by 20 percent
The Point Durham wind farm also makes it possible for the diesel-reliant islands to go green and run entirely on renewable energy.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“In 2023, a $10 million government grant was earmarked to develop a renewable energy system.”
I can’t help but wonder how much better off kiwis would be by now, if we hadn’t elected a govt more interested in supporting foreign oil/gas company profit margins over the public good. 🤨🙄 #nzpol
I can’t help but wonder how much better off kiwis would be by now, if we hadn’t elected a govt more interested in supporting foreign oil/gas company profit margins over the public good. 🤨🙄 #nzpol
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In today’s NZ Herald
November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In today’s NZ Herald