Ko Ess Ahau ☀️😷
@occasio.bsky.social
😷Mask Up Kiwis. Building Community, education, financial capability & business. Love Aotearoa NZ.
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the state of it, they even took their photographer out to stage a mock photo of them rocking up to a council building like they're heavies collecting rent arrears or some shit
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM
the state of it, they even took their photographer out to stage a mock photo of them rocking up to a council building like they're heavies collecting rent arrears or some shit
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What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
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Captures the mood of much of the country under this government - bleak, with a sense that everything is broken, that there is no opportunity for young people to get ahead, and that the government simply doesn't care.
‘I love my country. I don’t want to leave’: readers reflect on the exodus from New Zealand
As people continue to move away in record numbers, readers share their reasons for leaving and contemplate life in New Zealand
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Captures the mood of much of the country under this government - bleak, with a sense that everything is broken, that there is no opportunity for young people to get ahead, and that the government simply doesn't care.
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No other way to put it other than an absolute clusterfuck | Court Filings Allege Meta Downplayed Risks to Children and Misled the Public time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
No other way to put it other than an absolute clusterfuck | Court Filings Allege Meta Downplayed Risks to Children and Misled the Public time.com/7336204/meta...
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On the lowering of the Clean Car Standard, right after COP30.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
On the lowering of the Clean Car Standard, right after COP30.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
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Wow!
Now National is also saying it may join NZ First and other parties campaigning to REPEAL the Regulatory Standards Act.
It’s THAT bad.
But why waste our time and money to get it passed in the first place??
#nzpol
Now National is also saying it may join NZ First and other parties campaigning to REPEAL the Regulatory Standards Act.
It’s THAT bad.
But why waste our time and money to get it passed in the first place??
#nzpol
November 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Wow!
Now National is also saying it may join NZ First and other parties campaigning to REPEAL the Regulatory Standards Act.
It’s THAT bad.
But why waste our time and money to get it passed in the first place??
#nzpol
Now National is also saying it may join NZ First and other parties campaigning to REPEAL the Regulatory Standards Act.
It’s THAT bad.
But why waste our time and money to get it passed in the first place??
#nzpol
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It hasn't taken long for the bizarre narrative for the media bubble to start trying to railroad Chris Hipkins into talking about a different political party.
Here's a radical idea, how about asking party leaders about their own party policy FFS #nzpol
Here's a radical idea, how about asking party leaders about their own party policy FFS #nzpol
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 AM
It hasn't taken long for the bizarre narrative for the media bubble to start trying to railroad Chris Hipkins into talking about a different political party.
Here's a radical idea, how about asking party leaders about their own party policy FFS #nzpol
Here's a radical idea, how about asking party leaders about their own party policy FFS #nzpol
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Public meeting here in Wellington next week!
Tuesday 2nd December 7pm - 8pm, St Joseph's Church, Mount Vic.
Have your say either at the meeting or online at www.greens.org.nz/tunnel_vision
#nzpol
Tuesday 2nd December 7pm - 8pm, St Joseph's Church, Mount Vic.
Have your say either at the meeting or online at www.greens.org.nz/tunnel_vision
#nzpol
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Public meeting here in Wellington next week!
Tuesday 2nd December 7pm - 8pm, St Joseph's Church, Mount Vic.
Have your say either at the meeting or online at www.greens.org.nz/tunnel_vision
#nzpol
Tuesday 2nd December 7pm - 8pm, St Joseph's Church, Mount Vic.
Have your say either at the meeting or online at www.greens.org.nz/tunnel_vision
#nzpol
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Another Monetary Policy Statement, another 'whoopsie we over-cooked the whole job crushing thingy'. Forecast GDP still falling away (bye). What else? [1/n]
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Another Monetary Policy Statement, another 'whoopsie we over-cooked the whole job crushing thingy'. Forecast GDP still falling away (bye). What else? [1/n]
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Join Tamatha Paul and @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz at St Joseph's Church, Tuesday the 2nd December at 7pm
#nzpol
#nzpol
Tunnel Vision
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Join Tamatha Paul and @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz at St Joseph's Church, Tuesday the 2nd December at 7pm
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Am I going nuts? In what world is an OCR cut a sign of a thriving economy? It's done to reduce the cost of credit in order to stimulate an economy.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 26, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Am I going nuts? In what world is an OCR cut a sign of a thriving economy? It's done to reduce the cost of credit in order to stimulate an economy.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Good words by Wellington Mayor @andrewlittlenz.bsky.social NZ Govt proposals on regional councils would impact Māori rights under Treaty of Waitangi on the environment. Te Tiriti promises Māori tino rangatiratanga over whenua, over land, and other taonga.
#NZpol
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#NZpol
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Regional council revamp 'pretty serious attack' on Treaty rights - Andrew Little
The coalition's proposals would impact Māori representation that's been guaranteed under the Treaty of Waitangi, Wellington's mayor says.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Good words by Wellington Mayor @andrewlittlenz.bsky.social NZ Govt proposals on regional councils would impact Māori rights under Treaty of Waitangi on the environment. Te Tiriti promises Māori tino rangatiratanga over whenua, over land, and other taonga.
#NZpol
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#NZpol
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They charged a lot of money for a shoddy report if that is the case
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
They charged a lot of money for a shoddy report if that is the case
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Deloitte report says (p32) its numbers are assumptions and shouldn't be used to inform decision making. Did AI write report? It based estimates for cost saving on councils + projects in Cumbria, Madrid + some US municipal agencies. RNZ story missed that.
#NZpol
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#NZpol
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Wellington City Council releases Deloitte report
Wellington City Council has released the independent analysis of City Council processes and spending, the Future Fit Pōneke report by Deloitte.
wellington.govt.nz
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Deloitte report says (p32) its numbers are assumptions and shouldn't be used to inform decision making. Did AI write report? It based estimates for cost saving on councils + projects in Cumbria, Madrid + some US municipal agencies. RNZ story missed that.
#NZpol
wellington.govt.nz/news-and-eve...
#NZpol
wellington.govt.nz/news-and-eve...
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14YO girl sent man naked pics for food. She told him she was 17YO. They met up for sex she now describes as disgusting. He paid. Age for paid sex work in NZ is 18YO.
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How many teens will turn to sex work now NZ Govt has cut benefits?
#NZpol
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How many teens will turn to sex work now NZ Govt has cut benefits?
#NZpol
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Auckland executive paid teen $1000 for sex, exchanged Uber Eats for intimate photos
The man, who described himself as a 'sugar daddy' on on Snapchat, has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
14YO girl sent man naked pics for food. She told him she was 17YO. They met up for sex she now describes as disgusting. He paid. Age for paid sex work in NZ is 18YO.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How many teens will turn to sex work now NZ Govt has cut benefits?
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How many teens will turn to sex work now NZ Govt has cut benefits?
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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eViDeNCe BaSed pOLiCy
#nzpol
#nzpol
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal
Officials said the changes could actually increase long-term benefit dependency.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
eViDeNCe BaSed pOLiCy
#nzpol
#nzpol
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There's a sentence in this article noting that these changes save the government money.
So they're going to proceed despite receiving strong advice about the harms it will cause to already vulnerable populations and the probable *increase* in costs over the long term.
#nzpol
So they're going to proceed despite receiving strong advice about the harms it will cause to already vulnerable populations and the probable *increase* in costs over the long term.
#nzpol
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal
Officials said the changes could actually increase long-term benefit dependency.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
There's a sentence in this article noting that these changes save the government money.
So they're going to proceed despite receiving strong advice about the harms it will cause to already vulnerable populations and the probable *increase* in costs over the long term.
#nzpol
So they're going to proceed despite receiving strong advice about the harms it will cause to already vulnerable populations and the probable *increase* in costs over the long term.
#nzpol
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"it's very problematic to say that these children have made one to two years progress, when potentially looking at what has been released, they are only testing the children in one very small area of mathematics, which is numbers," Hunter said."
#nzpol
#nzpol
Maths professor says Education Minister's claims a school trial is 'groundbreaking' is problematic
Erica Stanford said the results showed the government's focus on fixing the basics is working.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"it's very problematic to say that these children have made one to two years progress, when potentially looking at what has been released, they are only testing the children in one very small area of mathematics, which is numbers," Hunter said."
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Money for war, not the poor™️
#nzpol
#nzpol
Billions committed to fix flood-prone, mouldy defence estate, $4b for Devonport Naval Base upgrade
The Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Money for war, not the poor™️
#nzpol
#nzpol
Deeply tired of Shane Jones theatrics.
“Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth”
Tearing down protections & experienced people NZ voted in months ago (ST act). Review duplication & unnecessary formality but stripping regional councils for #nzpol gain is just wrong
“Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth”
Tearing down protections & experienced people NZ voted in months ago (ST act). Review duplication & unnecessary formality but stripping regional councils for #nzpol gain is just wrong
Minister Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth
The Regional Development Minister says 'green banshees' are stifling growth, as the goverment shakes up local government.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Deeply tired of Shane Jones theatrics.
“Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth”
Tearing down protections & experienced people NZ voted in months ago (ST act). Review duplication & unnecessary formality but stripping regional councils for #nzpol gain is just wrong
“Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth”
Tearing down protections & experienced people NZ voted in months ago (ST act). Review duplication & unnecessary formality but stripping regional councils for #nzpol gain is just wrong
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AI generated images or videos should not be used in political ads. It makes no difference if you are "generating fakes of real people" bc the model uses images it has been trained on, not just the image of a specific person you are generating. #nzpol
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National deletes AI video of police seizing gang patches
Christopher Luxon said in 2023 he would 'draw the line at' using AI video ads, but his office now says that only applied to fakes of real people.
newsroom.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
AI generated images or videos should not be used in political ads. It makes no difference if you are "generating fakes of real people" bc the model uses images it has been trained on, not just the image of a specific person you are generating. #nzpol
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Co-governance is such a scary prospect that democracy itself has to be abolished.
Also greenies like Environment Canterbury are affecting profit by trying to defend local water tables therefore must be suspended
Also greenies like Environment Canterbury are affecting profit by trying to defend local water tables therefore must be suspended
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Co-governance is such a scary prospect that democracy itself has to be abolished.
Also greenies like Environment Canterbury are affecting profit by trying to defend local water tables therefore must be suspended
Also greenies like Environment Canterbury are affecting profit by trying to defend local water tables therefore must be suspended
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Welli hospo owners may as well move to Aus right away
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Welli hospo owners may as well move to Aus right away
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Canada announces commitment to the global fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria - Canada.ca
The Global Fund plays a key role in meeting the needs of the poorest and most marginalized, while strengthening global and Canadian health security. A longstanding contributor to the Global Fund to Fi...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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