Victoria✏📚🐈🌏
@slumguzzled.bsky.social
Motto: "If it gets sloppy, eat it over the sink".
Librarian.
Habitually polite.
Librarian.
Habitually polite.
This a a good quote.
A brilliant thought to start the day,
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
— Nelson Mandela (1918–2013)
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
— Nelson Mandela (1918–2013)
November 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This a a good quote.
Excellent quote.
"The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity"
-- W.B. Yeats
Are full of passionate intensity"
-- W.B. Yeats
November 29, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Excellent quote.
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This Bill could invalidate the votes of enough people to swing the next election in favour of the current government for no reason other than that they failed to fill out the correct piece of paper by the "proper" time (as defined by the people who benefit from the rule change).
Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments
The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This Bill could invalidate the votes of enough people to swing the next election in favour of the current government for no reason other than that they failed to fill out the correct piece of paper by the "proper" time (as defined by the people who benefit from the rule change).
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Support our trans youth. But even if you somehow don't the middle paragraph here from Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa (Māori Medical Practitioner's Association) should concern EVERYONE. note the alt text only allowed first two paragraphs rest in next post. If someone knows a better way please share #nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Support our trans youth. But even if you somehow don't the middle paragraph here from Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa (Māori Medical Practitioner's Association) should concern EVERYONE. note the alt text only allowed first two paragraphs rest in next post. If someone knows a better way please share #nzpol
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This amazing.
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This amazing.
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Tāmaki whānau, please go to this protest by Block the Ban against the Government's transphobic ban on puberty blockers for trans youth on Sunday 7th December from 10AM at Myers Park. Everyone, including trans youth, deserves access to healthcare. www.facebook.com/events/11854...
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Tāmaki whānau, please go to this protest by Block the Ban against the Government's transphobic ban on puberty blockers for trans youth on Sunday 7th December from 10AM at Myers Park. Everyone, including trans youth, deserves access to healthcare. www.facebook.com/events/11854...
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Full support for our Health Workers!
This Friday over 17,000 PSA health members are striking across the motu for safe staffing, fair pay, and conditions to give quality care patients deserve. 📍Find your nearest 28 November picket or rally at psa.org.nz/health
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Full support for our Health Workers!
The Reith Lectures are always worth listening to. Last year's were exceptionally good, I thought, but this looks equally interesting.
"So today we have pronouns, but no progressive taxation. Land acknowledgement but no affordable housing, inclusive language but exclusive zoning. We've got the optics. But not
the outcomes. Should we really be surprised,then,that the left is losing across the developed world? Of course not."
#nzpol
the outcomes. Should we really be surprised,then,that the left is losing across the developed world? Of course not."
#nzpol
November 26, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The Reith Lectures are always worth listening to. Last year's were exceptionally good, I thought, but this looks equally interesting.
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Love being governed by people with absolutely no principles or overarching theories other than 'Retain power for ourselves and rich get richer'
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Love being governed by people with absolutely no principles or overarching theories other than 'Retain power for ourselves and rich get richer'
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Come on, media - this should be front page news and it’s absolute crickets out there - why?
NZ Human Rights Commission: “It is a clear breach of their human rights and will cause unnecessary harm and distress to vulnerable young people”
Ban on puberty blockers serious human rights infringement
tikatangata.org.nz
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Come on, media - this should be front page news and it’s absolute crickets out there - why?
Encouraging.
November 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Encouraging.
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If they can ban access to healthcare like puberty blockers for one group of people, they can do this with any healthcare for their next target. They will ban abortion again given the chance and they will come after contraception after that. The anti-choice movement is our govt right now. #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If they can ban access to healthcare like puberty blockers for one group of people, they can do this with any healthcare for their next target. They will ban abortion again given the chance and they will come after contraception after that. The anti-choice movement is our govt right now. #nzpol
Correct.
November 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Correct.
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Tahetoka Limited (my very small business) is expanding. Our team is now offering Bookkeeping services with a focus on Māori Pakihi and Charitable Trusts. Ensuring we get mahi done quickly with pricing that works for you.
Interested? Let us know.
tahetoka.nz/bookkeeping
Interested? Let us know.
tahetoka.nz/bookkeeping
Bookkeeping | Amber Craig
tahetoka.nz
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Tahetoka Limited (my very small business) is expanding. Our team is now offering Bookkeeping services with a focus on Māori Pakihi and Charitable Trusts. Ensuring we get mahi done quickly with pricing that works for you.
Interested? Let us know.
tahetoka.nz/bookkeeping
Interested? Let us know.
tahetoka.nz/bookkeeping
"they signal institutional racism and something even more corrosive — an erosion of character at the top of government. When those in power stop seeing themselves as trustees and start acting as owners of the country, the checks and balances in our system lose their meaning."
“We have a government willing to reshape constitutional understandings without genuine consultation, careful process, or respect for long-standing norms.” — Mark Feary.
The slow demolition of our democracy | E-Tangata
“We have a government willing to reshape constitutional understandings without genuine consultation, careful process, or respect for long-standing norms.” — Mark Feary.
e-tangata.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
"they signal institutional racism and something even more corrosive — an erosion of character at the top of government. When those in power stop seeing themselves as trustees and start acting as owners of the country, the checks and balances in our system lose their meaning."
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In a crowded field of evil corporates, Elsevier is unethical and antisocial enough to really stand out. Fully support unis across our part of the world refusing to bow to them.
Elsevier should be made to eat it at every opportunity.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Elsevier should be made to eat it at every opportunity.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Universities in 'battle of the century' with journal publisher Elsevier
One New Zealand university told its staff all universities in New Zealand and Australia would "lose some degree of access" to the publisher's 1600 titles from the start of next year.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
In a crowded field of evil corporates, Elsevier is unethical and antisocial enough to really stand out. Fully support unis across our part of the world refusing to bow to them.
Elsevier should be made to eat it at every opportunity.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Elsevier should be made to eat it at every opportunity.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
"A country is also its culture."
Lots of other good points made, especially if you are a librarian, library worker, or a library user.
Lots of other good points made, especially if you are a librarian, library worker, or a library user.
Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library | Zadie Smith
Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library | Zadie Smith
The dispute over pay at this great national institution gets to the heart of our misplaced priorities, says novelist Zadie Smith
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 AM
"A country is also its culture."
Lots of other good points made, especially if you are a librarian, library worker, or a library user.
Lots of other good points made, especially if you are a librarian, library worker, or a library user.
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So when do we decide men can’t be trusted to run the police?
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 AM
So when do we decide men can’t be trusted to run the police?
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Of course she was charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, rather than treating the allegations as serious (and they were serious). This is awful.
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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Police 'failed' woman who accused Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending, her lawyer says
The allegations arose from an affair between McSkimming and the woman who at the time was a junior non-sworn police employee.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Of course she was charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, rather than treating the allegations as serious (and they were serious). This is awful.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Joyce Carol Oates said what everyone’s been thinking and did it with elegance.
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Joyce Carol Oates said what everyone’s been thinking and did it with elegance.
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Kia Ora Earthlings,
Sign the petition to withdraw the RSB. Today is the last day!
😊🙏 #nzpol #tetiriti
❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤
petitions.parliament.nz/212f27b2-98f...
Sign the petition to withdraw the RSB. Today is the last day!
😊🙏 #nzpol #tetiriti
❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤
petitions.parliament.nz/212f27b2-98f...
Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
petitions.parliament.nz
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Kia Ora Earthlings,
Sign the petition to withdraw the RSB. Today is the last day!
😊🙏 #nzpol #tetiriti
❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤
petitions.parliament.nz/212f27b2-98f...
Sign the petition to withdraw the RSB. Today is the last day!
😊🙏 #nzpol #tetiriti
❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤
petitions.parliament.nz/212f27b2-98f...
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Share this to scare Brian Tamaki
November 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Share this to scare Brian Tamaki
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Looking for a different gift idea this year? How about a #kakapo adoption? Adoptions are open again until 25th Nov, with postage or email options. These fund a significant proportion of our programme and make a real difference to the #conservation work we do. Thanks! www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Adopt a kākāpō
Kākāpō adoptions are a special way to support the conservation of this taonga species. You can adopt a kākāpō for yourself or as a gift.
www.doc.govt.nz
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Looking for a different gift idea this year? How about a #kakapo adoption? Adoptions are open again until 25th Nov, with postage or email options. These fund a significant proportion of our programme and make a real difference to the #conservation work we do. Thanks! www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
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