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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · 18d

A petition for those interested in what is planned for our waterways: community.greenpeace.org.nz/petitions/sa...

Te Waikoropupū Springs have some of the clearest water ever measured on earth. In 2023, the Springs were protected by a Water Conservation Order (WCO). The WCO gives a special cloak of protection that...

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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 20d

What do you do when the man who said you should have "the living shit beaten out of you" keeps sitting in the front row of candidate events?

You make him meet your eye.

You make him listen to the gasps of outrage when you say his words outloud.

You make him listen to the applause you get.

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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · 25d

#nzpol “[CTU Secretary Mellissa] Ansell-Bridges said this was "more than a protest — it is a celebration of the women who nurture, lead, and resist".
"It honours the suffrage legacy and amplifies our collective power to shape the future."

www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/20/p...

Protestors march against Government's pay equity changes

From Whāngarei to Invercargill, women and allies gathered at more than 20 events across the country to protest pay equity.

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · 25d

Yay! Trying out the mug I hand painted at #CraftCampNZ. Love it!

A glazed mug with an abstract design painted in blocks of different shades of blue that I hand painted! It is filled with a mocha.

Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · 25d

The weather cooperated today in Te Whanganui-a-Tara for the Women’s Day of Action #PayEquityNow

A group of people standing up for pay equity near the beehive with a clear blue sky in the background.

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 26d

Folks, you can't report the United States to its manager. There's no superhero coming to save us.

We don't need one giant act of heroism. We need millions of small acts of solidarity. Help one person in your community for nothing in return. Then, do it again. And again.

That's the revolution.

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · 29d

Please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/nz...

NZ Government Sanction Israel Now

Since October 2023 the world has witnessed the state of Israel perpetrate innumerable war crimes and human rights violations against the people of Gaza [1], while the violence, repression, and forced ...

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · Sep 12

This is the last day for the Murderbot + Witch King and my other fantasy Humble Book Bundle: www.humblebundle.com/books/martha... We've raised $89,000 in donations for World Central Kitchen so far!

Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells' Murderbot and More by TOR

Fall in love with Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries series—the engine behind the hit AppleTV adaptation—and help support World Central Kitchen.

www.humblebundle.com

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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · Sep 12

They stack the select committee process and already have done-deals in the house via the coalition agreements. But voting in your local referendum is something they can't fix.

You can vote NOW till midday October 11th. If your voting pack doesn't come in the mail, call into your local council.

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Stinky Jim @stinkyjim.bsky.social · Sep 10

On brand last minute but got mine in.Please please please take 5 minutes BEFORE 1 PM TODAY ‼️‼️ Rejecting this Bill is massively important for us and our democracy. The Greens Submission Guide is excellent, please use with your own flair and what have you. DO IT!

action.greens.org.nz/electoral_am...

Electoral Amendment Bill Submission Guide

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yay! That’s going straight into the calendar. Now to make room for all the new books we’ll likely buy.

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · Aug 26

There’s still time to submit on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill. You have until 11:59pm on Wednesday the 27th of August. #nzpol www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...

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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · Aug 24

If you love democracy, crafts, or just want to support a young, progressive city councillor - please come along to my exhibition on the 5th.

6pm, the Nancy Caiger Gallery inside the Meteor Theatre, Hamilton NZ.

Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · Aug 23

We're on like Donkey Kong 😎🧶✨

A poster for an exhibition, it has a piece of knitting that says "DEMOCRACY KNITS by Louise Hutt" surrounded by knitted hats with the words vote on them, balls of yarn, and the text "an exhibition, Friday 5th Sept - 6pm, Nancy Caiger Gallery. One night only".

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Rod Emmerson @rodemmerson.bsky.social · Aug 22

In Today’s Weekend Herald #Fonterra #nzpol

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · Aug 21

Snap! I did too!

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · Aug 21

#AcademicSky

Philippa Nicoll Antipas @philippana.bsky.social · Aug 21

New blogpost!
@nzcer
#Education #teacher #PLD

nzareblog.wordpress.com/2025/08/21/h...

High fidelity, low impact: arguing for enabling constraints rather than pre-determined PLD programmes

Philippa Nicoll Antipas argues for enabling constraints rather than pre-determined PLD programmes

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thanks everyone who messaged yesterday to confirm they’d submitted 🙌
The silence on this abysmal Bill has been appalling, and it has very much been an advocate-led push to get opposing submissions in before tomorrow’s 1pm deadline.
There’s a lot to fight, deliberately.
Thanks to all amplifying this🙏

Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s my birthday🎉

If you’re so inclined I’d be grateful if you could take 5 minutes to submit on the abysmal Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill.

Always grateful for this community 🙏🎂

Template: action.greens.org.nz/paeora_subsg...

My reckons: whereyouare0.substack.com/p/important

Submit👇❤️

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · Aug 16

If you need some inspiration for your urgent submission on the abysmal Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill (closing 1pm tomorrow), see below 🙌👇

Simon O'Neill @sjponeill.bsky.social · Aug 15

Submissions close 1pm this coming Monday 18 August.

Nag, nag, nag...you know what you need to do...

Do not forget to click 'yes' for making an oral submission....

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · Aug 14

It’s deeply frustrating that I’m struggling to find any mainstream media articles making these very clear, very concerning points about The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill, alongside the opening of the door to privatisation.
The silence is concerning - and the deadline closes on Monday.

The proposed Bill strips key functions of the locally appointed IMPBs, removes explicit Crown responsibilities concerning Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and removes the health equity principles, which significantly weaken Crown responsibilities to marginalised populations, including Māori, disabled communities, refugees, migrants, LGBTQIA+ communities, and others. The principles guide the healthcare system to specifically work towards better outcomes for communities that historically suffer worse health outcomes, including Māori, who die an average of seven years earlier than non-Māori in New Zealand.

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · Aug 5

Fingers crossed for you.

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · Aug 5

Oh no! Stay warm. Hope it isn’t too rough on you.

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Laurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · Aug 5

Kia ora crafty Te Whanganui a Tara #nz pals! Sorry for using the c-word in August, but I've scheduled some Christmassy #needlefelting classes at Village Beads Petone, and wanted to let you know. In 2.5 hours, you'll make two baubles ($65pp)
Sun 16th Nov, 4:30pm
Sun 30th Nov, 9:30am
Wed 10th Dec, 7pm

Needle Felted Christmas Decorations - Ages 15+ — Village Beads

Beginner Baubles: A Christmassy Introduction to Needle Felting! Sunday 16th November, 4:30pm Sunday 30th November, 9:30am Wednesday 10th December, 7pm Make your very own wooly decorations! I...

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Tehmina Gladman @tbgladman.bsky.social · Jul 25

New bill to submit now that it has passed its first reading. This is the one that wants to remove the four pillars of wellbeing and take away local council ability to look after their communities. #nzpol www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...

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Stephanie... In New Zealand @bootstheory.bsky.social · Jul 24

David Seymour thinks "dropkicks" shouldn't be allowed to vote if they don't remember to register.

David Seymour, who once missed a vote happening in the same building because he was showboating for journalists

Seymour turns up late, can't block fast-track of gun bill

MP was outside talking to media when a motion for an expedited process was moved.

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Jason Danner @jpdanner.com · Jul 24

#InternetNZ has just sent out direction on how voting will work, reconfirming that in order to vote on motions you must be present IN THE MEETING at the AGM.

So if you're an InternetNZ member who is eligible to vote PLEASE REGISTER AND ATTEND THE AGM!!

How voting on motions will work
This year, the AGM has 24 motions (including 15 Member Motions) submitted for voting. All Members’ Motions will be presented in the sequence shown on our website, where you can review the precise wording of each Member’s Motion and access any supporting information.

Voting on motions will take place in real time using the Zoom-integrated Mi-Voice voting app.

On 31 July, Eligible Members who have registered for the AGM, will receive a Unique Voter Code (UVC) directly from Mi-Voice, which will allow each member to access the app during the AGM.

Results will be shared live during the AGM.

Ordinary Motions require a simple majority (over 50%) of votes cast for each motion.

Constitutional Motions require a two-thirds majority of votes cast for each motion.

If you have been a member for less than 3 months, you are not eligible to vote on motions at the AGM and won’t receive a Unique Voter Code (UVC). Eligible members who don’t register before the cutoff date will also not receive a UVC.

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