Oli - ultracrepidarian
@olimnz.bsky.social
ngai Aotearoa ahau | Ōtautahi resident | Retired | Was once an overland driver | Very annoyed at the CoC in AoNZ!!!
Born at 315 ppm.
I'm on the Puffball server!
Born at 315 ppm.
I'm on the Puffball server!
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IDK how people like Sam Altman live with themselves. If I had created and pushed something that killed people I wouldn't be able to live or face public scrutiny without taking accountability in whatever way I possibly could for doing unconscionable harm.
These people are sociopaths.
These people are sociopaths.
This case is so incredibly fucked up, it isolated the teenager from his family and actively tried to prevent him from confiding in anyone about his suicidal thoughts on multiple occasions.
There's a fairly decent summary on Wikipedia, but this is so utterly tragic.
There's a fairly decent summary on Wikipedia, but this is so utterly tragic.
Raine v. OpenAI - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
IDK how people like Sam Altman live with themselves. If I had created and pushed something that killed people I wouldn't be able to live or face public scrutiny without taking accountability in whatever way I possibly could for doing unconscionable harm.
These people are sociopaths.
These people are sociopaths.
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BOOM!
Seabed miners thwarted in the Cook Islands until at least 2032.
The opposition grows stronger every day.
#ProtectTheOceans #Pacific
Seabed miners thwarted in the Cook Islands until at least 2032.
The opposition grows stronger every day.
#ProtectTheOceans #Pacific
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
BOOM!
Seabed miners thwarted in the Cook Islands until at least 2032.
The opposition grows stronger every day.
#ProtectTheOceans #Pacific
Seabed miners thwarted in the Cook Islands until at least 2032.
The opposition grows stronger every day.
#ProtectTheOceans #Pacific
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If you care about racism, Te Tiriti & human rights
Watch Aotearoa at CERD
Thursday 27 Nov, 9pm to 12pm (NZT)
Live on UN TV
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be questioning the Government on its record. Draft recommendations land on 5 Dec
#CERD #NZPol
Watch Aotearoa at CERD
Thursday 27 Nov, 9pm to 12pm (NZT)
Live on UN TV
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be questioning the Government on its record. Draft recommendations land on 5 Dec
#CERD #NZPol
Home
UN Web TV is available 24 hours a day with selected LIVE programming of United Nations meetings and events as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues.
urldefense.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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The NZ Labour Party must provide hope to, and inspire, a generation of people.
If the policy options it will finalise at this weekend’s conference don’t do that, don’t provide a radical alternative and sense of optimism, people will continue to leave Aotearoa in droves.
If the policy options it will finalise at this weekend’s conference don’t do that, don’t provide a radical alternative and sense of optimism, people will continue to leave Aotearoa in droves.
Captures the mood of much of the country under this government - bleak, with a sense that everything is broken, that there is no opportunity for young people to get ahead, and that the government simply doesn't care.
‘I love my country. I don’t want to leave’: readers reflect on the exodus from New Zealand
As people continue to move away in record numbers, readers share their reasons for leaving and contemplate life in New Zealand
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The NZ Labour Party must provide hope to, and inspire, a generation of people.
If the policy options it will finalise at this weekend’s conference don’t do that, don’t provide a radical alternative and sense of optimism, people will continue to leave Aotearoa in droves.
If the policy options it will finalise at this weekend’s conference don’t do that, don’t provide a radical alternative and sense of optimism, people will continue to leave Aotearoa in droves.
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“for Whiteside, who evolved his fourth generation family farm from dairy to crops about 25 years ago, there is a deeper drive to get the message about this less flashy type of farming out.”
NZ needs more dairy to arable farm conversions.
NZ needs more dairy to arable farm conversions.
A south Otago farmer has a camera rigged up in a field to show New Zealanders the simple majesty of one of the country’s most successful crops. They may even get to see him tend them.
The world’s most boring livestream: a day in the life of a field of oats
A south Otago farmer has a camera rigged up in a field to show New Zealanders the simple majesty of one of the country’s most successful crops. They may even get to see him tend them.
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
“for Whiteside, who evolved his fourth generation family farm from dairy to crops about 25 years ago, there is a deeper drive to get the message about this less flashy type of farming out.”
NZ needs more dairy to arable farm conversions.
NZ needs more dairy to arable farm conversions.
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Government agencies — and civil society organisations — using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are aiding these scams by lending credibility to these platforms and reasons for members of the public to use them.
Facebook is a scam factory. Meta's own internal audit reveals 10% of their revenue comes from spam advertising - $16bn annually. Between 2020-2023 scam losses in Australia increased 249%. In 76% of cases, contact occurred on Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp).
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Government agencies — and civil society organisations — using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are aiding these scams by lending credibility to these platforms and reasons for members of the public to use them.
Thank f*ck Luxon doesn't feature in these awards.
#nzpol
#nzpol
New Zealand's best TikTok content creator crowned
Louis Davis - an ocean lover and father of three - has built a loyal following of more than 2 million as he turns everyday moments into shareable gold.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Thank f*ck Luxon doesn't feature in these awards.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Accounts like this are set up and financed by agri business to greenwash their anti climate change agenda.
They sell nostalgic images and push the ‘no farmers - no food’ mantra.
The people behind this will be in a tractor convoy quick smart if the Nats lose power.
Stop falling for this BS.
#nzpol
They sell nostalgic images and push the ‘no farmers - no food’ mantra.
The people behind this will be in a tractor convoy quick smart if the Nats lose power.
Stop falling for this BS.
#nzpol
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Accounts like this are set up and financed by agri business to greenwash their anti climate change agenda.
They sell nostalgic images and push the ‘no farmers - no food’ mantra.
The people behind this will be in a tractor convoy quick smart if the Nats lose power.
Stop falling for this BS.
#nzpol
They sell nostalgic images and push the ‘no farmers - no food’ mantra.
The people behind this will be in a tractor convoy quick smart if the Nats lose power.
Stop falling for this BS.
#nzpol
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post your warning label
November 26, 2025 at 2:22 AM
post your warning label
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post your warning label
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
post your warning label
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One of the most harrowing documentaries I have ever seen. Crucial to understanding the Ukraine situation.
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 AM
One of the most harrowing documentaries I have ever seen. Crucial to understanding the Ukraine situation.
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And on the subject of indoctrinating Gen AA, this is a good thread from Josh on the way the right are wanting to do it (not just in Aotearoa). For detail on how they’re doing it, see the work @bevanholloway.com has done.
bsky.app/profile/twor...
bsky.app/profile/twor...
Increasingly of the view as this spreads that:
(a) this is a grab for all adults' identity documents so there can be no truly pseudonymous posting as far as the state is concerned; and
(b) states want to be free to indoctrinate Gen AA (or whatever we're calling them) while they're impressionable.
(a) this is a grab for all adults' identity documents so there can be no truly pseudonymous posting as far as the state is concerned; and
(b) states want to be free to indoctrinate Gen AA (or whatever we're calling them) while they're impressionable.
Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026 reut.rs/48dqhmF
November 26, 2025 at 5:13 AM
And on the subject of indoctrinating Gen AA, this is a good thread from Josh on the way the right are wanting to do it (not just in Aotearoa). For detail on how they’re doing it, see the work @bevanholloway.com has done.
bsky.app/profile/twor...
bsky.app/profile/twor...
We must try to stop the government from implementing an under 16 internet ban, and hence 🆔 required.
NZ 🤡 will probably pass it under urgency.
#nzpol
NZ 🤡 will probably pass it under urgency.
#nzpol
Increasingly of the view as this spreads that:
(a) this is a grab for all adults' identity documents so there can be no truly pseudonymous posting as far as the state is concerned; and
(b) states want to be free to indoctrinate Gen AA (or whatever we're calling them) while they're impressionable.
(a) this is a grab for all adults' identity documents so there can be no truly pseudonymous posting as far as the state is concerned; and
(b) states want to be free to indoctrinate Gen AA (or whatever we're calling them) while they're impressionable.
Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026 reut.rs/48dqhmF
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 AM
We must try to stop the government from implementing an under 16 internet ban, and hence 🆔 required.
NZ 🤡 will probably pass it under urgency.
#nzpol
NZ 🤡 will probably pass it under urgency.
#nzpol
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The party of fuck you strikes again
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
The party of fuck you strikes again
Any tips for being an Editor?
My son has asked me to edit his thesis.
(Architecure, VUW)
My son has asked me to edit his thesis.
(Architecure, VUW)
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Any tips for being an Editor?
My son has asked me to edit his thesis.
(Architecure, VUW)
My son has asked me to edit his thesis.
(Architecure, VUW)
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I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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‘Demonic eggbeater’: Shane Jones has a normal one on RNZ – Hayden Donnell
The hot air produced by our minister for resources this morning could’ve solved our energy crisis thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-...
The hot air produced by our minister for resources this morning could’ve solved our energy crisis thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-...
‘Demonic eggbeater’: Shane Jones has a normal one on RNZ
The hot air produced by our minister for resources this morning could’ve solved our energy crisis.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
‘Demonic eggbeater’: Shane Jones has a normal one on RNZ – Hayden Donnell
The hot air produced by our minister for resources this morning could’ve solved our energy crisis thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-...
The hot air produced by our minister for resources this morning could’ve solved our energy crisis thespinoff.co.nz/politics/26-...
"this recession has lasted over two years" Just about how long National has been in charge then?
"growth is ahead of us and better times are ahead of us".
Willis: "we're now on the up." Hopium
Reality: "economic recovery is patchy and slow" say economists.
Let's see what Bernard says tomorrow.
"growth is ahead of us and better times are ahead of us".
Willis: "we're now on the up." Hopium
Reality: "economic recovery is patchy and slow" say economists.
Let's see what Bernard says tomorrow.
Official cash rate cut to 2.25 percent
With interest rates coming down again, questions now turn to how many cuts might still be to come.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
"this recession has lasted over two years" Just about how long National has been in charge then?
"growth is ahead of us and better times are ahead of us".
Willis: "we're now on the up." Hopium
Reality: "economic recovery is patchy and slow" say economists.
Let's see what Bernard says tomorrow.
"growth is ahead of us and better times are ahead of us".
Willis: "we're now on the up." Hopium
Reality: "economic recovery is patchy and slow" say economists.
Let's see what Bernard says tomorrow.
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"The original intent of the 1975 Treaty of Waitangi Act was that the tribunal would specifically and exclusively assess contemporary law and policy for consistency with the principles of the Treaty", with the law amended in 1985 to allow for review of past injustices.
Jones and Seymour are BSing!
Jones and Seymour are BSing!
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 AM
"The original intent of the 1975 Treaty of Waitangi Act was that the tribunal would specifically and exclusively assess contemporary law and policy for consistency with the principles of the Treaty", with the law amended in 1985 to allow for review of past injustices.
Jones and Seymour are BSing!
Jones and Seymour are BSing!
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Post your warning label.
November 26, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Post your warning label.
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But these cruel, nasty people went ahead anyway. Because they'd rather go with their own feels than with evidence-based advice.
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal
Officials said the changes could actually increase long-term benefit dependency.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
But these cruel, nasty people went ahead anyway. Because they'd rather go with their own feels than with evidence-based advice.
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
post your warning label
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
post your warning label
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Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least $70bn, UN says
Report says Israel’s operations ‘significantly undermined every pillar of survival’ and reduced the economy by 87%
(all by intention, of course) www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Report says Israel’s operations ‘significantly undermined every pillar of survival’ and reduced the economy by 87%
(all by intention, of course) www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least $70bn, UN says
Report says Israel’s operations ‘significantly undermined every pillar of survival’ and reduced the economy by 87%
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least $70bn, UN says
Report says Israel’s operations ‘significantly undermined every pillar of survival’ and reduced the economy by 87%
(all by intention, of course) www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Report says Israel’s operations ‘significantly undermined every pillar of survival’ and reduced the economy by 87%
(all by intention, of course) www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Hopefully we can get these rolled out across the motu ASAP. Doesn't sound like there's a plan to do that though. 😥
If in doubt, you can drop them off at most Mitre10s.
If in doubt, you can drop them off at most Mitre10s.
New bins for batteries to be safely thrown out are being progressively installed across the region in a bid to reduce fires at the landfill.
Battery bins rolling out across Nelson Tasman
New bins for batteries to be safely thrown out are being progressively installed across the region in a bid to reduce fires at the landfill.
dlvr.it
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Hopefully we can get these rolled out across the motu ASAP. Doesn't sound like there's a plan to do that though. 😥
If in doubt, you can drop them off at most Mitre10s.
If in doubt, you can drop them off at most Mitre10s.