Alison Green
@webweavertoo.bsky.social
Web developer and CSS guru by trade, left-wing greenie by nature, and a bit of a hippy at heart. Posts and comments represent my personal view only and not those of my contract clients or employers.
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MSD have been delaying their December benefits data release due to data processing issues but they shared headline numbers yesterday. If the data is correct, this is a huuuge increase. We now have nearly 1 in 7 adults on a working age benefit. Link in ALT. (🧵 1/n)
February 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
MSD have been delaying their December benefits data release due to data processing issues but they shared headline numbers yesterday. If the data is correct, this is a huuuge increase. We now have nearly 1 in 7 adults on a working age benefit. Link in ALT. (🧵 1/n)
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What’s actually “embarrassing” is NZ pimping vanadium as a critical mineral to the US when TTR’s been clear it wouldn’t be extracting the vanadium (it actually can’t do it whoops), wld sell it to China to strengthen steel.
This industry spin is pure greenwash.
#nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This industry spin is pure greenwash.
#nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'
A group representing the mining sector insists the decision rejecting the Taranaki seabed mining proposal is not final.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 6, 2026 at 6:40 AM
What’s actually “embarrassing” is NZ pimping vanadium as a critical mineral to the US when TTR’s been clear it wouldn’t be extracting the vanadium (it actually can’t do it whoops), wld sell it to China to strengthen steel.
This industry spin is pure greenwash.
#nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This industry spin is pure greenwash.
#nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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This makes me so happy. I bloody love the City to Sea bridge.
Wellington's City to Sea bridge saved but most seismic work off the table
There's been a years-long fight over the City to Sea bridge that connects Wellington's waterfront to the central city.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM
This makes me so happy. I bloody love the City to Sea bridge.
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BREAKING: Fast Track panel declines seabed mining bid.
"This is a victory for the moana, for all the people across Taranaki and Aotearoa, from Iwi and hapu and councils and everyone who loves our ocean," said KASM chairperson Cindy Baxter.
#nzpol
www.kasm.org.nz/post/breakin...
"This is a victory for the moana, for all the people across Taranaki and Aotearoa, from Iwi and hapu and councils and everyone who loves our ocean," said KASM chairperson Cindy Baxter.
#nzpol
www.kasm.org.nz/post/breakin...
BREAKING! Fast Track panel rejects seabed mining
PRESS RELEASE
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining are celebrating the Fast Track Panel's draft decision to decline Trans Tasman Resources' bid to mine the SouthTaranaki seabed. The draft decision was publis...
www.kasm.org.nz
February 5, 2026 at 6:42 AM
BREAKING: Fast Track panel declines seabed mining bid.
"This is a victory for the moana, for all the people across Taranaki and Aotearoa, from Iwi and hapu and councils and everyone who loves our ocean," said KASM chairperson Cindy Baxter.
#nzpol
www.kasm.org.nz/post/breakin...
"This is a victory for the moana, for all the people across Taranaki and Aotearoa, from Iwi and hapu and councils and everyone who loves our ocean," said KASM chairperson Cindy Baxter.
#nzpol
www.kasm.org.nz/post/breakin...
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February 5, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Reposted by Alison Green
NZ says it will explore “co-operation on critical minerals” with the United States, a day after NZ PM Christopher Luxon brushed off talk of any such co-operation.
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #Trump #USA #RareMetals #MineralDeals #ShaneJones
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #Trump #USA #RareMetals #MineralDeals #ShaneJones
February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
NZ says it will explore “co-operation on critical minerals” with the United States, a day after NZ PM Christopher Luxon brushed off talk of any such co-operation.
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #Trump #USA #RareMetals #MineralDeals #ShaneJones
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #Trump #USA #RareMetals #MineralDeals #ShaneJones
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In the Wellington Region, the number of people who are unemployed has nearly doubled in just 2 years From 11,100 in Dec 2023 to 20,000 now. Wellington needs jobs urgently - yet there is nothing from the government to help turn this crisis around.
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
In the Wellington Region, the number of people who are unemployed has nearly doubled in just 2 years From 11,100 in Dec 2023 to 20,000 now. Wellington needs jobs urgently - yet there is nothing from the government to help turn this crisis around.
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#nzpol New unemployment data from Stats NZ today, showing the impact of an economy that isn't working. An additional 5,000 people became unemployed during the quarter, rising to levels last seen in 2015. 164,000 people are now unemployed, up 39,000 in just 2 years. A🧵
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
#nzpol New unemployment data from Stats NZ today, showing the impact of an economy that isn't working. An additional 5,000 people became unemployed during the quarter, rising to levels last seen in 2015. 164,000 people are now unemployed, up 39,000 in just 2 years. A🧵
Reposted by Alison Green
Under the National ACT NZ First coalition, more people are without jobs than at any time in over ten years. The highest unemployment rate in a decade 🫤
Food banks are overwhelmed. Homelessness is rampant. Even those with jobs are struggling as groceries and bills rise faster than wages 💔
Food banks are overwhelmed. Homelessness is rampant. Even those with jobs are struggling as groceries and bills rise faster than wages 💔
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Under the National ACT NZ First coalition, more people are without jobs than at any time in over ten years. The highest unemployment rate in a decade 🫤
Food banks are overwhelmed. Homelessness is rampant. Even those with jobs are struggling as groceries and bills rise faster than wages 💔
Food banks are overwhelmed. Homelessness is rampant. Even those with jobs are struggling as groceries and bills rise faster than wages 💔
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February 4, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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February 3, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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February 2, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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"The NZ environment and wildlife is so precious and unique it should be preserved for future generations"
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"The NZ environment and wildlife is so precious and unique we could make megabucks by selling it"
This ought to be the 2026 election choice in a nutshell
#nzpol
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"The NZ environment and wildlife is so precious and unique we could make megabucks by selling it"
This ought to be the 2026 election choice in a nutshell
#nzpol
February 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM
"The NZ environment and wildlife is so precious and unique it should be preserved for future generations"
versus
"The NZ environment and wildlife is so precious and unique we could make megabucks by selling it"
This ought to be the 2026 election choice in a nutshell
#nzpol
versus
"The NZ environment and wildlife is so precious and unique we could make megabucks by selling it"
This ought to be the 2026 election choice in a nutshell
#nzpol
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February 1, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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A manual for ICE's immigrant-targeting computer system, Palantir ELITE, was leaked today.
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Here is the User Guide for ELITE, the Tool Palantir Made for ICE
404 Media is publishing a version of the user guide for ELITE, which lets ICE bring up dossiers on individual people and provides a “confidence score” of their address.
www.404media.co
January 31, 2026 at 3:37 AM
A manual for ICE's immigrant-targeting computer system, Palantir ELITE, was leaked today.
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Reposted by Alison Green
A new study from Anthropic finds that gains in coding efficiency when relying on AI assistance did did not meet statistical significance; AI use noticeably degraded programmers’ understanding of what they were doing. Incredible.
The latest from Anthropic: using Anthropic's products makes you worse at your job
How AI assistance impacts the formation of coding skills
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
www.anthropic.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:47 PM
A new study from Anthropic finds that gains in coding efficiency when relying on AI assistance did did not meet statistical significance; AI use noticeably degraded programmers’ understanding of what they were doing. Incredible.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Breaking: the Government is negotiating with the US to provide access to our critical minerals, while a memo before the Waitangi Tribunal says a backdoor deal violates obligations to Māori
NZ in talks with US on Trump minerals deal
newsroom.co.nz
January 30, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Breaking: the Government is negotiating with the US to provide access to our critical minerals, while a memo before the Waitangi Tribunal says a backdoor deal violates obligations to Māori
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YES AND: over 50% of voters think the level of Treaty of Waitangi influence on government decisions is about right *or could be even stronger* - same poll
(Support is closer to 60% if you set aside the “don’t knows”, and just look at those who have particular feelings one way or the other)
#nzpol
(Support is closer to 60% if you set aside the “don’t knows”, and just look at those who have particular feelings one way or the other)
#nzpol
Nearly 40% of voters think Treaty of Waitangi has too much influence on government decisions - poll
Nearly 40% of voters think Treaty of Waitangi has too much influence on government decisions - poll
Voters also had their say on whether New Zealand's Prime Minister should be in Waitangi for Waitangi Day commemorations, in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 28, 2026 at 5:21 AM
YES AND: over 50% of voters think the level of Treaty of Waitangi influence on government decisions is about right *or could be even stronger* - same poll
(Support is closer to 60% if you set aside the “don’t knows”, and just look at those who have particular feelings one way or the other)
#nzpol
(Support is closer to 60% if you set aside the “don’t knows”, and just look at those who have particular feelings one way or the other)
#nzpol
Reposted by Alison Green
Working with #kakapo, this is the best thing you'll ever see. When "candling" an egg you hold your breath, hoping to see this: beautiful embryo development in a fertile egg. This is Tiwhiri's second egg, about 8 days old. About half of eggs are infertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Working with #kakapo, this is the best thing you'll ever see. When "candling" an egg you hold your breath, hoping to see this: beautiful embryo development in a fertile egg. This is Tiwhiri's second egg, about 8 days old. About half of eggs are infertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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