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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 17h

Nicky Hager: "It seems either defence officials are pursuing plans contrary to their own Government’s wishes or the Government is not being straight with the public."

Secret defence notes pointing to sensitive China preparation left at op shop
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/09/s...

Secret defence notes pointing to sensitive China preparation left at op shop

The National-led government has been avoiding questions about whether it is joining in preparations for a US military confrontation with China. A series of Official Information Act requests on this su...

newsroom.co.nz

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NZDF Mounted Hilux Division @smithkstead.bsky.social · 11h

massive scoop from Nicky Hager: "Secret defence notes pointing to sensitive China preparation left at op shop" ... "Without any announcement, New Zealand is being integrated into a de facto Anglo military alliance that ties the country into a US/UK-led military build up."

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Sybil Schwartzbach, LMT @greathands4you.bsky.social · 1d

Coal is such a stupid choice.

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · 2d

News: World’s wind & solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time this year: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

NZ Govt: plans to import LNG, consent another coal-fired power station, consent more coal mines.

Aotearoa is a climate crime scene. #climatecriminals

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · 8d

My new poetry collection "Dracula in the Colonies" is launching tonight, 1 October, at Unity Books Wellington! A double launch with Mandy Hager.

It would be great to see you there - no need to RSVP - just turn up at 6pm! Drinks, nibbles, speeches, readings, books.

www.timjonesbooks.co.nz/blog/

Poster showing the cover of two books, Dracula in the Colonies and Revenge and Rabbit Holes, being launched at Unity Books, 57 Willis St, Wellington, from 6-7.30pm on Wednesday 1 October and inviting everyone to attend the launch.

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Living Streets Aotearoa @livingstreetsnz.bsky.social · 9d

Living Streets Aotearoa is very concerned to learn of another person was hit by a driver and seriously injured while walking across State Highway 1 at the pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Otaika shopping centre in Whangārei.

'I could have died': Survivor relives trauma after third crossing crash in six months

The crash came after a July protest over the crossing, called the city's most dangerous.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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Kay in the End Times 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · 9d

NZME owned media outlet NZH is unlikely to pay attention to objections to anti-Māori commentary or adverts. Especially not with RW hedge fund millionaire Jim Grenon owning such a large stake in the company (~16%).
#NZpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/nzm...

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Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 9d

To answer the question in the headline:

Because when you’re dealing with the criminal outcomes of a genocide and crimes against humanity it makes perfect sense to have a war criminal as your leader and public face.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...

Why is ex-British PM Tony Blair involved in Trump's Gaza recovery plan?

The US President has unveiled his proposed peace plan for Gaza - pitching the return of a former British prime minister as its coordinator.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's a double book launch!

@mandyh.bsky.social and I are launching our new books on Wednesday 1 October at Unity Books, Wellington - my new poetry collection "Dracula in the Colonies" and her new novel "Revenge and Rabbit Holes"! Check out the details here: www.timjonesbooks.co.nz/2025/09/04/y...

Invitation to a launch of two books, "Dracula in the Colonies" by Tim Jones and "Revenge and Rabbit Holes" by Mandy Hager, at Unity Books Wellington from 6-7.30pm on Wednesday 1 October. The image shows the covers of both books.

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Andrew Geddis @acgeddis.bsky.social · 13d

Hey Chris Luxon, maybe have a wee read of the Electoral Act 1993, s7 before trying to play the Big Business CEO, huh?

"The Electoral Commission must act independently in performing its statutory functions and duties, and exercising its statutory powers, under—
(a) this Act ..."

'Slowest folk on the planet': Luxon says he wants votes to be counted faster

The prime minister says he expects the Electoral Commission to speed up the official vote count after an election.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 12d

Luxon says NZ 'neither pro The Fellowship Of The Ring nor pro Sauron' #NZPol

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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 12d

From climate to Palestine, Luxon/Peters/Seymour are sucking up to Trump

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · 12d

We used to be rightly proud of our independent foreign policy. Now our useless, gutless Government cowers in the corner, utterly afraid to say or do anything that will upset either Donald Trump or Israel. What's happening in Gaza is #genocide. Peters and Luxon prefer to look the other way. #nzpol

Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 12d

Winston Peters says no to recognising the Palestinian state in a speech littered with Israeli talking points and arguments. What a sad day for NZ #nzpol #kiwi

Winston Peters declares "No recognition of Palestine"

After a long song and dance, NZ's Foreign Minister revealed his expected hand this morning

mountaintui.substack.com

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks, Kay!

Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · 15d

One week to go till my new poetry collection "Dracula in the Colonies" is launched! You and your friends are warmly invited to the launch at Unity Books Wellington on Weds 1 October, starting 6pm.

Full details including a couple of lovely book endorsements: www.timjonesbooks.co.nz/blog/ #poetry

Front cover of Tim Jones' new poetry collection "Dracula in the Colonies", showing a map of Aotearoa / New Zealand in a 19th-century style against a yellow background with the title of the collection and author name in red.

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Kay in the End Times 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · 21d

More background on coal mining, Talley's involvement, and future directions.

Article from 2019 when there was still hope of Zero Carbon future and no Fast Track to destruction. HT @forestandbird.bsky.social
#NZpol
www.forestandbird.org.nz/resources/wi...
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www.forestandbird.org.nz/campaigns/de...

A Wicked Problem

The time is right for New Zealand to turn its back on coal mining but will it?

www.forestandbird.org.nz

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Dr Siân Robyns @drsian.bsky.social · 22d

#nzpol What the poster says.

A poster in black and gold - the colours of Ray Chung’s Independent Together lot - on a white ground, asks Wellington voters to engage in a bit of critical thinking before casting their vote in the local elections.

Do you believe in fairy tales? Didn’t think so
Don’t believe candidates who claim they can freeze rates without cutting essential public services.

Don’t vote for their shIt!

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

Good! Though we're glad this winter seems to be finally - kind of? - coming to an end!

Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/st...

Stop the repeal of the Plain Language Act 2022

Aotearoa should be a place where people are encouraged and supported by their government to engage in democratic processes. Where usage of plain language in documents is encouraged, and people have th...

our.actionstation.org.nz

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks very much, Kay! How are things with you & yours?

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · Sep 3

Yes, folks, exciting times as the 2nd in my thriller series, titled 'Revenge and Rabbit Holes', is launched at Unity Books, Wgtn on 1st October 6-7.30pm. I'd love to see you there. Blurb and preorders at thecubapress.nz/shop/revenge...

#pukapuka
#aonzbooks
#aotearoabooks
#nzbooks
#booksnz

Book launch invitation for Mandy Hager's 'Revenge and Rabbit Holes' and Tim Jones 'Dracula in the Colonies' - Unity Books, Wellington, Wednesday 1st October 6-7.30 pm

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's a double book launch!

@mandyh.bsky.social and I are launching our new books on Wednesday 1 October at Unity Books, Wellington - my new poetry collection "Dracula in the Colonies" and her new novel "Revenge and Rabbit Holes"! Check out the details here: www.timjonesbooks.co.nz/2025/09/04/y...

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Mia Farlane @miafarlane.bsky.social · Sep 4

@kristenphillips.bsky.social and I are looking forward to going to this double book launch!
#pukapuka #aonzbooks
📚 1 Oct at Unity Books
@mandyh.bsky.social @timjonesbooks.bsky.social

Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · Sep 3

Yes, folks, exciting times as the 2nd in my thriller series, titled 'Revenge and Rabbit Holes', is launched at Unity Books, Wgtn on 1st October 6-7.30pm. I'd love to see you there. Blurb and preorders at thecubapress.nz/shop/revenge...

#pukapuka
#aonzbooks
#aotearoabooks
#nzbooks
#booksnz

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

I reviewed Vivienne Ullrich's new poetry collection Halfway to Everywhere - a thoughtful, skilful collection of poems: www.timjonesbooks.co.nz/2025/09/03/b...

#books #poetry #Aotearoa #nz #nzlit #nzpoetry

Cover of the poetry collection "Halfway to Everywhere". by Vivienne Ullrich, published by The Cuba Press

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Kent Duston @kentduston.bsky.social · Aug 30

He may be a fall guy, but he’s also a fall guy who was extremely rubbish at his job. His wild OCR swings and inept oversight of the banking sector hast cost the country billions of dollars and put tens of thousands of people on the dole queue

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