Mary Dearsley
@cioccolata.bsky.social
Pākehā. Tangata Tiriti. Aotearoa New Zealand. Toitū te Tiriti.
Retired teacher of health professionals.
Fuelled by anger about injustice & climate crisis.
Retired teacher of health professionals.
Fuelled by anger about injustice & climate crisis.
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Roy Morgan has the Nats in the 20s, aka 'the zone of leadercide'
Roy Morgan Poll August #NZPol
Labour: 34% ⬆️3%
National: 29% ⬇️2%
ACT: 10.5% ↔️
NZ First: 7% ⬇️2.5%
Greens: 13.5% ⬆️2%
Te Pāti Māori: 2.5% ⬇️1%
Left bloc 50% vs Right bloc 46.5%
Right Direction 31 ⬇️ 6
Wrong Direction 57.5 ⬆️ 4
CoC are toast
Labour: 34% ⬆️3%
National: 29% ⬇️2%
ACT: 10.5% ↔️
NZ First: 7% ⬇️2.5%
Greens: 13.5% ⬆️2%
Te Pāti Māori: 2.5% ⬇️1%
Left bloc 50% vs Right bloc 46.5%
Right Direction 31 ⬇️ 6
Wrong Direction 57.5 ⬆️ 4
CoC are toast
September 2, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Roy Morgan has the Nats in the 20s, aka 'the zone of leadercide'
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New MSF report on #Gaza. Based on medical data, patients’ testimonies, and first-hand medical witnessing at two MSF clinics in Gaza, the report finds violence by Israeli forces & private American contractors against starved Palestinians at GHF points. #genocide #intlaw msf.org.uk/article/msf-...
MSF Gaza report: This is not aid. This is orchestrated killing
GHF-run food distributions in Gaza are sites of “orchestrated killing and dehumanisation” that must be shut down
msf.org.uk
August 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
New MSF report on #Gaza. Based on medical data, patients’ testimonies, and first-hand medical witnessing at two MSF clinics in Gaza, the report finds violence by Israeli forces & private American contractors against starved Palestinians at GHF points. #genocide #intlaw msf.org.uk/article/msf-...
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When Judith "apologised" for saying teachers earn $147k, she then got another dig in by saying that teachers get 3 months holiday a year. By that measure, do MPs only work on the days parliament is sitting (about 90 days according to Google)? #NZPol
August 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
When Judith "apologised" for saying teachers earn $147k, she then got another dig in by saying that teachers get 3 months holiday a year. By that measure, do MPs only work on the days parliament is sitting (about 90 days according to Google)? #NZPol
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Since 2023, Luxon’s coalition “has repealed, defunded, or delayed dozens of climate initiatives: from electric bus funds to agricultural emissions pricing to subsidies for solar and wind. Officials have been ordered to stop planning for lower car use. Climate scientists have lost their jobs…” #nzpol
The Zero Carbon Act in 2019 represented then-Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's promise to tackle her generation's "nuclear-free moment" head on.
Six years on, analysis (by me) suggests the law has been hollowed out to little more than a husk.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Six years on, analysis (by me) suggests the law has been hollowed out to little more than a husk.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How Jacinda Ardern’s ‘groundbreaking’ climate law has become ‘a shell’
The Zero Carbon Act promised to lock climate ambition into law. But with key policies repealed, delayed or watered down, the once 'world-leading' legislation has become a husk of its former self.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Since 2023, Luxon’s coalition “has repealed, defunded, or delayed dozens of climate initiatives: from electric bus funds to agricultural emissions pricing to subsidies for solar and wind. Officials have been ordered to stop planning for lower car use. Climate scientists have lost their jobs…” #nzpol
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In a country where the average house is $900k, teachers should get paid $140k a year or more tbh. It’s not some kind a snide talking point. Or do you people want teachers to live in cars? If you want teachers to be happy with a $50k salary cause you’re stuck in 1995 then lower the cost of living.
August 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In a country where the average house is $900k, teachers should get paid $140k a year or more tbh. It’s not some kind a snide talking point. Or do you people want teachers to live in cars? If you want teachers to be happy with a $50k salary cause you’re stuck in 1995 then lower the cost of living.
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They said we couldn’t attract talent if the salary wasn’t competitive with the private sector so we made it nearly half a million dollars and put a CEO in the job only to have skyrocketing unemployment, record levels of kiwis leaving, and unaffordable food prices. Such talent much quality of life 🙄
August 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
They said we couldn’t attract talent if the salary wasn’t competitive with the private sector so we made it nearly half a million dollars and put a CEO in the job only to have skyrocketing unemployment, record levels of kiwis leaving, and unaffordable food prices. Such talent much quality of life 🙄
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August 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Yes.
Coalition MPs keep repeating the lie that Labour left them an economic mess. And it's simply not true.
I wish there was more (any) push back from interviewers and opposition politicians when they say this stuff.
#nzpol
Coalition MPs keep repeating the lie that Labour left them an economic mess. And it's simply not true.
I wish there was more (any) push back from interviewers and opposition politicians when they say this stuff.
#nzpol
Yup, this is a bit buried by the media
“New Zealand had been one of the very few countries to have a credit rating upgrade from the international ratings agencies during Covid.”"
“New Zealand had been one of the very few countries to have a credit rating upgrade from the international ratings agencies during Covid.”"
August 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Yes.
Coalition MPs keep repeating the lie that Labour left them an economic mess. And it's simply not true.
I wish there was more (any) push back from interviewers and opposition politicians when they say this stuff.
#nzpol
Coalition MPs keep repeating the lie that Labour left them an economic mess. And it's simply not true.
I wish there was more (any) push back from interviewers and opposition politicians when they say this stuff.
#nzpol
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Fun Ferry Fact: Part of iRex was ensuring rail enabled freight was maintained during port upgrades through to 2026 when the new ferries arrived.
Fun Ferry Fact: Cancelling iRex and the Ferries to "save money" means a four year gap in crucial transport on a crossing that takes $40 billion each year
Fun Ferry Fact: Cancelling iRex and the Ferries to "save money" means a four year gap in crucial transport on a crossing that takes $40 billion each year
August 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Fun Ferry Fact: Part of iRex was ensuring rail enabled freight was maintained during port upgrades through to 2026 when the new ferries arrived.
Fun Ferry Fact: Cancelling iRex and the Ferries to "save money" means a four year gap in crucial transport on a crossing that takes $40 billion each year
Fun Ferry Fact: Cancelling iRex and the Ferries to "save money" means a four year gap in crucial transport on a crossing that takes $40 billion each year
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Fun Ferry Fact: Winston said it would have cost $120 million to maintain a wharf for the Aratere until its replacement arrives in 2029.
Fun Ferry Fact: Winston gave Hyundai $144 million so the Aratere replacement would not arrive in 2026.
Fun Ferry Fact: Winston gave Hyundai $144 million so the Aratere replacement would not arrive in 2026.
August 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Fun Ferry Fact: Winston said it would have cost $120 million to maintain a wharf for the Aratere until its replacement arrives in 2029.
Fun Ferry Fact: Winston gave Hyundai $144 million so the Aratere replacement would not arrive in 2026.
Fun Ferry Fact: Winston gave Hyundai $144 million so the Aratere replacement would not arrive in 2026.
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Brought to you by the govt that's stopped people slowing down past schools so they can get to a meeting 30 seconds faster #productivitymyarse
Fun Ferry Fact: Part of iRex was ensuring rail enabled freight was maintained during port upgrades through to 2026 when the new ferries arrived.
Fun Ferry Fact: Cancelling iRex and the Ferries to "save money" means a four year gap in crucial transport on a crossing that takes $40 billion each year
Fun Ferry Fact: Cancelling iRex and the Ferries to "save money" means a four year gap in crucial transport on a crossing that takes $40 billion each year
August 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Brought to you by the govt that's stopped people slowing down past schools so they can get to a meeting 30 seconds faster #productivitymyarse
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This is exactly the sort of news story the regime is attempting to prevent with its move to classify health professionals as public servants in the Pae Ora Amendment Bill.
Auckland ED nurses say this winter the busiest they have seen: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Auckland ED nurses say this winter the busiest they have seen
Patients are having to stand while waiting, in what emergency department nurses says is the busiest winter they've seen.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This is exactly the sort of news story the regime is attempting to prevent with its move to classify health professionals as public servants in the Pae Ora Amendment Bill.
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Trump cuts off medical visas from Gaza after Laura Loomer freaked out over a video showing several children being permitted to come to the U.S. for medical care www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump Cuts Off Medical Visas from Gaza After Laura Loomer Meltdown
Donald Trump stopped all visas from Gaza, including for humanitarian and medical aid, after Laura Loomer freaked out about children getting care.
www.rollingstone.com
August 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Trump cuts off medical visas from Gaza after Laura Loomer freaked out over a video showing several children being permitted to come to the U.S. for medical care www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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"A well-connected insider said business leaders held their tongues publicly because Luxon had a reputation for shifting blame, but many agreed there did not appear to be any real plan." Oh so they've all noticed what a weasel he is and they're keeping shtum. Such courage #nzpol
This piece is long but it is an absolute FONT of hilarity about how much we hate Luxon (also the photo of Simon Bridges makes him look like he's starring in a sequel to The Fugitive) #nzpol
Unpaywalled
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August 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"A well-connected insider said business leaders held their tongues publicly because Luxon had a reputation for shifting blame, but many agreed there did not appear to be any real plan." Oh so they've all noticed what a weasel he is and they're keeping shtum. Such courage #nzpol
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Some wholesome Sunday content for you - while I’ve been housebound and spending a lot of time on the couch I’ve been painting rocks for hiding in parks and today I got a chance to release some into the world for others to find & rehide.
August 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Some wholesome Sunday content for you - while I’ve been housebound and spending a lot of time on the couch I’ve been painting rocks for hiding in parks and today I got a chance to release some into the world for others to find & rehide.
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My new contention is that the majority of the gallery journalists are a bit fucking thick.
August 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
My new contention is that the majority of the gallery journalists are a bit fucking thick.
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Our David Brent PM is making up the $6B number for the original plan. It’s somehow becoming exponentially larger for every fuck up they’ve done that’s been exposed
August 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Our David Brent PM is making up the $6B number for the original plan. It’s somehow becoming exponentially larger for every fuck up they’ve done that’s been exposed
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Honestly think it's because the media (at least the owners and senior editors) like National and ACT and want them to win. If Labour or (gasp) the Greens had done anything like this, they'd never stop bringing it up.
August 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Honestly think it's because the media (at least the owners and senior editors) like National and ACT and want them to win. If Labour or (gasp) the Greens had done anything like this, they'd never stop bringing it up.
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Everytime Luxon talks about the $6B in infrastructure spending why isn't he being hounded about the ferry debacle? That would have done more for shoring up trade, getting NZ moving etc by prioritising the strait which is SH1. Spending money on f**king roads that cost more than this vital route.
August 16, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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This piece is long but it is an absolute FONT of hilarity about how much we hate Luxon (also the photo of Simon Bridges makes him look like he's starring in a sequel to The Fugitive) #nzpol
August 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This piece is long but it is an absolute FONT of hilarity about how much we hate Luxon (also the photo of Simon Bridges makes him look like he's starring in a sequel to The Fugitive) #nzpol
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I'm the Larry David gif right now trying to choose which of these quoted idiots I hate the most
August 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I'm the Larry David gif right now trying to choose which of these quoted idiots I hate the most
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Oh he definitely ran it. Remember he got in trouble for contracting to the Saudis and then pretended it wasn't his decision. Pure Luxo
August 17, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Oh he definitely ran it. Remember he got in trouble for contracting to the Saudis and then pretended it wasn't his decision. Pure Luxo
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"A shrunken caucus would further weaken the party’s negotiating position with coalition partners, allowing the minor parties to have an even greater influence." Is the writer blind to the fact that the minor coalition parties are already running the show, because Luxon is so weak?
August 17, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"A shrunken caucus would further weaken the party’s negotiating position with coalition partners, allowing the minor parties to have an even greater influence." Is the writer blind to the fact that the minor coalition parties are already running the show, because Luxon is so weak?