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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 7h

I was stunned to read that Gerry taught Maori at Ellesmere College. Yes, parliament is a Epn institution, but hey, it's 2025, this is AotearoaNZ, time to adapt the protocols. Gerry looks like a toothless buffoon.

Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 8h

The most moral army in the world!🤬

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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 20h

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 8h

I'm sure Willis & Winston will now withdraw their comments about calling off the Greens' attack dogs!
No? Me too.

Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 13h

'They fear the future, they dream of a world that never was and never could be, they’re exclusionary, they’re humourless – they’re this coalition.‘
Chris Finlayson

Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 20h

Yes, we have advance voting too. However, our present RW coalition gvt has chged the rules for enrolments. The last gvt let prisoners vote & ppl cld enrol & vote even on voting day. Now enrolment's been cut to 2 weeks b4. Late votes mostly went to LW pties. This gvt's limiting enrolment to help them

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 20h

I never joined FB, but I did leave Twitter after they limited me. I'm still confused about what I said that crossed their line as I don't post offensive comments. I took it as a sign from the universe to leave.

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Progressive International @progintl.bsky.social · 1d

"I said I was Jewish. They ripped me by the ear and forced me to bend down and stare at the flag of the state of Israel."

Watch David Adler, Co-General Coordinator of the Progressive International, recall the abuse of the Global Sumud Flotilla crew in Israeli detention.

5 Days in Israel’s Desert Prison: Jewish Flotilla Activist David Adler on Harrowing Detention Ordeal

Israeli forces have abducted over 500 peace activists over the past week who were sailing to Gaza in an effort to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged territory. Organizers of the Global Sumud…

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Scotty - every day is a new outrage - NZ @scotty-nz.bsky.social · 22h

Unsurprisingly, neither Finlayson nor Palmer had kind words for Act leader David Seymour’s failed Treaty Principles Bill. The former described it as an attempt to “replace long-standing, well-defined principles with what would be described as vague constitutional statements”

Hell hath no fury like an attorney-general scorned

Sir Geoffrey Palmer and Chris Finlayson offer praise for the Waitangi Tribunal – and damning criticism of the coalition Government. Sam Sachdeva reports.

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Scotty - every day is a new outrage - NZ @scotty-nz.bsky.social · 22h

The National Party seems to have lost its sense of decency, and any idea about how to run the country for all New Zealanders.

Anne Salmond: Hunger Games in the Beehive

Comment: Radical libertarian ideologies are generating extreme inequality and ripping the social fabric of NZ, writes Anne Salmond. Don’t we want to be a place where talent wants to live?

newsroom.co.nz

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 21h

'They fear the future, they dream of a world that never was and never could be, they’re exclusionary, they’re humourless – they’re this coalition.‘
Chris Finlayson 👏👏

Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 22h

I saw the film of Ishiguro's novel with my elderly mum. It felt a bit close to the bone! But no, all Chidgey's books contain violence. I did wonder about her mental health, but a short reflection makes u realise she's showing us aspects of our world. 2 are set during WW2 war so bound to be horrific.

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 22h

Saturdays. Many ppl work on Saturdays & Sundays as most shops are open over the weekend, but the majority wouldn't be at work.
We vote for councils by post. Voting boxes are available in libraries & supermarkets.

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 1d

It's hard to believe Gerry taught Maori at Ellesmere College. Yes, parliament is a white import, but it's 2025, time to update protocols & embrace te ao Maori. Back off Gerry. You look impotent.

Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 1d

At my doctors' they say I don't have to mask. But I do! I've had covid once. That's enough.

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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 1d

www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA25...

National Breaks Asset Sales Promise

“They promise not to sell assets when it suits them, and then the first thing they do when it becomes clear they’re failing to manage the economy is look to hock off the family silverware.'

www.scoop.co.nz

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 1d

A reminder that Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions, and NZ needs to scale up faster. ECO been a long supported of investment in solar power - the price just keeps dropping while gas cooks the climate & keeps getting more expensive. #InvestInSolar

www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...

Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions – NZ needs to scale up faster

Analysis: Scaling up installation could help reduce high consumer energy prices and meet New Zealand's emissions budgets.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 1d

The gvt is dancing to the fossil fuels tune...
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Ben Ross @benakl.bsky.social · 8d

Stupidity in a nutshell. Spending $200m to subsidise the most expensive fuel for a power plant - diesel. And remember we as consumers pay for the most expensive power generated at the time it is produced.

$200m would have been better spent on residential solar and battery schemes...

Big new diesel power plant will help in energy crises, says Marsden Point chief

Once, govt looked to build a zero carbon green power plant at the Northland oil terminal; now things have changed. Jonathan Milne reports.

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nz-nb.bsky.social @nz-nb.bsky.social · 1d

IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries

https://www.newsbeep.com/nz/69282/

More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars…

IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries - New Zealand News Beep

More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars by continuing to invest in renewables,

www.newsbeep.com

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 1d

It's nice to remember Mat. He had the most mellifluous voice. Unlike Winston, he stayed true to working for his ppl.

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the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · 1d

The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!

Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 1d

When questioned about his part in the home invasion of Hana's house & threats, Winston said....

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 1d

Reserved!

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Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 1d

Luxon said there wldn't be any asset sales until after the election when it wld be one of their policies. Clearly, desperation has set in. Accountability & transparency can't compare to desperation for green shoots & growth, growth, growth.

Magpie Said @magpiesaid.bsky.social · 1d

Tbf, that was my first thought. Peter's was jumping to conclusions bc it suited him to use the incident for political purposes. All pro Palstn rallies I've attended have been carefully policed to avoid confrontations & unsavoury headlines bc that's what the opposition wants.

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