Jolisa Gracewood
@nzdodo.bsky.social
Freelance writer and editor, full-time silly sausage. Books, bikes, better places, beastly puns. She/ her/ the cats’ mother. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, aka New Auck City.
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Bullshit alert: some NZ politicians (dishonestly) claiming that the puberty blocker ban is about "saving" kids from "unnecessary" medical interventions and "letting them make up their own minds"
No, that's *what puberty blockers* do. It gives those kids time to work out their own identity.
No, that's *what puberty blockers* do. It gives those kids time to work out their own identity.
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Bullshit alert: some NZ politicians (dishonestly) claiming that the puberty blocker ban is about "saving" kids from "unnecessary" medical interventions and "letting them make up their own minds"
No, that's *what puberty blockers* do. It gives those kids time to work out their own identity.
No, that's *what puberty blockers* do. It gives those kids time to work out their own identity.
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Dropper - Anchor (Official Visualiser)
YouTube video by Dropper
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November 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
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Tautoko what Te Manahou says here: these medications have some real significant all-of-life benefits for trans people. When we say Brown is condemning a generation of trans people, it’s not a metaphor. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Halt to puberty blockers curses 'young transgender women to stigma'
That's the reaction of a model who used puberty blockers as a teen to rules halting new prescriptions for young people.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Tautoko what Te Manahou says here: these medications have some real significant all-of-life benefits for trans people. When we say Brown is condemning a generation of trans people, it’s not a metaphor. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
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Jennifer’s clear and fact-based interview is a great one to share with family or friends who might not have good understanding this issue.
She easily cuts through the govt’s bullshit.
She easily cuts through the govt’s bullshit.
I spoke to Midday Report at RNZ - you can listen to the interview here: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Government blocks puberty blockers for new patients
The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month. Professional Association for Transge...
www.rnz.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Jennifer’s clear and fact-based interview is a great one to share with family or friends who might not have good understanding this issue.
She easily cuts through the govt’s bullshit.
She easily cuts through the govt’s bullshit.
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If I were covering this for a media outlet, I would reach out to film industry people and actors (and companies) whose families, colleagues, and friends would have direct personal comment on this, and if they would change any decisions they make as a result. #nzpol
It's being reported that New Zealand has banned puberty blockers for transgender youth. I removed New Zealand from my recommendations to families fleeing a while back after the far right saw a surge in power in the country.
Sad day for NZ trans youth.
Sad day for NZ trans youth.
November 19, 2025 at 7:35 AM
If I were covering this for a media outlet, I would reach out to film industry people and actors (and companies) whose families, colleagues, and friends would have direct personal comment on this, and if they would change any decisions they make as a result. #nzpol
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Puberty blockers are safe and proven - the THIRD PARAGRAPH acknowledges that children WILL still be prescribed them, just not if they're trans
This is an attack on trans children, full stop
This government does not care about children, full stop
This is an attack on trans children, full stop
This government does not care about children, full stop
The Government is banning new patients from being prescribed the most common form of puberty blocker and is explicitly aligning NZ's future policy on this matter to the UK's. PR below.
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Puberty blockers are safe and proven - the THIRD PARAGRAPH acknowledges that children WILL still be prescribed them, just not if they're trans
This is an attack on trans children, full stop
This government does not care about children, full stop
This is an attack on trans children, full stop
This government does not care about children, full stop
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this is a key point - they know they're not dangerous cos if there was really an issue with 'side effects' it would be a blanket ban rather than different ONLY for trans kids
they KNOW this is purely to target trans people & the split policy is them overtly bragging about the fact. It's pure evil
they KNOW this is purely to target trans people & the split policy is them overtly bragging about the fact. It's pure evil
What even is the basis on which you can give puberty blockers to cis kids but not trans kids? Ridiculous govt.
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
this is a key point - they know they're not dangerous cos if there was really an issue with 'side effects' it would be a blanket ban rather than different ONLY for trans kids
they KNOW this is purely to target trans people & the split policy is them overtly bragging about the fact. It's pure evil
they KNOW this is purely to target trans people & the split policy is them overtly bragging about the fact. It's pure evil
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PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news
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With most world ranking indexes of countries, you don't normally need a log scale to show change between two years.
November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
With most world ranking indexes of countries, you don't normally need a log scale to show change between two years.
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My fireworks display, during the day.
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
My fireworks display, during the day.
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Again a systemic story that's bigger than the individual bits: a govt which ran into power in large part based on banging the localism drum about water has accelerated the pace of centralised - and personal Ministerial - decision-making.
This is a big story about this govt. Someone should tell it.
This is a big story about this govt. Someone should tell it.
Yet another power grab.
“These approvals would be given directly to the Minister of Conservation without the input of either the Conservation Boards or the NZCA.
"This board also has concerns that the proposed draft document also appears to limit input by iwi."
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/c...
“These approvals would be given directly to the Minister of Conservation without the input of either the Conservation Boards or the NZCA.
"This board also has concerns that the proposed draft document also appears to limit input by iwi."
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/c...
Conservation Boards set to lose functions under new law
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the boards and the New Zealand Conservation Authority will continue to play an important role in managing conservation land.
www.1news.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Again a systemic story that's bigger than the individual bits: a govt which ran into power in large part based on banging the localism drum about water has accelerated the pace of centralised - and personal Ministerial - decision-making.
This is a big story about this govt. Someone should tell it.
This is a big story about this govt. Someone should tell it.
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Things I, a woman, have ruined, a partial list:
- the frosting of a cake when I used too many crushed peppermint candies & it came out bright pink instead of classy white & frothy
- many conversations that were nice and comfortable until I spoke up
- a pair of wool socks that I washed in hot water
- the frosting of a cake when I used too many crushed peppermint candies & it came out bright pink instead of classy white & frothy
- many conversations that were nice and comfortable until I spoke up
- a pair of wool socks that I washed in hot water
November 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Things I, a woman, have ruined, a partial list:
- the frosting of a cake when I used too many crushed peppermint candies & it came out bright pink instead of classy white & frothy
- many conversations that were nice and comfortable until I spoke up
- a pair of wool socks that I washed in hot water
- the frosting of a cake when I used too many crushed peppermint candies & it came out bright pink instead of classy white & frothy
- many conversations that were nice and comfortable until I spoke up
- a pair of wool socks that I washed in hot water
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At every turn, the Government has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Government’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn
Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes
newsroom.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
At every turn, the Government has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Government’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
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So let’s get this straight. Lifeline is unfunded by govt & needs $2 million. But govt just hands $24 million to Gumboot Friday and is happy to give millions to the bloody Michelin Guide for tourism puffery of dubious value. Everything this govt does is run on vibes.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
Lifeline to cut operations unless funding shortfall is plugged
Lifeline Aotearoa says it has had to stop services between midnight and 7am since March, and without sustainable funding, it cannot continue a full 24/7 service.
www.1news.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
So let’s get this straight. Lifeline is unfunded by govt & needs $2 million. But govt just hands $24 million to Gumboot Friday and is happy to give millions to the bloody Michelin Guide for tourism puffery of dubious value. Everything this govt does is run on vibes.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
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I'm sure it's totally coincidental that the AoNZ government's changes to the Marsden Fund have been followed by successful applications led by female investigators dropping from 55% to 33%, and successful applications led by Māori investigators dropping from 13% to 5%. 🫠 🧪
Information on the 2025 Marsden Fund round
Information about the number of funded proposals in the 2025 Marsden Fund round broken down by research area and institution, also including gender and ethnicity data
www.royalsociety.org.nz
November 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I'm sure it's totally coincidental that the AoNZ government's changes to the Marsden Fund have been followed by successful applications led by female investigators dropping from 55% to 33%, and successful applications led by Māori investigators dropping from 13% to 5%. 🫠 🧪
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Weird how we found a way to house everyone during Covid.
Rough sleeping ban in central Auckland considered by government
Rough sleeping ban in central Auckland considered by government
Government ministers have confirmed they are considering measures to move homeless people out of Auckland's city centre - but the exact details remain unclear.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Weird how we found a way to house everyone during Covid.
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Two thirds of young men backed Mandani. Which challenges the media narrative of the past year that you have to be a white supremacist asshole to get the young guy vote.
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Two thirds of young men backed Mandani. Which challenges the media narrative of the past year that you have to be a white supremacist asshole to get the young guy vote.
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Cuomo, the man who resigned in disgrace after a state attorney general’s report found that he had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women, was asked if he had any regrets.
He said he regretted not being better at social media.
He said he regretted not being better at social media.
Zohran Mamdani drags the Democratic Party into the future
This was a local race with national implications, whether the party's leaders liked it or not.
www.motherjones.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Cuomo, the man who resigned in disgrace after a state attorney general’s report found that he had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women, was asked if he had any regrets.
He said he regretted not being better at social media.
He said he regretted not being better at social media.
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
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He won with joy and strong principles. Even when they used who he was as an attack, he smiled and stood for what he knew was right.
This is the way.
This is the way.
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
He won with joy and strong principles. Even when they used who he was as an attack, he smiled and stood for what he knew was right.
This is the way.
This is the way.
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Don't forget that Zohran Mamdani spent his entire campaign standing proudly beside the trans community. He went to trans rights rallies just to show support. He proudly waved trans rights flags without hesitation. He refused to back down in support of trans rights. That makes me happy.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Don't forget that Zohran Mamdani spent his entire campaign standing proudly beside the trans community. He went to trans rights rallies just to show support. He proudly waved trans rights flags without hesitation. He refused to back down in support of trans rights. That makes me happy.