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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful! Wishing you a smooth procedure and gentle recovery

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Newsroom NZ @newsroom.co.nz · 1d

Week in Review:
Opinion from the University of Auckland: Govt's pig welfare amendment bill seeks to carve out an exception from the present law to specifically allow for otherwise unlawful regulations

Govt's pig welfare amendment bill is Orwellian doublethink

newsroom.co.nz

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent book…

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Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 3d

Excellent tool for NZ'ers (and also, anyone from anywhere in the world). Created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Highly recommend those in politics, public life, activism, journalism, media, and academia use this tool to determine risk of PII exposure. www.howexposedami.co.nz

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 5d

aje.io/slic0q
Let’s talk about what Israel needs to do to achieve peace

A 10-point plan for Israel

Here is what needs to happen to put Palestinians and Israelis on the path to peace.

aje.io

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 10d

Second letter that PSNA has sent to the government

ALT is included if you find the print too small

#NZPol

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister
c.luxon@ministers.govt.nz

Rt Hon Winston Peters
Foreign Minister
w.peters@ministers.govt.nz

Tēnā kōrua,

We, call on the NZ Government to urgently demand the Israeli authorities immediately end the inhumane blockade of occupied Gaza, and allow the international civilian flotilla boats currently sailing to Gaza, safe and unhindered passage to their destination.

Supported by NGOs in Gaza and by civil society around the world, and with several Kiwis on board, the Freedom Flotillas is currently heading for Gaza with a message of hope and solidarity for the Palestinian struggle for peace and justice, and to end Israel’s illegal siege, genocide and occupation of Gaza.

The combined flotillas plus global solidarity action confront what governments, corporations and institutions have failed to do —to stop genocide, end apartheid and demand accountability under international law.

Like previous peace flotillas, the unarmed civilian boats to Gaza pose no threat whatsoever to Israel. However, in light of Israel’s record of illegal interceptions, attacks and seizure of previous Gaza-bound boats in international waters, we call on the NZ Government to urgently demand the Israeli authorities immediately end their inhumane blockade of Gaza, and allow the flotilla vessels safe and unhindered passage to reach their destination.

Roger Fowler
Coordinator
Kia Ora Gaza Trust
office@kiaoragaza.net

John Minto
National Co-Chairman
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
Co-Chair2@PSNA.nz

Maher Nazzel
National Co-Chairman
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
Co-Chair1@PSNA.nz

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 9d

Israeli Occupation Forces have illegally boarded vessels delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla & kidnapped members of the flotilla including AoNZ citizens Samuel Leason, Rana Hamida & Youseff Sammour. Sanctions now! our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/nz...

NZ Government Sanction Israel Now

Since October 2023 the world has witnessed the state of Israel perpetrate innumerable war crimes and human rights violations against the people of Gaza [1], while the violence, repression, and forced ...

identity-inbound.actionstation.org.nz

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 9d

BREAKING: The Global Sumud Flotilla says one vessel, Marinette, is “still sailing strong.” Over the last 24 hours, 21 boats were confirmed intercepted and 20 presumably intercepted.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/qngd86

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 10d

Samuel Leason from Aotearoa has been abducted by the IDF

Contact MFaT and let them know that they need to provide consular support

#NZPol

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 10d

Measles cases in NZ. Symptoms → fever, cough, sore eyes, rash.
📍 Locations: Northland, Queenstown, Cromwell → spr.ly/63329A977F
📞 Feeling unwell? Stay home & call Healthline 0800 611 116.

Blue tile with text that reads: Measles is here. Locations of interest and advice on staying safe.

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 10d

It’s light and fluffy but with a very subtle flavour. Had it once or twice as a child but devils food cake was a staple in our house.

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Jane Cowell @janecowell.bsky.social · 10d

Public Library staff safety - occupational violence www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Why this Portland library is a flashpoint in the debate over downtown safety, and what can be done

Multnomah County’s Central Library, meant to be an information hub, bears the brunt of downtown Portland’s troubles.

www.oregonlive.com

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henry cooke @henrycooke.bsky.social · 12d

Cabinet papers are typically written by ministerial staffers with direction from Ministers. But the paper canvassing the options on recognising Palestine and deciding on one was written by Winston Peters' office instead.

From my colleague Thomas Manch:

www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

Winston Peters did not ask foreign ministry for opinion on Palestine decision

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the paper trail shows the Government decision was based on “political positioning ... rather than a good, robust process”.

www.thepost.co.nz

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Mojo Mathers 🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @mojomathers.bsky.social · 15d

Have heard that govt likely to cut eligibility for Total Mobility - an essential lifeline for many disabled people who cannot drive or access public transportation. Please sign this petition to parliament calling for Increased funding for Total Mobility Scheme

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

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Teanau Tuiono @teanau.bsky.social · 14d

The Green Party says the Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood is cowardly, and a stain on Aotearoa’s reputation as a voice for peace and justice internationally. www.greens.org.nz/govt_cowardl...

Govt cowardly in not recognising Palestinian statehood

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

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 16d

Nope, my doctor recently referred me for a blood test that was not funded, as well as a bone density scan, also not funded.

Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 19d

Hey Pōneke, I’m visiting and the weather sucks. Just as well I will spend the next two days in a conference hall for LIANZA 2025 conference. Bad weather, great company- Kia ora fellow librarians. #LIANZA2025 #kikorangi

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Ruth Malone, RN, PhD @remalone.bsky.social · 21d

Important thread. Words do matter. We can’t whitewash what’s happening here #fascism

Derek Johnson @derekjesq.bsky.social · 21d

“Fascism” isn’t a slur for politics we don’t like. It’s a precise word with precise meaning. And in the face of what’s happening right now in America, it’s the most honest one we have.

I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵

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ApocalypseElf @apocalypseelf.bsky.social · 28d

How are there no repercussions for this guy?

Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 28d

With 25 “undeclared” houses, new Whanganui National MP, Carl Bates, is a mega landlord & benefits from Nat law changes.
There were approximate 1294 mega landlords as of 2023, owning 26,000 properties - the equivalent of Rotorua. #nzpol #CarlBatesMP #dishonesty
open.substack.com/pub/mountain...?

Carl Bates, Whanganui MP, is a mega landlord

There were approximate 1294 mega landlords as of 2023, owning 26,000 properties - the equivalent of Rotorua. Plus: Recent events strengthen the Coalition.

open.substack.com

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 28d

March for humanity- Aotea Square before we set off in our thousands to demand our government sanction Israel. Stop the genocide! #FreePalestine #TāmakiMakaurau

View of Aotea Square looking towards Town Hall, with thousands of people, many holding Palestinian flags. Taken on September 13th 2025

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 28d

TV one news quotes police saying 20,000

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · Sep 10

Beautiful

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · Sep 6

It was @beverlyfletcher.bsky.social with me, my knitting expert friend

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tonight I went to the most creative and positive local government election event I have ever experienced. Louise Hutt, standing for re-election in Hamilton, exhibited her democracy knitting, and it is glorious. And she supports removing library overdue fines! @saycheeselouise.bsky.social

2 Knitted posters, each with the words vote, vote, vote. They were knitted by Louise Hutt, Hamilton councilor seeking re-election.

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Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · Sep 4

March the bridge starts at 9.30 from Stafford Park so get there early good people.

PostChange @postchange.bsky.social · Aug 30

Sat 13th September
Auckland pro-Palestine March.

'Tens of thousands' of Palestine supporters to march across Auckland Harbour Bridge

The march will start on the North Shore before moving south over the bridge.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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