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Primary function of being occasionally useful in between shitposting and ranting about politics! Expect bad language
#CovidisNotOver #Masksinschoolsnz #MasksinHealthcare
Primary function of being occasionally useful in between shitposting and ranting about politics! Expect bad language
#CovidisNotOver #Masksinschoolsnz #MasksinHealthcare
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Yep, wouldn't trust any of their assurances *at all*.
This is the same lot that made *election* promises about Dunedin hospital... oh wait, until they broke them. That their tax cuts were 'definitely costed'... oh wait, until forced to admit they weren't.
On and on their gaslighting goes.
Yep, wouldn't trust any of their assurances *at all*.
This is the same lot that made *election* promises about Dunedin hospital... oh wait, until they broke them. That their tax cuts were 'definitely costed'... oh wait, until forced to admit they weren't.
On and on their gaslighting goes.
I keep thinking about how Peters said the hīkoi was a waste of time because the bill isn't going to pass. But (a) I don't trust any of these arseholes to do what they say they will, and (b) if there was no pushback I'm sure Luxon et al would happily vote it through into law. #ToituTeTiriti #NZpol
Never trust a Tory or a Neoliberal
What we know about the coalition:
They will carry out their policies and the coalition agreement.
Everything else they say is lies.
Easy way to analyse any of their comments, media releases etc
What we know about the coalition:
They will carry out their policies and the coalition agreement.
Everything else they say is lies.
Easy way to analyse any of their comments, media releases etc
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The Te Pāti Māori national executive has expelled Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris from the party.
Te Pāti Māori kick out two ‘rogue’ MPs from party
The Te Pāti Māori national executive has expelled Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris from the party.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Te Pāti Māori national executive has expelled Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris from the party.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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menswear writer here 👋 camo will not hide you inside a gym
November 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
menswear writer here 👋 camo will not hide you inside a gym
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Doublethink might’ve finally reached a limit in (1) “we’re totally in charge, nothing can stand in our way, everything is great” and (2) “things are awful and getting worse, we’re powerless, it’s all the minority party’s doing.”
Especially when the people in charge grin as they say “getting worse.”
Especially when the people in charge grin as they say “getting worse.”
November 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Doublethink might’ve finally reached a limit in (1) “we’re totally in charge, nothing can stand in our way, everything is great” and (2) “things are awful and getting worse, we’re powerless, it’s all the minority party’s doing.”
Especially when the people in charge grin as they say “getting worse.”
Especially when the people in charge grin as they say “getting worse.”
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November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Wow. Check this out.
Warning nazi imagery.
Karl quotes weirdo who defends this nazi tshirt being sold in their equivalent of kmart. Mitch was an instant block for me
Warning nazi imagery.
Karl quotes weirdo who defends this nazi tshirt being sold in their equivalent of kmart. Mitch was an instant block for me
Yeah it is actually wallmart openly selling Nazi shirts. lol “it’s a third party” is a wild pedantic argument to try and make here. Wallmart is absolutely making it possible to be selling these shirts.
“Selling a nazi shirt is just like selling band merch” is wild shit to say out loud
“Selling a nazi shirt is just like selling band merch” is wild shit to say out loud
November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Wow. Check this out.
Warning nazi imagery.
Karl quotes weirdo who defends this nazi tshirt being sold in their equivalent of kmart. Mitch was an instant block for me
Warning nazi imagery.
Karl quotes weirdo who defends this nazi tshirt being sold in their equivalent of kmart. Mitch was an instant block for me
"A fan of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot who lives with his parents and grandfather in Rambouillet, 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Paris, Pedro decided to play along with the world’s suspense."
My favourite type of kid:
“a teenager who believes art, style and a good mystery belong to ordinary life”
apnews.com/article/louv...
“a teenager who believes art, style and a good mystery belong to ordinary life”
apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"A fan of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot who lives with his parents and grandfather in Rambouillet, 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Paris, Pedro decided to play along with the world’s suspense."
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🎯🧵by @salvmattera.bsky.social:
"... well over 6 months since I've felt 95% recovered from Long COVID. But now I realize there's another aspect to this illness: The fear of reinfection. I understood intellectually that reinfections are dangerous, but..."
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"... well over 6 months since I've felt 95% recovered from Long COVID. But now I realize there's another aspect to this illness: The fear of reinfection. I understood intellectually that reinfections are dangerous, but..."
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November 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🎯🧵by @salvmattera.bsky.social:
"... well over 6 months since I've felt 95% recovered from Long COVID. But now I realize there's another aspect to this illness: The fear of reinfection. I understood intellectually that reinfections are dangerous, but..."
Full 🧵
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"... well over 6 months since I've felt 95% recovered from Long COVID. But now I realize there's another aspect to this illness: The fear of reinfection. I understood intellectually that reinfections are dangerous, but..."
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#nzpol, this applies also to a country like New Zealand when it chooses to force homeless people to 'move on' rather than choosing to help them
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
#nzpol, this applies also to a country like New Zealand when it chooses to force homeless people to 'move on' rather than choosing to help them
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AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
November 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Good riddance. Also, reissuing paperwork signed by him to avoid the stench. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's medals to be revoked
The police commissioner has begun a process to revoke medals awarded to disgraced Jevon McSkimming.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Good riddance. Also, reissuing paperwork signed by him to avoid the stench. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Whanau, I did it. Unbelievably, I was born between 1968 and 2004. I couldn’t be sure I’d had 2 measles vaccinations (I definitely had one, it’s in my plunket book).
So, I had an MMR booster last week. If you, like me, aren’t sure, go and get one. They’re free and you can book via bookmyvaccine.
So, I had an MMR booster last week. If you, like me, aren’t sure, go and get one. They’re free and you can book via bookmyvaccine.
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Whanau, I did it. Unbelievably, I was born between 1968 and 2004. I couldn’t be sure I’d had 2 measles vaccinations (I definitely had one, it’s in my plunket book).
So, I had an MMR booster last week. If you, like me, aren’t sure, go and get one. They’re free and you can book via bookmyvaccine.
So, I had an MMR booster last week. If you, like me, aren’t sure, go and get one. They’re free and you can book via bookmyvaccine.
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🧵Out Now! Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🧵Out Now! Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
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the only instance in recorded history of a traffic collision between a car and a u-boat!
November 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
the only instance in recorded history of a traffic collision between a car and a u-boat!
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November 9, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Drug use is a symptom, as is street-level crime in general, of their own failed policies.
But they're happy to see that crime rise, so they can repeat their "tough on crime" mantra, spend more on things everyone knows do not work, and repeat the cycle. All to impress their gullible base.
#nzpol
But they're happy to see that crime rise, so they can repeat their "tough on crime" mantra, spend more on things everyone knows do not work, and repeat the cycle. All to impress their gullible base.
#nzpol
November 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Drug use is a symptom, as is street-level crime in general, of their own failed policies.
But they're happy to see that crime rise, so they can repeat their "tough on crime" mantra, spend more on things everyone knows do not work, and repeat the cycle. All to impress their gullible base.
#nzpol
But they're happy to see that crime rise, so they can repeat their "tough on crime" mantra, spend more on things everyone knows do not work, and repeat the cycle. All to impress their gullible base.
#nzpol
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Who Benefits: Seymour directs officials to consult the free speech lobby
In the final part of this instalment in our lobbying series, Act leader David Seymour makes an intervention – but says he wasn’t working in concert with the Free Speech Union
#nzpol
In the final part of this instalment in our lobbying series, Act leader David Seymour makes an intervention – but says he wasn’t working in concert with the Free Speech Union
#nzpol
Who Benefits: Seymour directs officials to consult the free speech lobby
In the final part of this Who Benefits instalment, Act leader David Seymour intervenes – but says he wasn’t working in concert with the Free Speech Union
newsroom.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Who Benefits: Seymour directs officials to consult the free speech lobby
In the final part of this instalment in our lobbying series, Act leader David Seymour makes an intervention – but says he wasn’t working in concert with the Free Speech Union
#nzpol
In the final part of this instalment in our lobbying series, Act leader David Seymour makes an intervention – but says he wasn’t working in concert with the Free Speech Union
#nzpol
This makes a change from the Zohran themed meme generator
November 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This makes a change from the Zohran themed meme generator
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Tonight's Low Quality Ad is for this "May you have the confidence of a mediocre white man" Sticker. I feel like I should be offended by this, but as a mediocre white man I am far too confident to let it bother me.
collabs.shop/irhfgv
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November 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Tonight's Low Quality Ad is for this "May you have the confidence of a mediocre white man" Sticker. I feel like I should be offended by this, but as a mediocre white man I am far too confident to let it bother me.
collabs.shop/irhfgv
collabs.shop/irhfgv
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Spending money on Judith's Space force rather than fire fighting equipment and planes on planet earth.
Please make it make sense
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Please make it make sense
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
‘Air attack’ on enormous Tongario fire as more trampers evacuated
A fire at Tongariro National Park is still out of control and has spread to around 1000 hectares overnight.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Spending money on Judith's Space force rather than fire fighting equipment and planes on planet earth.
Please make it make sense
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Please make it make sense
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
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me, inspecting monkey waste to record nutritional findings:
this shit is bananas
this shit is bananas
November 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
me, inspecting monkey waste to record nutritional findings:
this shit is bananas
this shit is bananas
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November 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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this is the funniest literature has ever been i'm sorry
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
this is the funniest literature has ever been i'm sorry
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In July, Lisa Kwon of Just A City substack interviewed fellow Carnegie Mellon alum Aneesh Bhoopathy about the graphic design & typography for the Mamdani campaign (this is a good one and talks about Zohran’s direct influence on the Bollywood aesthetics) justacity.substack.com/p/you-got-a-...
"You got a funny name. Do you really want to scare the white folks with this?”
An interview with Zohran Mamdani's designer for his mayoral campaign
justacity.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In July, Lisa Kwon of Just A City substack interviewed fellow Carnegie Mellon alum Aneesh Bhoopathy about the graphic design & typography for the Mamdani campaign (this is a good one and talks about Zohran’s direct influence on the Bollywood aesthetics) justacity.substack.com/p/you-got-a-...