@mariasherwood.bsky.social
Maria Sherwood on Twitter and still Maria Sherwood here. Born in London and of Greek Cypriot descent. Very left leaning. Politics is my passion. See you
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We won! I won my judicial review!
![[101] I agree with the applicant that the declaration sought here would serve a real purpose in ensuring that future recommendations for the position of human rights commissioners proceed lawfully. When potential appointees for such positions occupy an important public office intended to help ensure the human rights of New Zealander’s are upheld and promoted, there is a clear and substantial public interest in having errors in their appointment publicly declared. Conclusion [102] The judicial review application is granted. [103] I make the declaration that the Decision was unlawful because: (a) (b) the Minister applied the incorrect legal test; and the Minister failed to take into account relevant considerations. [104] The issue of costs is reserved. I encourage the parties to agree on any issue of costs that might arise. If that is not possible, the applicant is to file a memorandum on costs no longer than five pages within 30 working days of the date of this judgment, with the respondent to file a memorandum in response within a further 10 working days of receipt of the applicant’s costs memorandum. The Court will then decide the costs issues.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:b7y7isv72z6ku7rtpu7zvfzy/bafkreiejxsssvwd7e3gbtjsrqinyh63jrn75ppz7t6cvqpxddb65nucel4@jpeg)
December 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We won! I won my judicial review!
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"In a left-right divide, all three left-leaning party leaders from Labour, Green and TPM specifically mentioned the 15 March mosque attacks, but no-one from the governing coalition parties did."
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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The House: Divergence, messaging and word choice inside party responses to Bondi attack | RNZ News
Parliament's week began with condolences for the Bondi attack, but their divergences and message choices said a lot.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:33 AM
"In a left-right divide, all three left-leaning party leaders from Labour, Green and TPM specifically mentioned the 15 March mosque attacks, but no-one from the governing coalition parties did."
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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NZ can be so much better than this. Our next Labour government will be focussed on getting back to basics. A place for everyone to call home. World-class public health & education. Support for those that need it. And good guardianship of our natural environment. www.labour.org.nz/speech-chris...
Chris Hipkins: Speech to Labour Party Conference 2024
Chris Hipkins: Speech to Labour Party Conference 2024
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December 5, 2024 at 10:07 AM
NZ can be so much better than this. Our next Labour government will be focussed on getting back to basics. A place for everyone to call home. World-class public health & education. Support for those that need it. And good guardianship of our natural environment. www.labour.org.nz/speech-chris...
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This is happening on the National Party’s watch.
Tax cuts for unproductive housing speculators, firing masses of public servants, stopping construction projects - all pulling the rug out from under the economy. The multiplier effect multiplying the damage. #nzpol
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Tax cuts for unproductive housing speculators, firing masses of public servants, stopping construction projects - all pulling the rug out from under the economy. The multiplier effect multiplying the damage. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Business insolvencies 'much higher' than in the global financial crisis
"From a historical perspective this is really bad," economist says as the number of business insolvencies hits more than double last year.
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December 1, 2024 at 10:59 PM
This is happening on the National Party’s watch.
Tax cuts for unproductive housing speculators, firing masses of public servants, stopping construction projects - all pulling the rug out from under the economy. The multiplier effect multiplying the damage. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Tax cuts for unproductive housing speculators, firing masses of public servants, stopping construction projects - all pulling the rug out from under the economy. The multiplier effect multiplying the damage. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
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Ok I am SO FREAKING PROUD OF THIS!!!
My best calendar yet.
The printers almost had me in tears seeing the proofs.
On really heavy 320g stock beautiful paper.
Pre sales start tomorrow (after the Cult concert) & delivery like first week of Dec!
Happy doesn’t begin to describe me.
My best calendar yet.
The printers almost had me in tears seeing the proofs.
On really heavy 320g stock beautiful paper.
Pre sales start tomorrow (after the Cult concert) & delivery like first week of Dec!
Happy doesn’t begin to describe me.
November 20, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Ok I am SO FREAKING PROUD OF THIS!!!
My best calendar yet.
The printers almost had me in tears seeing the proofs.
On really heavy 320g stock beautiful paper.
Pre sales start tomorrow (after the Cult concert) & delivery like first week of Dec!
Happy doesn’t begin to describe me.
My best calendar yet.
The printers almost had me in tears seeing the proofs.
On really heavy 320g stock beautiful paper.
Pre sales start tomorrow (after the Cult concert) & delivery like first week of Dec!
Happy doesn’t begin to describe me.
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This is such a good piece from Madeleine Chapman about media bias and impartiality. Just in case anyone missed it yesterday while on the hīkoi like I did thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-...
Who gets to have an opinion on the hīkoi and who must remain ‘impartial’?
Newsrooms of old were apparently more impartial. But that’s only because everyone shared the same biases.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 20, 2024 at 2:37 AM
This is such a good piece from Madeleine Chapman about media bias and impartiality. Just in case anyone missed it yesterday while on the hīkoi like I did thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-...
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When Parliament extended the time for checking special votes, the 28 day period where a Minister can continue in office while not being an MP wasn't changed. Which means, if there's a recount, it may expire before the writ is returned and come Sunday, we may not have a PM. From Graeme Edgeler.
When Parliament extended the time for checking special votes, the 28 day period where a Minister can continue in office while not being an MP wasn't changed. Which means, if there's a recount, it may expire before the writ is returned and come Sunday, we may not have a PM. From Graeme Edgeler.
November 6, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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When Parliament extended the time for checking special votes, the 28 day period where a Minister can continue in office while not being an MP wasn't changed. Which means, if there's a recount, it may expire before the writ is returned and come Sunday, we may not have a PM. From Graeme Edgeler.
When Parliament extended the time for checking special votes, the 28 day period where a Minister can continue in office while not being an MP wasn't changed. Which means, if there's a recount, it may expire before the writ is returned and come Sunday, we may not have a PM. From Graeme Edgeler.
I need help with the feeds I should follow. Any help welcome.
September 26, 2023 at 8:01 PM
I need help with the feeds I should follow. Any help welcome.
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Mōrena @mattyangel.bsky.social I have created a My Little Pony style rainbow unicorn called Matty, what do you think of them?
September 24, 2023 at 7:17 PM
Mōrena @mattyangel.bsky.social I have created a My Little Pony style rainbow unicorn called Matty, what do you think of them?