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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · 10d

She writes so well.

John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · 11d

Love the energy in this Helen. I haven't been on social media much recently, so seeing this and knowing you are still producing things of beauty is affirming.

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · 12d

Very disappointed but not surprised at the result in Taupō. The relationship between Council and Tūwharetoa was used to create fear and division by those on the right.

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations Rebecca!

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · 12d

"True peace is not merely the absence of war, it is the presence of justice." MLK Jr

John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · 19d

Our early childhood sector is in free fall. Best Start aka the Wright Fdtn has been central in this. Through alliances with Govt Ministers, targeting of poor communities, dodgy ratios + employment practices, they've forced out ethical centres and driven down quality.

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Bill Manhire @pacificraft.bsky.social · Nov 8

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Gaza

The dead boy tries to open his eyes.
He wants to see the world he is leaving.
But there is nothing to see here,
nothing and nothing, and anyway he is gone.
His parents held him while he died
but they are both dead, too.
Or he held them, no one remembers.

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · 23d

This is where we are. Gifted a turd, our leaders smile, offer thanks and then dispose of it.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Sep 18

Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Sep 10

There's no such thing as a free lunch, unless you're sorted.

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Sep 10

#nzpol
Querying limits on campaign spending in local elections. Can anyone point to regulations? Our local Act candidate for mayor seems to have deep pockets.

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jul 31

Please check you are on the electoral roll. As a whānau, each of whom had enrolled, we just checked. 3 of 5 were not registered. @elections.govt.nz

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jul 26

When Welby was lecturing at 'teachers college' he'd sometimes turn up in soldier's uniform. I took it to be quiet commentary on the rigid conformity operating in education system.

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Sacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · Jul 26

How the car industry cooked up 'jaywalking' to claim the roads from pedestrians. (2m)

The invention of Jaywalking

YouTube video by Hannah Fry

youtube.com

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jul 17

NZ once had a world leading ece service. Now the Government is changing the regulations to drive down quality for our babies and pre-schoolers.

Shaping futures – the power of qualified kaiako

Qualified early childhood teachers bring deep knowledge, intentional teaching and powerful relationships that shape children’s futures. Ako hears from kaiako across Aotearoa about the life-changing di...

akojournal.org.nz

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jul 2

Congratulations to three news for its extensive coverage of the catastrophe in Gaza. The contrast with the shoddy coverage by @onenews.bsky.social is stark.

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Gary Chiles 🚲 🍄 ☕ 🦚 🐱 𝟜 𝟚𝟘 @testtubeone.bsky.social · Jun 27

Participate in a genocide, receive a medal.
Sabotage the war machine, receive a 14 year prison sentence.😒
I 100% support Palestine Action.
I have no problem identifying the real criminals and terrorists who are supporting and excusing and perpetrating a genocide.
#FreePalestine🇵🇸✊

Sharing This Video Could Get You 14 Years in Prison

YouTube video by Double Down News

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jun 23

Lololol. All the best people.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait.

www.bbc.com

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Trump effect. The dominance of American media internationally makes us all poor subjects of the empire.

John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jun 20

' ..get the job done.' ffs.

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jun 14

New Zealand falls in latest global gender equality rankings www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

New Zealand falls in latest global gender equality rankings

The World Economic Forum report sees us drop from fourth to fifth, but that may just be the beginning of the slide.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Shansen - famously the founder of antifas wife @srhansen.bsky.social · Jun 14

This shit isn't normal.

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · Jun 14

US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )

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John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jun 13

Been trying to sell our 1 bedroom apartment in Akl city for years. Last week real estate guy said we could expect $25,000.
Today, council's valuation was $550,000. Lolol.

John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · Jun 5

Teenage grandie:
"They're having the messiest gay break-up on twitter."

John McRae @johnmcrae.bsky.social · May 30

So we ordinary folk of Aotearoa pay for the emissions and pollution of Fonterra so they can make huge profits on the international market. Meanwhile we pay again in the supermarket.

Fonterra boss blames soaring butter prices on global demand

Miles Hurrell says he understands frustration about the price of butter, but that the co-op has to deliver for farmers.

www.rnz.co.nz

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