@scilion.bsky.social
Master of Science with Distinction (Biochemistry)
Kāi Tahu / Pakeha
She/Her/Ia 🏳️🌈
Kāi Tahu / Pakeha
She/Her/Ia 🏳️🌈
A month till Christmas, a commonly celebrated family holiday in Aotearoa. Slim pickings for many families, some will be without homes, some will know there won't be any availability to help when DV hits, others will be thinking how the new school year will go now they will be outed by lack of meds.
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A month till Christmas, a commonly celebrated family holiday in Aotearoa. Slim pickings for many families, some will be without homes, some will know there won't be any availability to help when DV hits, others will be thinking how the new school year will go now they will be outed by lack of meds.
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Little clear benefit in having.. [checks notes] a rescue tug on one of the worlds famous dangerous stretches of water between our 2 largest islands ?
fucking death cult
#nzpol
fucking death cult
#nzpol
Transport Minister Chris Bishop blames “a significant escalation in costs and little clear benefit” for calling it quits on a replacement.
Cook Strait rescue tug going with no replacement
Transport Minister Chris Bishop blames “a significant escalation in costs and little clear benefit” for calling it quits on a replacement.
dlvr.it
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Little clear benefit in having.. [checks notes] a rescue tug on one of the worlds famous dangerous stretches of water between our 2 largest islands ?
fucking death cult
#nzpol
fucking death cult
#nzpol
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A summary of our statement on the research protocol:
This research is not about the safety of these medications which have been used for this very purpose since 1989. It is the result of an ideological view at the very top of the DHSC and NHS that being trans is a ‘less desirable outcome.’
This research is not about the safety of these medications which have been used for this very purpose since 1989. It is the result of an ideological view at the very top of the DHSC and NHS that being trans is a ‘less desirable outcome.’
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
A summary of our statement on the research protocol:
This research is not about the safety of these medications which have been used for this very purpose since 1989. It is the result of an ideological view at the very top of the DHSC and NHS that being trans is a ‘less desirable outcome.’
This research is not about the safety of these medications which have been used for this very purpose since 1989. It is the result of an ideological view at the very top of the DHSC and NHS that being trans is a ‘less desirable outcome.’
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At an absolute minimum, from a pure values perspective, why would Aotearoa want to pin our healthcare against a trial like this? It will be a stain on our history to endorse this trial as a country. Don't let it stand.
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
At an absolute minimum, from a pure values perspective, why would Aotearoa want to pin our healthcare against a trial like this? It will be a stain on our history to endorse this trial as a country. Don't let it stand.
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#nzpol
It should be news until the ban is removed and I mean well-informed accurate news.
Articles that have trans health experts on one side vs misinfo & bigots on the other are unforgivable and part of the problem. Looking at you RNZ @rnzrss.bsky.social
It should be news until the ban is removed and I mean well-informed accurate news.
Articles that have trans health experts on one side vs misinfo & bigots on the other are unforgivable and part of the problem. Looking at you RNZ @rnzrss.bsky.social
This has still not been reported in any mainstream news that I can see - healthcare is a human right, and we’re currently actively normalising its removal.
Politicisation of healthcare is a hallmark of authoritarianism, and silence as trans rights are removed means an easier path for more erosion.
Politicisation of healthcare is a hallmark of authoritarianism, and silence as trans rights are removed means an easier path for more erosion.
Ban on puberty blockers serious human rights infringement
tikatangata.org.nz
November 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#nzpol
It should be news until the ban is removed and I mean well-informed accurate news.
Articles that have trans health experts on one side vs misinfo & bigots on the other are unforgivable and part of the problem. Looking at you RNZ @rnzrss.bsky.social
It should be news until the ban is removed and I mean well-informed accurate news.
Articles that have trans health experts on one side vs misinfo & bigots on the other are unforgivable and part of the problem. Looking at you RNZ @rnzrss.bsky.social
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The deep disgusting irony in putting a child through all this, asking them "have you had enough time for yourself lately?" and "have you had fun with your friends?" and when they say no using it to take away their right to healthcare
The “Pathways” trial is, IMO on more than one level, a thoroughly unethical piece of “research” to be carrying out on children, especially children who are part of a marginalised minority.
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The deep disgusting irony in putting a child through all this, asking them "have you had enough time for yourself lately?" and "have you had fun with your friends?" and when they say no using it to take away their right to healthcare
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Senior medical doctors condemn the puberty blocker ban: “It is completely inappropriate for the Government of the day to be determining treatment options for our patients."
asms.org.nz/senior-docto...
asms.org.nz/senior-docto...
Senior doctors’ union condemns puberty blocker ban | ASMS
asms.org.nz
November 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Senior medical doctors condemn the puberty blocker ban: “It is completely inappropriate for the Government of the day to be determining treatment options for our patients."
asms.org.nz/senior-docto...
asms.org.nz/senior-docto...
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Has anyone seen Labour make an official party statement about this horrific human rights issue yet?
Hipkins jumped on bluesky after a 2month break to support Winston Peters here
Has so far refused to do the same to support the trans community in the face of destructive and, frankly, fatal policy that NZF and National delivered this week
Really showing his, and Labour's, priorities
Has so far refused to do the same to support the trans community in the face of destructive and, frankly, fatal policy that NZF and National delivered this week
Really showing his, and Labour's, priorities
The attack on Winston Peters home today was totally unacceptable. MPs homes are not the place to protest. No matter the cause, political violence is never ok and should be condemned. Free speech is healthy in a democracy, political violence is not.
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Has anyone seen Labour make an official party statement about this horrific human rights issue yet?
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The overwhelmingly positive experiences of trans youth on puberty blockers
The overwhelmingly positive experiences of trans youth on puberty blockers
A survey of trans youth highlights the enormous value of puberty blockers – and the strong need for continued access to them....
thespinoff.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The overwhelmingly positive experiences of trans youth on puberty blockers
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Both NZ Health Minister Simeon Brown and NZ PM Christopher Luxon complained about the Labour led Coalition and their "nanny state policies"
Of course, that was before they got into power and then dictated what therapies qualified doctors could use some drugs for "for safety reasons"
#nzpol
Of course, that was before they got into power and then dictated what therapies qualified doctors could use some drugs for "for safety reasons"
#nzpol
November 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Both NZ Health Minister Simeon Brown and NZ PM Christopher Luxon complained about the Labour led Coalition and their "nanny state policies"
Of course, that was before they got into power and then dictated what therapies qualified doctors could use some drugs for "for safety reasons"
#nzpol
Of course, that was before they got into power and then dictated what therapies qualified doctors could use some drugs for "for safety reasons"
#nzpol
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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!”
Hence why I'm only surprised to not have heard from the greens as a collective
People are saying how Hipkins should say something about the anti trans policy that came out. However we need to remember his is the party who didn't ban Posie Parker who didn't include anti LGBTQ hate speech on the hate speech laws and who didn't stand up for Benjamin Doyle besides Verrall #nzpol
"Labour care deeply about the queer community"
Meanwhile Ted Greensmith-West who had multiple roles within Labour:
No one can convince me yet they won't go the Starmer Route.
Meanwhile Ted Greensmith-West who had multiple roles within Labour:
No one can convince me yet they won't go the Starmer Route.
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Hence why I'm only surprised to not have heard from the greens as a collective
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“For anyone who believes that Aotearoa is a country worth living in, this cannot stand.”
Puberty blockers banned: The reality of raising a trans child in 2025
Puberty blockers banned: The reality of raising a trans child in 2025
A parent shares their experience and fears as the government bans new prescriptions of puberty blockers for gender-affirming care....
thespinoff.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“For anyone who believes that Aotearoa is a country worth living in, this cannot stand.”
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Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa (PATHA) condemns decision by Minister of Health Simeon Brown to ban new prescriptions of GnRH analogues (puberty blockers) for transgender children and young people who are not currently on them.
#NZpol 💗🤍💙⚕️
Full release at patha.nz/news
#NZpol 💗🤍💙⚕️
Full release at patha.nz/news
November 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa (PATHA) condemns decision by Minister of Health Simeon Brown to ban new prescriptions of GnRH analogues (puberty blockers) for transgender children and young people who are not currently on them.
#NZpol 💗🤍💙⚕️
Full release at patha.nz/news
#NZpol 💗🤍💙⚕️
Full release at patha.nz/news
This! It will be very intentional
Government bans puberty blockers on the day before trans day of remembrance after soliciting public feedback on trans medical care and then sitting on it for months and months and months.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
This! It will be very intentional
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Government bans puberty blockers on the day before trans day of remembrance after soliciting public feedback on trans medical care and then sitting on it for months and months and months.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Government bans puberty blockers on the day before trans day of remembrance after soliciting public feedback on trans medical care and then sitting on it for months and months and months.
#nzpol
#nzpol
This is not "following evidence" or "best practice". It is nothing but politics it is intentionally ignoring all the countries who are doing the opposite including neighbours like Oz. The evidence is simply that this is another way the government is interfering with PRIVATE medical decisions.
The Government is banning new patients from being prescribed the most common form of puberty blocker and is explicitly aligning NZ's future policy on this matter to the UK's. PR below.
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
This is not "following evidence" or "best practice". It is nothing but politics it is intentionally ignoring all the countries who are doing the opposite including neighbours like Oz. The evidence is simply that this is another way the government is interfering with PRIVATE medical decisions.
And how many redundancies have happened over the last say 18 months? Less overall $$ to buy more expensive locally made essentials
#nzpol
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
And how many redundancies have happened over the last say 18 months? Less overall $$ to buy more expensive locally made essentials
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And now we're supposed to believe roadside 'drug testing' won't be heinously abused by them to garner revenue and to target poor ppl 🤪👍👍
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
And now we're supposed to believe roadside 'drug testing' won't be heinously abused by them to garner revenue and to target poor ppl 🤪👍👍
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Tamatha Paul speaking for the Greens; starts with acknowledging the mana of mcSkimming's victim.
"Its particularly stinging to have to discuss this matter on this day" - because its meant to be about remembering victims of abuse and instead we're again talking about abusers #nzqt
"Its particularly stinging to have to discuss this matter on this day" - because its meant to be about remembering victims of abuse and instead we're again talking about abusers #nzqt
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Tamatha Paul speaking for the Greens; starts with acknowledging the mana of mcSkimming's victim.
"Its particularly stinging to have to discuss this matter on this day" - because its meant to be about remembering victims of abuse and instead we're again talking about abusers #nzqt
"Its particularly stinging to have to discuss this matter on this day" - because its meant to be about remembering victims of abuse and instead we're again talking about abusers #nzqt
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Created Google NotebookLM instance on IPCA Report 'Review of Police handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming'. notebooklm.google.com/notebook/13f... Has a number of resources for New Zealanders to grasp what's in 135-page PDF. Important to render this material accessible to widest audience.
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Created Google NotebookLM instance on IPCA Report 'Review of Police handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming'. notebooklm.google.com/notebook/13f... Has a number of resources for New Zealanders to grasp what's in 135-page PDF. Important to render this material accessible to widest audience.
100% I could tell many stories, but not my place, except my own. Despite a signed confession of multiple sexual acts & rape. Our recounts matched except for where the cis man admitted prior acts when I was too out of it to have known. Not only did he walk out of the police station uncharged 1/2
The problem for women in NZ has always been cis men & the lack of consequences for them if they commit SA/DV/abuse - especially men in positions of power at work or in sports.Their prospects, potential, promotions, reputations, businesses come 1st - it’s said out loud, it’s not even a secret. #nzpol
“The belief appears to be based on the proposition that Police are justified in not undertaking, or in curtailing, an investigation into a sexual assault allegation if it would jeopardise a suspect's work or promotion prospects “
A belief that’s entrenched in the police and in NZ. #nzpol
A belief that’s entrenched in the police and in NZ. #nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM
100% I could tell many stories, but not my place, except my own. Despite a signed confession of multiple sexual acts & rape. Our recounts matched except for where the cis man admitted prior acts when I was too out of it to have known. Not only did he walk out of the police station uncharged 1/2
