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kiwisockpuppet.bsky.social @kiwisockpuppet.bsky.social · 8h

“There are likely many reasons for rising poverty and crime in the city centre, but one of the main ones is almost certainly that no one has any money due to the crushing recession we’ve created on purpose.” #nzpol

The Spinoff @thespinoff.bsky.social · 10h

Nation upset at the inevitable result of its own actions

Step one: push people out of work and onto the streets. Step two: get mad at people being out of work or on the streets...

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Mike Gemmell @vitexlucens.bsky.social · 37m

Friday flower: Dianella

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The Broke Bonsai Bloke me my coffee & bonsai🇳🇿🌳✂️🌲☕️ @memycoffeenbonsai.bsky.social · 1h

Was a question on my mind but did not want to add to workload and ask it.
Cheers

Northsky Social Cooperative @transrights.northsky.social · 3h

We've been getting questions about, "is Northsky for people who aren't 2SLGBTQIA+ as well?"

The answer is YES! You just have to be chill and respectful of 2SLGBTQIA+ people and other minority groups.

If this describes you, there's a lower-priority queue you can join here: northskysocial.com/allies

Low-Priority Queue

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Northsky Social Cooperative @transrights.northsky.social · 3h

We've been getting questions about, "is Northsky for people who aren't 2SLGBTQIA+ as well?"

The answer is YES! You just have to be chill and respectful of 2SLGBTQIA+ people and other minority groups.

If this describes you, there's a lower-priority queue you can join here: northskysocial.com/allies

Low-Priority Queue

northskysocial.com

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Kaimataara @kaimataara.bsky.social · 3h

I made a video on exactly how the opposition can win, based on strategies from Labour's own 2017 messaging strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio that helped Jacinda win in under 6 weeks. If she doesn't know how to win an election no one does. youtu.be/4UHUg7u8Dtg?...

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How to beat the Atlas Network - The power of effective messaging

YouTube video by Kaimataara

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Oli - ultracrepidarian @olimnz.bsky.social · 2h

Should also apply to Select Committee hearings with more than 50,000 submitters, IMHO.
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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 3h

Auckland students want Parliament to have to debate petitions with more than 50,000 signatures - so they’ve taken to social media to gain support for their cause and promote their own petition.

‘You shouldn’t have to camp on Parliament’s lawn’: MPs urged to debate petitions

Auckland students want Parliament to have to debate petitions with more than 50,000 signatures - so they’ve taken to social media to gain support for their cause and promote their own petition.

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Treen | Toitū Te Tiriti @heyren519.bsky.social · 2h

#nzpol

Paul_BarlowNZ @paulbarlownz.bsky.social · 3h

Almost at the Finish Line - so please get out and Vote if you haven't yet, encourage others as well - it’s the best way to create an amazing future and to tell the coalition, hard right extremists and conspiracy theorists to go 🤬 themselves before the general election next year!
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Almost at the Finish Line - so please get out and Vote if you haven't yet

YouTube video by Paul… The Other One

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James Gunn @jamesgunn.bsky.social · 3h

The Peacemaker Finale is LIVE now!

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SuperBatPajamaPants @ribbs.bsky.social · 3h

Quick, someone ask Peters to condemn THESE threats!
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

19-year-old charged after sending death threats to Green MP who since resigned

Detective Inspector Warren Olsson said the nature and volume of the threats met the threshold for investigation and subsequent prosecution.

www.stuff.co.nz

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The Broke Bonsai Bloke me my coffee & bonsai🇳🇿🌳✂️🌲☕️ @memycoffeenbonsai.bsky.social · 3h

Bonsai Forest Friday.

Dawn redwood. Metasequoia

Dainty bright fresh spring growth.

#Bonsai
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Dawn redwood bonsai forest in a dark earth coloured oval pot.

Dawn redwood bonsai forest in a dark earth coloured oval pot. Slightly more top down view

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The Broke Bonsai Bloke me my coffee & bonsai🇳🇿🌳✂️🌲☕️ @memycoffeenbonsai.bsky.social · 1d

The Hamilton Bonsai Club 2025 Show is on this weekend.

I'm planning to go on Saturday morning and will make a day of it.
It's held at the Hamilton Gardens, so there's plenty to look at along with a nice café.

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#Bonsai

Hamilton Bonsai Club share.google/89bipIOZhByb...

Hamilton Bonsai Club

Hamilton Bonsai Club Annual Bonsai Show October 11th & 12th 2025 Hamilton Gardens Learn More

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Jennifer Duval-Smith @jduvalsmith.bsky.social · 4h

I have two places left on my weird and wonderful carnivorous plants art workshop THIS SUNDAY. No experience necessary and all materials provided, including the most amazing pitcher plants. Message me and save $10 on the additional booking fee. Bring your BFF. Go on, you know you want to!

boal art class n carnivorous pants in Auckland this Sunday

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Jennifer Duval-Smith @jduvalsmith.bsky.social · 4h

I have two places left on my weird and wonderful carnivorous plants art workshop THIS SUNDAY. No experience necessary and all materials provided, including the most amazing pitcher plants. Message me and save $10 on the additional booking fee. Bring your BFF. Go on, you know you want to!

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The Broke Bonsai Bloke me my coffee & bonsai🇳🇿🌳✂️🌲☕️ @memycoffeenbonsai.bsky.social · 4h

Good as advertised.

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 1d

Good rundown of the current situation on Bsky (written before Rudy's update that Blacksky is going to make Link available to its users)

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Banning controversy reveals Bluesky’s federation isn’t there yet

Bluesky’s protocol is so complicated that not even the biggest alternative network has figured out how to become independent

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Bonsai Forest Friday.

Rewarewa Knightia excelsa
Proteaceae family

Halfway through Friday time for a cup of half way to Friday coffee of freedom o'clock.
☕️☕️☕️⏰️☕️

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Rewarewa bonsai forest composition in a dark earth coloured pot with moss covered soil surface. The lead tree has thick silver coloured aluminum wire applied to the leader to train some movement into its top half.

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1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.com · 5h

📢 Police said the threats were sent via a social media platform in March 2025, with the "nature and volume" of them serious enough to prompt a formal investigation.

Man charged over death threats made against MP

www.1news.co.nz

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RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · 5h

Home-made, 3D printed guns seized in Auckland police raid

A 20-year-old man was arrested.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Kash for guns scheme is getting out of hand.

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The Broke Bonsai Bloke me my coffee & bonsai🇳🇿🌳✂️🌲☕️ @memycoffeenbonsai.bsky.social · 5h

Just don't go chasing rocks like the sign seems to promote.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 6h

Offered rest home care at 24: the lonely plight of young Kiwis with long Covid
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Offered rest home care at 24: the lonely plight of young Kiwis with long Covid

A group of young Kiwis prove what international studies show: that long Covid has a particularly debilitating effect on young people. But how much medical support is there for them?

www.1news.co.nz

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Rob🎸 @robdickinson.bsky.social · 6h

Tori coming out swinging with this one

Ocean to Ocean was spectacular also..

Dr Sarah Hendrica Bickerton 🏳️‍🌈 @sarahhbickerton.bsky.social · 6h

OMG!

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Tori Amos Announces New Album, In Times of Dragons, and European Tour

Amos calls the album “a metaphorical story” about “the current abhorrent non accidental burning down of democracy in real time”

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Bonsai Forest Friday

Sitka and Dwarf Alberta spruce.

Sitka at the front Dwarf Alberta back and sides thanks barber 💈💇‍♂️

Nice bright green buds of spring coming in.

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Sitka and Dwarf Alberta spruce.

Sitka at the front Dwarf Alberta back and sides.
Planted in a dark earth coloured oval pot with moss covered soil surface.

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Te Pāti Māori @tepaatimaori.bsky.social · 7h

Stay tuned. Mata interview. TPM reset.

#NZPol

Black and White photo interview set up with Mata

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The Broke Bonsai Bloke me my coffee & bonsai🇳🇿🌳✂️🌲☕️ @memycoffeenbonsai.bsky.social · 7h

Bonsai Forest Friday
Chamaecyparis, Sawara Cypress or Boulevard cypress
A type of Hinoki cypress I think.

Chamaecyparis I believe, means false cypress or not-cypress, so it's named for what it's not.

A Not cypress bonsai forest then 👍

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Boulevard cypress bonsai forest in a dark blue oval pot with moss and rock landscape.

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