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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 3d

RNZ almost never publishes "political opinions" but today they & Stuff/The Post published one defending Nicola Willis's handling of the economy.

The author is Dennis Wesselbaum - from lobby group NZ Initiative, where Luxon/Willis reportedly get economic policies from

RNZ is shot #nzpol #kiwi

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FAFSWAG @fafswag.nz · 7d

Hi Bluesky FAFSWAG is in the building!!

FAFSWAG is an arts collective of Māori and Pacific LGBTQIA+ artists and activists founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 2013. They explore and celebrate the unique identity of gender fluid Pacific people and LGBTQI+ communities in multi-disciplinary art forms.

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 6d

Tonight me and my whānau got to see the official mayoral portrait done by Pōneke artist, Clark Roworth. This felt like a lovely end to this chapter with my mana intact and we will leave behind a progressive long term plan for the next council. I’m proud of of us 💚

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Ben Ross @benakl.bsky.social · 9d

Remember the Herald was founded in 1863 as Mouthpiece to Support Governor Grey and the NZ Land Wars into the Waikato

Not much has changed since

RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · 9d

NZME to keep running controversial anti-Māori wards ad that Stuff removed after complaints

A controversial anti-Māori wards ad has been removed from Stuff's websites following complaints, but it will continue to be advertised with the NZ Herald.

www.rnz.co.nz

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I’u (she/her) @keldurahm.bsky.social · 11d

Pokémon Hoe + weekend views. What an xp farm this raid day was, basically 1mill xp and I only did 2hrs.

Views of the ocean, relatively calm, from atop a grassy hill. Houses litter across the mountains in the distance.

Clouds overhead, oceans waves coming onto sandy shore, mountains in the distant background.

3 star shiny Mega Camerupt, a fire/ground type Pokémon, caught in Aotearoa NZ on its debut mega raid day.

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BUGANZ83 @tanugago.bsky.social · 12d

As part of the school holidays we're offering a family portrait package. There are still slots available from Monday to Wednesday. Slots are 45mins, and run from 10am - 8pm daily. DM me if you want to book in a session with renowned photographer Pati Tyrell. Or if you want more information. Xx ❤️🙏🏽

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 12d

Sharon Murdoch on point as usual

#NZPol

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Radical Graffiti @radicalgraffiti.bsky.social · 11d

ACAB cat seen in Azerbijan

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 14d

Some history re the “Jewish Problem” Europe and how the Europeans solved it

And created a huge problem in West Asia

Because colonialism never works well for indigenous peoples

#NZPol

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 14d

PSNA asked all local body candidates two questions to help us determine who to vote for

The Questions and Answers are posted on the PSNA website. It’s being updated as more answers come in

#NZPol

palestinesolidaritynz.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?...

Local Body - Who to Vote For — PSNA

palestinesolidaritynz.us3.list-manage.com

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I’u (she/her) @keldurahm.bsky.social · 17d

Day 1 school holiday:
• Rare partial solar eclipse, eclipsed by grey skies and a steady downpour of rain. Booooooo.
• Children are unimpressed with the holiday schedule of actual school work before doing fun things. Boooooooo.
• Currently, there’s no wine in the house. Booooooo.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22d

The Dept. of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the U.S.

DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.

www.404media.co

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 23d

Boycott
Divest
Sanction

BDS - is having an impact. Keep it up people!

Our government sanctioning Israel is crucial in contributing to stopping the genocide

#NZPol

www.ynetnews.com/article/bjkk...

Netanyahu warns Israel may need 'super-Sparta' economy amid growing global isolation

At a finance conference in Jerusalem, PM says Muslim influence in Europe, digital disinformation and state-backed campaigns by rivals like Qatar fueling sanctions and trade restrictions, forcing Israe...

www.ynetnews.com

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I’u (she/her) @keldurahm.bsky.social · 23d

It’s almost my one year anniversary since (and on a continued basis) having my geospatial data train AI map models and lord knows what ever the fuck else without my implicit consent — aka playing Pokémon Go.

a close up of a pikachu making a funny face with its tongue out

ALT: a close up of a pikachu making a funny face with its tongue out

media.tenor.com

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 29d

Samuel Leason, from Aotearoa and one of the youngest members of the Sumud Flotilla, speaking after a news conference in Tunis regarding the bombing of the “Family”

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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌹🌿Important: #NZ: We have until Thursday 1pm to submit re voter suppression on the Electoral Amendment Bill #nzpol -
Submission Guide here- please share & make a submission: #Democracy is at risk! action.greens.org.nz/electoral_am...?

Electoral Amendment Bill Submission Guide

action.greens.org.nz

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · 29d

Update on the March for Humanity across the Auckland Harbour Bridge

The start location has changed to Onepoto Domain

Start time remains the same

Please share widely

#Kikorangi #NZPol #MarchForHumanity #TamakiMakaurau

March for Humanity over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge

New March start location
Onepoto Domain

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The start location for the March for Humanity this Saturday 13 September has changed to Onepoto Domain

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I’u (she/her) @keldurahm.bsky.social · 29d

Explaining to my children why we are boycotting certain products (incl. some of their preferred chips) and then a few weeks later overhearing my 6 year old explain to her friend at school “you know the bad guys are eating ALL the chips thats why i’m not having them anymore!” 🤣 she was so close

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Radical Graffiti @radicalgraffiti.bsky.social · Sep 8

"No War but the Class War / Palestina, Stop the Genocide"
Graff piece Spotted in Mexico City

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Radical Graffiti @radicalgraffiti.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Crocs Against Cops"
Sticker spotted in Adelaide, South Australia.
We've got a bunch of copies of these, and numerous other designs. If you're interested in buying a mix pack of radical slaps, check out:
radicalstickers.bigcartel.com

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I’u (she/her) @keldurahm.bsky.social · Sep 5

^^^ THIS

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People Against Prisons Aotearoa @papa.org.nz · Sep 5

Join us and our comrades @ponekeantifa.bsky.social, International Socialist Organisation Aotearoa, @peacewellington.bsky.social and Te Tai Tētēkura on Saturday 6 September at Midland Park from 1PM as we march in opposition to the new FBI base and US troops here. www.facebook.com/events/65778...

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“NO FBI COPS. NO USA TROOPS.
Stand against militarism and authoritarianism. Join the march against the increased presence of the USA military and law enforcement in Aotearoa. Date and time: 1pm, Saturday the 6th of September. Location: MIDLAND PARK. MARCHING TO USA EMBASSY.”

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“The FBI in Aotearoa?
The Trump-appointed Director of the USA Federal Bureau of Investigation recently visited Aotearoa, welcomed by New Zealand’s far-right government, with plans to establish an FBI office here.”

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“USA TROOPS ON KIWI SOIL
At the same time, the New Zealand Army is talking with its United States counterparts about having American troops train regularly in Aotearoa. This disturbing news means strengthening of authoritarianism of both governments, and a threat to safety and community for all of us.”

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“Why protest?
The director of the FBI has stated that opening an office in Aotearoa will “counter China’s influence in the Pacific”.
Law enforcement agencies in the USA are repressing the American people, cracking down on protest and resistance at the command of Trump’s authoritarian government.
By welcoming the USA military and the FBI into Aotearoa, the New Zealand government is siding with the USA in an imperialist rivalry that threatens the sovereignty and safety of peoples in the Pacific and beyond.”

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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa @psna-otautahi.bsky.social · Sep 3

All the events throughout the motu on Saturday 6 September

For the Global Day of Action

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I’u (she/her) @keldurahm.bsky.social · Sep 1

When my daughter was in NICU the nurses were on strike. She is now seven and the nurses are still striking, fighting for the same things now that they were then. If you’re tired of nurses striking then just imagine how tired nurses must be of having to strike for their needs to be met.

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I’u (she/her) @keldurahm.bsky.social · Aug 31

Looking at LOTR things for a Father’s Day gift and tell me why non-licensed merch is priced outrageously simply bc it’s LOTR. If you’re unofficial (ie: bootleg) then you should be at bootleg prices.