Farmer Philli
@philli.bsky.social
Farmer,Fisherwoman,Wife, Mother,Grandma.Climate worrier.Living in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Tax cuts will be. I guess it depends on the type of govt spending. Covid relief payments to businesses probably were but we came out of covid with some of the best economic metrics in the OECD. More importantly, how is it OK to be austere with people in need and still give tax cuts?
November 29, 2023 at 7:37 AM
Tax cuts will be. I guess it depends on the type of govt spending. Covid relief payments to businesses probably were but we came out of covid with some of the best economic metrics in the OECD. More importantly, how is it OK to be austere with people in need and still give tax cuts?
Real Academic freedom is #goneburger.The libertarian creeping fascist state of Zealandia has taken hold. If commentary has to be 100% safe before academics risk criticism of David Seymour and his multiplicity of bullying & vexatious FOI requests via @TPU academic freedom is well & truly buggered.
What Heinemann means is that health & safety policies (and others) should be constructed with the goal of making public commentary safe for staff, rather than in a way that says you can undertake public commentary but only if it is safe.
November 29, 2023 at 7:16 AM
Real Academic freedom is #goneburger.The libertarian creeping fascist state of Zealandia has taken hold. If commentary has to be 100% safe before academics risk criticism of David Seymour and his multiplicity of bullying & vexatious FOI requests via @TPU academic freedom is well & truly buggered.
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On the issue of academic freedom, Wiles' team called Jack Heinemann as their expert witness. I thought Heinemann's argument was sound: university policies need to be consistent with academic freedom rather than constructed in opposition to it in some sort of balancing exercise.
November 27, 2023 at 6:46 PM
On the issue of academic freedom, Wiles' team called Jack Heinemann as their expert witness. I thought Heinemann's argument was sound: university policies need to be consistent with academic freedom rather than constructed in opposition to it in some sort of balancing exercise.
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...pioneered entire fields of polluting and corrupting our information ecosystem - and are directly linked to the climate denial movement - in order to sell a product which they clearly understood killed millions.
November 28, 2023 at 7:39 AM
...pioneered entire fields of polluting and corrupting our information ecosystem - and are directly linked to the climate denial movement - in order to sell a product which they clearly understood killed millions.
Puzzled too..
Irrespective of the merits, I’m baffled by how people who get paid so much money can still be this bad at what they do.
November 29, 2023 at 6:58 AM
Puzzled too..
Luxon is an elitist...
November 29, 2023 at 6:42 AM
Luxon is an elitist...
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I've seen a lot of people talking about using the #OIA to hold the government to account. Here are my rules for effective #OIA requests #NZPol norightturn.blogspot.com/2022/03/rule...
Rules for effective OIA requests
After seeing one too many terrible requests over FYI , I've tried to put together some basic rules on how to make an effective OIA request. ...
norightturn.blogspot.com
November 28, 2023 at 2:04 AM
I've seen a lot of people talking about using the #OIA to hold the government to account. Here are my rules for effective #OIA requests #NZPol norightturn.blogspot.com/2022/03/rule...
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"Far from an unblocking of the pipes, the repeals of Three Waters and the RMA have just sealed them in concrete for years to come."
@bernardchickey.bsky.social is on the money again.
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#nzpol
@bernardchickey.bsky.social is on the money again.
Suggest you subscribe to his newsletter to see more insightful analysis of the economics of this country.
#nzpol
November 28, 2023 at 5:45 PM
"Far from an unblocking of the pipes, the repeals of Three Waters and the RMA have just sealed them in concrete for years to come."
@bernardchickey.bsky.social is on the money again.
Suggest you subscribe to his newsletter to see more insightful analysis of the economics of this country.
#nzpol
@bernardchickey.bsky.social is on the money again.
Suggest you subscribe to his newsletter to see more insightful analysis of the economics of this country.
#nzpol
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November 28, 2023 at 6:36 PM
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it's going to be so great and normal having grumpy uncle Winston Peters, high on conspiracy-theory supply, representing us on the international stage. so great. so normal. definitely not cringe at all.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 28, 2023 at 7:06 PM
it's going to be so great and normal having grumpy uncle Winston Peters, high on conspiracy-theory supply, representing us on the international stage. so great. so normal. definitely not cringe at all.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Shane Reti trying to defend the undefendable. Sacrificing lives because dairy owners have concerns and "some" submitters who he claim to not remember who they were said there will be a black market. So policy by vibes?
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
November 28, 2023 at 7:07 PM
Shane Reti trying to defend the undefendable. Sacrificing lives because dairy owners have concerns and "some" submitters who he claim to not remember who they were said there will be a black market. So policy by vibes?
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
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There seems to be a frenzy of action in Wellington. The trouble is planners and funders of infrastructure everywhere else are now on hold, possibly for years. open.substack.com/pub/thekaka/...
As Cabinet revs up, building plans go on hold
Reversal of Three Waters, Kainga Ora freeze, scramble for tax-cut cash & councils going on investment strike are set to stall new housing developments, just as migrant arrivals surge over 200,000
open.substack.com
November 28, 2023 at 6:37 PM
There seems to be a frenzy of action in Wellington. The trouble is planners and funders of infrastructure everywhere else are now on hold, possibly for years. open.substack.com/pub/thekaka/...
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The Government's big focus for the next few weeks is getting its tax package to add up.
Revenue from reversing Smokefree changes, cancelling a Working for Families boost and keeping the 'App Tax' still doesn't make it break even.
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/n...
Revenue from reversing Smokefree changes, cancelling a Working for Families boost and keeping the 'App Tax' still doesn't make it break even.
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/n...
Now sworn in, new Govt turns attention to tax package
There's a lot for the newly-sworn in Government to do, but finalising the promised tax cuts and repealing the RMA reforms, Three Waters and Fair Pay Agreements top the list.
newsroom.co.nz
November 27, 2023 at 6:15 PM
The Government's big focus for the next few weeks is getting its tax package to add up.
Revenue from reversing Smokefree changes, cancelling a Working for Families boost and keeping the 'App Tax' still doesn't make it break even.
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/n...
Revenue from reversing Smokefree changes, cancelling a Working for Families boost and keeping the 'App Tax' still doesn't make it break even.
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/n...
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Great work by @greenpeacenz.bsky.social to highlight the impacts of years of agricultural pollution. 👍👍
Know Your Nitrate Contamination Map
This interactive map shows nitrate contamination of drinking water across NZ. Zoom in or Search for your property.
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November 27, 2023 at 4:50 AM
Great work by @greenpeacenz.bsky.social to highlight the impacts of years of agricultural pollution. 👍👍
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Our new map of New Zealand's nitrate-contaminated drinking water paints a stark picture.
Know Your Nitrate Contamination Map
This interactive map shows nitrate contamination of drinking water across NZ. Zoom in or Search for your property.
maps.greenpeace.org
November 27, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Our new map of New Zealand's nitrate-contaminated drinking water paints a stark picture.
Course not!! Rockstar economists from "the natural party of fiscal responsiblity" don't have to do basic math.. ask Willis.She never worked in a fish n' chip shop or came down in last shower. Designer Bagel gal is super smart.. this is her first rodeo though.
Has anyone calculated the likely decline in the government's tax take from cuts to 8 - 15k public service jobs? Not all will walk into other jobs immediately. Plus the cuts to hospo and other businesses in Wellington (mainly) as a result. #nzpol
November 27, 2023 at 9:55 AM
Course not!! Rockstar economists from "the natural party of fiscal responsiblity" don't have to do basic math.. ask Willis.She never worked in a fish n' chip shop or came down in last shower. Designer Bagel gal is super smart.. this is her first rodeo though.
Interactive Art installations always the best..
November 27, 2023 at 9:48 AM
Interactive Art installations always the best..
Question still in play...I pay a subscription to get facts from Richard Harman.What are the new powers he hinted at that select committees get under Luxon's coalition? Can any select committee simply decide Te Tiriti has no legal standing in 2024?
Select committees have new powers according to Richard Harman in his blog today. Anyone out there able to explain what they are? #nzpol
November 27, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Question still in play...I pay a subscription to get facts from Richard Harman.What are the new powers he hinted at that select committees get under Luxon's coalition? Can any select committee simply decide Te Tiriti has no legal standing in 2024?
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"We were too desperate for power to stand against something we knew to be wrong".
Had a reply to my email to my MP about Smokefree Aotearoa commitments.
Basically blaming the 'necessary nature of coalitions'.
Basically blaming the 'necessary nature of coalitions'.
November 27, 2023 at 3:34 AM
"We were too desperate for power to stand against something we knew to be wrong".
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November 27, 2023 at 3:34 AM
Making a name for ourselves as dumbest country on the planet.
New Zealand scraps world-first smoking ‘generation ban’ to fund tax cuts
New Zealand scraps world-first smoking ‘generation ban’ to fund tax cuts
Health experts say axing plan to block sales of tobacco products to next generation will cost thousands of lives
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2023 at 3:48 AM
Making a name for ourselves as dumbest country on the planet.
What poppycock..
Had a reply to my email to my MP about Smokefree Aotearoa commitments.
Basically blaming the 'necessary nature of coalitions'.
Basically blaming the 'necessary nature of coalitions'.
November 27, 2023 at 3:38 AM
What poppycock..
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"The National Party campaigned on "better health outcomes" and said it would "relentlessly focus on results" - but this goal would be completely undermined by the repeals, Swinburn said."
Contact every National MP to ask them to vote with their conscience.
Smoke no more - Cross the Floor.
"The National Party campaigned on "better health outcomes" and said it would "relentlessly focus on results" - but this goal would be completely undermined by the repeals, Swinburn said."
Contact every National MP to ask them to vote with their conscience.
Smoke no more - Cross the Floor.
Repeal of Smoke-free laws - a massive set back for health
Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) is extremely disappointed the new coalition Government plans to repeal world-leading Smoke-free laws, including de-nicotisation of cigarettes, a reduction in retailers ...
www.nzdoctor.co.nz
November 26, 2023 at 7:46 PM
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"The National Party campaigned on "better health outcomes" and said it would "relentlessly focus on results" - but this goal would be completely undermined by the repeals, Swinburn said."
Contact every National MP to ask them to vote with their conscience.
Smoke no more - Cross the Floor.
"The National Party campaigned on "better health outcomes" and said it would "relentlessly focus on results" - but this goal would be completely undermined by the repeals, Swinburn said."
Contact every National MP to ask them to vote with their conscience.
Smoke no more - Cross the Floor.
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I had a few minutes on RNZ this morning to share some thoughts on the new govt's anti-Māori, anti-Tiriti policy programme www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
New Government plans to review laws with references to principles of Te Tiriti
The Coalition Government is planning to review how it gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying it is focused on the principle of equal citizenship.
As part of National's agreements with New Zealan...
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2023 at 2:38 AM
I had a few minutes on RNZ this morning to share some thoughts on the new govt's anti-Māori, anti-Tiriti policy programme www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...