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Dr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 2d

I remember when a protester punched the co-leader of the Greens in the face.

Hana Maipi-Clarke had her home broken into by a political stalker.

I recall VFF protesting outside Clarke's parents' home while Jacinda was on holiday.

I dont remember hearing about National's concerns back then??

Keith Ng @keithng.bsky.social · 2d

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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gunsandchips.bsky.social @gunsandchips.bsky.social · 2d

that fucken golden michael always fucken up my god-given right to park anywhere i goddamn please

gunsandchips.bsky.social @gunsandchips.bsky.social · 2d

and then the bosses feel bad and come up with more-and-more ridiculous excuses to let you pass and continue progressing?
how would you solve letting the player progress when they “lose”?

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ardrigh @ardrigh.bsky.social · 2d

Prime Munter of New Zealand government tells 18 & 19 year olds to move to Australia #nzpol

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

Watch: Christopher Luxon defends cuts to benefits for youth

The prime minister says businesses are 'crying out for young people' as advocates decry the changes as a punishment.

www.rnz.co.nz

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David Cormack @davidcormack.bsky.social · 5d

What the ever loving fuck are they doing to new zealand

The Defence Minister wants to see New Zealand develop lethal weapons for international export through the help of tech companies.

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gunsandchips.bsky.social @gunsandchips.bsky.social · 7d

Look at this amazing piece lacey made of my boyfriend’s cat!!
go commission her, she’s rad and so is her work!

A colourful drawing of a black-and-white tuxedo cat in four different poses: sprawled out on her side, on her back with her feet in the air playfully, lounging like a sphinx looking up, and snuggling up against the warm embrace of a gaming keyboard (that was probably actively in use)

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Daniel Vernon @yeehawtheboys.bsky.social · 8d

The reveal that we should have expected, but disappointed us nevertheless, I dive deeper into this over at my Substack: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/genocide-r...

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Danielle, Petty Hate Machine @dimsie.bsky.social · 9d

In Nineteen Eighty Four all art for the "proles" is created without human intervention at all because they just feed a set number of scenarios and words into fiction machines and songwriting machines, which then create them and disperse them widely to keep the proles happy and FOR FUCK'S SAKE ORWELL

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CuriousCat @felissapien.bsky.social · 9d

Concerns are being raised about privatisation after Health Minister Simeon Brown met representatives of a controversial multinational company that runs prisons and hospitals.

“The Minister must immediately & fully disclose the nature, purpose, & content of his discussions with Serco.”

#nzpol

Screenshot of an article from the ODT NZ by Matthew Littlewood titled, ‘Frankly Astonished’: Concerns raised over Health Minister’s meeting. Paywalled - accessible article in the comments.

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Sarah Pallett @sarah4ilam.bsky.social · 13d

Yeah that’s not true! He said, in an interview with Plunket
“… in terms of gender identity, I think people define their gender identity for themselves.”
And got lambasted for it.
The ‘adult human female’ bill is New Zealand First’s baby and strongly OPPOSED by Labour.

The PM was asked to define a woman. Here's his 60-second response

The Prime Minister appeared unprepared for the question.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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petey @peteypayless.bsky.social · 15d

the US if Tylenol actually caused autism

A map titled United States High Speed Rail System showing a theoretical high speed rail system in the United States. Some lines also connect north to Vancouver or the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor, or south to Tijuana or Monterrey. The map is credited to First Cultural Industries AKA Alfred Twu, dated from February 2013, and is downloadable at www.californiarailmap.com

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Treen | Toitū Te Tiriti @heyren519.bsky.social · 16d

#nzpol
He’s doing an event in Tāmaki Makaurau!

www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/the-peo...

The People's Economist Tour with Gary Stevenson | Auckland Live

Experience Gary Stevenson live in the Bruce Mason Centre. Visit aucklandlive.co.nz to find out about the best shows and events in Auckland.

www.aucklandlive.co.nz

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gunsandchips.bsky.social @gunsandchips.bsky.social · 16d

they did this because their govt hasn’t recognised palestine… we should take notes
#nzpol

Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 16d

Incredible. Italy brought to a standstill as Italians descend to the streets to protest for Gaza. No business as usual. Schools closed. Businesses closed. Shameful on the rest of us.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Disruption across Italy as tens of thousands protest against Gaza war

Schools and stations closed and ports blocked in one of Europe’s biggest demonstrations opposing Israel’s offensive

www.theguardian.com

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gunsandchips.bsky.social @gunsandchips.bsky.social · 16d

oh i always think it’s some new minecraft smp that i’m not aware of

gunsandchips.bsky.social @gunsandchips.bsky.social · 16d

took me a while to realise this was an old person thing :P

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 16d

Maps without New Zealand (derogatory)

Map of countries that have recognized Palestine (the majority of the world). New Zealand has not recognized Palestine.

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Byron C Clark @byroncclark.bsky.social · 24d

"[Seymour's] stances won him support from the far-right, who, while not necessarily ideologically aligned with the libertarian ACT Party on all issues, believed Seymour would protect their right to incite violence against Muslims while owning assault rifles"

www.feijoadispatch.nz/p/after-year...

After years of making space for it, David Seymour now apparently opposes political violence

The Deputy Prime Minister has a history of looking the other way, until now

www.feijoadispatch.nz

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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · 23d

i just use it for the one thing | patreon.com/lubchansky

PANEL 1: MATTIE and a FRIEND huddled behind a rock a wasteland. In the background, the silhouette of a huge robot with glowing eyes looms.
MATTIE: Life has gotten WAY worse since every single rich person on the planet decided that the huge robot has to be in charge of everything.
FRIEND: I don't like how the robot is blotting out the sun!

PANEL 2: Everything gets much darker. MATTIE covers her head. The FRIEND nods solemnly.
MATTIE: I also don't like how it really doesn't work very well, and is often raining enormous pieces of itself onto people.
FRIEND: Sure. I only really use it for making a grocery list or a spreadsheet or whatever.

PANEL 3: MATTIE and the FRIEND leap out of the way of a big falling gear.
SFX: THUNK

PANEL 4: MATTIE is sprawled on the ground, looking terrified. The FRIEND, also on the ground, shouts up at the sky.
MATTIE: That was TOO close.
FRIEND: Okay! I need it to be 3 columns by five rows,

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Jacob Weindling @jakeweindling.bsky.social · 27d

Lowering the flags on 9/11 at the Guantanamo Bay McDonald's for Charlie Kirk is the most dril tweet thing that's ever happened

Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social · 27d

The flags were lowered last night around the base by order of President Trump after the killing of Charlie Kirk and will stay at half-staff on this U.S. outpost in southeast Cuba until sunset on Sunday.

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gunsandchips.bsky.social @gunsandchips.bsky.social · 29d

as someone from another country, political party fundraising texts - especially outside an election - are insane
glad that’s not normal here lol

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Mark @maetl.bsky.social · Sep 7

The greatest #nzpol post of all time. Like that Tom Holland lip sync battle vid, when you see it on any platform, it’s your duty to repost it. #newzealandvalues