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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 3h

Carrying hope: A young Māori lawyer on the future of the Waitangi Tribunal
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Carrying hope: A young Māori lawyer on the future of the Waitangi Tribunal

Exploring the past, present and uncertain future of the Waitangi Tribunal.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 4h

Nicky Hager: "It seems either defence officials are pursuing plans contrary to their own Government’s wishes or the Government is not being straight with the public."

Secret defence notes pointing to sensitive China preparation left at op shop
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Secret defence notes pointing to sensitive China preparation left at op shop

The National-led government has been avoiding questions about whether it is joining in preparations for a US military confrontation with China. A series of Official Information Act requests on this su...

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 21h

SAVE OUR STATE HOUSING HIKOI - FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER
💔112,500 people are in over-crowded and/or uninhabitable housing, on couches, in cars.
💔Of these, at least 4,965 are living without shelter.
Meet at 11.30am at the Bridge of Remembrance, let's make some noise.

Public Housing Futures X Save our state housing Ōtautahi
SAVE OUR STATE HOUSING
A Hikoi to reverse the cuts!
When Friday 10th October at 11.30am
Where Bridge of Remembrance Cashel Street, Ōtautahi Central

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 22h

😂 but also... would try.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

Great sass! 👏

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

😂 🐜

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

Holy hell.

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 1d

ICE is a hostile occupying force that is a danger to everyone.

Alt text: A man in camouflage clothing and a face covering sits inside a gray Jeep, pointing a weapon out of the open driver-side window. The gun is aimed directly at the camera. The man wears gloves and a dark cap, and his eyes are visible above the mask. The vehicle’s door and side mirror are wet with raindrops.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

‘Members around this table feeding defamatory rumour': Tory Whanau hits out in final council speech
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‘Members around this table feeding defamatory rumour': Tory Whanau signs off, and hits out

Critics, colleagues and bullies: no one spared in Wellington mayor Tory Whanau’s parting shot.

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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi @christchurchlib.bsky.social · 1d

Next Wednesday at Akaroa Library if you have questions about the Māori collection, Kaupapa Māori research questions or want help with your whakapapa then Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer any questions and provide advice. ^MT
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Two images, one of two Māori women sitting together with books. The other of the entrance to Akaroa Library.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

Amazing news! 👏👏👏

Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

"For the first time in modern political history, a senior minister has publicly pressured a private company over an individual’s political activism."

Dr Harpreet Singh: National Party’s Attack on Free Speech
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National Party’s Attack on Free Speech

By Dr Harpreet Singh | drhsinghnz.substack.com | FB: @DrHSinghNZ

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

“People aren’t really aware of how complicit our country is in Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This blockade sends a clear message that public perception is shifting, and we won’t stand for these launches from New Zealand that enable the mass killing of civilians."

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'Insidious industry': Activists attempt blockade of aerospace summit; arrests begin

The pro-Palestine protesters are hoping to shut the Christchurch conference down today.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

Peace activists blockade convention centre to protest against aerospace conference
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Peace activists blockade convention centre to protest against aerospace conference

Scores of peace activists have set up a blockade around a convention centre in central Christchurch to protest against an aerospace summit taking place in the city.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

Water? Maybe a reaction to chlorine?

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

"These are the people who watched The Handmaid’s Tale and sided with Gilead."

Our own ‘war on woke’ is well underway
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/08/o...

Our own 'war on woke' is well underway

Opinion from the University of Otago: The latest Gender Attitudes Survey makes depressing reading for those concerned about gender equality

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

Please contort your words to avoid calling things what they are.

For example, one should limit their use of calling Simon Court a 'Member of Parliament', thats far too accurate. He should be referred to as 'that shifty rando who hangs out near government' or 'the weirdo who supports murder'.

LostArcNZ @lostarcnz.bsky.social · 1d

Would he prefer limited military engagement? Minor spat? Genocide is what it is, and what it should be called.

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ACT MP asks Parliament to limit use of ‘genocide’ when describing Gaza war

Despite being in a party committed to freedom of speech, Simon Court asked Parliament’s Speaker to consider restricting the use of the word ‘genocide’ to describe what’s happening in Gaza.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

I don't think you can until next year.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not in Te Whanganui-a-Tara but look forward to hearing about the sass after!

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

She did not smash the window. She lawfully exercised her right to protest. She got the Kimmel treatment.

One NZ cuts actor from ads over protest at Winston Peters' house
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One NZ cuts actor from ads over protest at Winston Peters' house

The activist, who gave out the home address of Foreign Minister Winston Peters and encouraged other pro-Palestine protesters to join, is also one of the faces of One NZ’s advertising campaigns.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

You actually can. If they're valuable you could sell them, if not, upcycle or donate...

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

That's what garages and storage rooms are for.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

And they've pretty much handed the coalition their protest restriction bill on a plate.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 2d

I hadn't even heard of this one.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 2d

Partner of NZ woman detained in Israel says she 'can't stand hearing the screams'
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Partner of NZ woman detained in Israel says she 'can't stand hearing the screams'

It's a constant feeling of trepidation, you have no idea, there's no set date or anything like that,"

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 2d

"Given the precedents in Hungary and the United States, with other authoritarian administrations, New Zealanders should be wary of politicians who harbour these kinds of ambitions."

Anne Salmond: Academic freedom and its enemies
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/07/a...

Anne Salmond: Academic freedom and its enemies

In NZ there are chilling moves towards illiberal democracy. While they are being strong resisted so far, political leaders and others must wake up.

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