@scilion.bsky.social
Master of Science with Distinction (Biochemistry)
Kāi Tahu / Pakeha
She/Her/Ia 🏳️🌈
Kāi Tahu / Pakeha
She/Her/Ia 🏳️🌈
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It's wild that we can sometimes have so many news choppers people can't sleep, but for this? Zero? I haven't seen ANY overhead shots of this crowd, and I've been checking news sites for the last 40 minutes. There's just... nothing.
January 23, 2026 at 8:59 PM
It's wild that we can sometimes have so many news choppers people can't sleep, but for this? Zero? I haven't seen ANY overhead shots of this crowd, and I've been checking news sites for the last 40 minutes. There's just... nothing.
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Arresting clergy while they PRAY.
January 23, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Arresting clergy while they PRAY.
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Luxon will never make a courageous speech to risk getting his crime club membership offer withdrawn. #nzpol
Trump: “Dear Prime Minister Carney:
Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
January 23, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Luxon will never make a courageous speech to risk getting his crime club membership offer withdrawn. #nzpol
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The more I think about this, the more infuriated it makes me. It completely denies our history in global politics. New Zealand punched well above it's weight in the foundation of the UN.
Peter Fraser must be turning in his grave.
Peter Fraser must be turning in his grave.
From the people that brought you:
"South Africa's apartheid crisis is reshaping the world. New Zealand's best response is keeping its head down"
"South Africa's apartheid crisis is reshaping the world. New Zealand's best response is keeping its head down"
Trump is reshaping the world. New Zealand’s best response is keeping its head down
“To be fair, President Trump mentioned Greenland in his first term. It was strategic real estate,” says Todd Muller.
www.stuff.co.nz
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The more I think about this, the more infuriated it makes me. It completely denies our history in global politics. New Zealand punched well above it's weight in the foundation of the UN.
Peter Fraser must be turning in his grave.
Peter Fraser must be turning in his grave.
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Just so I'm really clear on this, we've got:
- Increasing climate impacts including destruction and death
- Continuing inflation, especially for lower income households
- Massive changes to the international order
And both major parties are choosing a platform of 'Nothing needs to change?' #nzpol
- Increasing climate impacts including destruction and death
- Continuing inflation, especially for lower income households
- Massive changes to the international order
And both major parties are choosing a platform of 'Nothing needs to change?' #nzpol
January 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Just so I'm really clear on this, we've got:
- Increasing climate impacts including destruction and death
- Continuing inflation, especially for lower income households
- Massive changes to the international order
And both major parties are choosing a platform of 'Nothing needs to change?' #nzpol
- Increasing climate impacts including destruction and death
- Continuing inflation, especially for lower income households
- Massive changes to the international order
And both major parties are choosing a platform of 'Nothing needs to change?' #nzpol
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NZ BACK TRACK…👀 Why yes, it’s has “back-tracked” in the last 2 years.
I mean wow, they’re not only saying it to you directly, they put it in a cheeky sign selfie too! 🤣🤦♀️ #nzpol
I mean wow, they’re not only saying it to you directly, they put it in a cheeky sign selfie too! 🤣🤦♀️ #nzpol
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
NZ BACK TRACK…👀 Why yes, it’s has “back-tracked” in the last 2 years.
I mean wow, they’re not only saying it to you directly, they put it in a cheeky sign selfie too! 🤣🤦♀️ #nzpol
I mean wow, they’re not only saying it to you directly, they put it in a cheeky sign selfie too! 🤣🤦♀️ #nzpol
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There is a fatal climate emergency level event affecting NZ level this past 24hrs & not one single piece of comms from the Govt on their FB about it.
This is from the past couple of hours.
they really don't care.
This is from the past couple of hours.
they really don't care.
January 22, 2026 at 12:49 AM
There is a fatal climate emergency level event affecting NZ level this past 24hrs & not one single piece of comms from the Govt on their FB about it.
This is from the past couple of hours.
they really don't care.
This is from the past couple of hours.
they really don't care.
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The top 6 media stories on Stuff are landslides, storms, floods.
None of them mention climate change, which we know makes these events more frequent and more extreme.
People have lost their lives. Homes have been destroyed.
And leading politicians are in the pub having "great fun". #nzpol
None of them mention climate change, which we know makes these events more frequent and more extreme.
People have lost their lives. Homes have been destroyed.
And leading politicians are in the pub having "great fun". #nzpol
January 22, 2026 at 12:57 AM
The top 6 media stories on Stuff are landslides, storms, floods.
None of them mention climate change, which we know makes these events more frequent and more extreme.
People have lost their lives. Homes have been destroyed.
And leading politicians are in the pub having "great fun". #nzpol
None of them mention climate change, which we know makes these events more frequent and more extreme.
People have lost their lives. Homes have been destroyed.
And leading politicians are in the pub having "great fun". #nzpol
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Tasmania’s hospitals are about to be entirely run by this catholic private healthcare provider who very explicitly will not provide IVF, abortions, vasectomies, or gender affirming care. Access to healthcare is a human right and it should be provided - freely, and to all - by the government.
Hey, AoNZ peeps. You know how weasley Simeon is setting up the health system to be taken over by private operators? Maybe that's not a great idea 🤔
#nzpol
#nzpol
January 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Tasmania’s hospitals are about to be entirely run by this catholic private healthcare provider who very explicitly will not provide IVF, abortions, vasectomies, or gender affirming care. Access to healthcare is a human right and it should be provided - freely, and to all - by the government.
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I think every single kiwi needs to know this… #nzpol #Election2026
Hey the voter suppression laws mean you can only vote up to twelve days before November 7 and have to be registered thirteen days before that. Twelve days before Nov 7 is 26 October. THAT IS LABOUR DAY. THE ELECTION VOTING STARTS ON LABOUR DAY.
January 21, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I think every single kiwi needs to know this… #nzpol #Election2026
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Last year the Prime Minister skipped Waitangi and celebrated with Ngāi Tahu in Akaroa instead. This year he won’t have that option.
South Island rūnanga scrap Waitangi commemorations, heading to Treaty Grounds instead
Last year the Prime Minister skipped Waitangi and celebrated with Ngāi Tahu in Akaroa instead. This year he won’t have that option.
dlvr.it
January 19, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Last year the Prime Minister skipped Waitangi and celebrated with Ngāi Tahu in Akaroa instead. This year he won’t have that option.
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Our media are still perfectly happy to tag along with the NZ government cosying up to this monster.
They never question them over it.
They laugh it off like a joke.
We need to start recording the names of our journalists that are complicit.
#nzpol
They never question them over it.
They laugh it off like a joke.
We need to start recording the names of our journalists that are complicit.
#nzpol
![NEW: @potus letter to @jonasgahrstore links @NobelPrize to Greenland, reiterates threats, and is forwarded by the NSC staff to multiple European ambassadors in Washington. I obtained the text from multiple officials:
Dear Ambassador:
President Trump has asked that the following message, shared with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, be forwarded to your [named head of government/state]
“Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hbpefio3f5csc44msmbgioxz/bafkreie7itpptx3xbxhpsnlaqmwk752h7pcrion5ija2apksljtax2adx4@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Our media are still perfectly happy to tag along with the NZ government cosying up to this monster.
They never question them over it.
They laugh it off like a joke.
We need to start recording the names of our journalists that are complicit.
#nzpol
They never question them over it.
They laugh it off like a joke.
We need to start recording the names of our journalists that are complicit.
#nzpol
For anyone still claiming any of the hurtful policies so far to be just that of the "minor partners" here's Luxon clearly claiming it all as a national party government.
January 19, 2026 at 7:27 AM
For anyone still claiming any of the hurtful policies so far to be just that of the "minor partners" here's Luxon clearly claiming it all as a national party government.
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From Ngati Wai in Northland on Instagram. They are calling for additional support. #nzpol
www.instagram.com/p/DToVdwTElO...
www.instagram.com/p/DToVdwTElO...
January 18, 2026 at 12:44 AM
From Ngati Wai in Northland on Instagram. They are calling for additional support. #nzpol
www.instagram.com/p/DToVdwTElO...
www.instagram.com/p/DToVdwTElO...
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#nzpol - I have had a look at these 'green shoots' ahead of the Prime Minister's State of the Nation Speech on Monday. The data tells us that we have spent two years regressing. Let’s not make it another 4. More at: craigrenney.substack.com/p/the-recove...
The recovery you want has been further delayed
The government will be desperate to tell a story that things have improved. The data tells us that we have spent two years regressing. Let’s not make it another 4.
craigrenney.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:05 AM
#nzpol - I have had a look at these 'green shoots' ahead of the Prime Minister's State of the Nation Speech on Monday. The data tells us that we have spent two years regressing. Let’s not make it another 4. More at: craigrenney.substack.com/p/the-recove...
also goes to show just how much our government is choosing not to comment on.
January 14, 2026 at 2:24 AM
also goes to show just how much our government is choosing not to comment on.
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This is exactly what Seymour is trying to achieve with the RSA and his other moves to prioritise corporations over communities. #nzpol
if you put this in a script even erin brockovitch would be like “too on the nose, dial it back”
January 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM
This is exactly what Seymour is trying to achieve with the RSA and his other moves to prioritise corporations over communities. #nzpol
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What the
NZ Govt demands #HealthNZ cut another $510 million
Treasury cuts growth forecasts again, forcing Govt to delay surplus; Govt demands more spending #cuts, starting with $510 million more from regional #health; Economy stuck in debt deflation mud-BERNARD HICKEY #nzpol open.substack.com/pub/thekaka/...
Treasury cuts growth forecasts again, forcing Govt to delay surplus; Govt demands more spending #cuts, starting with $510 million more from regional #health; Economy stuck in debt deflation mud-BERNARD HICKEY #nzpol open.substack.com/pub/thekaka/...
Govt demands Health NZ cut another $510 million
Treasury cuts growth forecasts again, forcing Govt to delay surplus; Govt demands more spending cuts, starting with $510 million more from regional health; Economy stuck in debt deflation mud
open.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 AM
What the
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"Launching a strike on Iran" is now being suggested to Trump by "senior military leaders" as a "less controversial" step than invading Greenland.
2026 has started on a fever pitch of insanity. Where the hell does it go from here?
2026 has started on a fever pitch of insanity. Where the hell does it go from here?
January 11, 2026 at 10:10 AM
"Launching a strike on Iran" is now being suggested to Trump by "senior military leaders" as a "less controversial" step than invading Greenland.
2026 has started on a fever pitch of insanity. Where the hell does it go from here?
2026 has started on a fever pitch of insanity. Where the hell does it go from here?
What kind of timeline is this :(
Trump talks about Denmark and Greenland just now: "The fact that they landed a boat there 500 years ago doesn't mean that they own the land."
January 10, 2026 at 6:29 AM
What kind of timeline is this :(
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I want to know what all the other health apps are doing RIGHT NOW to make sure they’re not next! Specifically, Tend.
#managemyhealth #aonz #nzpol #cybersecurity
#managemyhealth #aonz #nzpol #cybersecurity
January 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
I want to know what all the other health apps are doing RIGHT NOW to make sure they’re not next! Specifically, Tend.
#managemyhealth #aonz #nzpol #cybersecurity
#managemyhealth #aonz #nzpol #cybersecurity
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January 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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That was on the 4th. It's now the 7th - and there's still nothing from Luxon about Venezuela or the slowly building Manage My Health debacle. And nothing from his staff to explain his absence or let us know who's in charge in the meantime.
#nzpol
#nzpol
There's a lot going on here. An entirely absent PM and the entirety of our public response so far being a post on Twitter from the foreign minister - a post which doesn't even mention the US by name.
Just incredibly haphazard and lackadaisical.
#nzpol
Just incredibly haphazard and lackadaisical.
#nzpol
Our absent PM everybody:
January 7, 2026 at 12:53 AM
That was on the 4th. It's now the 7th - and there's still nothing from Luxon about Venezuela or the slowly building Manage My Health debacle. And nothing from his staff to explain his absence or let us know who's in charge in the meantime.
#nzpol
#nzpol
One of the most kiwiana statements I've seen in awhile
When you soak a used rugby sock in a bucket of water, the scunge you get is what Luxon's spine is made of #NZPol
January 4, 2026 at 3:58 AM
One of the most kiwiana statements I've seen in awhile