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Josh | writer, painter, tinkerer @tworuru.com · 23h

I have been mad about AI and the delusional talk of “superintelligence” - and the media’s casual acceptance of it - for a long time but hearing Sam Altman casually toss off about turning the only known life-supporting planet into endless data centres made me furious enough to write this

David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 23h

there's a lot of talk of erotic horny chat gpt and sora slop, but this piece on webworm today from @tworuru.com gets into the infuriatingly deluded and dangerous headspace of those pushing on this "AI" (it's not AI) pathway: www.webworm.co/newgods/

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David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 23h

there's a lot of talk of erotic horny chat gpt and sora slop, but this piece on webworm today from @tworuru.com gets into the infuriatingly deluded and dangerous headspace of those pushing on this "AI" (it's not AI) pathway: www.webworm.co/newgods/

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nzgreenparty.bsky.social @nzgreenparty.bsky.social · 17h

We are deeply concerned about major cuts to funding for Māori news and current affairs programmes Te Karere and The Hui, by Te Māngai Pāhō.

This is terrible for Māori media, and sadly consistent with this Government’s continual undermining of Māori culture.

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Kate @knhannah.bsky.social · 14h

Folks, wishing everyone a restful & restorative Labour weekend, wherein we give thanks to Sam Parnell & the Labour movement & unions for the 8 hr day:

An engraving from the 1870s of a large banner with the words 8 hours labour 8 hours recreation 8 hours rest.

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Tyler, from the Internet @tylerfromtheinternet.com · 19h

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Lauren M @elenem.bsky.social · 21h

New Zealand solidly in the green quadrant under Luxon and spoiler, IT'S NOT GOING WELL FOLKS #nzpol

Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

I'm still not sure what the right read of this affair is but in general I am reminded of my concern that state bureaucracies that actively select themselves into the green quadrant 3 here are feeding their societies into a woodchipper

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Melanie D. @melulater.bsky.social · 21h

These amused me.
This government has invited the largest strike in 47 years.
That's quite an accomplishment. #nzpol

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Andy McKay @korimakoecology.bsky.social · 23h

Mark Mitchell wants to cut down all the trees around powerlines.

How about we force lines companies to invest in undergrounding critical infrastructure like they should have been doing for the last 30 years.

We need more trees for biodiversity, wind breaks & reducing urban heat islands, not less.

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Andrew R @andrewr4.womcats.com · 1d

Don’t really understand Luxon prattling on that the strikes are political ?

Of course they’re political - the people want the politicians to hear their concerns and do something about it.

What a dumbass

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Peter Sime @petesi.me · 1d

I think in the coming week or so New Zealanders are really going to notice the shortage of tradies. #nzpol

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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 1d

Hi just so I'm clear.

I wrote "donate to food banks" and do "food runs for mutual aid" because they are different things!

Food banks want your money! they can do more with your money than with stuff.

Mutual aid groups often want stuff! Mine has a food fridge!

Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 1d

Now is a really good time to donate to food banks, and do food runs for mutual aid groups. Also, do menstrual product runs.

Matt @swirlyball.bsky.social · 1d

I wonder how much food theft spikes with desperate people just trying to feed their families. I'm sure there will be a media panic about it.

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Andrew R @andrewr4.womcats.com · 1d

Some pics from my partner #nzstrike #megastrikeNZ

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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our public service workers today ✊ #nzpol

New Zealand ‘mega strike’: 100,000 public sector workers demand better conditions

Teachers, nurses and public service staff among those walking off job and pressing for more government investment in health and education

www.theguardian.com

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 1d

www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...

An owl linoprint, by my mum, which appeared in my book Ring The Hill.

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Bernard Hickey @bernardchickey.bsky.social · 1d

Now open for all to read, listen, watch and share after requests from paying subscribers that I make it public. #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/thursdays-...

Thursday's Early Bird & Dawn Chorus: The elephant in our news

None of the dozens of extreme weather reports published & broadcast today mention the role of climate change in extreme weather; Luxon gets $8,100 reduction in Waiheke home rates bill

thekaka.substack.com

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Auntie Joan @auntiejoan.bsky.social · 1d

Ah shit, this isn’t good.

It’s a really good time to check if you’ve been vaccinated and to book a vaccine if you haven’t. It’s free for many and can be done at a pharmacy. Ideal is two doses, at least a month apart

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 1d

We have confirmed two new #measles cases in NZ today, with a Cook Strait ferry among listed exposure locations.

Check your immunisation status (you need 2 doses of MMR). Book a vaccine: bookmyvaccine.nz

Full details and exposure locations: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...

Tile with text that says Measles update - 2 new cases confirmed.

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · 2d

Today, we send solidarity greetings to all involved in the #NewZealand #Megastrike.

100,000 teachers and medical staff taking action.

Share this post and support the strike.

#StrikeMap

Poster showing support for the New Zealand MegaStrike, featuring a crowd of protesters with banners, dated 23/10/25, emphasizing demands for safe staffing, fair pay, and real respect.

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Jolisa Gracewood @nzdodo.bsky.social · 1d

Traffic-free Queen St is made for marching! Heaps of handy options for refreshments, plenty of seats for resting if you prefer to sit and watch, lots of lovely greenery to frame the scene, and also you can hear yourself think (and sing).

A passeggiata-perfect place for people. #nzstrike

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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 1d

Auckland

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Tania Roxborogh @taniaroxborogh.bsky.social · 1d

Just to fact check & thanks to Dave Kennedy
Comparatives basic primary teacher salary scale range in NZD:
NZ 61,329 - 103,086
AUS 96,713 - 161,312
UK 90,011 - 139,560
SINGAPORE 74,028 - 128,739
IRELAND 85,613 - 165,363
Other countries clearly value their teachers more through their remuneration.

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Emir Hodžić @xovich.bsky.social · 1d

Teachers, nurses, doctors, support staff, firefighters… all together in #Dunedin & around the country, standing strong in direct opposition to govt austerity & privatisation efforts

#nzpol
#onetermgovernment

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Paul_BarlowNZ @paulbarlownz.bsky.social · 1d

Bit of a crowd today in Auckland for #oct23strike action! One estimate I heard was 15 to 20 thousand people!

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Alan (not ekshully a B'Stard) @alans-world.bsky.social · 1d

#NZpol

"Increase the thing"? YES.

FACT: More than a few times now Govt itself *couldn't be arsed even turning up to appear* to the very negotiations they then claimed, utterly disingenuously, *Unions* were "unreasonable" about 🤬 The f'n *arrogance* of it! Putting the N back in CUTS.

#Oct23Strike

A picture of former CTU President Helen Kelly, holding a megaphone (when she was helping workers protest outside a Talley's meat works).

Below this sits a quote from Helen Kelly, may she rest in power...

"Reciprocity, respect - they're all concepts that have to exist in the workplace... both parties wanting each other to succeed, not just one way you know, not seeing labour as a cost, but as a contribution, as a valuable asset. Families who are here to earn a living.

WE DON'T GIVE UP, WE PUSH BACK!"

Helen Kelly, b. 1964 d 2016, and President of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions from 2007 to 2015.

On the occasion of the Oct 23, 2025 MEGA STRIKE
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576695/live-nurses-teachers-doctors-and-others-take-part-in-nationwide-mega-strike

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T✨ @tastromo.bsky.social · 1d

Have just heard that the hashtag is #oct23strike !! Here’s another shot of Kirikiriroa Hamilton as the crowd started gathering

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Another shot of striking workers in garden place, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

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Danielle, Petty Hate Machine @dimsie.bsky.social · 1d

#nzpol #nzstrike

Purple dinosaur with a sign saying Senior Nurses Are Almost Extinct

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