Kirsty
@bookalele.bsky.social
Unionist, crafter, baker, mother of one floofball
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The government is prepared to spend who knows how much on an entirely unnecessary amalgamation of ministries, but is steadily nickle and diming away small and useful programmes like the FluTracking survey.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Min of Health has decided not to continue with the FluTracking survey each week from next year.
What a ridiculous decision. The cost savings must be minimal
What are our taxes actually used for if not things like public health?
What a ridiculous decision. The cost savings must be minimal
What are our taxes actually used for if not things like public health?
December 16, 2025 at 3:37 AM
The government is prepared to spend who knows how much on an entirely unnecessary amalgamation of ministries, but is steadily nickle and diming away small and useful programmes like the FluTracking survey.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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And remember measles is aerosol spread, not droplet spread. Aerosol spread means infectious material travels on air currents.
#NZ Measles
“The person was at Auckland City Hospital's emergency department for nearly 10 hours from 10.30am on Friday.”
– if you were there, check if you’re vaccinated, and watch for symptoms.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“The person was at Auckland City Hospital's emergency department for nearly 10 hours from 10.30am on Friday.”
– if you were there, check if you’re vaccinated, and watch for symptoms.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
New measles case spent hours in Auckland City Hospital while infectious
The person was at Auckland City Hospital's emergency department for nearly 10 hours on Friday, but Health NZ says there is a low risk of spread to the community.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
And remember measles is aerosol spread, not droplet spread. Aerosol spread means infectious material travels on air currents.
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#nzpol The government has announced that 18/19 year olds, who live in a household where the parents earn $65,529 or more, can't claim jobseekers support. If both parents work 27 hours on the minimum wage - $634 a week - they will be expected to now financially support their adult offspring. A 🧵
October 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
#nzpol The government has announced that 18/19 year olds, who live in a household where the parents earn $65,529 or more, can't claim jobseekers support. If both parents work 27 hours on the minimum wage - $634 a week - they will be expected to now financially support their adult offspring. A 🧵
Yesterday I finished #The100DayProject. I stitched one mindful circle every day for 100 days. Great for slowing my doom scrolling!
June 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Yesterday I finished #The100DayProject. I stitched one mindful circle every day for 100 days. Great for slowing my doom scrolling!
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Listen: Amanda Kvalsvig will be on RNZ tomorrow talking about what we need for healthy schools.
May 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Listen: Amanda Kvalsvig will be on RNZ tomorrow talking about what we need for healthy schools.
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“Calls for “civility” in politics are often used by those in power to suppress legitimate anger and resistance.”
So true. In and out of parliament those with power doing real harm cry victim when their behaviour/actions/policies are called out. #nzpol
So true. In and out of parliament those with power doing real harm cry victim when their behaviour/actions/policies are called out. #nzpol
When women in power get hurt feelings | E-Tangata
“They attempt to cast themselves as victims. Yet in reality, their legislative efforts are causing harm to working-class women, including a large cohort of Māori and Pasifika women.” — Rebekah Graham.
e-tangata.co.nz
May 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“Calls for “civility” in politics are often used by those in power to suppress legitimate anger and resistance.”
So true. In and out of parliament those with power doing real harm cry victim when their behaviour/actions/policies are called out. #nzpol
So true. In and out of parliament those with power doing real harm cry victim when their behaviour/actions/policies are called out. #nzpol
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Happy Mother’s Day from the Coalition Government
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #WomensPay #Fairpay #Equity #KissMyFatArseMyDarling
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #WomensPay #Fairpay #Equity #KissMyFatArseMyDarling
May 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Happy Mother’s Day from the Coalition Government
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #WomensPay #Fairpay #Equity #KissMyFatArseMyDarling
My Stuff #cartoon today #nzpol #WomensPay #Fairpay #Equity #KissMyFatArseMyDarling
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Submissions have opened on the Treaty Principles Bill. You'll almost certainly see a lot of individuals and groups with big followings telling you to submit using a template that they provide. I am pleading with you to not do this. It's the least effective way to participate.
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill - New Zealand Parliament
Public submissions are now being invited on this Bill
www.parliament.nz
November 18, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Submissions have opened on the Treaty Principles Bill. You'll almost certainly see a lot of individuals and groups with big followings telling you to submit using a template that they provide. I am pleading with you to not do this. It's the least effective way to participate.
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Looks like this story's been swept under the rug. Time to grab a broom and stir it up!
You know what to do.
#nzpol #newzealand #Jacinda #unitednations #trueleaders
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
You know what to do.
#nzpol #newzealand #Jacinda #unitednations #trueleaders
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Dame Jacinda Ardern to be given United Nations leadership award
She will get the champion for global change award from the United Nations Foundation at a ceremony in New York tomorrow.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Looks like this story's been swept under the rug. Time to grab a broom and stir it up!
You know what to do.
#nzpol #newzealand #Jacinda #unitednations #trueleaders
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
You know what to do.
#nzpol #newzealand #Jacinda #unitednations #trueleaders
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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I aspire to be this eloquent. #toitūtetiriti
November 23, 2024 at 1:10 AM
I aspire to be this eloquent. #toitūtetiriti