Ariadne
@ariadnegamgee.bsky.social
politics nerd • based in Aotearoa • occasional shitposter • they/them 🌿 🇳🇿
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Whenever NZers have an option to say publicly that they don't believe in what this government is doing to Māori, there are more on the side of right than the side of wrong
- more people voted for Māori wards than against them
- more schools decided to give effect to Te Tiriti than did not
#nzpol
- more people voted for Māori wards than against them
- more schools decided to give effect to Te Tiriti than did not
#nzpol
November 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Whenever NZers have an option to say publicly that they don't believe in what this government is doing to Māori, there are more on the side of right than the side of wrong
- more people voted for Māori wards than against them
- more schools decided to give effect to Te Tiriti than did not
#nzpol
- more people voted for Māori wards than against them
- more schools decided to give effect to Te Tiriti than did not
#nzpol
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Obvs the problem is that having the majority of schools tell them where to go is embarrassing for them
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Obvs the problem is that having the majority of schools tell them where to go is embarrassing for them
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NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
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Govt policy = "Yeah, nah, she'll be right"
Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"
Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"
Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"
Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"
Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"
Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Govt policy = "Yeah, nah, she'll be right"
Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"
Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"
Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"
Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"
Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"
Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"
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Community rally on Sunday from 2pm Te Aro Park, Dixon Street Wellington to oppose NZ government ban on puberty blockers for trans teens as part of their healthcare. The event will include create street art with chalk and planning next steps.
#NZpol
#NZpol
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Community rally on Sunday from 2pm Te Aro Park, Dixon Street Wellington to oppose NZ government ban on puberty blockers for trans teens as part of their healthcare. The event will include create street art with chalk and planning next steps.
#NZpol
#NZpol
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Doctors and parents should make decisions about what it best for their kids' health - not politicians.
November 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Doctors and parents should make decisions about what it best for their kids' health - not politicians.
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Get rekt racist motherfuckers
#nzpol
#nzpol
Over 1000 schools say they will back Te Tiriti, after Government removes obligation
This law change has put Education Minister Erica Stanford under pressure, facing heat from schools, from parents and, unusually, supporters of the change.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Get rekt racist motherfuckers
#nzpol
#nzpol
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NZ stands with our firefighters ✊
They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol
They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol
November 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
NZ stands with our firefighters ✊
They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol
They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol
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The Andrew Little situation strongly implies he just confidently assumed he could manage Chung fine, and put zero thought into it beyond that.
Which means he also just assumed Tory Whanau was doing a bad job when he could cruise through.
And that's disrespectful/racist/sexist as shit. #nzpol
Which means he also just assumed Tory Whanau was doing a bad job when he could cruise through.
And that's disrespectful/racist/sexist as shit. #nzpol
November 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The Andrew Little situation strongly implies he just confidently assumed he could manage Chung fine, and put zero thought into it beyond that.
Which means he also just assumed Tory Whanau was doing a bad job when he could cruise through.
And that's disrespectful/racist/sexist as shit. #nzpol
Which means he also just assumed Tory Whanau was doing a bad job when he could cruise through.
And that's disrespectful/racist/sexist as shit. #nzpol
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PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news
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I have seen John Key twice this week and I have seen Christopher Luxon nonce, are the just going to try to hide him until the election? #NZPol
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I have seen John Key twice this week and I have seen Christopher Luxon nonce, are the just going to try to hide him until the election? #NZPol
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Luxon, Mitchell, and Hipkins all failed to apologise in the House to Tamatha Paul today for their derogatory comments about her stating that police on the streets doesn't make people feel safe, and Tamatha has too much grace and class to demand it.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Luxon, Mitchell, and Hipkins all failed to apologise in the House to Tamatha Paul today for their derogatory comments about her stating that police on the streets doesn't make people feel safe, and Tamatha has too much grace and class to demand it.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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Are there any Tē Pāti Māori voters who are going to switch to voting for one of the coalition parties?
I very much doubt it.
The people who making the loudest noise about all this are never going to be Te Pāti Māori voters anytime ever.
Labour think they'll scoop up Māori voters, but I don't agree.
I very much doubt it.
The people who making the loudest noise about all this are never going to be Te Pāti Māori voters anytime ever.
Labour think they'll scoop up Māori voters, but I don't agree.
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Are there any Tē Pāti Māori voters who are going to switch to voting for one of the coalition parties?
I very much doubt it.
The people who making the loudest noise about all this are never going to be Te Pāti Māori voters anytime ever.
Labour think they'll scoop up Māori voters, but I don't agree.
I very much doubt it.
The people who making the loudest noise about all this are never going to be Te Pāti Māori voters anytime ever.
Labour think they'll scoop up Māori voters, but I don't agree.
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Never forget the collective pearl clutching of the political class when Tamatha Paul dared suggest that some people didn't feel safe around the police.
What say you now, Labour, Nats, media commentators, etc?
#mcskimming #nzpol #acab #fuckthapolice
What say you now, Labour, Nats, media commentators, etc?
#mcskimming #nzpol #acab #fuckthapolice
November 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Never forget the collective pearl clutching of the political class when Tamatha Paul dared suggest that some people didn't feel safe around the police.
What say you now, Labour, Nats, media commentators, etc?
#mcskimming #nzpol #acab #fuckthapolice
What say you now, Labour, Nats, media commentators, etc?
#mcskimming #nzpol #acab #fuckthapolice
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I wrote an article on the connection between Māori and Palestinian Liberation #nzpol
open.substack.com/pub/kaimataa...
open.substack.com/pub/kaimataa...
From The River To The Seabed
How Israel assists Māori oppression and Palestine assists Māori liberation.
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I wrote an article on the connection between Māori and Palestinian Liberation #nzpol
open.substack.com/pub/kaimataa...
open.substack.com/pub/kaimataa...
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October 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Your regular reminder that unions represent PEOPLE. They are simply the voice of the PEOPLE they represent.
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol
October 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Your regular reminder that unions represent PEOPLE. They are simply the voice of the PEOPLE they represent.
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol
Nothing more. Nothing less.
Attack them and you’re attacking the people they represent.
It’s pretty simple.
#nzpol
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but we're not
TPM's National Council have described the shenanigans in detail, members have been emailed the documents, it's up to MSM to report on it in equal detail now
they wont
#nzpol
TPM's National Council have described the shenanigans in detail, members have been emailed the documents, it's up to MSM to report on it in equal detail now
they wont
#nzpol
Sad to see Te Pāti Māori going full public civil war against each other #nzpol
October 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
but we're not
TPM's National Council have described the shenanigans in detail, members have been emailed the documents, it's up to MSM to report on it in equal detail now
they wont
#nzpol
TPM's National Council have described the shenanigans in detail, members have been emailed the documents, it's up to MSM to report on it in equal detail now
they wont
#nzpol
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The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!
Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!
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The govt says it has a plan to combat high power prices, but their plan could do the opposite, report warns. They have rejected most of the energy report’s recommendations.
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #Energy #FossilFuels #CostOfLiving
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #Energy #FossilFuels #CostOfLiving
October 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The govt says it has a plan to combat high power prices, but their plan could do the opposite, report warns. They have rejected most of the energy report’s recommendations.
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #Energy #FossilFuels #CostOfLiving
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #Energy #FossilFuels #CostOfLiving
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Virtually all NZ based experts who work with AI or have work that is threatened by AI have now signed our open letter calling on Parliament to regulate it. We shouldn't have to wait for an election, given the speed of dev & the harm already threatening people & jobs. #nzpol
We’ve published an Open Letter calling on NZ leaders to deliver risk-based AI regulation & a national oversight body. AI has huge potential, but harms (deepfakes, gendered abuse, bias) are real and rising. Read the Letter (and sign it if you agree!) #nzpol
regulateai.nz
regulateai.nz
Home
A call to the NZ Parliament to regulate AI
regulateai.nz
October 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Virtually all NZ based experts who work with AI or have work that is threatened by AI have now signed our open letter calling on Parliament to regulate it. We shouldn't have to wait for an election, given the speed of dev & the harm already threatening people & jobs. #nzpol
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FYI I’ll be on TVNZ Breakfast from 7:05am to talk about the age of eligibility for NZ Super. I say don't extend it. It’s not fair on manual workers, Maori, Pasifika, the disabled & those in 30s/40s without the unearned wealth those in 60s/70s are now sitting on. Land tax/wealth tax better. #nzpol
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
FYI I’ll be on TVNZ Breakfast from 7:05am to talk about the age of eligibility for NZ Super. I say don't extend it. It’s not fair on manual workers, Maori, Pasifika, the disabled & those in 30s/40s without the unearned wealth those in 60s/70s are now sitting on. Land tax/wealth tax better. #nzpol
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"The Defence Minister wants to see New Zealand develop lethal weapons for international export through the help of tech companies." Orrrrrrrr get absolutely fucked #nzpol
October 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"The Defence Minister wants to see New Zealand develop lethal weapons for international export through the help of tech companies." Orrrrrrrr get absolutely fucked #nzpol
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So National MP Chris Bishop wrote to Penny Simmonds to push the Environment Minister to intervene in local councils for the benefit of National MP Suze Redmayne's private farm.
National Party say this is all cool and above board for them. #nzpol #kiwi
National Party say this is all cool and above board for them. #nzpol #kiwi
Environment minister accused of using position to influence council's legal process
Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 1, 2025 at 8:18 AM