Rimu Bhū’ī (they/them)
@rimubhooi.bsky.social
Fully just here to lurk tbfh
💥 tauiwi Panjābī, from refugees
💛 queer, trans, & chronically ill
📍 on stolen land in Aotearoa
🌟sociolinguistics & disability justice
💥 tauiwi Panjābī, from refugees
💛 queer, trans, & chronically ill
📍 on stolen land in Aotearoa
🌟sociolinguistics & disability justice
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Okay but having Willis and Richardson debate "is the government not right-wing enough or just the right amount of right-wing?" is a trap, and it's a trap that's explicitly being run by the TPU. Y'all see that, right?
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Okay but having Willis and Richardson debate "is the government not right-wing enough or just the right amount of right-wing?" is a trap, and it's a trap that's explicitly being run by the TPU. Y'all see that, right?
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OK team, time for a reminder that if you want to change the Government, financially supporting your chosen opposition party is vital. We've seen how much National is spending on ads - set up an automatic monthly donation you can afford to Labour/Greens to boost their fighting funds #nzpol
December 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
OK team, time for a reminder that if you want to change the Government, financially supporting your chosen opposition party is vital. We've seen how much National is spending on ads - set up an automatic monthly donation you can afford to Labour/Greens to boost their fighting funds #nzpol
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oh thank god, a journalist at RNZ:IndoNZ who is an actual journalist, not a flameout ex-MP who had a totally unrelated job before that
Unpacking the Indian community’s tussle with non-vegetarian food at festivals
The debate reflects a deeper tension over how Indian cultural practices are defined in New Zealand.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
oh thank god, a journalist at RNZ:IndoNZ who is an actual journalist, not a flameout ex-MP who had a totally unrelated job before that
Yeah, they just live in well ventilated houses w a/c so don’t understand or care about extreme heat. I grew up in India - where school shuts down entirely for two months because teaching and learning in hot weather is dangerous. And NZ is nearing the daily summer temps I grew up with!!
they do know that other countries also shut down for summer right?
December 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Yeah, they just live in well ventilated houses w a/c so don’t understand or care about extreme heat. I grew up in India - where school shuts down entirely for two months because teaching and learning in hot weather is dangerous. And NZ is nearing the daily summer temps I grew up with!!
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When Tasman flooded this year, with people trapped & millions of $ in damage, lost livehlihoods. Luxon flew to a Hawaii for holiday. He didn't tell anyone until he got back.
Now he tells NZ we don't deserve our Xmas holidays & we're not American enough. The man with NO portfolio is a tosser #nzpol
Now he tells NZ we don't deserve our Xmas holidays & we're not American enough. The man with NO portfolio is a tosser #nzpol
December 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
When Tasman flooded this year, with people trapped & millions of $ in damage, lost livehlihoods. Luxon flew to a Hawaii for holiday. He didn't tell anyone until he got back.
Now he tells NZ we don't deserve our Xmas holidays & we're not American enough. The man with NO portfolio is a tosser #nzpol
Now he tells NZ we don't deserve our Xmas holidays & we're not American enough. The man with NO portfolio is a tosser #nzpol
New Zealand mentioned !!
Police have recovered a James Bond-inspired Faberge pendant after six days of waiting for it to exit a suspect's gastrointestinal tract.
Police recover a swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear
Police have recovered a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after six days of waiting for it to exit a suspect's gastrointestinal tract.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
New Zealand mentioned !!
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Govt has panicked and realised they accidentally banned GnRH analogues for adults too and have quickly updated their legislation. Just shows how little thought went into this decision - no thought, just political ideology and disinformation. www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/p...
Medicines (Restriction on Prescribing Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Analogues) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2025 (SL 2025/302) – New Zealand Legislation
www.legislation.govt.nz
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Govt has panicked and realised they accidentally banned GnRH analogues for adults too and have quickly updated their legislation. Just shows how little thought went into this decision - no thought, just political ideology and disinformation. www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/p...
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“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Smail at the UN to present evidence of government discrimination against Māori #nzpol
On the ground in Geneva | E-Tangata
“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Sm...
e-tangata.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Smail at the UN to present evidence of government discrimination against Māori #nzpol
12th Nov 2024, the Prime Minister formally and finally apologised to survivors of abuse in care. In his speech, he said: "But I want to assure you it is our intention to have a new single redress system operating next year." To date, this has not happened.
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/wh...
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/wh...
Deliver on your promise: A new single Redress Agency for survivors of abuse in care!
We all want Aotearoa New Zealand to be a place where everyone can thrive. Certainly a place where survivors of abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions can thrive. We know that ...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
12th Nov 2024, the Prime Minister formally and finally apologised to survivors of abuse in care. In his speech, he said: "But I want to assure you it is our intention to have a new single redress system operating next year." To date, this has not happened.
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/wh...
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/wh...
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Your gentle reminder that my crowdfunding campaign ends tomorrow night… Thanks everyone for all the love. It’s been amazing. www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Your gentle reminder that my crowdfunding campaign ends tomorrow night… Thanks everyone for all the love. It’s been amazing. www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
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Tonight I announced the #BHN awards.
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
forms.gle/45iz3Y1AGRsx...
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
forms.gle/45iz3Y1AGRsx...
BHN Awards Voting
Thank you for voting in the first inaugural BHN Awards!
It's been a HUGE year and Magenta thought it would be nice to reflect back and have a lil fun before we leave for the festive season.
Please ...
forms.gle
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tonight I announced the #BHN awards.
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
forms.gle/45iz3Y1AGRsx...
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
forms.gle/45iz3Y1AGRsx...
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this image was generated with google's latest nana banana pro tool. we have no idea how bad it is about to get.
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
this image was generated with google's latest nana banana pro tool. we have no idea how bad it is about to get.
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NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
In this article they literally hyperlink to another article that names C0VID in the viruses lumped together as “flu-like illness”. But sure *mysterious* sounds way cooler guys…
We should be lobbying for the return of free testing!!! Then ppl like Angel could get more accurate support!
We should be lobbying for the return of free testing!!! Then ppl like Angel could get more accurate support!
Mysterious, flu-like illness leaves Canterbury teen temporarily paralysed www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Mysterious, flu-like illness leaves Canterbury teen temporarily paralysed
Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, Angel Dagcutan is still searching for answers.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
In this article they literally hyperlink to another article that names C0VID in the viruses lumped together as “flu-like illness”. But sure *mysterious* sounds way cooler guys…
We should be lobbying for the return of free testing!!! Then ppl like Angel could get more accurate support!
We should be lobbying for the return of free testing!!! Then ppl like Angel could get more accurate support!
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People who adore the LLM-machine, that by design has no concern for truth, must have no concern for truth
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
People who adore the LLM-machine, that by design has no concern for truth, must have no concern for truth
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Hi hi hi to my Secret Santa 👋🏽 I am a big fan of all this ⬇️⬇️ plant based for kai 🌱
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Hi hi hi to my Secret Santa 👋🏽 I am a big fan of all this ⬇️⬇️ plant based for kai 🌱
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
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“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
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November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
what Louise said!
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
what Louise said!
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Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
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🎶 old mcdonald replaced his farm with an energy intensive data center, a i a i o 🎶
November 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🎶 old mcdonald replaced his farm with an energy intensive data center, a i a i o 🎶
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One of the few good things about living in New Zealand is that you can look at the Labour Party and if you are like “wow I’m way more progressive than/left of them”, then you simply don’t have to give your party vote to them and move on with your life guilt free and vote for Greens 🤷🏽♀️
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
One of the few good things about living in New Zealand is that you can look at the Labour Party and if you are like “wow I’m way more progressive than/left of them”, then you simply don’t have to give your party vote to them and move on with your life guilt free and vote for Greens 🤷🏽♀️
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The irony that he'd be talking about "public trust" when he told the nation that "jihadi brides" were leaving from NZ when, in fact, they did not. It took the Green Party, through OIAs, to find the truth. As a result, many of us faced harassment, and years on, we're still waiting for an apology.
Former PM John Key says public's trust in police threatened by recent events McSkimming case
Former PM John Key says public's trust in police threatened by recent events McSkimming case
Sir John's comments come after a report that found senior police leaders mishandled accusations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The irony that he'd be talking about "public trust" when he told the nation that "jihadi brides" were leaving from NZ when, in fact, they did not. It took the Green Party, through OIAs, to find the truth. As a result, many of us faced harassment, and years on, we're still waiting for an apology.
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The more we learn about EBV, the more angry I am at the person who came to school sick and infected the rest of us.
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
The Virus That Causes Mono May Also Cause Lupus
Early findings indicate that Epstein-Barr Virus may also cause the autoimmune disease lupus
www.scientificamerican.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The more we learn about EBV, the more angry I am at the person who came to school sick and infected the rest of us.
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences