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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 6h

The final season of World has really jumped the shark 🫤

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 6h

e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...

Proposed bill 'an ideological project that must be stopped' | E-Tangata

“It is extraordinary that this minister is asserting the power to redefine core constitutional principles to govern future polities, just as he did with the ‘principles of the Treaty’.” — Emeritus Pro...

e-tangata.co.nz

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 6h

“The committee reported back on Friday, recommending “by majority” that it be passed.”

As Emeritus professor Jane Kelsey says, “this has the potential to be our ideologically driven version of the Trump administration.”

The progression of the RSB needs more scrutiny than a Friday night news dump.

The Act leader's proposed legislation has been contentious for a list of reasons.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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Christina Hood @christinahood.bsky.social · 12h

Heads up - New Zealand government's annoucements on 2050 climate target will be made midday Sunday NZ time. Will we be the first country to weaken a legislated 2050 target?

Email from the Ministry for the Environment:

Tēnā koe,
On Sunday at 12.00pm (12th October) the Government will make an announcement about New Zealand’s 2050 climate change targets.

The Ministry for the Environment will also release the 2025 emissions projections at 5.00pm on Sunday.

Ngā mihi
Ministry for the Environment

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Too Long Covid @toolongcovid.bsky.social · 1d

It's estimated that hundreds of thousands of kiwis have Long Covid. The virus is still circulating in communities and schools and still disabling.

Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 2d

Fun fact: when you have Long Covid but can’t work you have to go on the Jobseeker benefit because GPs can’t say whether you’ll still have Long Covid in two years - so teens with chronic conditions are now conceivably navigating absolutely debilitating symptoms while also getting zero govt support 👍🫠

Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit

The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 1d

100% convinced the culture and processes at WINZ are directly responsible for making people’s health worse.

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 1d

Dire.

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 1d

Evergreen theme!

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 1d

“Far more properties may have heat pumps – but while electricity prices remain sky-high, and warmth continues to leak from uninsulated rooms, many tenants can’t afford to use them.”

The fact the power company oligarchy and landlords without ethics continue on despite stories like this says it all.

The Spinoff @thespinoff.bsky.social · 1d

How effective have the healthy homes standards really been?

On the surface, compliance is improving. But some fundamental problems remain....

thespinoff.co.nz

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 1d

Also relevant to other countries 🙃

Morten 🇩🇰 @mortenc.bsky.social · 2d

Kamala Harris: “There is so much about this moment that is trying to make people feel like they’ve lost their minds, when, in fact, these motherf*ckers are crazy.”

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 1d

The most fundamental political debate of our time: You are integrated into and have responsibility for our complex, imperfect society vs. Nuh-uh.

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 2d

“Children and teenagers are twice as likely to develop long Covid after a second coronavirus infection as after an initial infection, a large new study has found.”

Great we’ve just confirmed that any NZ teenagers with chronic conditions trying to access government support are out of luck 🫠

Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds

www.nytimes.com

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 2d

1000% this. I have spoken with adults with Long Covid absolutely burnt out and overwhelmed by consistently having to justify being unable to work, let alone find a job, as well as navigate income restrictions because a partner earns “too much” (🙄) - it must be absolutely gruelling for young people.

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 2d

Glad this is being reported, because that’s absolutely what will happen.

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 2d

"Rangatahi are going to be even more vulnerable to being put on the streets by their parents when they're already in precarious, vulnerable situations at home.”

Reflecting on how the NZ govt consistently chooses to make someone’s vulnerable situation worse - then justifies it as a normal behaviour.

Kay in the End Times 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · 2d

A kaupapa Māori youth homelessness group says benefit changes will increase whānau stress and push more rangatahi onto the streets.

If they're living on street and beg for food, cops will move them along for vagrancy. NZ Govt is OK w poor 18 - 19YOs dying off.
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...

Government benefit changes could leave more rangatahi homeless, advocate warns

A kaupapa Māori youth homelessness group says benefit changes will increase whānau stress and push more rangatahi onto the streets.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 2d

Fun fact: when you have Long Covid but can’t work you have to go on the Jobseeker benefit because GPs can’t say whether you’ll still have Long Covid in two years - so teens with chronic conditions are now conceivably navigating absolutely debilitating symptoms while also getting zero govt support 👍🫠

Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit

The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Darryl Carey @darrylcarey.bsky.social · 2d

This such a cruel and uncaring attitude from our current government.
I don’t know how anyone can support this heartless and ignorant policy in the face of so much evidence to the contrary.
When did we stop investing in and supporting our young people, our future?

James W @jamesw228.bsky.social · 2d

I wish I was surprised by this but as a country we've shown we dgaf about disabled people #nzpol

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit

The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 2d

Aside from the both sides positioning, also weird there’s no mention of clear motivation for the Summary Offences Amendment Bill to pass, which risks criminalising legitimate protest, is vague/unnecessary, gives wide Police discretion, allows arrest without warning, and could chill free expression.🤔

Winston vs Chlöe: An ugly attack turns into ugly politics - Adam Pearse

OPINION: Peters' dog, Kobe, was caught up in last night's incident.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 3d

Why all the sudden noise about protests outside homes?

They want the Summary Offences Amendment Bill to pass, which risks criminalising legitimate protest, is vague/unnecessary, gives wide Police discretion, allows arrest without warning, and could chill free expression.

Wonder why they want that.

No protests outside homes – Protect Protest Aotearoa

protectprotest.nz

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Dr Dean Knight @drdeanknight.bsky.social · 3d

Called by the Clerk’s office late morning today to see if I still wanted to speak to my written submission on the Local Govt Amendment Bill. Sure, I said. But the committee is only slated to be hearing oral evidence tomorrow between 9:50am and 1:40pm…

www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/lis...

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www3.parliament.nz

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 3d

Begging media/politicians to actually detail the many reasons the Summary Offences Amendment Bill is bad🤦🏻‍♀️

Here via Auckland Pride:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Here by Protect Protest Aotearoa:
protectprotest.nz/residential-...

It’s obvious they’re using the WP incident to barrel this through.

‘Weasel words’: Hipkins says MP homes ‘not place to protest’ - but Labour voted against bill

Luxon said the sentiment was 'lovely', but questioned Labour's actions.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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kyle @kyledchurch.bsky.social · 3d

The rightwing government are coordinating their message to escalate political tensions by openly lying about their political opponents and the media is amplifying and aiding that message.

This is a political strategy and is only different from current US fascist strategy as a matter of intensity.

Keith Ng @keithng.bsky.social · 3d

Calling people attack dogs is not at attempt to deescalate and maintain civility, it's a attempt to escalate to distract from a failing economy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 3d

I watched this recently and it’s fascinating to see similar themes play out here - particularly around behaviour which ultimately is a reaction/deliberate response to non-compliance to an agenda, and as you say, complicity in supporting the behaviour.

Gareth Watkins @garethwatkins.bsky.social · 21d

Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 3d

“This genocide and other genocides are being enabled and fuelled by our own governments, our institutions, our media and companies - it is our responsibility to end that complicity.”

- Greta Thunberg

Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 3d

She called out world leaders for sitting by and watching a live-streamed genocide without taking action.

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