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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · Nov 7
In the thirty years following the Second World War, there was a broad political consensus. Taxpayers & politicians alike recognised that the best defence against fascism was to ensure that everyone's needs were met through a strong social safety net and robust public services.

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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 2h
You had a brick thrown through your window? We need legislation!

You got hundreds of messages about how you and your child should die? They started because of some homophobic disinformation about you? You have to leave your job for your safety? lol okay bye.

(imo both these things are bad)
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Simon Pearson @anticapitalistmusings.com · 3h
F**K Turning Point USA - aka Christian fascists.

Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...
Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats
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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 3h
We live in a Māori nation. Our Parliament should reflect that more. The haka from the public gallery is an appropriate response to a maiden speech. Suspended Parliament only reminds Māori that they are not welcome to be authentically themselves there. #nzpol

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Watch: Haka breaks out after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech, Parliament suspended
Speaker Gerry Brownlee intends to investigate whether anyone knew the haka would take place after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech.
www.rnz.co.nz
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 13h
My column on tax, fairness and companies paying nothing.

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If we want a better, more equal society, we need more tax. But more tax only works if big business pays their fair share | Grogonomics
Trust in both the tax and political system will falter if people feel they are being punished for not paying tax while large companies legally get away with paying nothing
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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · 2h
Thank you for the work you’ve done.

Hope you and your family find safety.
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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 4h
If Winston truly believes Chlöe is responsible for his broken window then logically it follows that he must be accepting personal responsibility for every single death threat made to Benjamin Doyle and their whanau.
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Tori Foote @toriatheisttori.bsky.social · 15h
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 7h
Country fans are upset with Zach Bryan after he criticized ICE in a song.

But don't let it be known that Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash all despised fascism and leaned heavily to the left.
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Russell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 10h
The NZ Drug Foundation has a major new report pressing the case for a replacement of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, which turns 50 this month. Thing is, its recommendations – for a complete realignment to health, not criminalisation and punishment, are ... drugfoundation.org.nz/topics/polic...
Safer drug laws
We need safer drug laws for Aotearoa New Zealand - our new report sets out a pragmatic, evidence-based way forward.
drugfoundation.org.nz
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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 9h
Gee I wonder what she spent that billions on? #NZPol
Government’s books show finance minister borrowing billions to keep the lights on Lloyd Burr, Emma Ricketts and Zane Small October 9, 2025 • 1:06pm
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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · 12h
Then kill it.
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The Verge @theverge.com · May 26
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
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Char @kiwichar.bsky.social · 1d
This needs more attention. #nzpol #LyingLuxon #Luxon #OneTermGovernment #Aotearoa #NewZealand
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Guy Body @bodycartoon.bsky.social · 14h
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Kaimataara @kaimataara.bsky.social · 15h
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Hipkins won't reverse National’s plan to stop 18- and 19-year-olds from accessing the unemployment benefit when out of work.

Do ya see why we call Labour (especially under Hipkins) National lite? #nzpol
Labour's view on youth welfare: 18- and 19-year-olds aren't adults either
Why the removal of the unemployment benefit for 18–19-year-olds reveals the limits of Labour’s empathy in practice.
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Public Service Association @nzpsa.bsky.social · 1d
📢 1,700 Policy, Advisory, Knowledge and Specialist health workers have voted to join strike action on 23 October. The strike follows the failure of Health NZ Te Whatu Ora to provide an offer during bargaining that fairly reflects their value to the public health system.
A graphic tile that says Breaking news 17,00 Policy, Advisory, Knowledge & Specialist health workers to strike on Thursday October 23. The Stand Together For Health and PSA logos are in the corners.
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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · 1d
Agreements need to be decided in principle ahead of time. Start pushing the points of agreement that will make a material difference in people’s lives.
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Paul Thistoll @pault.bsky.social · 1d
Human rights are not a priority for the government at this time.
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Paul Thistoll @pault.bsky.social · 2d
Letter from Goldsmith to Rights Aotearoa about the Ia Tangata report.

"Therefore, progressing the Commission’s recommendations is not a priority for the Government at this time."
The Law Commission’s Ia Tangata report Thank you for your email and accompanying letter of 9 September 2025, regarding your concerns about the Law Commission’s (the Commission) report: Ia ‘Tangata Protections in the Human Rights Act 1993 for people who are transgender, people who are non-binary and people with innate variations of sex characteristics’. The Commission has made 27 recommendations for reform of the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA). The Commission’s central recommendation is to add two prohibited grounds of discrimination to the HRA, which are: 1. gender identity or its equivalents in the culture of a person, and 2. having an innate variation of sex characteristics. The Commission also makes recommendations on how the 19 existing exceptions which allow, in prescribed circumstances, discrimination based on sex in the private sector, should apply to the two new prohibited grounds. The Commission’s report covers a number of complex questions and will attract a range of views. As Minister of Justice, I will be receiving advice over the coming months about the Commission’s recommendations. Whilst I do not want to predetermine the Government’s response, we have significant commitments and priorities in the Justice portfolio to restore law and order and improve timeliness in the courts. Therefore, progressing the Commission’s recommendations is not a priority for the Government at this time. The Government will formally respond to the recommendations from the Commission as required, by the beginning of March 2026. I acknowledge your request to meet with me, however, I regret that I am unable to meet with you at this time. Thank you for taking the time to write. Yours sincerely
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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · 1d
Nitpicking about who deserves a UNIVERSAL benefit obstructs a universal benefit from occurring.

Universal is universal.

Everybody should get healthcare, childcare, education, housing, food, water, electricity.
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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · 1d
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Amy K @amyklassen.bsky.social · 2d
It's true! When I studied economics, I was stunned by the ROI of social programs. Every dollar spent on childcare returns about $2.80 to the economy, and healthcare delivers even greater returns with broader social impact.

A universal basic income is simply smart fiscal policy. Why the reluctance?
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2d
For every €1 provided through a Basic Income For Artists pilot program in Ireland, the government got €1.46 back. So it’s being made permanent.

Over and over we see it. It saves public money to provide public housing. And it makes public money to provide basic income.

We can’t afford to NOT do it.
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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · 1d
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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · 2d
And because implementing gates to keep out “the undeserving” costs more.

#nzpol
The Narrative: Poverty, Welfare, And Jeremy Kyle
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¡No Pasarán, Mate! @nopasarannz.bsky.social · 1d
Taxing wealth would make it affordable. And then we wouldn’t waste money on dehumanising people who need help.

Gatekeeping welfare wastes more money than it saves.
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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 1d
Y'all who keep lecturing protesters to "not give them an excuse" need to pause for a minute. Imagine yourself telling a DV victim, "Be sure not to mouth off or make any mistakes so he won't hit you. Don't give him an excuse! It's what he wants!" That's what you fools sound like.
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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 2d
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'.
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LostArcNZ @lostarcnz.bsky.social · 2d
Would he prefer limited military engagement? Minor spat? Genocide is what it is, and what it should be called.

www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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.
www.stuff.co.nz
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Ben Ross @benakl.bsky.social · 2d
That is the idea
5 day wildcat General Strike up and down the Motu
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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 2d
Dictator Luxon won't be happy
Oh well sucks to be him
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ALT: a man wearing glasses and a tie is smiling while sitting in a chair
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Kieran @nug.monster · 2d
How it started vs How it's going
Biggest strike since 1980s looms, union says 2 oct 2025 More than 11,500 physiotherapists social workers and health assistants have voted to strike on october 23" Members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists have voted 83 percent in favour of a four-hour strike on Thursday 23 October from 11am. It will involve 4000 doctors and dentists. More than 36,000 nurses that work for Health NZ will walk off the job that day and 40,000 teachers have already said they will strike as well.
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