Thalia
@thaliathalia.bsky.social
General-purpose activist + writer. Pākehā in Aotearoa. Disabled. Brilliant + Amazing. Human rights, politics, feminism, community building, books, parenting, Jesus.
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If we're serious about managing congestion, mass transit is the only way to go. Light rail to the airport. Bike lanes. Frequent and cheap buses.
The answers are all there. And more roads isn't one of them.
Extra roading means more congestion, not less. The evidence is unequivocal.
The answers are all there. And more roads isn't one of them.
Extra roading means more congestion, not less. The evidence is unequivocal.
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM
If we're serious about managing congestion, mass transit is the only way to go. Light rail to the airport. Bike lanes. Frequent and cheap buses.
The answers are all there. And more roads isn't one of them.
Extra roading means more congestion, not less. The evidence is unequivocal.
The answers are all there. And more roads isn't one of them.
Extra roading means more congestion, not less. The evidence is unequivocal.
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My wife's school has released a similar letter.
It's a reminder that Seymour and National trampling all over Te Tiriti is completely at odds with what our communities actually want, and I really hope they get punished for this at the next election. #nzpol
It's a reminder that Seymour and National trampling all over Te Tiriti is completely at odds with what our communities actually want, and I really hope they get punished for this at the next election. #nzpol
My daughter's school has just sent us a letter from the board reaffirming its commitment to honouring Te Tiriti and respecting and working with Te Āti Awa, whose land the school sits on.
They say "while national policy settings may shift, our values, commitments and relationships do not have to".
They say "while national policy settings may shift, our values, commitments and relationships do not have to".
November 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
My wife's school has released a similar letter.
It's a reminder that Seymour and National trampling all over Te Tiriti is completely at odds with what our communities actually want, and I really hope they get punished for this at the next election. #nzpol
It's a reminder that Seymour and National trampling all over Te Tiriti is completely at odds with what our communities actually want, and I really hope they get punished for this at the next election. #nzpol
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#nzpol
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
#nzpol
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
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Love this so much. 💜
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Love this so much. 💜
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The golden age of diversity and democracy in Oz.
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The golden age of diversity and democracy in Oz.
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florence pew: thread
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
florence pew: thread
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The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
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On this day in 1830, North Carolina passed laws that criminalized teaching enslaved Black people to read and that made the repeated dissemination of anti-slavery pamphlets punishable by death.
Nov. 15, 1830 | NC Mandates Death Sentence for Dissemination of Anti-Slavery Pamphlet
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1830, North Carolina passed laws that criminalized teaching enslaved Black people to read and that made the repeated dissemination of anti-slavery pamphlets punishable by death.
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Every "population crisis" article in western media is just "WHERE ARE THE WHITE BABIES" in disguise and we absolutely do not have to give any credence to any of them
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Every "population crisis" article in western media is just "WHERE ARE THE WHITE BABIES" in disguise and we absolutely do not have to give any credence to any of them
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Universal basic income and healthcare (with dental) so that no one needs to accept Matt Gaetz money for sex.
November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Universal basic income and healthcare (with dental) so that no one needs to accept Matt Gaetz money for sex.
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I just did a very quick & unofficial count: since 2020, there have been 13 books by new Māori writers published (approx 6 years). In the whole of the 2010s, there were 7 new Māori writers published. Significantly, 7 of the 13 since 2020 wrote novels. Significant change!
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I just did a very quick & unofficial count: since 2020, there have been 13 books by new Māori writers published (approx 6 years). In the whole of the 2010s, there were 7 new Māori writers published. Significantly, 7 of the 13 since 2020 wrote novels. Significant change!
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No country should have a 'population problem' when there are 123.3 million forcibly displaced people in the world, 40% of whom are children
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/how...
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/how...
How to solve New Zealand’s population problem – Michael Johnston - NZ Herald
OPINION: New Zealand's fertility rate has fallen to 1.6, well below replacement level.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
No country should have a 'population problem' when there are 123.3 million forcibly displaced people in the world, 40% of whom are children
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/how...
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/how...
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Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
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Mark Mitchell on RNZ Morning Report saying "just a few bad apples, rest of the Police are all goods". But the IPCA doesn't really seem to agree with this assessment?
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Mark Mitchell on RNZ Morning Report saying "just a few bad apples, rest of the Police are all goods". But the IPCA doesn't really seem to agree with this assessment?
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First AKL Council discussion of the new term about the Annual Budget for 26/26 (a briefing from staff and chance to ask questions) and 15 minutes in we still have Cr Fletcher, Watson, Lee, Turner and Filipaina missing. First four are often very critical of council finances and spending... 🤔
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
First AKL Council discussion of the new term about the Annual Budget for 26/26 (a briefing from staff and chance to ask questions) and 15 minutes in we still have Cr Fletcher, Watson, Lee, Turner and Filipaina missing. First four are often very critical of council finances and spending... 🤔
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"It's a few bad apples..."
Enter, stage right an angry goose:
"How does that saying finish, motherfucker, what does a bad apple do?"
Enter, stage right an angry goose:
"How does that saying finish, motherfucker, what does a bad apple do?"
November 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"It's a few bad apples..."
Enter, stage right an angry goose:
"How does that saying finish, motherfucker, what does a bad apple do?"
Enter, stage right an angry goose:
"How does that saying finish, motherfucker, what does a bad apple do?"
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football’s all like gimme that coconut i want it it’s beautiful but tennis is all like fuck this stupid lemon i hate it
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
football’s all like gimme that coconut i want it it’s beautiful but tennis is all like fuck this stupid lemon i hate it
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Hey @davidfarrier.com since I know you are a big fan of Zuru I thought I would share what I stood out to me in a recent trip to the Warehouse with my kids about how they market their XSHOT toys
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Hey @davidfarrier.com since I know you are a big fan of Zuru I thought I would share what I stood out to me in a recent trip to the Warehouse with my kids about how they market their XSHOT toys
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I do this for grad student inquiries and it saves me so much time while still letting me respond
As semesters start and you find yourself repeatedly answering emails with the same questions from students, this is my annual reminder that you can make all your frequent responses email signatures and just select them from your signature list to respond. You're welcome. #academicsky
November 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I do this for grad student inquiries and it saves me so much time while still letting me respond
Look at these cuties celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and their 80th birthdays!
Happy Mum and Dad 🎉🎉🎉
Happy Mum and Dad 🎉🎉🎉
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Look at these cuties celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and their 80th birthdays!
Happy Mum and Dad 🎉🎉🎉
Happy Mum and Dad 🎉🎉🎉
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No business that pays below a Living Wage deserves any kind of best in business award whether it’s a Michelin star, or best new business, or sustainability credentials. If your staff are struggling to afford essentials because you pay the least you can get away with, your business sucks. #nzpol
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
No business that pays below a Living Wage deserves any kind of best in business award whether it’s a Michelin star, or best new business, or sustainability credentials. If your staff are struggling to afford essentials because you pay the least you can get away with, your business sucks. #nzpol
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