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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 22h

Happy fifth birthday to Lyra, from fluffy potato to the best tiny big girl ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉

A black and white dog smiling at the camera holding a pinecone

Ā black and white dog sleeps in a circle on a rug

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 1d

Pure reckons but I'd put down a large chunk of that to increasing turnout in Ōtaki and the rest of the district due to the Māori ward referendum.

You def can't put it down to the anti-rates crowd when the mayor was comfortably returned and most of the anti-rates candidates lost.

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 1d

Kāpiti Coast District Council has increased our election turnout compared to 2022. Last election we got 45.8%, this time we're already at 45.7% before specials have been added to the count.

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 3d

Snap! Had mine two hours ago.

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 3d

A now-dead ex MP used to message me on here nearly every time we passed each other on these travelators when I worked there, sometimes making unwanted 'bear' references. He was an odd one.

henry cooke @henrycooke.bsky.social · 3d

True tragedy at Parliament this week: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

End of an era as Parliament’s travelators decommissioned

The airport-style walkways that let MPs duck down to Lambton Quay are ‘no longer financially viable’.

www.thepost.co.nz

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 6d

Lee-Anne is now running a Boosted campaign to support publication of Too Young - if it's something you agree is worthwhile and you can afford it, she'd really appreciate any donation you can make.

www.thearts.co.nz/boosted/proj...

Too Young - a book about childhood parental bereavement

Boosted is Aotearoa New Zealand’s only arts crowdfunding platform. We’re here to bring creatives and supporters together to grow creativity. With our mentored approach to crowdfunding, we have one of ...

www.thearts.co.nz

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 6d

I've read my chapter and I know that this book will be a really valuable resource both for people going through this, and for their loved ones supporting them.

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 6d

Last year I was interviewed about my experience for Too Young, a book and website project about the experiences of people like me who lost a parent before we were 18.

www.tooyoung.org.nz

Too Young

How can we ‘do death’ better for grieving children?; Adults who lost a parent as kids share their stories and advice. We hope readers gain comfort and/or insight from our stories to help them address ...

www.tooyoung.org.nz

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 6d

When I was 16 my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer - 3 months later she died. It was an awful thing to go through, but one that too many rangatahi in Aotearoa face.

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Lotographia 🍹 @lotographia.bsky.social · 7d

I am so done with this bullshit.

NZ First mingled with a crowd who set fire to the grounds of parliament.

The Greens marched with a hīkoi that did not leave a scrap of litter on those same grounds.

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 16d

Forgot to include the link to the full story
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Israel's ambassador to NZ offers Winston Peters praise after Palestinian State announcement

Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 16d

I'm on RNZ this morning talking about the Government's decision to continue enabling genocide. Safe to say I'm pretty furious about it.

Screenshot of a news article reading:

Wilson-Goldman called Peters' speech "absolute cowardice", saying New Zealand was "aiding and abetting in genocide".

"The reality is that, if you want the people of Palestine to be standing up, to be saying 'this is the kind of life we want to live', they need to be given the opportunity to do that.

"Hamas does whatever Hamas does, but ultimately, the thing that is hurting Palestinians the most is the genocide Israel is committing and that's what needs to stop."

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 17d

Our full media statement here: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO25...

NZ Jews Say The Government Is Rewarding Genocide

At this rate, New Zealand will go down in history as one of the few countries that continues to aide and abet this genocide. This government has made this our country's legacy, says Asher Wilson-Goldm...

www.scoop.co.nz

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks to One News for including us in their story www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/27/n...

Screenshot of a news article:

Dayenu: New Zealand Jews Against Occupation also said it was appalled by the Government's decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, saying it showed "nothing but cowardice".

"While Israel's genocide continues to massacre people in Gaza, our Government refuses to even do the bare minimum," said spokesperson Asher Wilson-Goldman.

"At this rate, New Zealand will go down in history as one of the few countries that continues to aide and abet this genocide. This government has made this our country's legacy."

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 17d

Took part in Hīkoi mō te Pōti today with Embracing Te Tiriti Kāpiti, from Raumati Beach to drop off our voting papers at Paraparaumu Library.

So much support from tooting cars along the way, don't forget to fill out your voting papers and say YES to keeping Māori wards!

Photo of two smiling people with a sign saying 'honk to support Māori Wards'

Group of people standing with signs supporting te tiriti and Māori wards

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 17d

Some first reactions from me and Dayenu: NZ Jews Against the Occupation.

Absolute cowardice from Winston Peters and the Government today as they continue to reward genocide by refusing to recognise the State of Palestine.

As Israel continues to massacre civilians, our Government doesn't even have the courage to recognise the truth - that Palestine exists, has existed and will continue to exist.

At this rate, this country will go down in history as one of the few countries that continues to aide and abet this atrocity. New Zealand is breaking international law and supporting genocide.

Dayenu will always stand alongside our Palestinian sisters and brothers against genocide and for justice and freedom.

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 18d

Lost the dog, gained a cat

White cat sitting on a grey chair with a green cushion and leather bag behind her

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 18d

Yes same here! In the last 20 mins we've gone from torrential rain to barely a cloud in the sky. It's a miracle

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 18d

Keeping me company while I WFH. Am really glad she doesn't want to go out for a walk in this weather either.

A small black and white dog asleep on a white rug

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 19d

For sure, but alongside a call for "revolution" from the same candidate it's slightly incongruous though!

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 19d

And a council candidate who is promising to review the LTP in his first term, not realising that every council already has to redo the LTP every term.

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 20d

a man with a beard is holding a cup of coffee and the words `` challenge accepted '' are above him .

Alt: a man with a beard is holding a cup of coffee and the words `` challenge accepted '' are above him .

media.tenor.com

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 20d

More info about Rā Whakamana below, and sign up to receive updates at www.together.org.nz/ra_whakamana

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

National Iwi Chairs Forum and Council of Trade Unions announce day of solidarity

The day, Rā Whakamana, is aimed to "reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers".

www.rnz.co.nz

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Asher Wilson-Goldman @asherwilsongoldman.bsky.social · 20d

Some history for us all to be proud of - a timely story to retell with the upcoming Rā Whakamana, a national day of action on 28 October called jointly by iwi and unions.

thespinoff.co.nz/atea/23-09-2...

The forgotten union green ban that defended Bastion Point

In the late 1970s, workers joined Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to stop luxury housing at Takaparawhau – a landmark alliance of unions, Māori and environmentalists.

thespinoff.co.nz

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