JessTerraformEarth 🌏 💚 🌈 💧 🏳️⚧️ 🇳🇿
@jessterraformearth.bsky.social
Cui bono?
#unprecedentedTimes so now what?
Greenie vegan banshee, nutrivore, attachment parent of 2 teens, child of 2 countries
tech writer idling on 2-stroke engine.
Factivist -more fair than kind. Crops not corpses. She/her
#unprecedentedTimes so now what?
Greenie vegan banshee, nutrivore, attachment parent of 2 teens, child of 2 countries
tech writer idling on 2-stroke engine.
Factivist -more fair than kind. Crops not corpses. She/her
Pinned
Cui bono? #nzpol
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When the Ministry cannot explain how a foreign company won a national contract to hold the learning data of every child in Aotearoa, it is not an administrative inconvenience.
It is a breach of trust.
It is a breach of trust.
Tears Weren’t About the Fight
by ELVOn the way home, I cried.Tears stung the unhealed cold sore on my lip,and the aircon dried them hard against my chin.I didn’t cry because I was exhausted from breaking up a fight before morning ...
www.engaginglearningvoices.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
When the Ministry cannot explain how a foreign company won a national contract to hold the learning data of every child in Aotearoa, it is not an administrative inconvenience.
It is a breach of trust.
It is a breach of trust.
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"it's very problematic to say that these children have made one to two years progress, when potentially looking at what has been released, they are only testing the children in one very small area of mathematics, which is numbers," Hunter said."
#nzpol
#nzpol
Maths professor says Education Minister's claims a school trial is 'groundbreaking' is problematic
Erica Stanford said the results showed the government's focus on fixing the basics is working.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"it's very problematic to say that these children have made one to two years progress, when potentially looking at what has been released, they are only testing the children in one very small area of mathematics, which is numbers," Hunter said."
#nzpol
#nzpol
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When someone says Auckland's housing isn't so unaffordable by reading out other cities that are worse, and it's basically this list. These are the MOST unaffordable housing markets in the world. There are only 11 housing markets worse than Auckland, on this measure (which has it's issues). 😠
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
When someone says Auckland's housing isn't so unaffordable by reading out other cities that are worse, and it's basically this list. These are the MOST unaffordable housing markets in the world. There are only 11 housing markets worse than Auckland, on this measure (which has it's issues). 😠
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And #NZGreen’s #WealthTax - where 91% of NZers pay LESS tax, & we get free GPs, Dentists & childcare as well as good pay, jobs, public services; clean environment & water, & climate action. It’s very similar to Australia’s #nzpol www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
www.greens.org.nz
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
And #NZGreen’s #WealthTax - where 91% of NZers pay LESS tax, & we get free GPs, Dentists & childcare as well as good pay, jobs, public services; clean environment & water, & climate action. It’s very similar to Australia’s #nzpol www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
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I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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If a business told u they could charge u(for e.g) $30/wk & that would pay for all ur kids' education through to uni, plus daycare, ur healthcare, ur dental care, plus other benefits. Wouldn't u say that was a good deal?
So why's it a bad deal if the govt do it?
#TaxForGood
#NZPol
So why's it a bad deal if the govt do it?
#TaxForGood
#NZPol
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 AM
If a business told u they could charge u(for e.g) $30/wk & that would pay for all ur kids' education through to uni, plus daycare, ur healthcare, ur dental care, plus other benefits. Wouldn't u say that was a good deal?
So why's it a bad deal if the govt do it?
#TaxForGood
#NZPol
So why's it a bad deal if the govt do it?
#TaxForGood
#NZPol
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What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
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Not a surprise that when the nats are told "this will hurt poor people" that they were all like "cool, where do I sign"
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #nzpol
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal
Officials said the changes could actually increase long-term benefit dependency.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Not a surprise that when the nats are told "this will hurt poor people" that they were all like "cool, where do I sign"
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #nzpol
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Cool how this man is in charge of our resources in a climate crisis but most media just kind of ignores him or goes hurr hurr he's funny when it's actually fucking horrifying.
Kudos to @haydendonnell.bsky.social for highlighting how utterly not normal this all is. #nzpol
Kudos to @haydendonnell.bsky.social for highlighting how utterly not normal this all is. #nzpol
‘Demonic eggbeater’: Shane Jones has a normal one on RNZ
The hot air produced by our minister for resources this morning could’ve solved our energy crisis.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Cool how this man is in charge of our resources in a climate crisis but most media just kind of ignores him or goes hurr hurr he's funny when it's actually fucking horrifying.
Kudos to @haydendonnell.bsky.social for highlighting how utterly not normal this all is. #nzpol
Kudos to @haydendonnell.bsky.social for highlighting how utterly not normal this all is. #nzpol
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This is how any country violated by neo liberalism and the #AtlasNetwork have been corrupted.
A reminder that the US is our future if we don't make this a #onetermgovernment.
Mobilising the non voters in your life is one of the best things you can do to fight this corruption.
#nzpol
A reminder that the US is our future if we don't make this a #onetermgovernment.
Mobilising the non voters in your life is one of the best things you can do to fight this corruption.
#nzpol
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
This is how any country violated by neo liberalism and the #AtlasNetwork have been corrupted.
A reminder that the US is our future if we don't make this a #onetermgovernment.
Mobilising the non voters in your life is one of the best things you can do to fight this corruption.
#nzpol
A reminder that the US is our future if we don't make this a #onetermgovernment.
Mobilising the non voters in your life is one of the best things you can do to fight this corruption.
#nzpol
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Mabel insisted on sitting with me when I got my haircut which hasn't happened since my grandma did the same thing when I was in kindergarten.
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Mabel insisted on sitting with me when I got my haircut which hasn't happened since my grandma did the same thing when I was in kindergarten.
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New: Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the Government is no longer committed to advocating for a global phase-out of fossil fuels, marking a significant change in position.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/26/g...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/26/g...
Govt backtracks on fossil fuel phase-out
Australia, the UK, the EU and Pacific nations backed a roadmap away from fossil fuels at COP30, but New Zealand didn't sign up
newsroom.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
New: Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the Government is no longer committed to advocating for a global phase-out of fossil fuels, marking a significant change in position.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/26/g...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/26/g...
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Public sector still too strong? Send in the leeches.
#NzPol
#NzPol
Public sector bosses ordered to look again for new cost savings
As the coalition Government struggles with the state of its books, Finance Minister Nicola Willis once again turns to bringing down costs.
newsroom.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Public sector still too strong? Send in the leeches.
#NzPol
#NzPol
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Given his election record as party leader then PM, I probably would do the opposite of what Bill English says #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
30 with Guyon Espiner: Sir Bill English believes Christopher Luxon will lead National to election victory
Despite Christopher Luxon dropping in the polls and a "rough patch" in the economy, Sir Bill English is confident.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Given his election record as party leader then PM, I probably would do the opposite of what Bill English says #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Without someone other than Labour or NACT in significant power, politics for those in my situation (Māori, severely disabled, in poverty) does not become life or death but rather death or slower death #nzpol #labournz #newzealand
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Without someone other than Labour or NACT in significant power, politics for those in my situation (Māori, severely disabled, in poverty) does not become life or death but rather death or slower death #nzpol #labournz #newzealand
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Thread time.
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thread time.
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
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NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
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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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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
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Save Bream Bay from McCallum Bros sand-mining under the Fast Track Act. Resources and information from Bream Bay Guardians.
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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
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From Daniel Vernon...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
Chris Luxon Relaunches Kiwisaver
Plus: Chirs Hipkins fear of putting out fires.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
From Daniel Vernon...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
Isn't inflation bad?
Why would we want inflated house prices?
Whose life is better with higher house prices?
Why would we want inflated house prices?
Whose life is better with higher house prices?
Economic recovery has been sluggish despite the Reserve Bank's 3 percentage points in cuts. It may also need a rebound in the housing market.
Will expected rate cut mark end of easing cycle?
newsroom.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Isn't inflation bad?
Why would we want inflated house prices?
Whose life is better with higher house prices?
Why would we want inflated house prices?
Whose life is better with higher house prices?
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This is the plan that the coalition government says is "not about centralising power". Jesus wept. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 AM
This is the plan that the coalition government says is "not about centralising power". Jesus wept. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Hoggard is minister of animal welfare, where he has extended the farrow crate agony of pigs, minister of food safety, where he has weakened food safety regs, and assoc minister of enviro, where he allowed more freshwater pollution. Just a regular Federated Farmers guy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Minister Andrew Hoggard assures PM he's following Cabinet rules after complaint
SAFE has made a complaint to the prime minister after the decision to allow the continued use of farrowing crates and mating stalls.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Hoggard is minister of animal welfare, where he has extended the farrow crate agony of pigs, minister of food safety, where he has weakened food safety regs, and assoc minister of enviro, where he allowed more freshwater pollution. Just a regular Federated Farmers guy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Chippy has decided to blank out how the current government did their worst to block and remove PM Ardern's successes.
You don't have to grovel to be 'better than them.' They're evil.
You only have to help the people who need it most instead of the least.
#nzpol
You don't have to grovel to be 'better than them.' They're evil.
You only have to help the people who need it most instead of the least.
#nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Chippy has decided to blank out how the current government did their worst to block and remove PM Ardern's successes.
You don't have to grovel to be 'better than them.' They're evil.
You only have to help the people who need it most instead of the least.
#nzpol
You don't have to grovel to be 'better than them.' They're evil.
You only have to help the people who need it most instead of the least.
#nzpol