Rachel R
@rachelemridley.bsky.social
Lives in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa.
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On this day in 1925, a Czech Jewish girl was born. On the 8 Sep 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her mother and sister (14) and on the 23 Jan 1943 to Auschwitz with their father where they all perished. Her name was Eva Lauscherová
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November 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
On this day in 1925, a Czech Jewish girl was born. On the 8 Sep 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her mother and sister (14) and on the 23 Jan 1943 to Auschwitz with their father where they all perished. Her name was Eva Lauscherová
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On this day in 1890, a Czech Jewish woman was born. On the 7 May 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her husband where she perished on the 20 Jul 1943. Her husband perished in Auschwitz. Her name was Irma Fürstová
November 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
On this day in 1890, a Czech Jewish woman was born. On the 7 May 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her husband where she perished on the 20 Jul 1943. Her husband perished in Auschwitz. Her name was Irma Fürstová
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TL;DR: TPU says people want profit adjusted for inflation.
Inflation, in the context of property, really just means "the housing market" — it's a measure of market cost.
People invest in property because they hope the market will go up (inflate) and they can profit.
Inflation *IS* the profit.
Inflation, in the context of property, really just means "the housing market" — it's a measure of market cost.
People invest in property because they hope the market will go up (inflate) and they can profit.
Inflation *IS* the profit.
Capital gains tax poll reveals option with most support: How it differs from Labour policy
The Taxpayers' Union-Curia polling was conducted from November 2-6.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 AM
TL;DR: TPU says people want profit adjusted for inflation.
Inflation, in the context of property, really just means "the housing market" — it's a measure of market cost.
People invest in property because they hope the market will go up (inflate) and they can profit.
Inflation *IS* the profit.
Inflation, in the context of property, really just means "the housing market" — it's a measure of market cost.
People invest in property because they hope the market will go up (inflate) and they can profit.
Inflation *IS* the profit.
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In my Chorus podcast/email newsletter today…PM's first election policy designed to look like Australian-type KiwiSaver bonus, but actually costs Government nothing & disguises further real cuts; Social Housing policy also disguises real cuts #nzpol
thekaka.substack.com/p/mondays-ch...
thekaka.substack.com/p/mondays-ch...
Monday's Chorus: Performative politics on KiwiSaver & social housing
PM's first election policy designed to look like Australian-type KiwiSaver bonus, but actually costs Government nothing & disguises further real cuts; Social Housing policy also disguises real cuts
thekaka.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In my Chorus podcast/email newsletter today…PM's first election policy designed to look like Australian-type KiwiSaver bonus, but actually costs Government nothing & disguises further real cuts; Social Housing policy also disguises real cuts #nzpol
thekaka.substack.com/p/mondays-ch...
thekaka.substack.com/p/mondays-ch...
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Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
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Climate change affects EVERYTHING. It’s mad that the issue has become left-coded when it should be just reality-coded
Climate change is a kitchen table issue. For most people a home is their largest investment, when climate change depresses their property values or makes their home uninsurable, it's a huge economic hit.
Rising Home Insurance Premiums Are Eating Into Home Values in Disaster-Prone Areas
Changes in the insurance market have started to affect home prices in the most disaster-prone areas, new research finds, pushing some homeowners’ finances to the breaking point.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Climate change affects EVERYTHING. It’s mad that the issue has become left-coded when it should be just reality-coded
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18 November 1910 | A Czech Jewish woman, Lota Kleinová, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
18 November 1910 | A Czech Jewish woman, Lota Kleinová, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
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PRESS RELEASE: New Zealand “wins” unenviable climate inaction award at COP30 www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
New Zealand “wins” unenviable climate inaction award at COP30 - Greenpeace Aotearoa
New Zealand has been presented with the ‘Fossil of the Day’ at COP30 in Brazil over recent backtracking on methane targets.
www.greenpeace.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
PRESS RELEASE: New Zealand “wins” unenviable climate inaction award at COP30 www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol
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'On notice': Greens pledge to revoke fast-track consents for coal, hard-rock gold, seabed mining projects www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Thank you Greens. Can Labour + Te Pati Maori step up and pledge this too? Today I filed my submission against the shameful Fast-track Approvals Amendments Bill.
Thank you Greens. Can Labour + Te Pati Maori step up and pledge this too? Today I filed my submission against the shameful Fast-track Approvals Amendments Bill.
Greens pledge to revoke fast-track consents for coal, hard-rock gold, seabed mining projects
"We will revoke them, even if consents are issued," said the Greens' resources spokesperson Steve Abel.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 AM
'On notice': Greens pledge to revoke fast-track consents for coal, hard-rock gold, seabed mining projects www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Thank you Greens. Can Labour + Te Pati Maori step up and pledge this too? Today I filed my submission against the shameful Fast-track Approvals Amendments Bill.
Thank you Greens. Can Labour + Te Pati Maori step up and pledge this too? Today I filed my submission against the shameful Fast-track Approvals Amendments Bill.
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Two Otago studies examining the experience of imprisoned and recently released Māori have led researchers to believe the Government is breaching their rights. They found Māori were consistently undercounted while in prison, and had unmet needs in primary care services after release. Read more here ⬇️
Studies call for state accountability for state harms
University of Otago, Wellington – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke researchers believe the Government is breaching the rights of imprisoned and recently released Māori.
www.otago.ac.nz
November 17, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Two Otago studies examining the experience of imprisoned and recently released Māori have led researchers to believe the Government is breaching their rights. They found Māori were consistently undercounted while in prison, and had unmet needs in primary care services after release. Read more here ⬇️
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#nzpol
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
#nzpol
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
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16 November 1929 | A Czech Jewish boy, Ivan Klein, was born in Plzeň.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 20 January 1943. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 20 January 1943. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
16 November 1929 | A Czech Jewish boy, Ivan Klein, was born in Plzeň.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 20 January 1943. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 20 January 1943. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
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Why hasn’t Luxon gone to COP 30?
Oh..
New Zealand’s adoption of a 'no additional warming' target, rather than pursuing more ambitious reductions, was "an embarrassing and humiliating capture by industry". Says a climate expert at #COP30 in Brazil.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Oh..
New Zealand’s adoption of a 'no additional warming' target, rather than pursuing more ambitious reductions, was "an embarrassing and humiliating capture by industry". Says a climate expert at #COP30 in Brazil.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Embarrassing’: International climate expert at COP30 scorns NZ’s methane target
A veteran climate scientist says it's "unbelievable" that New Zealand has gone to the annual climate summit with a weaker target as global temperatures continue to rise.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Why hasn’t Luxon gone to COP 30?
Oh..
New Zealand’s adoption of a 'no additional warming' target, rather than pursuing more ambitious reductions, was "an embarrassing and humiliating capture by industry". Says a climate expert at #COP30 in Brazil.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Oh..
New Zealand’s adoption of a 'no additional warming' target, rather than pursuing more ambitious reductions, was "an embarrassing and humiliating capture by industry". Says a climate expert at #COP30 in Brazil.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
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Nearly half of NZ top 50 companies increased their climate pollution. Biggest increase from the biggest polluter - Fonterra businessdesk.co.nz/article/poli...
Carbon Catch-Up: Climate change, greenhouse gas emissions of NZ's largest companies under microscope
New Zealand’s largest listed companies are facing changing requirements to reveal their carbon footprints – and BusinessDesk’s latest Carbon C...
businessdesk.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Nearly half of NZ top 50 companies increased their climate pollution. Biggest increase from the biggest polluter - Fonterra businessdesk.co.nz/article/poli...
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13 November 1889 | A Polish Jew, Jakób Ziarek, was born in Radomsko. A baker.
In #Auschwitz from 16 October 1941.
No. 21669
He perished in the camp on 20 October 1941.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
In #Auschwitz from 16 October 1941.
No. 21669
He perished in the camp on 20 October 1941.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
13 November 1889 | A Polish Jew, Jakób Ziarek, was born in Radomsko. A baker.
In #Auschwitz from 16 October 1941.
No. 21669
He perished in the camp on 20 October 1941.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
In #Auschwitz from 16 October 1941.
No. 21669
He perished in the camp on 20 October 1941.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
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this is brilliant satire:
“Given what I took to be the anti-Trump nature of the Sketch, I of course assumed there would be a similar, balancing Sketch discussing the possibility that the Capitol building had attacked the rioters....."
“Given what I took to be the anti-Trump nature of the Sketch, I of course assumed there would be a similar, balancing Sketch discussing the possibility that the Capitol building had attacked the rioters....."
Crisis at the Critic Sketchcasting Corporation!
Crisis at the CSC | Robert Hutton | The Critic Magazine
From the desk of Lord Kronsteen, founder and proprietor of the Critic Sketchcasting Corporation. To all staff, It is with a heavy heart that I take pen in hand to inform you of the resignation of both…
thecritic.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
this is brilliant satire:
“Given what I took to be the anti-Trump nature of the Sketch, I of course assumed there would be a similar, balancing Sketch discussing the possibility that the Capitol building had attacked the rioters....."
“Given what I took to be the anti-Trump nature of the Sketch, I of course assumed there would be a similar, balancing Sketch discussing the possibility that the Capitol building had attacked the rioters....."
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I mean, what kind of legal action would this be exactly? Defamation? I would truly love to see it. 'They made it look like I instigated a coup during my very well recorded coup attempt.'
The US president has sent a letter to the corporation threatening legal action.
Donald Trump Preparing To Sue BBC Over Panorama Speech Row
The US president has sent a letter to the corporation threatening legal action.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I mean, what kind of legal action would this be exactly? Defamation? I would truly love to see it. 'They made it look like I instigated a coup during my very well recorded coup attempt.'
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This, from OUSA's President, is very good and warrants reading:
"For decades, governments of every stripe have treated universities as businesses to be managed rather than institutions of learning and curiosity. ... Students are rebranded as customers, research, degrees and graduates as outputs."
"For decades, governments of every stripe have treated universities as businesses to be managed rather than institutions of learning and curiosity. ... Students are rebranded as customers, research, degrees and graduates as outputs."
November 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This, from OUSA's President, is very good and warrants reading:
"For decades, governments of every stripe have treated universities as businesses to be managed rather than institutions of learning and curiosity. ... Students are rebranded as customers, research, degrees and graduates as outputs."
"For decades, governments of every stripe have treated universities as businesses to be managed rather than institutions of learning and curiosity. ... Students are rebranded as customers, research, degrees and graduates as outputs."
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10 November 1926 | Norwegian Jewish girl, Sylvia Annie Markus, was born in Elverum.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
10 November 1926 | Norwegian Jewish girl, Sylvia Annie Markus, was born in Elverum.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
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The local residents and ratepayers group I belong to just voted to donate to Resene Workers. Are you or an organisation you belong to able to donate? If you can please do. #nzpol
Resene Paint workers at the Naenae and Upper Hutt factories do not earn the Living Wage. They are currently in tough negotiations with their employer and need all the support possible to ensure the campaign is well-resourced and that they can win the Living Wage.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/suppor...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/suppor...
Support Resene Paints Workers to Win a Living Wage
Raising money to support Resene Paints workers to win a Living Wage at their workplace.
givealittle.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The local residents and ratepayers group I belong to just voted to donate to Resene Workers. Are you or an organisation you belong to able to donate? If you can please do. #nzpol
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That the Free Speech Union's conference audience is applauding the suggestion of basically banning non-Christian religions should pretty much put an end to their being taken seriously by media as a voice for principled free speech advocacy.
But it won't
But it won't
If you'd told me that a speaker at the Free Speech Union conference would call for banning non-Christian public expressions of faith to an applauding crowd, I would have said yes, obviously that is going to happen newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/10/t...
November 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
That the Free Speech Union's conference audience is applauding the suggestion of basically banning non-Christian religions should pretty much put an end to their being taken seriously by media as a voice for principled free speech advocacy.
But it won't
But it won't
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If you'd told me that a speaker at the Free Speech Union conference would call for banning non-Christian public expressions of faith to an applauding crowd, I would have said yes, obviously that is going to happen newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/10/t...
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If you'd told me that a speaker at the Free Speech Union conference would call for banning non-Christian public expressions of faith to an applauding crowd, I would have said yes, obviously that is going to happen newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/10/t...
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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🏊♀️The women who swim at Kenwood Ladies Pond have already made their decision.
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
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In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
November 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🏊♀️The women who swim at Kenwood Ladies Pond have already made their decision.
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
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