Smithiesm
@smithiesm.bsky.social
🇯🇵🇳🇿 Tangata Tiriti from Ōtepoti Dunedin | He/him | Toitū te Tiriti
I love to go jump in the lake or get in the sea.
I love to go jump in the lake or get in the sea.
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In light of the rampant abuse of power NZ is facing with this Govt dismantling laws that stop us being looted and taken over by big money it's probably a good time for people to check out or revisit this excellent investigative piece by Mihingarangi Forbes ... #NZPol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLOj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLOj...
MATA Reports | ACT: The Foreign Influences That Have Shaped David Seymour's Political Agenda | RNZ
YouTube video by RNZ
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
In light of the rampant abuse of power NZ is facing with this Govt dismantling laws that stop us being looted and taken over by big money it's probably a good time for people to check out or revisit this excellent investigative piece by Mihingarangi Forbes ... #NZPol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLOj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLOj...
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Prosecute them all. Beyond the depravity of this, it's pure theft. The local prosecutor should open an investigation and charge them all.
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Prosecute them all. Beyond the depravity of this, it's pure theft. The local prosecutor should open an investigation and charge them all.
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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So naturally, you know what to do…👇
Enjoy. 😎✨
Enjoy. 😎✨
December 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
So naturally, you know what to do…👇
Enjoy. 😎✨
Enjoy. 😎✨
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And guess what?
The FCC immediately changed the website to state that the agency is not independent right after Carr's comments!
The FCC immediately changed the website to state that the agency is not independent right after Carr's comments!
December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
And guess what?
The FCC immediately changed the website to state that the agency is not independent right after Carr's comments!
The FCC immediately changed the website to state that the agency is not independent right after Carr's comments!
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And cuts keep coming. NZ Health Ministry not renewing Flu Tracking contract. Very short-sighted given the monster flu season unfolding in UK/EU right now.
December 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM
And cuts keep coming. NZ Health Ministry not renewing Flu Tracking contract. Very short-sighted given the monster flu season unfolding in UK/EU right now.
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Compare the statement about the antisemitic terror attack in Australia by the Israeli Prime Minister with the one by Zohran Mamdani, and ask yourself who more truly cares about condemning antisemitism, as opposed to using it to promote unrelated politics.
December 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Compare the statement about the antisemitic terror attack in Australia by the Israeli Prime Minister with the one by Zohran Mamdani, and ask yourself who more truly cares about condemning antisemitism, as opposed to using it to promote unrelated politics.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
December 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
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Criminal. newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/10/g...
Govt to rush climate target change through Parliament under urgency
The public will not have their say on the Govt's weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.
newsroom.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Criminal. newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/10/g...
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It's so bad, we now have an article in the international edition of The Guardian.
“unprecedented in both its length and its language”
@evacorlett.bsky.social doing some of her best work, again.
#nzpol
“unprecedented in both its length and its language”
@evacorlett.bsky.social doing some of her best work, again.
#nzpol
UN report sounds alarm over Māori rights in New Zealand
UN committee raised concerns over government policies including scrapping the Māori Health Authority and funding cuts for Indigenous services
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
It's so bad, we now have an article in the international edition of The Guardian.
“unprecedented in both its length and its language”
@evacorlett.bsky.social doing some of her best work, again.
#nzpol
“unprecedented in both its length and its language”
@evacorlett.bsky.social doing some of her best work, again.
#nzpol
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“New Zealand is moving backwards on racial equality, and Māori rights are under serious threat.”
Read this whole article. It would take Olympic-level twisting to deny any of it - and the fact this isn’t front page news across the board absolutely reinforces the point.
Read this whole article. It would take Olympic-level twisting to deny any of it - and the fact this isn’t front page news across the board absolutely reinforces the point.
UN CERD warns NZ is backsliding on racial equality: Māori land, Tiriti commitments, hate speech, youth justice, health equity, and human rights institutions face serious risks.
UN sounds alarm on NZ racism and Māori rights
UN CERD warns NZ is backsliding on racial equality: Māori land, Tiriti commitments, hate speech, youth justice, health equity, and human rights institutions face serious risks.
www.teaonews.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“New Zealand is moving backwards on racial equality, and Māori rights are under serious threat.”
Read this whole article. It would take Olympic-level twisting to deny any of it - and the fact this isn’t front page news across the board absolutely reinforces the point.
Read this whole article. It would take Olympic-level twisting to deny any of it - and the fact this isn’t front page news across the board absolutely reinforces the point.
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This might be the reason Luxon refused to be interviewed by Jack Tame on Q&A all year…BaCk On TrAcK or just talking smack? 🤪 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
December 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This might be the reason Luxon refused to be interviewed by Jack Tame on Q&A all year…BaCk On TrAcK or just talking smack? 🤪 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
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How internet became 'enshittified' - and how to fix it
www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
How internet became 'enshittified' - and how to fix it
Analysis: One theory explains how the internet went from fun to infuriating.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
How internet became 'enshittified' - and how to fix it
www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
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Peter Thiel’s #Palantir sells Al tools that help law enforcement agencies like ICE
analyze massive amounts of personal data = Authoritarian Police State
It's a big reason why it is quickly becoming the most dangerous corporation in #America & beyond. #NZ #UK #EU #Democracy
youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?...
analyze massive amounts of personal data = Authoritarian Police State
It's a big reason why it is quickly becoming the most dangerous corporation in #America & beyond. #NZ #UK #EU #Democracy
youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?...
The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
YouTube video by Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Peter Thiel’s #Palantir sells Al tools that help law enforcement agencies like ICE
analyze massive amounts of personal data = Authoritarian Police State
It's a big reason why it is quickly becoming the most dangerous corporation in #America & beyond. #NZ #UK #EU #Democracy
youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?...
analyze massive amounts of personal data = Authoritarian Police State
It's a big reason why it is quickly becoming the most dangerous corporation in #America & beyond. #NZ #UK #EU #Democracy
youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?...
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This is criminal. "A lethal risk", is “a critical safety issue" NZ Electrical Inspectors Assoc
"we know of no other country in the world that allows this" yet #BrookeVanVeldon sees human lives as disposable, for #profits. #health #safety #deregulation #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
"we know of no other country in the world that allows this" yet #BrookeVanVeldon sees human lives as disposable, for #profits. #health #safety #deregulation #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
WorkSafe rule change introduces 'lethal' risk of electrocution, electrical inspectors say
A dispute has escalated over the past month as electrical inspectors repeatedly plead with officials to do a U-turn, RNZ can reveal.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This is criminal. "A lethal risk", is “a critical safety issue" NZ Electrical Inspectors Assoc
"we know of no other country in the world that allows this" yet #BrookeVanVeldon sees human lives as disposable, for #profits. #health #safety #deregulation #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
"we know of no other country in the world that allows this" yet #BrookeVanVeldon sees human lives as disposable, for #profits. #health #safety #deregulation #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Oh huh we saved no money and then it might be privatised amazing work Winston you cowpat
businessdesk.co.nz/article/infr...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/infr...
Ownership of Interislander ferry service remains undecided
The ultimate owner and operator of the new Interislander ferries due to arrive in 2029 remains undecided, Rail Minister Winston Peters has confirmed.Peters appe...
businessdesk.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Oh huh we saved no money and then it might be privatised amazing work Winston you cowpat
businessdesk.co.nz/article/infr...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/infr...
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WHY IS THIS NOT YOUR TOP STORY? If you need help, just pretend it’s Biden @msnownews.bsky.social @cnn.com @nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
WHY IS THIS NOT YOUR TOP STORY? If you need help, just pretend it’s Biden @msnownews.bsky.social @cnn.com @nytimes.com
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A restraunt that served mouldy food would have its certification pulled. So what happens to Compass? www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Food poisoning warning after Christchurch students eat contaminated school lunches
The possibility that students may have eaten contaminated lunches "fills me with horror", says a Christchurch school principal.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
A restraunt that served mouldy food would have its certification pulled. So what happens to Compass? www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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So CompassNZ have burnt kids, given them food poisoning, fed them plastic in food, put ham in halal lunches, sent food too cold, too hot, too late & food that doesn’t meet nutritional guidelines but no matter how bad CompassNZ rocks on. #nzpol
We’d have ditched a supplier this bad in our business.
We’d have ditched a supplier this bad in our business.
A restraunt that served mouldy food would have its certification pulled. So what happens to Compass? www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Food poisoning warning after Christchurch students eat contaminated school lunches
The possibility that students may have eaten contaminated lunches "fills me with horror", says a Christchurch school principal.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
So CompassNZ have burnt kids, given them food poisoning, fed them plastic in food, put ham in halal lunches, sent food too cold, too hot, too late & food that doesn’t meet nutritional guidelines but no matter how bad CompassNZ rocks on. #nzpol
We’d have ditched a supplier this bad in our business.
We’d have ditched a supplier this bad in our business.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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"Seymour's slop" becomes "Seymour's poison slop" www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Food poisoning warning after Christchurch students eat contaminated school lunches
Parents have been asked to watch for symptoms of food poisoning after some lunches were eaten..
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 2:42 AM
"Seymour's slop" becomes "Seymour's poison slop" www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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National's Local Water Done Well will come to be recognised as a generational cock-up. Simon Watts's vague claim that rates will not increase is farcically untrue. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
Revealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done Well
Officials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
National's Local Water Done Well will come to be recognised as a generational cock-up. Simon Watts's vague claim that rates will not increase is farcically untrue. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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🎤🫳
It's 4,000 BC.
You are immortal.
The Egyptian pyramids have not yet been built.
You decide to save $10,000 EVERY DAY, never spending a cent.
6025 years later, it's 2025.
You still don't have as much money as Gina Rinehart.
TAX. THE. FUCKING. BILLIONAIRES.
🐝
#auspol
You are immortal.
The Egyptian pyramids have not yet been built.
You decide to save $10,000 EVERY DAY, never spending a cent.
6025 years later, it's 2025.
You still don't have as much money as Gina Rinehart.
TAX. THE. FUCKING. BILLIONAIRES.
🐝
#auspol
November 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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