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Another water outage out West, on a road that's been down to one lane for six months after the last pipe broke and triggered a landslide that also took out a power box. Councils need funding for instracture more than they need a rates cap.
December 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Another water outage out West, on a road that's been down to one lane for six months after the last pipe broke and triggered a landslide that also took out a power box. Councils need funding for instracture more than they need a rates cap.
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It’s interesting how the risk awareness that dependence on US systems - be it in digital services, defence, or payment methods - has been internalised fairly quickly in Europe.
National Bank of Sweden chief says Sweden is too dependent on MasterCard and Visa and needs non-American alternatives
National Bank of Sweden chief says Sweden is too dependent on MasterCard and Visa and needs non-American alternatives
Riksbankschef Erik Thedéen: Sverige för beroende av amerikanska kreditkortsföretag - Ekot
Riksbankschef Erik Thedéen anser att Sveriges betalsystem är för beroende av amerikanska kreditkortsföretag som Mastercard och Visa.I nuläget tycker Erik ...
www.sverigesradio.se
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It’s interesting how the risk awareness that dependence on US systems - be it in digital services, defence, or payment methods - has been internalised fairly quickly in Europe.
National Bank of Sweden chief says Sweden is too dependent on MasterCard and Visa and needs non-American alternatives
National Bank of Sweden chief says Sweden is too dependent on MasterCard and Visa and needs non-American alternatives
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Bei LinkedIn stellt Anna-Lena von Hodenberg klar, dass es um mehr geht als Einreisesperren gegen @hateaid.org.
December 24, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Bei LinkedIn stellt Anna-Lena von Hodenberg klar, dass es um mehr geht als Einreisesperren gegen @hateaid.org.
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In one sentence, the (often unspoken) logic unpinning most opposition to new housing
Trump: If we build more housing, the price of homes will go down, and homeowners will lose their wealth.
December 24, 2025 at 4:11 AM
In one sentence, the (often unspoken) logic unpinning most opposition to new housing
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My paper on fiscal consolidation, its growth effects and implications for debt sustainability assessments is out in the December '25 issue of "Review of Evolutionary Political Economy". I review €zone fiscal consolidations and what the research record shows about growth effects.
December 23, 2025 at 6:26 AM
My paper on fiscal consolidation, its growth effects and implications for debt sustainability assessments is out in the December '25 issue of "Review of Evolutionary Political Economy". I review €zone fiscal consolidations and what the research record shows about growth effects.
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Tax revenue is sagging badly, and Govt is throwing money into mostly low value capital projects as it attempts to get the economy moving... while, you know, appearing to be frugal. Govt deficit spend is well above 2nd cvid lockdown levels. Funny that. [2/2]
December 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Tax revenue is sagging badly, and Govt is throwing money into mostly low value capital projects as it attempts to get the economy moving... while, you know, appearing to be frugal. Govt deficit spend is well above 2nd cvid lockdown levels. Funny that. [2/2]
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Wayne Swan retweets a fairly apt critique of those who jeered our courageous Prime Minister
December 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Wayne Swan retweets a fairly apt critique of those who jeered our courageous Prime Minister
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#RailNews: Calls are growing for the Government to keep the Te Huia passenger train service running, with rail advocates warning that pulling support now would derail a service that has only just had the chance to find its feet.
Via Waatea News: waateanews.com/2025/12/22/k...
Via Waatea News: waateanews.com/2025/12/22/k...
Keep Te Huia on Track: Advocates Push for Funding Extension
waateanews.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#RailNews: Calls are growing for the Government to keep the Te Huia passenger train service running, with rail advocates warning that pulling support now would derail a service that has only just had the chance to find its feet.
Via Waatea News: waateanews.com/2025/12/22/k...
Via Waatea News: waateanews.com/2025/12/22/k...
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A distinction made even more problematic by the dubious nature of claim one:
www.planetizen.com/blogs/135188...
www.planetizen.com/blogs/135188...
The Mobility-Productivity Paradox
New research shows that excessive vehicle travel reduces economic productivity, and that less mobility provides more productivity. Yes, you read that right.
www.planetizen.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
A distinction made even more problematic by the dubious nature of claim one:
www.planetizen.com/blogs/135188...
www.planetizen.com/blogs/135188...
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I appreciate this graphic issued by the NZ Central Sikh Association in response to the Destiny racists for its inspiring message of anti-discrimination, mutual aid and unity across ethnic & faith communities, and also its subtle reminder that Sikhs are known badasses so why would you fuck with them.
![Poster featuring images of the Destiny Church members who disrupted the Sikh march on the weekend, Brian Tamaki, and historical & contemporary photos of Sikhs in the imperial and NZ military.
OUR RESPONSE AS THE NZ SIKH COMMUNITY
Sikh Community's contribution to New Zealand - 140 years of Service Defending New Zealand.
What [is] Brian Tamaki's Contribution to New Zealand?
HATE. DIVISION. FEAR.
[tick] Sikh soldiers fought alongside NZ forces in the World Wars who fought at Gallipoli, European fronts & Allied forces globally
[tick] Today, Sikhs proudly serve in the NZ Army, Air Forces & Police
SERVING HUMANITY
- 680,000+ people assisted with food parcels and community meals
- Supporting New Zealanders in times of need, crisis & hardship
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES
- Standing for peace, equality and unity
- Serving all communities without discrimination
OUR IDENTITY
- Proud NZers & Proud Sikhs by Faith. We stand for love over hate, service over division, unity over fear.
UNITED COMMUNITIES OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
1. Our wider Māori whānau and Christian communities proudly stand with the Sikh community.
2. Muslim, Hindu, Samoan, Chinese, Asian and all ethnic communities stand together.
SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER AND BUILDING NEW ZEALAND TOGETHER
Issued by: NZ Central Sikh Association (nzcsa2022@gmail.com)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wdpjj5tlztbjxcematya2o5p/bafkreidux5y5skyocvhmuevwxnu4j37bfvsoooh52tgioq56c2a3mt6gx4@jpeg)
December 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I appreciate this graphic issued by the NZ Central Sikh Association in response to the Destiny racists for its inspiring message of anti-discrimination, mutual aid and unity across ethnic & faith communities, and also its subtle reminder that Sikhs are known badasses so why would you fuck with them.
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Roads are "infrastructure" that you "invest" in because they generate a return in [getting to work faster], which makes them better than free [ignore what the BCR say].
Health/education are "spending" that you "waste" money on because they [who knows what they do].
Health/education are "spending" that you "waste" money on because they [who knows what they do].
December 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Roads are "infrastructure" that you "invest" in because they generate a return in [getting to work faster], which makes them better than free [ignore what the BCR say].
Health/education are "spending" that you "waste" money on because they [who knows what they do].
Health/education are "spending" that you "waste" money on because they [who knows what they do].
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Excellent coverage from Marc showing how not only did Cabinet pick the worst option available, they also turned “increased access to gender services” into “a webpage listing gender services” because they want their evil to cost nothing, too.
New from me: Health officials said there was ‘no evidence base’ about the likely impacts of the Government’s decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/22/c...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/22/c...
Cabinet overrode health advice in decision to ban puberty blockers
Health officials said there was 'no evidence base' about the likely impacts of the Government's decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.
newsroom.co.nz
December 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Excellent coverage from Marc showing how not only did Cabinet pick the worst option available, they also turned “increased access to gender services” into “a webpage listing gender services” because they want their evil to cost nothing, too.
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The Axis of Late Trains.
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Axis of Late Trains.
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Having spent half an hour dealing with a chat bot (sorry, "agent AI") it might well be great for companies but it's shit for customers.
It takes TOO LONG to get an answer out of these bots and then I see the disclaimer "may be fake" at the bottom.
I know it's cheaper but honestly... WTF?
It takes TOO LONG to get an answer out of these bots and then I see the disclaimer "may be fake" at the bottom.
I know it's cheaper but honestly... WTF?
December 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Having spent half an hour dealing with a chat bot (sorry, "agent AI") it might well be great for companies but it's shit for customers.
It takes TOO LONG to get an answer out of these bots and then I see the disclaimer "may be fake" at the bottom.
I know it's cheaper but honestly... WTF?
It takes TOO LONG to get an answer out of these bots and then I see the disclaimer "may be fake" at the bottom.
I know it's cheaper but honestly... WTF?
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That’s what Jared was up to…
Trump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military. The Russians have finally offered enough money to the Trump family and Trump is 100% on Russia's side now.
December 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
That’s what Jared was up to…
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PM said anything in defence of the Sikh community after Tamaki's bullshit yesterday?
December 21, 2025 at 6:11 AM
PM said anything in defence of the Sikh community after Tamaki's bullshit yesterday?
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Hockey Players Blast ‘Heated Rivalry’ For Unrealistic Depiction Of Anal Sex
Hockey Players Blast ‘Heated Rivalry’ For Unrealistic Depiction Of Anal Sex
TORONTO—Accusing the HBO drama of egregiously misrepresenting their experiences off the ice, the National Hockey League Players’ Association blasted Heated Rivalry Friday for what it described as incr...
theonion.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Hockey Players Blast ‘Heated Rivalry’ For Unrealistic Depiction Of Anal Sex
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Thank you, Connor Storrie, for your powerful storytelling and inspiring LGBTQ+ young people to live as their authentic selves.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Thank you, Connor Storrie, for your powerful storytelling and inspiring LGBTQ+ young people to live as their authentic selves.
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I’m sorry the narrative is now the economy is improving for the upcoming election.
Little bit of context for those GDP figures. Self-flaggelation champions are down the bottom. Have you seen any of these international comparisons in the media? I might have missed them.
December 19, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I’m sorry the narrative is now the economy is improving for the upcoming election.
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A reminder for all those who think perhaps Putin only wants Donbas: in 2021, Putin wrote an essay on the supposed unity of Russians and Ukrainians, not Russians and Donbassians. He wants ALL OF UKRAINE.
December 18, 2025 at 4:40 AM
A reminder for all those who think perhaps Putin only wants Donbas: in 2021, Putin wrote an essay on the supposed unity of Russians and Ukrainians, not Russians and Donbassians. He wants ALL OF UKRAINE.
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Again, 60 years of snide remarks from every direction about Neville Chamberlain, and it turns out that a shockingly large part of the establishment was low-key all-in on appeasement theories the entire time. =/
A reminder for all those who think perhaps Putin only wants Donbas: in 2021, Putin wrote an essay on the supposed unity of Russians and Ukrainians, not Russians and Donbassians. He wants ALL OF UKRAINE.
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Again, 60 years of snide remarks from every direction about Neville Chamberlain, and it turns out that a shockingly large part of the establishment was low-key all-in on appeasement theories the entire time. =/
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The Consumer Food Safety Insights Survey (conducted by the MPI) found:
• 67% of New Zealanders who prepare chicken say they wash it either "sometimes" or "always."
• 79% of consumers incorrectly believe that they should wash raw chicken or are unsure if they should.
• 67% of New Zealanders who prepare chicken say they wash it either "sometimes" or "always."
• 79% of consumers incorrectly believe that they should wash raw chicken or are unsure if they should.
December 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Consumer Food Safety Insights Survey (conducted by the MPI) found:
• 67% of New Zealanders who prepare chicken say they wash it either "sometimes" or "always."
• 79% of consumers incorrectly believe that they should wash raw chicken or are unsure if they should.
• 67% of New Zealanders who prepare chicken say they wash it either "sometimes" or "always."
• 79% of consumers incorrectly believe that they should wash raw chicken or are unsure if they should.
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No, that's the difference between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025. NZ GDP fell 0.5% over the year ended September 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
No, that's the difference between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025. NZ GDP fell 0.5% over the year ended September 2025.
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"Not since the ransacking of the Library of Alexandria have we witnessed such a wanton, intentional assault on scientific knowledge."
"Science Under Siege -- the NCAR Development" | My new commentary: michaelmann.net/science-unde...
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
Science Under Siege -- The NCAR development | Michael E. Mann
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has played a key role developing the science of climate modeling and the measurement of climate observations going back […]
michaelmann.net
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"Not since the ransacking of the Library of Alexandria have we witnessed such a wanton, intentional assault on scientific knowledge."