CuriousCat
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Green. Geek. Loves books, TV and movies, politics, history, and animals. Prohibition doesn’t work, so make it legal NZ
“There is a commonly-accepted notion in Aotearoa-New Zealand politics that the Greens are radical. They are often viewed and portrayed as ideologically-obsessed with the environment to the exclusion of anything else—a bunch of tree huggers.”
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Greens' major focus is economic issues, not identity politics
The public perception reflects the media's obsession with identity, not the Greens'
weareunderused.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“There is a commonly-accepted notion in Aotearoa-New Zealand politics that the Greens are radical. They are often viewed and portrayed as ideologically-obsessed with the environment to the exclusion of anything else—a bunch of tree huggers.”
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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When Luxon’s National Party formed a coalition with ACT and NZ First in late 2023, they promised a reset. What NZ got instead was a political earthquake that is reshaping public services, democratic norms & social cohesion at breakneck speed.
#nzpol
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From Reform to Rupture
How National, ACT and NZ First Are Rewriting New Zealand’s Future
drhsinghnz.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
When Luxon’s National Party formed a coalition with ACT and NZ First in late 2023, they promised a reset. What NZ got instead was a political earthquake that is reshaping public services, democratic norms & social cohesion at breakneck speed.
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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Stoked that the Kākāpō Files from Radio NZ will be back this summer. Follow to hear how this #kakapo breeding season - likely to be the biggest ever - unfolds! #conservation
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Stoked that the Kākāpō Files from Radio NZ will be back this summer. Follow to hear how this #kakapo breeding season - likely to be the biggest ever - unfolds! #conservation
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
“The new roadside testing regime is yet another example of our country failing to implement evidenced-based drug policy. For far too long we have had an irrational approach to substance use.”…
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/17n0y
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/17n0y
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“The new roadside testing regime is yet another example of our country failing to implement evidenced-based drug policy. For far too long we have had an irrational approach to substance use.”…
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/17n0y
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/17n0y
The referendum result made it clear that the status quo was untenable, & that an ongoing, mature conversation about drug law reform was necessary.
In the past year alone, 26 people have been imprisoned for cannabis offences as their most serious charge, & 3 imprisoned just for cannabis use. #nzpol
In the past year alone, 26 people have been imprisoned for cannabis offences as their most serious charge, & 3 imprisoned just for cannabis use. #nzpol
📺 NZ Green Party #nzpol
📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
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📢 We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
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Greens renew call for evidence-based cannabis regulation
www.greens.org.nz
October 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The referendum result made it clear that the status quo was untenable, & that an ongoing, mature conversation about drug law reform was necessary.
In the past year alone, 26 people have been imprisoned for cannabis offences as their most serious charge, & 3 imprisoned just for cannabis use. #nzpol
In the past year alone, 26 people have been imprisoned for cannabis offences as their most serious charge, & 3 imprisoned just for cannabis use. #nzpol
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Just in case that wasn't enough Paradise duck content they were also 10/10 adorable getting out. The mum had done a very specific sounding meep call, different to her usual, and they all motored over and clambered out. Naturally always a straggler, I loved Dad's long suffering parenting with him. 🇳🇿🪶
October 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Just in case that wasn't enough Paradise duck content they were also 10/10 adorable getting out. The mum had done a very specific sounding meep call, different to her usual, and they all motored over and clambered out. Naturally always a straggler, I loved Dad's long suffering parenting with him. 🇳🇿🪶
These kids are so talented! A banger to dance to on a Saturday…
Young rappers from The Kabin Studio in Cork & Lisdoonvarna have teamed up to make a belter for Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of celebrating youth creativity 🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njE3...
Young rappers from The Kabin Studio in Cork & Lisdoonvarna have teamed up to make a belter for Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of celebrating youth creativity 🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njE3...
“The Spark” - Kabin Crew & Lisdoonvarna Crew
YouTube video by The Kabin Studio
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October 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
These kids are so talented! A banger to dance to on a Saturday…
Young rappers from The Kabin Studio in Cork & Lisdoonvarna have teamed up to make a belter for Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of celebrating youth creativity 🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njE3...
Young rappers from The Kabin Studio in Cork & Lisdoonvarna have teamed up to make a belter for Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of celebrating youth creativity 🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njE3...
“On the 50th anniversary of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, journalist Russell Brown charts a potted history of New Zealand's outdated drug law.”…
#nzpol
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Charting fifty years of failure
50 years after it was passed into law, journalist Russell Brown plots a potted history of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
drugfoundation.org.nz
October 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“On the 50th anniversary of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, journalist Russell Brown charts a potted history of New Zealand's outdated drug law.”…
#nzpol
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#nzpol
drugfoundation.org.nz/news-and-rep...
The minister has not even reverted to research or evidence for the maths curriculum changes, because there is no evidence to support them. The ministerial advisory group leading the curriculum rewrite has said this explicitly.
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/4UETG
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/4UETG
October 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The minister has not even reverted to research or evidence for the maths curriculum changes, because there is no evidence to support them. The ministerial advisory group leading the curriculum rewrite has said this explicitly.
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/4UETG
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/4UETG
In July, fundamentalist settler Yinon Levy shot dead my friend Awdah Hathaleen on camera, in broad daylight. Authorities arrested more than 20 of Awdah’s family, withheld his body for over 10 days, then barred people from attending the funeral. His killer was free within five days. #nzpol
Ceasefire is not the end – what six months in Palestine showed me
Ceasefire is not the end – what six months in Palestine showed me
A peace deal that fails to address the root causes – and ignores the brutal reality of life for Palestinians – is no peace deal at all....
thespinoff.co.nz
October 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
In July, fundamentalist settler Yinon Levy shot dead my friend Awdah Hathaleen on camera, in broad daylight. Authorities arrested more than 20 of Awdah’s family, withheld his body for over 10 days, then barred people from attending the funeral. His killer was free within five days. #nzpol
Finished season 5 of Brassic on Netflix (NZ) and it ended on a cliffhanger! Anyone know where I can watch the last two seasons in NZ?
Anyway, it’s a great show. Very funny. Worth watching.
#kikorangi #tvshow #tv
Anyway, it’s a great show. Very funny. Worth watching.
#kikorangi #tvshow #tv
October 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Finished season 5 of Brassic on Netflix (NZ) and it ended on a cliffhanger! Anyone know where I can watch the last two seasons in NZ?
Anyway, it’s a great show. Very funny. Worth watching.
#kikorangi #tvshow #tv
Anyway, it’s a great show. Very funny. Worth watching.
#kikorangi #tvshow #tv
“The NZ Initiative’s report follows a well-worn script. Step one: manufacture a crisis. Claim public services are “failing” by comparing them to private alternatives using cherry-picked metrics. Step two: propose privatisation as the “pragmatic” solution.”
#nzpol
#nzpol
“Selling Our Homes to Save Them: How Neoliberal Think Tanks Are Weaponising Housing Against Māori” - 18 October 2025
The NZ Initiative’s Latest Attack on Kāinga Ora is Colonial Dispossession Dressed Up as Fiscal Responsibility
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The NZ Initiative’s Latest Attack on Kāinga Ora is Colonial Dispossession Dressed Up as Fiscal Responsibility
themaorigreenlantern.substack.com/p/selling-ou...
“Selling Our Homes to Save Them: How Neoliberal Think Tanks Are Weaponising Housing Against Māori” - 18 October 2025
The NZ Initiative’s Latest Attack on Kāinga Ora is Colonial Dispossession Dressed Up as Fiscal Responsibility
themaorigreenlantern.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
“The NZ Initiative’s report follows a well-worn script. Step one: manufacture a crisis. Claim public services are “failing” by comparing them to private alternatives using cherry-picked metrics. Step two: propose privatisation as the “pragmatic” solution.”
#nzpol
#nzpol
Lanny Wong is shocked at Casey Costello's plans in a Cabinet paper to deregulate pharmacies, allowing big corporates to expand massively & risking the creation of US-style hub-and-spoke 'pill mills'.
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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Mini-Hoon: A shocking plan to deregulate pharmacies
Lanny Wong is shocked at Casey Costello's plans in a Cabinet paper to deregulate pharmacies, allowing big corporates to expand massively & risking the creation of US-style hub-and-spoke 'pill mills'
thekaka.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Lanny Wong is shocked at Casey Costello's plans in a Cabinet paper to deregulate pharmacies, allowing big corporates to expand massively & risking the creation of US-style hub-and-spoke 'pill mills'.
#nzpol
thekaka.substack.com/p/mini-hoon-...
#nzpol
thekaka.substack.com/p/mini-hoon-...
Bryce Wilkinson gently fits ideological blinders and steers the public to a foregone conclusion: Government is not fiscally responsible and should not own anything.
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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NZ Initiative's public housing report is a misleading hit piece
Bryce Wilkinson gently fits ideological blinders and steers the public to a foregone conclusion: Government is not fiscally responsible and should not own anything
weareunderused.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Bryce Wilkinson gently fits ideological blinders and steers the public to a foregone conclusion: Government is not fiscally responsible and should not own anything.
#nzpol
weareunderused.substack.com/p/nz-initiat...
#nzpol
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In the absence of media literacy classes for all ages, it's up to us to try to educate ourselves and share that with others.
We can only challenge propaganda if we can recognise it as propaganda.
Great article from Emily Writes #nzpol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/the-media-li...
We can only challenge propaganda if we can recognise it as propaganda.
Great article from Emily Writes #nzpol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/the-media-li...
The media literacy game
There's a game that my children do not like, but I insist we play it.
We have talked before about manufacturing consent for genocide in our media - this post is an extension of that.
So, let's play....
www.emilywrites.co.nz
October 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In the absence of media literacy classes for all ages, it's up to us to try to educate ourselves and share that with others.
We can only challenge propaganda if we can recognise it as propaganda.
Great article from Emily Writes #nzpol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/the-media-li...
We can only challenge propaganda if we can recognise it as propaganda.
Great article from Emily Writes #nzpol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/the-media-li...
It was a trick. A sleight of hand. It would be equivalent to selling the family bach that you rent out for cash, to pay for fixing your own roof, and then pretending that you were better off. You (and we) weren’t.
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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The Bill English Trick
We need to find new ways to invest in ourselves – not new ways to asset strip our existing holdings.
craigrenney.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It was a trick. A sleight of hand. It would be equivalent to selling the family bach that you rent out for cash, to pay for fixing your own roof, and then pretending that you were better off. You (and we) weren’t.
#nzpol
craigrenney.substack.com/p/the-bill-e...
#nzpol
craigrenney.substack.com/p/the-bill-e...
Don’t tell me there’s no money, Prime Minister. You found over $20b for tax cuts & $2.7b for a few helicopters. You can find the money to fix our crises in housing, energy, health & education – & create jobs and hope for our young people at the same time.
#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/my-messag...
#nzpol
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Shane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing tough
OPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.
www.nzherald.co.nz
October 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Don’t tell me there’s no money, Prime Minister. You found over $20b for tax cuts & $2.7b for a few helicopters. You can find the money to fix our crises in housing, energy, health & education – & create jobs and hope for our young people at the same time.
#nzpol
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#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/my-messag...
New Zealand is being schooled and coached day in day out to accept the normalisation that nothing should get in the way of the vested interests of private capital in their voracious appetite to devour power, resources, and wealth for the very few.
#nzpol
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'Le plat du jour'
Serving up a fetted menu unsuitable for human consumption!
mfriend.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
New Zealand is being schooled and coached day in day out to accept the normalisation that nothing should get in the way of the vested interests of private capital in their voracious appetite to devour power, resources, and wealth for the very few.
#nzpol
mfriend.substack.com/p/le-plat-du...
#nzpol
mfriend.substack.com/p/le-plat-du...
“A major new report has called for sweeping reform of New Zealand’s drug laws, warning punitive approaches are fuelling addiction, overdoses and inequality and leaving the country unprepared for the illicit drug market.”
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
October 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“A major new report has called for sweeping reform of New Zealand’s drug laws, warning punitive approaches are fuelling addiction, overdoses and inequality and leaving the country unprepared for the illicit drug market.”
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
The National-led government has been avoiding questions about whether it is joining in preparations for a US military confrontation with China. The public does not know what New Zealand military staff are discussing in secret meetings. Until now….
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/09/s...
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/09/s...
Secret defence notes pointing to sensitive China preparation left at op shop
The National-led government has been avoiding questions about whether it is joining in preparations for a US military confrontation with China. A series of Official Information Act requests on this su...
newsroom.co.nz
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The National-led government has been avoiding questions about whether it is joining in preparations for a US military confrontation with China. The public does not know what New Zealand military staff are discussing in secret meetings. Until now….
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/09/s...
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/09/s...
“The government’s recent changes to benefits feel like this: the house is on fire, and this policy is them turning off the smoke alarm and saying it’s fixed.
Sometimes a policy is so stupid it makes you question the very fabric of reality.”…
#nzpol
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Sometimes a policy is so stupid it makes you question the very fabric of reality.”…
#nzpol
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A small wrinkle in the Jobseeker policy
The government’s recent changes to benefits feel like this: the house is on fire, and this policy is them turning off the smoke alarm and saying it’s fixed
craigrenney.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“The government’s recent changes to benefits feel like this: the house is on fire, and this policy is them turning off the smoke alarm and saying it’s fixed.
Sometimes a policy is so stupid it makes you question the very fabric of reality.”…
#nzpol
craigrenney.substack.com/p/a-small-wr...
Sometimes a policy is so stupid it makes you question the very fabric of reality.”…
#nzpol
craigrenney.substack.com/p/a-small-wr...
Share a TV series from the 2000's you love. 📺
My choice: Outrageous Fortune
My choice: Outrageous Fortune
October 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Share a TV series from the 2000's you love. 📺
My choice: Outrageous Fortune
My choice: Outrageous Fortune
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