Tiger Belle
@thegreatbrendini.bsky.social
Curiosity killed the cat. Or did it?
Believes in fairness and a decent society for all. Currently installed in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Believes in fairness and a decent society for all. Currently installed in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
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This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
interesting viewpoint that has touched a chord.
The enemy of cynicism and passivity is curiosity, optimism, agency and possibility.
The enemy of cynicism and passivity is curiosity, optimism, agency and possibility.
Flip Grater has nailed it.
“This Government’s decisions - in a shockingly apparent and unapologetic way - are focused entirely on short-term gain and greed. And the result is an economy in tatters and an environment in grave danger.”
#nzpol
“This Government’s decisions - in a shockingly apparent and unapologetic way - are focused entirely on short-term gain and greed. And the result is an economy in tatters and an environment in grave danger.”
#nzpol
OPINION: The hardest part honestly hasn’t been the headlines, or the armchair analysts, or the carnivorous trolls eager for a schadenfreude snack.
Why my business collapsed - and the myth about plant-based food
OPINION: The hardest part honestly hasn’t been the headlines, or the armchair analysts, or the carnivorous trolls eager for a schadenfreude snack.
dlvr.it
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Flip Grater has nailed it.
“This Government’s decisions - in a shockingly apparent and unapologetic way - are focused entirely on short-term gain and greed. And the result is an economy in tatters and an environment in grave danger.”
#nzpol
“This Government’s decisions - in a shockingly apparent and unapologetic way - are focused entirely on short-term gain and greed. And the result is an economy in tatters and an environment in grave danger.”
#nzpol
Wonder what this heat map of Australia will mean for AoNZ weather in the coming days / weeks?
Boiling AUSTRALIA
November heat arrived:
46.7C today at Birdsville (not a random place,but a well known heat champion) is a new seasonal max. in the Southern Hemisphere.
Next days the heat can even get worse,specially at night and some November records might fall.
Stay tuned !
November heat arrived:
46.7C today at Birdsville (not a random place,but a well known heat champion) is a new seasonal max. in the Southern Hemisphere.
Next days the heat can even get worse,specially at night and some November records might fall.
Stay tuned !
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Wonder what this heat map of Australia will mean for AoNZ weather in the coming days / weeks?
With the asbestos laced play sand debacle, NZ is getting a case study of what a low/no level of regulation means for pushing cost onto consumers and tax payers … in realtime.
User pays.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/17/m...
#nzpol
User pays.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/17/m...
#nzpol
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
With the asbestos laced play sand debacle, NZ is getting a case study of what a low/no level of regulation means for pushing cost onto consumers and tax payers … in realtime.
User pays.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/17/m...
#nzpol
User pays.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/17/m...
#nzpol
Until govts prioritise funding public health systems (pay well, realistic resourcing and invest in workforce planning and training), there will be a dependency on overseas trained staff to fill gaps. And even they are going to leave for better places.
In NZ’s case that Australia and beyond.
(1/2)
In NZ’s case that Australia and beyond.
(1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Until govts prioritise funding public health systems (pay well, realistic resourcing and invest in workforce planning and training), there will be a dependency on overseas trained staff to fill gaps. And even they are going to leave for better places.
In NZ’s case that Australia and beyond.
(1/2)
In NZ’s case that Australia and beyond.
(1/2)
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Here's weekly jobs data as per. Sliding sideways, ready for a quick summer boost, then what??
There is not enough demand in the economy. Lower interest rates are terrible stimulus. If only we had a Govt with half a clue. (2/2)
There is not enough demand in the economy. Lower interest rates are terrible stimulus. If only we had a Govt with half a clue. (2/2)
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Here's weekly jobs data as per. Sliding sideways, ready for a quick summer boost, then what??
There is not enough demand in the economy. Lower interest rates are terrible stimulus. If only we had a Govt with half a clue. (2/2)
There is not enough demand in the economy. Lower interest rates are terrible stimulus. If only we had a Govt with half a clue. (2/2)
NZ govt going hard out on not wanting to deal with impacts of climate change.
“The PSA said FENZ wanted to cut four wildfire jobs just as the smoke was clearing from the big blaze at Tongariro National Park.”
#nzpol #otautahi
“The PSA said FENZ wanted to cut four wildfire jobs just as the smoke was clearing from the big blaze at Tongariro National Park.”
#nzpol #otautahi
In today's episode of "How Fucking Stupid Can Our Government Get?", I bring you...
THIS.
#NZpol #FENZ #nationalnotfittogovernnz
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
THIS.
#NZpol #FENZ #nationalnotfittogovernnz
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence
At least 140 people are slated to lose their jobs, and unions say the proposal will decimate the agency most relied on for first response in emergencies.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
An indictment on the limping state of the NZ media ecosystem.
“A single shared source of truth makes it harder for partisan echo chambers to form, or for divisive narratives to dominate. It’s good for social cohesion and compromise.”
#nzpol
“A single shared source of truth makes it harder for partisan echo chambers to form, or for divisive narratives to dominate. It’s good for social cohesion and compromise.”
#nzpol
Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
An indictment on the limping state of the NZ media ecosystem.
“A single shared source of truth makes it harder for partisan echo chambers to form, or for divisive narratives to dominate. It’s good for social cohesion and compromise.”
#nzpol
“A single shared source of truth makes it harder for partisan echo chambers to form, or for divisive narratives to dominate. It’s good for social cohesion and compromise.”
#nzpol
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Lovely. 👏👏👏
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Lovely. 👏👏👏
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@henrycooke.bsky.social you've missed what I think is the most significant change:
- removal all public consultation requirements for setting/updating 2050 targets and 5-yearly emissions budgets.
- removal all public consultation requirements for setting/updating 2050 targets and 5-yearly emissions budgets.
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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NZ’s climate law to change – Expert Reaction
NZ's climate law to change - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Among several changes announced last night, the Government says the Climate Change Commission won't be required to advise on emissions reduction plans. The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will also be...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
NZ’s climate law to change – Expert Reaction
interesting viewpoint that has touched a chord.
The enemy of cynicism and passivity is curiosity, optimism, agency and possibility.
The enemy of cynicism and passivity is curiosity, optimism, agency and possibility.
This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
interesting viewpoint that has touched a chord.
The enemy of cynicism and passivity is curiosity, optimism, agency and possibility.
The enemy of cynicism and passivity is curiosity, optimism, agency and possibility.
Meanwhile NZ struggles with an energy-price crisis ... a little policy creativity and innovation could make a massive difference to cost of living and productivity.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Absolutely amazing: they've got so much solar in Australia that they need more people to use more of it, so the gov't has instructed energy retailers to offer *at least three hours of free power* during the middle of the day.
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Energy retailers to be directed to offer free power three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Meanwhile NZ struggles with an energy-price crisis ... a little policy creativity and innovation could make a massive difference to cost of living and productivity.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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This event should be in our headlines all around the world #COP30 #LastChance
As the world gathers in Brazil for COP30, the stakes could not be higher. Leaders must join together and do what it takes to protect the people we serve, and the planet we share.
My op-ed with Mayor Paes of Rio de Janeiro for @NewStatesman.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
My op-ed with Mayor Paes of Rio de Janeiro for @NewStatesman.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
The time has come for a new type of climate coalition
The world's cities can take the lead in demonstrating how we tackle the climate crisis and deliver global, transformative change.
www.newstatesman.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This event should be in our headlines all around the world #COP30 #LastChance
A movie you've seen more than 7 times with a gif
November 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A movie you've seen more than 7 times with a gif
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This thread puts the NZ NACT govt proposals around Modernising Conservation Land Management into a more alarming perspective.
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/20-08-2...
#nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/20-08-2...
#nzpol
October 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This thread puts the NZ NACT govt proposals around Modernising Conservation Land Management into a more alarming perspective.
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/20-08-2...
#nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/20-08-2...
#nzpol
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“It turns out, in the end, that there’s only one check and balance that actually matters: Good character. Everything else in a constitutional system follows and relies on that simple foundation.“
The destruction of the East Wing is a reminder that America has violated the only check-and-balance that actually ends up mattering: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/the-only-c...
The only check-and-balance that actually matters
www.doomsdayscenario.co
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“It turns out, in the end, that there’s only one check and balance that actually matters: Good character. Everything else in a constitutional system follows and relies on that simple foundation.“
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Thank you to everyone who came out to support our public service workers today ✊ #nzpol
New Zealand ‘mega strike’: 100,000 public sector workers demand better conditions
Teachers, nurses and public service staff among those walking off job and pressing for more government investment in health and education
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our public service workers today ✊ #nzpol
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The more countries wean themselves off oil imports, the harder it becomes for the United States to push them around and impose its will on them. In that sense, renewables are also about national security and a country gaining more of a say over its own affairs.
October 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The more countries wean themselves off oil imports, the harder it becomes for the United States to push them around and impose its will on them. In that sense, renewables are also about national security and a country gaining more of a say over its own affairs.
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Roche is the living embodiment of that Upton Sinclair quote “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.”
(In this case the 600K part time salary pays for A LOT of not understanding.)
(In this case the 600K part time salary pays for A LOT of not understanding.)
Does the highly paid Brian Roche not understand how inflation works?
Inflation rates are always historic - the prices have already gone up. Workers are already paying those prices.
When the rate drops - prices don’t go down, they just rise more slowly.
#nzpol
Inflation rates are always historic - the prices have already gone up. Workers are already paying those prices.
When the rate drops - prices don’t go down, they just rise more slowly.
#nzpol
October 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Roche is the living embodiment of that Upton Sinclair quote “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.”
(In this case the 600K part time salary pays for A LOT of not understanding.)
(In this case the 600K part time salary pays for A LOT of not understanding.)
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Please check here before heading out to any mega strike activities. The predicted severe weather has significantly impacted events across the motu.
Stay safe everyone!
#nzpol
Stay safe everyone!
#nzpol
Stand together for health on 23 October
On 23 October, nearly 17,000 PSA health members are striking for safe staffing, fair pay, and conditions to give quality care patients deserve.On 23 October, nearly 17,000 PSA health members are strik...
www.psa.org.nz
October 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Please check here before heading out to any mega strike activities. The predicted severe weather has significantly impacted events across the motu.
Stay safe everyone!
#nzpol
Stay safe everyone!
#nzpol
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Same data added up. Note that Govt is having to spend (and tax) more to subsidise the living costs of people that can't pay their rent or afford the basics (even if they're working). Our unequal, landlord loving, uberised workforce dependent economy relies on govt getting bigger. The irony! (2/2)
October 21, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Same data added up. Note that Govt is having to spend (and tax) more to subsidise the living costs of people that can't pay their rent or afford the basics (even if they're working). Our unequal, landlord loving, uberised workforce dependent economy relies on govt getting bigger. The irony! (2/2)
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This remains the funniest way to hear about an internet outage, though.
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This remains the funniest way to hear about an internet outage, though.