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KidOf60sTeens
@kidof60steens.bsky.social
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Liverpool-born tangata tiriti wife of Ngai Tahu takatāpui @claratig ❤ 🏳️‍🌈 👭 CPTSD survivor. Anti-fascist anti-racist anti-neoliberal, anti-Nazi. Abuse is blocked. Unapologetically sweary. She/her
#ToitūTeTiriti #GreenTPMCoalition
#PeopleAndPlanetOverProfit
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BREAKING: PATHA has filed an urgent injunction in the high court seeking to prevent the puberty blocker ban from coming into force, as part of an urgent judicial review we are seeking to overturn the ban entirely.
November 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
We can't carry on doing the same things we've been doing for 40+ yrs and expect to reverse the < quality of life & > gap between the very rich & everyone else. We need a government who will put PEOPLE, not corporations, as its first priority.

How to convince non-voters to show up?

#NZPol
nzgreenleft.bsky.social GreenLeft Network 🍉 @nzgreenleft.bsky.social · 1d
If only there was a political party that would deliver free GP, nursing, and dental services under the public sector...

#nzpol

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November 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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rlmrdlnz.bsky.social
NZPFU Letter to Van Velden
Pass it on
#nzpol
To my Minister, the honorable Brooke Van Velden. I sat watching our Deputy National Commander on TV friday morning, yet again spinning things to make FENZ sound squeaky clean. She would make a great Politician. I guess I expect a bit of honesty from people who claim to have been a career firefighter, a profession New Zealanders trust. It seems my expectations were too high. Hopefully as a firefighter myself, I can try to clear up a few things FENZ keeps saying publicly — because a lot of it simply isn’t true. First — FENZ claims our bargaining proposal is three times their offer. That is factually wrong. A lie if you like. Our proposal was no where near that. I was in the room, I know that and they know that. Next — trucks. FENZ keeps talking about ‘delivering new trucks’. They brag about ‘317 new firetrucks delivered since 2017'. What they don’t say is the vast majority were smaller, cheaper volunteer units used in provincial/rural NZ For our career crews, that need a larger, stronger firetruck to service New Zealand's cities, not one new frontline firetruck since 2018. Not one. This year from September, we were told 23 new trucks were finally scheduled to arrive. Not a single one has turned up. Not One. And the "new" old trucks, bought 5 years ago, now out of warranty, were sent back to Europe to have new pumps and new lockers added (FENZ hurry to point out the pumps and lockers have warranty... duh)— those trucks are now sitting around rusting because the gear doesn’t even fit. That’s the level of planning we’re dealing with. These new old trucks are the same ones that firefighters refused to ride back in 2017 because of chassis cracks, doors that fell off, and intercoolers that have failed, in every single truck, confirmed by FENZ in an OIA FENZ's solution. Buy more of the same FENZ also keeps throwing around firefighters’ pay proposal as if asking to be kept up with inflation is evil. The irony of someone on close to $350,000 who sits behind a desk, insinuating 85,000 is alot for a senior firefighter (who actually goes into fires) is not lost on me. Of course I am the unreasonable one for expecting my employer would try their best to keep me moving alongside inflation. Let’s clear this one up: overtime is paid for hours worked above the 42-hour week. Is FENZ suggesting we don't pay firefighters for working extra hours? It is true a firefighter might reach $90,000 — after years of training, exams, leadership responsibilities, and a job where you literally run into burning buildings and try to bring dead people back to life. However, a recruit firefighter earns just $2.35 above minimum wage. Once they graduate, they move to $1.25 below the living wage That’s what you get for entering one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. And yes — in 2005, $90,000 was a solid wage. Today, most people are paying $40-50,000 a year in rent alone — after tax. FENZ knows this. They just hope you don’t think about it. Meanwhile, You (Hon Minister) and FENZ agreed to cut the levy that funds the entire organisation by more than 30% — and to strip out another $240 million in savings on top of that. And based on the offer they’ve put on the table, it sure doesn’t look like the savings are coming from the executives earning half a million a year. It’s frontline firefighters who are going to foot the lions share of that bill— those at the bottom who can’t afford a kilo of mince and who are struggling to pay rent. I am sure the reason for the savings and the cuts seem noble, what isn't noble is giving us a 7% effective paycut to achieve it. So when they talk about ‘investment’ and ‘new trucks’ and ‘supporting firefighters’ — remember this: The numbers don’t lie. The facts don’t lie. We’re not striking for fun. We’re striking because FENZ has been failing firefighters — and the public — for years. Please help. Regards David Phillips Station Officer
November 30, 2025 at 6:37 AM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
Voting 4 Labour cos u don't like conservative policies has failed NZers. Labour have STILL not committed 2 repealing the pay equity debacle, and seem to be happy to continue privatisation by stealth of our health system.
It's time to start voting FOR policies, not against parties.
#VoteGreen
#NZPol
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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srhansen.bsky.social
Labour aren't going to help. They will tinker around the edges, as they always do.

They expect to coast on progressive votes.

Vote Greens next year. They are the only ones willing to do transformational policy.

They are the only ones that *actually* represent the workers.

#nzPol
kidof60steens.bsky.social KidOf60sTeens @kidof60steens.bsky.social · 1d
Neither Labour nor National have done f-all 2 slow dropping living stds 4 most NZers 4 the last 40+ yrs. The Greens have produced a viable economic plan. Give them 3 yrs 2 show what they can do. The fact the 2 big parties spend time screaming about them shows they're worried. Vote Greens
#NZPol
changleen.bsky.social Roscoe Changleen @changleen.bsky.social · 2d
#NZPol Just vote Green. This is such bullshit.
November 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
Neither Labour nor National have done f-all 2 slow dropping living stds 4 most NZers 4 the last 40+ yrs. The Greens have produced a viable economic plan. Give them 3 yrs 2 show what they can do. The fact the 2 big parties spend time screaming about them shows they're worried. Vote Greens
#NZPol
changleen.bsky.social Roscoe Changleen @changleen.bsky.social · 2d
#NZPol Just vote Green. This is such bullshit.
musicalchairs.bsky.social Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 2d
Things that Labour will say 'yes' to:
1. We need 120,000 people unemployed (at least) to stop wages going up by too much.
2. Banks can extract $8bn a year in profits, because that's the price we should pay.
3. The market will eventually deliver affordable energy / food / rent - be patient comrades.
November 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
How are we liking that whole 'democracy' thing Aotearoa?
We had one, once, apparently.

#NZPol
domesticanimal.bsky.social Sharon Murdoch @domesticanimal.bsky.social · 4d
‘Fossil fuel companies were given privileged, insider access to confidential drafts of legislation during a two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban’ - RNZ
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #FossilFuels
Cartoon. Title: “Industry Consultation” Image of MP Shane Jones holding a copy of the “Oil and Gas Ban” document in each hand, and a red pen. To either side of him is one man labelled “Oil” and one labelled “Gas”. Jones is saying, “Here…run my red pen through this, will you?”
November 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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jessterraformearth.bsky.social
Labour: 'Good things happening fast is instability! Bad things happening fast is just the way it has to be - we're powerless!'

Greens: The challenges of climate change and wealth inequality need shared solutions that give back control to communities. #nzpol

www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Green Budget
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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paullecomtephoto.nz
Stolen off @darienfenton.bsky.social FB

National are in line to produce the worst economic returns for a Govt term, even worse than the Bolger/Richardson disastrous govt.

Austerity does not work. End of. #NZPol
A chart showing DRP per capita growth by term of Parliament. This current govt is a fucking disaster
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
What in the actual feck?

HOW IS THIS OK????

$500 MILLION STOLEN FROM TE WHATU ORA!!!

#NZPol
delphijunkie.bsky.social David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 4d
Wait. What? Why isn't there widespread reporting and public outrage about this?! #nzpol
magpiesaid.bsky.social Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 4d
As Craig Renney revealed to a shocked Dr Gary Payinda, Te Whatu Ora underspent its wages budget by $500m which has been signed off by Willis & returned to general coffers. Let that sink in. The money was there, but they deliberately underspent. On orders?
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
Outstanding article from Dame Anne - why is this govt removing even more democratic participatory opportunities for NZers? Who gave them THAT mandate?

#NZPol

Anne Salmond: We're reforming the wrong part of government newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
Anne Salmond: We're reforming the wrong part of government
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils is 'not a power grab' - but all the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy's detriment
newsroom.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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guante.info
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.

We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
miamidsa.org Miami DSA @miamidsa.org · 5d
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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solarscream.bsky.social
They won't listen, but maybe an incoming govt might?

Legalise and regulate recreational cannabis in New Zealand

petitions.parliament.nz/758a6b51-ac5...
Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
petitions.parliament.nz
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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huiasue.bsky.social
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
kidof60steens.bsky.social
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
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 AM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
Why can't we have public service supermarkets; fuel; public transport; fully funded healthcare; a BANK just a few of the things that a people-centric society should have. Why should investors make a profit from the BASIC needs of people?

#NZPol
#HeWakaEkeNoa
#CommunityOverCapitalism
#TaxTheRich
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
We need to help the Greens! Please if you can, consider a donation 🙏🏻 💚 #NZPol

Make an online gift now www.greens.org.nz/make_target_...
Help build our election foundations
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
This is absolutely disgusting. Am I surprised? Not in the fucking slightest.
kirstyjohnston.bsky.social Kirsty Johnston @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social · 7d
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...
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 10:25 PM
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huiasue.bsky.social
🍃🌹🌿 I’m voting #NZGreens & their brilliant #GreenBudget next elections #nzpol For:
#people #planet #biodiversity #climate #equity #evidence #ethics #health #dentists #GPs #GreenBudget #jobs #wellbeing #Democracy #Sovereignty #Gaza www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Green Budget
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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whakamataku.bsky.social
Isn’t this is in violation of the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022

Judicial review anyone???
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
kidof60steens.bsky.social
www.commondreams.org/opinion/epst...

#EatTheRich
#NoWarButClassWar
What Jeffrey Epstein's Emails Really Expose: The System Itself | Common Dreams
​The Epstein files aren't about one dead predator or even about the powerful men who enabled him. They're about a revelation that terrifies the ruling class: We're finally seeing the structure of divi...
www.commondreams.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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fitkiwi.bsky.social
This cause is close to my heart - please sign 🙏
Demand the Government support people experiencing homelessness!
Everyone should have access to decent, secure and permanently affordable housing. But right now, many people in our communities are experiencing homelessness – living on couches, in cars, in overcrowd...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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tinamakereti.bsky.social
I’ve never liked a National Government or National led Coalition government but I can’t remember a time when they completely disregarded human rights and human decency, thanks to Act & NZ first. Every day a new horror. Every day dragged back decades
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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eccentriccatlady.bsky.social
Stop fighting even though my son is an adult now. I WILL see your kids thrive like mine has! Day at a time for now, and deep breaths! We got this! #nzpol #kikorangi #transrightsarehumanrights #coalitionofcunts #transrights #humanrights
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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spiderandme.bsky.social
Let's be clear: this is not a 'scandalette'. This is a Minister of the Crown taking $27m allocated for one vote (housing) and spending it on another IN HIS OWN ELECTORATE. Amazing how Tory reporters can minimise this when it suits them.

#nzpol
 New Zealand Herald (Unofficial) @nzherald.nzcow.com · 11d
📢 OPINION: A C-grade scandalette over a footbridge signals something's up.
Audrey Young: Why there's a target on Chris Bishop's back
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM