D Jukic She/her
@dejanajuk.bsky.social
Enthusiastic amateur gardener. Dalmatian. Croatian. Pākehā. Tangata Tiriti. Parent. Partner. Baba. Teta. Cis. She/her. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Early morning walks. Parrs Park. Oratia Beauty. #kikorangi
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Early morning walks. Parrs Park. Oratia Beauty. #kikorangi
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Hello friend, Winter in Gaza feels endless.
Our tent leaks, our clothes are soaked 🍉.
Hunger has become part of our daily life 💔.
My family is fighting to stay alive with nothing but determination.
Your kindness could bring us warmth, food, and a moment of relief.
We need your support and help.
Our tent leaks, our clothes are soaked 🍉.
Hunger has become part of our daily life 💔.
My family is fighting to stay alive with nothing but determination.
Your kindness could bring us warmth, food, and a moment of relief.
We need your support and help.
Please consider making a donation 💚
Your support can help us rebuild, heal, and find hope again after all we’ve endured.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hello friend, Winter in Gaza feels endless.
Our tent leaks, our clothes are soaked 🍉.
Hunger has become part of our daily life 💔.
My family is fighting to stay alive with nothing but determination.
Your kindness could bring us warmth, food, and a moment of relief.
We need your support and help.
Our tent leaks, our clothes are soaked 🍉.
Hunger has become part of our daily life 💔.
My family is fighting to stay alive with nothing but determination.
Your kindness could bring us warmth, food, and a moment of relief.
We need your support and help.
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Remember, govt has advice that it can’t repeal the local act providing for Ngai Tahu representation on Canta RC by a govt bill without some dodgy suspension of SOs etc. So, instead, it looks like ACT is going to tear down the institutions itself making the local act moot.
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Remember, govt has advice that it can’t repeal the local act providing for Ngai Tahu representation on Canta RC by a govt bill without some dodgy suspension of SOs etc. So, instead, it looks like ACT is going to tear down the institutions itself making the local act moot.
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I'm so reminded of thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-...
Christopher Luxon loves localism, until locals have the wrong opinions
The government wants local communities to make their own decisions. The only problem – they keep disagreeing with the government.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I'm so reminded of thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-...
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Collateral purpose of reform of regional councils?
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Collateral purpose of reform of regional councils?
Lol. Like privatising electricity suppliers put downward pressure on electricity bills. Bishop is a liar.
Bishop “said he expected the changes would put "downward pressure" on rates” is one of the funniest quotes from the announcement about regional councils. That’s like expecting an empty fridge to put “downward pressure” on hunger #nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Lol. Like privatising electricity suppliers put downward pressure on electricity bills. Bishop is a liar.
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Bishop “said he expected the changes would put "downward pressure" on rates” is one of the funniest quotes from the announcement about regional councils. That’s like expecting an empty fridge to put “downward pressure” on hunger #nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Bishop “said he expected the changes would put "downward pressure" on rates” is one of the funniest quotes from the announcement about regional councils. That’s like expecting an empty fridge to put “downward pressure” on hunger #nzpol
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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
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With election year approaching, Winston Peters is practising his greatest hits
With election year approaching, Winston Peters is practising his greatest hits
Like clockwork, Peters has started distancing NZ First from its coalition partners while doubling down on identity politics and anti-immigration....
thespinoff.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
With election year approaching, Winston Peters is practising his greatest hits
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Andrew Little buddies up to the right
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 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Andrew Little buddies up to the right
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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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Too many regional councils voted for the wrong people, and to retain Māori wards, so national is going to smash them
The Government is set to abolish regional councils later today, The Post understands.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
End of regional councils tipped in local government reforms
It is understood reforms to be announced today will mean the dissolving of regional councils, and the first steps could be within this current three-year council term.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Too many regional councils voted for the wrong people, and to retain Māori wards, so national is going to smash them
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Thread
(1/10) BREAKING: US State Dept has fundamentally redefined "human rights." New mandatory guidance instructs diplomats to flag gender-affirming care and hate speech laws as human rights abuses. The "Civil Liberties" framework has captured the diplomatic engine.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Under Trump, U.S. human rights reports will flag abortion, gender care
In a dramatic break, the State Department intends to scrutinize other countries’ abuses by emphasizing entitlements “given to us by God.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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It’s hard not to believe that Luxon’s move to dump regional councils isn’t just another way to remove obstacles to rampant corporate profit making at our expense.
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
It’s hard not to believe that Luxon’s move to dump regional councils isn’t just another way to remove obstacles to rampant corporate profit making at our expense.
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
More emissions, more pollution more contaminated drinking water, more intensive dairy, more roads and less accountability.
#nzpol
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getting rid of regional councils, one of the few voices at the table when it comes to fast track applications and the bodies that are supposed to monitor any ongoing consents, is certainly a choice
savebreambaysand.org
savebreambaysand.org
Save Bream Bay Sand
Save Bream Bay from McCallum Bros sand-mining under the Fast Track Act. Resources and information from Bream Bay Guardians.
savebreambaysand.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
getting rid of regional councils, one of the few voices at the table when it comes to fast track applications and the bodies that are supposed to monitor any ongoing consents, is certainly a choice
savebreambaysand.org
savebreambaysand.org
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“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.
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my old primary school Adventure school (Not, unfortunately, named because we got to go on awesome adventures, but because of James Cook and the HMS Adventure) is signed on which is nice to see in a town exclusively named after james cook shit.
Great interactive resource here from Tania Waikato / Chris Abercrombie of schools that have publicly committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Locally, I'm disappointed Fairfield Intermediate, Fairfield Primary & Woodstock aren't listed yet.
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
Locally, I'm disappointed Fairfield Intermediate, Fairfield Primary & Woodstock aren't listed yet.
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
Schools TOW - Google My Maps
Schools TOW
www.google.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
my old primary school Adventure school (Not, unfortunately, named because we got to go on awesome adventures, but because of James Cook and the HMS Adventure) is signed on which is nice to see in a town exclusively named after james cook shit.
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"While elite journos and businessmen kiss the ring of Trump, people in jammies and slippers confront ICE in the street. The courage of ordinary people has been stunning compared to the elite."
On the pod @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is good on Trump's downward spiral:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
On the pod @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is good on Trump's downward spiral:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
Trump Is a Weak, Failing President, and the Media Is Finally Saying So
As Trump’s downward spiral starts producing harsher media coverage, a writer who regularly dissects MAGA and political media explains why he’s entering a tailspin that will be very hard to reverse.
newrepublic.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"While elite journos and businessmen kiss the ring of Trump, people in jammies and slippers confront ICE in the street. The courage of ordinary people has been stunning compared to the elite."
On the pod @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is good on Trump's downward spiral:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
On the pod @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is good on Trump's downward spiral:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
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Not keen on politicians who come here from wherever they lived overseas and don't have the first idea about how things work in Aotearoa and presume to tell us what to do.
And to be specific and name names:
Christopher Luxon
And to be specific and name names:
Christopher Luxon
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Not keen on politicians who come here from wherever they lived overseas and don't have the first idea about how things work in Aotearoa and presume to tell us what to do.
And to be specific and name names:
Christopher Luxon
And to be specific and name names:
Christopher Luxon
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How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules. Great work @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social
Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules. Great work @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social
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Spreading far and wide!
November 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Spreading far and wide!
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This literally means that if a trans person requires GnRH blockers for cancer treatment (i.e breast or prostate), they CANNOT get cancer treatment.
Insane. Absolutely insane - and deadly.
Insane. Absolutely insane - and deadly.
No matter what the politicians say, this is discrimination. Look at how the regulation is worded: This is not a ban on its use for a particular indication, it's a ban for a population.
www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/p...
www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/p...
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This literally means that if a trans person requires GnRH blockers for cancer treatment (i.e breast or prostate), they CANNOT get cancer treatment.
Insane. Absolutely insane - and deadly.
Insane. Absolutely insane - and deadly.
Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva #nzpol
Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva
"The coalition government has escalated discrimination against Māori, spread misinformation, and overridden constitutional norms," says Lady Tureiti Moxon.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva #nzpol