Dr Bex
@drbex.bsky.social
She/her. Pākehā. Community Psychology. Food insecurity. Mum of 4. Aotearoa.
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These are the five senior officers who come in for the most criticism in the IPCA report on the McSkimming scandal.
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming 'cover-up'
The IPCA report on the handling of the McSkimming case identifies a string of complicit senior officers. So who are they?
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
These are the five senior officers who come in for the most criticism in the IPCA report on the McSkimming scandal.
Folk in community/social service spaces tend to be left leaning, but this is the first time I’ve been at a community conference where people talk openly during the tea breaks about needing a change of government and strategies for voting them out - and it's not yet an election year 🤯 #nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Folk in community/social service spaces tend to be left leaning, but this is the first time I’ve been at a community conference where people talk openly during the tea breaks about needing a change of government and strategies for voting them out - and it's not yet an election year 🤯 #nzpol
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But on reflection, not surprising. Boys circle the wagons & protect their own when they’re called out for their gross behaviour. We know. We know only too well 😒
Absolutely horror IPCA report on how the Police handled complaints against McSkimming.
A woman, who said she had a sexual relationship with him when she was 21 and he was 40, made complaints about him and instead of taking it seriously they prosecuted her under the HDCA.
A woman, who said she had a sexual relationship with him when she was 21 and he was 40, made complaints about him and instead of taking it seriously they prosecuted her under the HDCA.
November 11, 2025 at 5:12 AM
But on reflection, not surprising. Boys circle the wagons & protect their own when they’re called out for their gross behaviour. We know. We know only too well 😒
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Correction to my correction: Coster's church is also gross
November 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Correction to my correction: Coster's church is also gross
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“We’re afraid of walkable distances now?” I was one of the first to go after the liars & conspiracy theorists who targeted the “15 Minute Cities” message. Here’s my interview with Aussie National Radio with @greenj.bsky.social — give it a listen, and think about how we should push back on ALL lies.
'We're afraid of walkable distances now?' — conspiracies and the '15-minute city' - ABC listen
The polite world of urban planning has become the latest target of conspiracy theorists. In recent weeks, the 15-minute city concept — where neighbourhoods provide life's essentials in 15 minutes by f...
www.abc.net.au
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
“We’re afraid of walkable distances now?” I was one of the first to go after the liars & conspiracy theorists who targeted the “15 Minute Cities” message. Here’s my interview with Aussie National Radio with @greenj.bsky.social — give it a listen, and think about how we should push back on ALL lies.
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Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn
Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes
newsroom.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
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This is an important read: the senior cops who didn't accept the way McSkimming was being protected and worked to bring him to account. I have a connection to police sexual assault investigators and they are good people. Andrew Coster, it turned out, was not. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police 'cover-up'
The watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police also commended the work of several police staff who stood up. Here's who they are.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This is an important read: the senior cops who didn't accept the way McSkimming was being protected and worked to bring him to account. I have a connection to police sexual assault investigators and they are good people. Andrew Coster, it turned out, was not. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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I'm in the minority here, I know, but I don't think this move is the right thing to do about online safety (at least, as a first - and only - step).
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon 'deeply supportive' of social media ban for under 16s
The government is looking at the Australian model and other bans with a view to introducing legislation before next year's election, Christopher Luxon says.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I'm in the minority here, I know, but I don't think this move is the right thing to do about online safety (at least, as a first - and only - step).
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Being clipped by an EV was the final straw for Josaiah Fue to take action and make roads safer for the blind and low-vision community.
Disabled people face higher risks on New Zealand roads. Safer speeds, more signage in high-risk areas, and sound emitters on EVs are the way forward!
Disabled people face higher risks on New Zealand roads. Safer speeds, more signage in high-risk areas, and sound emitters on EVs are the way forward!
Petition launched for mandatory sound emitters on electric cars
Being clipped by an EV was the final straw for Josaiah Fue to take action and make roads safer for the blind and low-vision community.
thedlist.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Being clipped by an EV was the final straw for Josaiah Fue to take action and make roads safer for the blind and low-vision community.
Disabled people face higher risks on New Zealand roads. Safer speeds, more signage in high-risk areas, and sound emitters on EVs are the way forward!
Disabled people face higher risks on New Zealand roads. Safer speeds, more signage in high-risk areas, and sound emitters on EVs are the way forward!
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In case Alex's post is too subtle APOLOGISE TO TAMATHA PAUL THIS INSTANT YOU COWARDS
Just seems a little short while ago that various government politicians, and people acting as their media surrogates, were outraged and scandalized by, and poured scorn on, comments from younger women politicians for suggesting many people don't trust cops.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In case Alex's post is too subtle APOLOGISE TO TAMATHA PAUL THIS INSTANT YOU COWARDS
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The most surprising thing in today's news - tragically and awfully - is that apparently the cops DO know how to prosecute somebody under the Harmful Digital Communications Act. #nzpol
a man in a top hat and purple jacket is flexing his muscles .
Alt: Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka leans on one elbow and says, "Really?"
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The most surprising thing in today's news - tragically and awfully - is that apparently the cops DO know how to prosecute somebody under the Harmful Digital Communications Act. #nzpol
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IPCA report says the PM and Police Minister were in receipt of the McSkimming emails
Would be nice to get some answers about who kew what & when about all of that
Would be nice to get some answers about who kew what & when about all of that
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
IPCA report says the PM and Police Minister were in receipt of the McSkimming emails
Would be nice to get some answers about who kew what & when about all of that
Would be nice to get some answers about who kew what & when about all of that
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Just call it what it is: corruption. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Most deteriorated' - NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Just call it what it is: corruption. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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The problem for women in NZ has always been cis men & the lack of consequences for them if they commit SA/DV/abuse - especially men in positions of power at work or in sports.Their prospects, potential, promotions, reputations, businesses come 1st - it’s said out loud, it’s not even a secret. #nzpol
“The belief appears to be based on the proposition that Police are justified in not undertaking, or in curtailing, an investigation into a sexual assault allegation if it would jeopardise a suspect's work or promotion prospects “
A belief that’s entrenched in the police and in NZ. #nzpol
A belief that’s entrenched in the police and in NZ. #nzpol
Inside a 'cover-up': The top cops, the 'quasi investigation' and the officers who stood up
"It doesn't take a rocket scientist… Jevon has tried to get rid of this by making a complaint," wrote one officer, "... this looks like a cover-up."
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The problem for women in NZ has always been cis men & the lack of consequences for them if they commit SA/DV/abuse - especially men in positions of power at work or in sports.Their prospects, potential, promotions, reputations, businesses come 1st - it’s said out loud, it’s not even a secret. #nzpol
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If the barrel keeps having rotten apples put in, or apples are turning rotten once inside, at what point do you accept there’s a system problem?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If the barrel keeps having rotten apples put in, or apples are turning rotten once inside, at what point do you accept there’s a system problem?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
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Honestly, the IPCA report into the police (mis)handling of the McSkimming case makes for jaw-dropping reading.
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
The inside story of how police protected a senior cop, and prosecuted his accuser instead
For years, police leadership ignored warnings about Jevon McSkimming. The IPCA has set out the chain of failures.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Honestly, the IPCA report into the police (mis)handling of the McSkimming case makes for jaw-dropping reading.
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
Off to the Community Waikato conference today. Looking forward to being able to just turn up and listen and soak - feeling very tired and wrung out this side of the year so is fabulous timing! Also. Conference theme is "navigating the tough times" which is perfect 👌🏼 👍🏼
#nz #nzpol #Waikato
#nz #nzpol #Waikato
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Since 1968, CEO pay has exploded while worker pay has remained stagnant. If worker pay grew at the same pace as CEO pay, today’s typical worker would make $431.80 per HOUR.
Instead, today’s typical worker makes $36.49 per hour — while CEOs make 280 times that on average.
The system is rigged.
Instead, today’s typical worker makes $36.49 per hour — while CEOs make 280 times that on average.
The system is rigged.
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Since 1968, CEO pay has exploded while worker pay has remained stagnant. If worker pay grew at the same pace as CEO pay, today’s typical worker would make $431.80 per HOUR.
Instead, today’s typical worker makes $36.49 per hour — while CEOs make 280 times that on average.
The system is rigged.
Instead, today’s typical worker makes $36.49 per hour — while CEOs make 280 times that on average.
The system is rigged.
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I think this is the bit where I say BOOOOOM!
Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I think this is the bit where I say BOOOOOM!
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Good news everybody! ANZ has posted a record $2.53Billion profit, just when we thought everything was dire and no one had any money we find out that ANZ is absolutely coining it!!! #NZPol
November 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Good news everybody! ANZ has posted a record $2.53Billion profit, just when we thought everything was dire and no one had any money we find out that ANZ is absolutely coining it!!! #NZPol
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Forced charter school conversions, whassup #nzpol
Guessing gov behind wanting sanctions placed on struggling schools... #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Education Review Office says 'stronger consequences' needed for struggling schools
In its annual report the Education Review Office criticised the lack of support for under-performing schools and called for "stronger consequences" for those that did not demonstrate progress.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Forced charter school conversions, whassup #nzpol
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For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Future of Te Huia
The Te Huia passenger rail service has been operating between Waikato and Auckland since 2021. Whether you have travelled on Te Huia or not, we want to hear your thoughts about the service and what it...
yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
Central government and Auckland Council are considering how they can move homeless people out of the CBD ahead of summer.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
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"[Luxon said] I think we need to have quite a mature conversation about assets in New Zealand"
But you won't have a mature conversation about
CGT
Emissions
Health
Education
3 waters
etc.
Fuck you, mate.
#nzpol
But you won't have a mature conversation about
CGT
Emissions
Health
Education
3 waters
etc.
Fuck you, mate.
#nzpol
He talk about farms and other “non-performing assets” but he really means healthcare, education and water infrastructure - I mean: let’s be mature about this
NZ needs to have a ‘mature conversation’ about selling state assets, PM says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated asset sales could be included in National’s manifesto for the 2026 election.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"[Luxon said] I think we need to have quite a mature conversation about assets in New Zealand"
But you won't have a mature conversation about
CGT
Emissions
Health
Education
3 waters
etc.
Fuck you, mate.
#nzpol
But you won't have a mature conversation about
CGT
Emissions
Health
Education
3 waters
etc.
Fuck you, mate.
#nzpol