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· Aug 14
Big Oil v the World 1 - Denial
YouTube video by Andy Langley
youtu.be
Now that Bluesky is getting considerably more traffic, here's my regular reminder to watch these and get angry
Denial
Denial
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In a shocking move, the NZ govt has ignored expert advice in favour of their own bigotry, reckons, and bank accounts.
Ministers were warned against removing schools' Treaty obligations www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Ministers were warned against removing schools' Treaty obligations www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Ministers were warned against removing schools' Treaty obligations
The Education Ministry advice preceded the decision to delete a clause in the Education and Training Act that required schools to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
In a shocking move, the NZ govt has ignored expert advice in favour of their own bigotry, reckons, and bank accounts.
Ministers were warned against removing schools' Treaty obligations www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Ministers were warned against removing schools' Treaty obligations www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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This is the face of someone who just delivered cookies to parliament for David Seymour 😅
Left my details for security so I'm locked in now 🤣
Now I'm off to Dunedin for the #BHN xmas party and events.
@patbrittenden.bsky.social @chewienz.bsky.social
@iamprettyawesome.bsky.social
Left my details for security so I'm locked in now 🤣
Now I'm off to Dunedin for the #BHN xmas party and events.
@patbrittenden.bsky.social @chewienz.bsky.social
@iamprettyawesome.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 12:32 AM
This is the face of someone who just delivered cookies to parliament for David Seymour 😅
Left my details for security so I'm locked in now 🤣
Now I'm off to Dunedin for the #BHN xmas party and events.
@patbrittenden.bsky.social @chewienz.bsky.social
@iamprettyawesome.bsky.social
Left my details for security so I'm locked in now 🤣
Now I'm off to Dunedin for the #BHN xmas party and events.
@patbrittenden.bsky.social @chewienz.bsky.social
@iamprettyawesome.bsky.social
THIS IS FINE
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
THIS IS FINE
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Solid economic management across the board.
Everyone is worse off, and the government has absolutely nothing to show for it.
Everyone is worse off, and the government has absolutely nothing to show for it.
December 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Solid economic management across the board.
Everyone is worse off, and the government has absolutely nothing to show for it.
Everyone is worse off, and the government has absolutely nothing to show for it.
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So here is a thing
You fire tens of thousands of people
Cancel infra spend
Crash the economy
Force your valuable experienced workers off shore
Do nothing to fix any of this
This shit happens, because you are incompetent
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
You fire tens of thousands of people
Cancel infra spend
Crash the economy
Force your valuable experienced workers off shore
Do nothing to fix any of this
This shit happens, because you are incompetent
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government finances worse than expected as tax take falls
Treasury figures show a bigger deficit than forecast.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
So here is a thing
You fire tens of thousands of people
Cancel infra spend
Crash the economy
Force your valuable experienced workers off shore
Do nothing to fix any of this
This shit happens, because you are incompetent
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
You fire tens of thousands of people
Cancel infra spend
Crash the economy
Force your valuable experienced workers off shore
Do nothing to fix any of this
This shit happens, because you are incompetent
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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It's always been bullshit, and this current incarnation has really highlighted this. And two years in, voters need to stop buying their "It's Labours mess" lies. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government finances worse than expected as tax take falls
Treasury figures show a deficit about $700m higher than forecast.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It's always been bullshit, and this current incarnation has really highlighted this. And two years in, voters need to stop buying their "It's Labours mess" lies. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Floods in #Indonesia.
The animation shows the impact of severe inundation in the northeastern part of #Sumatra, comparing #Copernicus #Sentinel2 images from Aug. and Dec. 1, 2025.
Relentless monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have devastated parts of Asia. #ClimateEmergency
The animation shows the impact of severe inundation in the northeastern part of #Sumatra, comparing #Copernicus #Sentinel2 images from Aug. and Dec. 1, 2025.
Relentless monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have devastated parts of Asia. #ClimateEmergency
December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Floods in #Indonesia.
The animation shows the impact of severe inundation in the northeastern part of #Sumatra, comparing #Copernicus #Sentinel2 images from Aug. and Dec. 1, 2025.
Relentless monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have devastated parts of Asia. #ClimateEmergency
The animation shows the impact of severe inundation in the northeastern part of #Sumatra, comparing #Copernicus #Sentinel2 images from Aug. and Dec. 1, 2025.
Relentless monsoon rains and tropical cyclones have devastated parts of Asia. #ClimateEmergency
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"It is our view that a detailed framework for post-2050 reductions and removals is best developed closer to 2050." - wrong. We need action now to avoid disaster in 2050.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"It is our view that a detailed framework for post-2050 reductions and removals is best developed closer to 2050." - wrong. We need action now to avoid disaster in 2050.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Rewilding is simply the best.
When people care for nature, nature gives back.
No gadgets, no billionaires. Just people letting nature fix everything money destroyed.
When people care for nature, nature gives back.
No gadgets, no billionaires. Just people letting nature fix everything money destroyed.
We Tried a Different Reforestation Method — With Incredible Results
YouTube video by Ecosia
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Rewilding is simply the best.
When people care for nature, nature gives back.
No gadgets, no billionaires. Just people letting nature fix everything money destroyed.
When people care for nature, nature gives back.
No gadgets, no billionaires. Just people letting nature fix everything money destroyed.
How it started
Luxon sets Maureen Pugh homework in wake of climate comments
YouTube video by 1News
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
How it started
Has anyone else got Christmas decorations like ours?
December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Has anyone else got Christmas decorations like ours?
Our only ray of hope, @greens.org.nz
We absolutely MUST mobilise on the Left, and fast, or we're set for another 3 years of this shit
Why can't the Labour Party see that Dripkins and milquetoast centrism isn't what people want? All the traction is with progressives like Polanski/Mamdani
#nzpol
We absolutely MUST mobilise on the Left, and fast, or we're set for another 3 years of this shit
Why can't the Labour Party see that Dripkins and milquetoast centrism isn't what people want? All the traction is with progressives like Polanski/Mamdani
#nzpol
New Zealand, Roy Morgan poll:
Seat projection
National (Centre-right): 42 (+1)
Labour (Centre-left): 36 (-3)
Green (Green): 18 (+3)
NZ First (*): 11 (-1)
...
+/- vs. 29 September - 26 October 2025
Fieldwork: 27 October - 23 November 2025
Sample size: 829
➤ oceaniaelects.com/new-zealand
Seat projection
National (Centre-right): 42 (+1)
Labour (Centre-left): 36 (-3)
Green (Green): 18 (+3)
NZ First (*): 11 (-1)
...
+/- vs. 29 September - 26 October 2025
Fieldwork: 27 October - 23 November 2025
Sample size: 829
➤ oceaniaelects.com/new-zealand
December 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Our only ray of hope, @greens.org.nz
We absolutely MUST mobilise on the Left, and fast, or we're set for another 3 years of this shit
Why can't the Labour Party see that Dripkins and milquetoast centrism isn't what people want? All the traction is with progressives like Polanski/Mamdani
#nzpol
We absolutely MUST mobilise on the Left, and fast, or we're set for another 3 years of this shit
Why can't the Labour Party see that Dripkins and milquetoast centrism isn't what people want? All the traction is with progressives like Polanski/Mamdani
#nzpol
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FYI I’ve opened this one up to all to read, listen and share after requests from paying subscribers to make it publicly available as part of my public interest journalism mandate. Many thanks to subscribers who pay to allow me to do as much of this work in public as possible. #nzpol
Nicola Willis reneges on Paris in plain sight
Finance Minister rules out 'sending cheques for billions offshore' for emissions credits to meet James Shaw's 'extravagant' promise under the Paris agreement to cut emissions 50% by 2030
thekaka.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
FYI I’ve opened this one up to all to read, listen and share after requests from paying subscribers to make it publicly available as part of my public interest journalism mandate. Many thanks to subscribers who pay to allow me to do as much of this work in public as possible. #nzpol
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Unless Labour pull a rabbit out of a hat closer to the election they aren't going to win, let alone govern alone because people are tired of their milquetoast centrism. #nzpol
New Zealand, Roy Morgan poll:
Seat projection
National (Centre-right): 42 (+1)
Labour (Centre-left): 36 (-3)
Green (Green): 18 (+3)
NZ First (*): 11 (-1)
...
+/- vs. 29 September - 26 October 2025
Fieldwork: 27 October - 23 November 2025
Sample size: 829
➤ oceaniaelects.com/new-zealand
Seat projection
National (Centre-right): 42 (+1)
Labour (Centre-left): 36 (-3)
Green (Green): 18 (+3)
NZ First (*): 11 (-1)
...
+/- vs. 29 September - 26 October 2025
Fieldwork: 27 October - 23 November 2025
Sample size: 829
➤ oceaniaelects.com/new-zealand
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Unless Labour pull a rabbit out of a hat closer to the election they aren't going to win, let alone govern alone because people are tired of their milquetoast centrism. #nzpol
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The Rates Cap is such a BOOMER move.
Probably their last great fuck you to the generations that follow.
Worst cohort of people.
Always pulling up the ladder and kicking down.
Probably their last great fuck you to the generations that follow.
Worst cohort of people.
Always pulling up the ladder and kicking down.
December 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The Rates Cap is such a BOOMER move.
Probably their last great fuck you to the generations that follow.
Worst cohort of people.
Always pulling up the ladder and kicking down.
Probably their last great fuck you to the generations that follow.
Worst cohort of people.
Always pulling up the ladder and kicking down.
🚨 NEWSFLASH🚨
Other investment vehicles are available to Kiwis other than fucking property speculation🤦🏻♂️
#nzpol
Other investment vehicles are available to Kiwis other than fucking property speculation🤦🏻♂️
#nzpol
They’re trapped with a $190,000 loss while cheaper, identical homes rise next door
They were delighted about owning their own home, then the prices crashed. Damien Venuto looks in the situation of a family who bought during the peak.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🚨 NEWSFLASH🚨
Other investment vehicles are available to Kiwis other than fucking property speculation🤦🏻♂️
#nzpol
Other investment vehicles are available to Kiwis other than fucking property speculation🤦🏻♂️
#nzpol
The law is an ass.
First the Girl Guides, now the WI. What "problem" is this solving?
Sad
First the Girl Guides, now the WI. What "problem" is this solving?
Sad
Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership
The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The law is an ass.
First the Girl Guides, now the WI. What "problem" is this solving?
Sad
First the Girl Guides, now the WI. What "problem" is this solving?
Sad
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At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?
Climate advocates say it's time to move to accountability for climate change, as people in Asia are living the evidence.
aje.io
December 3, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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3 December 1918 | A Czech Jewish woman, Marie Löwyová, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
3 December 1918 | A Czech Jewish woman, Marie Löwyová, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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The tunnel will take a decade and total gridlock to finish, just to save a few minutes to the airport.
Meanwhile Courtenay Place would have finished by 2029 and would have been fully transformed for people, public transport and a thriving hospo scene.
Meanwhile Courtenay Place would have finished by 2029 and would have been fully transformed for people, public transport and a thriving hospo scene.
NZTA and the minister had refused to share a timeline, but the Herald can reveal the second Mt Victoria Tunnel and SH1 improvements project will take a decade to complete.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
Capital's $3.8b tunnel project to won't be finished for ten years
A timeline for the project was previously kept secret, but can now been revealed
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The tunnel will take a decade and total gridlock to finish, just to save a few minutes to the airport.
Meanwhile Courtenay Place would have finished by 2029 and would have been fully transformed for people, public transport and a thriving hospo scene.
Meanwhile Courtenay Place would have finished by 2029 and would have been fully transformed for people, public transport and a thriving hospo scene.
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Kia ora koutou,
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
November 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Kia ora koutou,
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
Maraenui Bilingual School is looking for sponsorship as we take on Manaiakalani from 2026. We are a school in an area of high social deprivation but also amazingness that constantly fills my heart with joy.
"The right thing to do", which is why it's taken him 3 WEEKS to do it
#nzpol
#nzpol
'The right thing to do': Andrew Coster resigns as CEO of Social Investment Agency after damning IPCA report
The former Police Commissioner was put on leave following the McSkimming revelations.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"The right thing to do", which is why it's taken him 3 WEEKS to do it
#nzpol
#nzpol
Raccoon gets drunk at a Virginia liquor store and passes out in bathroom
Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom
Talk about a trashed panda.
www.axios.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Analysis: Finance Minister Nicola Willis effectively confirmed Tuesday that New Zealand will not meet its 2030 climate target under the Paris Agreement under the current Government’s policies.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/03/g...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/03/g...
Govt accused of breaching Paris climate deal after Willis rules out buying credits
Analysis: Finance Minister Nicola Willis effectively confirmed New Zealand will not meet its 2030 climate target under the current Govt's policies.
newsroom.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Analysis: Finance Minister Nicola Willis effectively confirmed Tuesday that New Zealand will not meet its 2030 climate target under the Paris Agreement under the current Government’s policies.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/03/g...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/03/g...