Hayley
@writagal.bsky.social
Forever learning, opinions mine. Generally annoyed about something.
Aotearoa.
https://whereyouare0.substack.com/
Aotearoa.
https://whereyouare0.substack.com/
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Absolutely fantastic statement from PATHI and a number of other orgs in Ireland. Aotearoa is drawing international ire because this ban is real bottom of the barrel stuff pathi.ie/news/joint-s...
Joint Statement on Puberty Blocker Ban in Aotearoa
PATHI alongside other trans health and LGBTQI+ organisations stand with our colleagues in Aotearoa New Zealand and the young people, families, and clinicians affected by the Minister of Health’s decis...
pathi.ie
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Absolutely fantastic statement from PATHI and a number of other orgs in Ireland. Aotearoa is drawing international ire because this ban is real bottom of the barrel stuff pathi.ie/news/joint-s...
Thanks @siouxsiew.bsky.social for a fantastic talk today.
PledgeMe link here for anyone at the Women in Public Sector Summit:
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November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thanks @siouxsiew.bsky.social for a fantastic talk today.
PledgeMe link here for anyone at the Women in Public Sector Summit:
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I’m dealing with an older person who needs increased care. Does anyone know if I can request a NASC directly or do I need to go through the GP, who is unhelpful at the best of times? Thoughts appreciated 🙏
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m dealing with an older person who needs increased care. Does anyone know if I can request a NASC directly or do I need to go through the GP, who is unhelpful at the best of times? Thoughts appreciated 🙏
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Extremely important discussion of the anti-scientific, bigoted, transphobic government action this week
1/200 S2E173 - Puberty Blocker Ban
We speak with @jennifilm.nz about the ideologically motivated, against all evidence, decision by the National coalition government to effectively ban puberty blockers specifically for trans children.
w/ @mythros.bsky.social @kyledchurch.bsky.social
We speak with @jennifilm.nz about the ideologically motivated, against all evidence, decision by the National coalition government to effectively ban puberty blockers specifically for trans children.
w/ @mythros.bsky.social @kyledchurch.bsky.social
1/200 S2E173 - Puberty Blocker Ban — 1/200
We speak with Jen Shields about the ideologically motivated, against all evidence, decision by the National coalition government to effectively ban puberty blockers specifically for trans children...
www.1of200.nz
November 23, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Extremely important discussion of the anti-scientific, bigoted, transphobic government action this week
“Little rewarded the conservative councillors who ran a self-described “campaign of disruption” throughout his predecessor Tory Whanau’s mayoralty by giving them control of four of the most powerful committees.”
Labour: Women are worth it, except when it’s not politically convenient. Then hell no.
Labour: Women are worth it, except when it’s not politically convenient. Then hell no.
Andrew Little buddies up to the right
In his first council meeting as Wellington mayor, Andrew Little opened a political rift between Labour and the Greens.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
“Little rewarded the conservative councillors who ran a self-described “campaign of disruption” throughout his predecessor Tory Whanau’s mayoralty by giving them control of four of the most powerful committees.”
Labour: Women are worth it, except when it’s not politically convenient. Then hell no.
Labour: Women are worth it, except when it’s not politically convenient. Then hell no.
Nothing today either.
If you are an ally/voter/concerned about further restrictions to healthcare that this move is a trial balloon for, and you’re wondering how long is too long to wait to speak up, imo any official response now is inauthentic - and inspires zero confidence for support in future.
If you are an ally/voter/concerned about further restrictions to healthcare that this move is a trial balloon for, and you’re wondering how long is too long to wait to speak up, imo any official response now is inauthentic - and inspires zero confidence for support in future.
Labour is now the only Opposition party who has not put out an official press release denouncing the NZ government’s restrictions to healthcare access for trans youth and affirming their strong support for the trans, takatāpui and rainbow communities.
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Nothing today either.
If you are an ally/voter/concerned about further restrictions to healthcare that this move is a trial balloon for, and you’re wondering how long is too long to wait to speak up, imo any official response now is inauthentic - and inspires zero confidence for support in future.
If you are an ally/voter/concerned about further restrictions to healthcare that this move is a trial balloon for, and you’re wondering how long is too long to wait to speak up, imo any official response now is inauthentic - and inspires zero confidence for support in future.
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T-22 days until this govt enacts legislation that directly and explicitly breaches the Bill of Rights Act to discriminate against trans people, and Labour are still yet to publicly commit to fixing it.
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
T-22 days until this govt enacts legislation that directly and explicitly breaches the Bill of Rights Act to discriminate against trans people, and Labour are still yet to publicly commit to fixing it.
Reflecting that the sheer pace/scale of this erosion & damage has never happened in our history - & has been absolutely deliberate to ensure, even they don’t get another term, that a centrist government will do little to reverse the damage. The thought of a second round of this decimation is dire.🫠
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Reflecting that the sheer pace/scale of this erosion & damage has never happened in our history - & has been absolutely deliberate to ensure, even they don’t get another term, that a centrist government will do little to reverse the damage. The thought of a second round of this decimation is dire.🫠
“In addition to environmental protection and public transport, regional councils sometimes also own ports.”
“If these reforms go ahead, councils may lose their authority at the exact moment ministers acquire unprecedented fast-track powers.”
Quiet part out loud etc
“If these reforms go ahead, councils may lose their authority at the exact moment ministers acquire unprecedented fast-track powers.”
Quiet part out loud etc
Concern as end of regional councils tipped in local government reforms
Sources are worried about what would become of the environmental protection aspect of regional councils, with an announcement about their future expected today.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
“In addition to environmental protection and public transport, regional councils sometimes also own ports.”
“If these reforms go ahead, councils may lose their authority at the exact moment ministers acquire unprecedented fast-track powers.”
Quiet part out loud etc
“If these reforms go ahead, councils may lose their authority at the exact moment ministers acquire unprecedented fast-track powers.”
Quiet part out loud etc
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(9/10) We can no longer look to the US for leadership on rights. We must hold the line here in Aotearoa. We must defend our definition of rights: one that prioritises the safety of the vulnerable over the "liberty" of others to harm them.
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
(9/10) We can no longer look to the US for leadership on rights. We must hold the line here in Aotearoa. We must defend our definition of rights: one that prioritises the safety of the vulnerable over the "liberty" of others to harm them.
Truer words.
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Truer words.
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Noting the block the ban protest on the 7th for Aucklanders.
I would add donate money to Rainbow Youth, Gender Minorities Aotearoa or any other organisation which provides support to our gender diverse young people.
Donate money and/or time to a political party committed to reversing this ban.
I would add donate money to Rainbow Youth, Gender Minorities Aotearoa or any other organisation which provides support to our gender diverse young people.
Donate money and/or time to a political party committed to reversing this ban.
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Noting the block the ban protest on the 7th for Aucklanders.
I would add donate money to Rainbow Youth, Gender Minorities Aotearoa or any other organisation which provides support to our gender diverse young people.
Donate money and/or time to a political party committed to reversing this ban.
I would add donate money to Rainbow Youth, Gender Minorities Aotearoa or any other organisation which provides support to our gender diverse young people.
Donate money and/or time to a political party committed to reversing this ban.
Would add “or for someone who can’t make up their minds whether it’s politically convenient to officially support the communities they say they support.”
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Would add “or for someone who can’t make up their minds whether it’s politically convenient to officially support the communities they say they support.”
Labour is now the only Opposition party who has not put out an official press release denouncing the NZ government’s restrictions to healthcare access for trans youth and affirming their strong support for the trans, takatāpui and rainbow communities.
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Labour is now the only Opposition party who has not put out an official press release denouncing the NZ government’s restrictions to healthcare access for trans youth and affirming their strong support for the trans, takatāpui and rainbow communities.
Great to see this official statement from NZ Greens 🏳️⚧️
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Great to see this official statement from NZ Greens 🏳️⚧️
Courtesy of @akwomenscentre.bsky.social 🙏🏳️⚧️
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Courtesy of @akwomenscentre.bsky.social 🙏🏳️⚧️
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Nothing from the main party or the leader or the Health spokesperson. Their Rainbow Communities spokesperson (Halbert) and Duncan Webb made decent statements but it's really disappointing that there's no commitment yet from Labour to repeal the decision or anything.
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Nothing from the main party or the leader or the Health spokesperson. Their Rainbow Communities spokesperson (Halbert) and Duncan Webb made decent statements but it's really disappointing that there's no commitment yet from Labour to repeal the decision or anything.
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“it’s hard to avoid the feeling that children are being treated as costs, problems, or political props, rather than people whose flourishing should be at the centre of public life.”
#nzpol
#nzpol
Do we like children? Watching this government through an educator’s eyes.
By Cheryl Mitchell Teacher, EdD
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
“it’s hard to avoid the feeling that children are being treated as costs, problems, or political props, rather than people whose flourishing should be at the centre of public life.”
#nzpol
#nzpol
With Christmas parties coming up and Ariana Grande in the news for getting Covid during the press tour for Wicked, semi-regular reminder Covid is still a thing and you might want to get a booster, plan for open/ventilated spaces, ask for testing/test yourself, and stock up on those antihistamines.
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
With Christmas parties coming up and Ariana Grande in the news for getting Covid during the press tour for Wicked, semi-regular reminder Covid is still a thing and you might want to get a booster, plan for open/ventilated spaces, ask for testing/test yourself, and stock up on those antihistamines.
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It’s Disability History Month, a time to raise awareness and celebrate the history and achievements of disabled people and communities. It’s also a time to highlight the ongoing struggles for equality disabled people face.
#DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace
#DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’s Disability History Month, a time to raise awareness and celebrate the history and achievements of disabled people and communities. It’s also a time to highlight the ongoing struggles for equality disabled people face.
#DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace
#DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace
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Can I just point out that these warnings are far, far from empty alarmism. Look at the states. Repro rights orgs started warning people years ago as the antis chipped away at our rights until finally Roe v Wade fell. We can’t let it happen here. We need a new govt. #nzpol
The banning of gender affirming care/ puberty blockers for trans kids is a TEST. This Luxon-led coalition is seeing how much pushback they receive on this issue to figure out how to ban abortion & contraception next term. They're anti-choice, they will act on this. #nzpol #abortion #pubertyblockers
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Can I just point out that these warnings are far, far from empty alarmism. Look at the states. Repro rights orgs started warning people years ago as the antis chipped away at our rights until finally Roe v Wade fell. We can’t let it happen here. We need a new govt. #nzpol
Great to see this from individual MPs but when it’s not coming from the top, and there’s no official statement or press release on Labour’s website, this doesn’t bode well for a future where, following this trial balloon focusing on trans youth, further restrictions to healthcare are very likely.
Doctors and parents should make decisions about what is best for their kids health - not politicians. The Government has said doctors cannot give new prescriptions of puberty blockers to children who are suffering from gender dysphoria. That is putting kids at risk.
November 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Great to see this from individual MPs but when it’s not coming from the top, and there’s no official statement or press release on Labour’s website, this doesn’t bode well for a future where, following this trial balloon focusing on trans youth, further restrictions to healthcare are very likely.
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The banning of gender affirming care/ puberty blockers for trans kids is a TEST. This Luxon-led coalition is seeing how much pushback they receive on this issue to figure out how to ban abortion & contraception next term. They're anti-choice, they will act on this. #nzpol #abortion #pubertyblockers
November 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The banning of gender affirming care/ puberty blockers for trans kids is a TEST. This Luxon-led coalition is seeing how much pushback they receive on this issue to figure out how to ban abortion & contraception next term. They're anti-choice, they will act on this. #nzpol #abortion #pubertyblockers
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First they came for…
“The implications extend beyond trans young people.
When governments override established clinical practice without evidence and when minority groups become targets of restrictive medical policy, it sets a precedent that should concern everyone.”
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When governments override established clinical practice without evidence and when minority groups become targets of restrictive medical policy, it sets a precedent that should concern everyone.”
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Politicisation of medical care. Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
November 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
First they came for…
“The implications extend beyond trans young people.
When governments override established clinical practice without evidence and when minority groups become targets of restrictive medical policy, it sets a precedent that should concern everyone.”
👇👇👇
When governments override established clinical practice without evidence and when minority groups become targets of restrictive medical policy, it sets a precedent that should concern everyone.”
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Politicisation of medical care. Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
Analysis: The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care prioritises politics and ideology over decades of expert clinical guidance and patient safety evidence.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“The implications extend beyond trans young people.
When governments override established clinical practice without evidence and when minority groups become targets of restrictive medical policy, it sets a precedent that should concern everyone.”
👇👇👇
When governments override established clinical practice without evidence and when minority groups become targets of restrictive medical policy, it sets a precedent that should concern everyone.”
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