Patsy Wakefield
@wakeynz.bsky.social
Transplanted Dunedinite, Wellingtonian. Feminist, Tired Disability activist. NZ left supporter. Support Te Reo
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He gets 1 merit point for exposing the fact that this was a broader problem. It does not balance out the fifty million demerits he gets for his role in both actively and passively maintaining a culture of arrogance and misogyny in Police.
December 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
He gets 1 merit point for exposing the fact that this was a broader problem. It does not balance out the fifty million demerits he gets for his role in both actively and passively maintaining a culture of arrogance and misogyny in Police.
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billionaires are smart and good at business that's why they have a billion dollars.
Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble on the "Metaverse" has lost his company more than $77 billion.
December 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
billionaires are smart and good at business that's why they have a billion dollars.
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Call 911 and blow whistles and ring bells
#ICEhateswomen
#ICEhateswomen
December 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Call 911 and blow whistles and ring bells
#ICEhateswomen
#ICEhateswomen
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Interesting how Coster and other powerful white men get to speakout meanwhile the actual victim can't as she's still being prosecuted by police.. #nzpol
December 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Interesting how Coster and other powerful white men get to speakout meanwhile the actual victim can't as she's still being prosecuted by police.. #nzpol
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Over the years I've spoken on behalf of the nurses union, or as a nurse at countless protests. Today I spoke at the #BlockTheBan protest in Tamaki in response to our government banning puberty blockers for trans kids. Unlike any other protest I've spoken at, this time I was immediately in tears.
December 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Over the years I've spoken on behalf of the nurses union, or as a nurse at countless protests. Today I spoke at the #BlockTheBan protest in Tamaki in response to our government banning puberty blockers for trans kids. Unlike any other protest I've spoken at, this time I was immediately in tears.
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Comment from Victoria University: The easiest way to prevent others contracting Long Covid is to stay home when sick, and for govt to increase paid leave
Long Covid's long reach
newsroom.co.nz
December 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Comment from Victoria University: The easiest way to prevent others contracting Long Covid is to stay home when sick, and for govt to increase paid leave
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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
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"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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X fined €120m by the EU for breaking the law, instead of paying his dues and following the law, the billionaire criminal Elon Musk proceeded to have a public crash out and shriek that the EU should be "abolished."
spookyconnections.com/2025/12/06/e...
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December 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
X fined €120m by the EU for breaking the law, instead of paying his dues and following the law, the billionaire criminal Elon Musk proceeded to have a public crash out and shriek that the EU should be "abolished."
spookyconnections.com/2025/12/06/e...
spookyconnections.com/2025/12/06/e...
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Key word: made.
They either 1) spent an insane amount of money buying singles--or worse, albums--then play the desired songs in sequence, recording them on a cassette tape WITHOUT GOOFS (eg, static, background noises, car honking, family member yelling, etc)
OR
2) Wait to record song from radio!
They either 1) spent an insane amount of money buying singles--or worse, albums--then play the desired songs in sequence, recording them on a cassette tape WITHOUT GOOFS (eg, static, background noises, car honking, family member yelling, etc)
OR
2) Wait to record song from radio!
a cassette tape that says awesome mix vol.1 on it
ALT: a cassette tape that says awesome mix vol.1 on it
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Key word: made.
They either 1) spent an insane amount of money buying singles--or worse, albums--then play the desired songs in sequence, recording them on a cassette tape WITHOUT GOOFS (eg, static, background noises, car honking, family member yelling, etc)
OR
2) Wait to record song from radio!
They either 1) spent an insane amount of money buying singles--or worse, albums--then play the desired songs in sequence, recording them on a cassette tape WITHOUT GOOFS (eg, static, background noises, car honking, family member yelling, etc)
OR
2) Wait to record song from radio!
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Their rationale, surprise, is economic cost. Maybe look at what the economic cost of *not* reducing emissions is going to be? Inaction on climate is buy-now, pay-later - and like all credit it costs you more in the end.
"It is our view that a detailed framework for post-2050 reductions and removals is best developed closer to 2050." - wrong. We need action now to avoid disaster in 2050.
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Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Their rationale, surprise, is economic cost. Maybe look at what the economic cost of *not* reducing emissions is going to be? Inaction on climate is buy-now, pay-later - and like all credit it costs you more in the end.
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G got his state licensing exam results back today and he is officially a RN in Aotearoa New Zealand!!! I knew he would pass but he was anxious! So proud of this kiddo!! 5 days until he graduates!
a close up of yoda from star wars with the words `` incredibly proud , i am '' written below him .
Alt: a close up of yoda from star wars with the words `` incredibly proud , i am '' written below him .
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
G got his state licensing exam results back today and he is officially a RN in Aotearoa New Zealand!!! I knew he would pass but he was anxious! So proud of this kiddo!! 5 days until he graduates!
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It's always been bullshit, and this current incarnation has really highlighted this. And two years in, voters need to stop buying their "It's Labours mess" lies. #nzpol
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Government finances worse than expected as tax take falls
Treasury figures show a deficit about $700m higher than forecast.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It's always been bullshit, and this current incarnation has really highlighted this. And two years in, voters need to stop buying their "It's Labours mess" lies. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Starbucks settles New York City worker scheduling violations. "Fast food employers must give workers regular schedules..., must provide schedules 14 days in advance and cannot reduce hours by more than 15% without ‘just cause or a legitimate business reason’." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Starbucks settles New York City worker scheduling violations. "Fast food employers must give workers regular schedules..., must provide schedules 14 days in advance and cannot reduce hours by more than 15% without ‘just cause or a legitimate business reason’." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
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Govt has panicked and realised they accidentally banned GnRH analogues for adults too and have quickly updated their legislation. Just shows how little thought went into this decision - no thought, just political ideology and disinformation. www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/p...
Medicines (Restriction on Prescribing Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Analogues) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2025 (SL 2025/302) – New Zealand Legislation
www.legislation.govt.nz
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Govt has panicked and realised they accidentally banned GnRH analogues for adults too and have quickly updated their legislation. Just shows how little thought went into this decision - no thought, just political ideology and disinformation. www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/p...
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Same rollout happening here with ACC... Use AI to reject claims and make it near impossible for claimants to appeal decisions. AI used as a firewall against people. #nzpol
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NDIS plans will be computer-generated, with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul
Exclusive: Staff were told of major changes to the way NDIS funding and support plans will be made during a recent internal briefing
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Same rollout happening here with ACC... Use AI to reject claims and make it near impossible for claimants to appeal decisions. AI used as a firewall against people. #nzpol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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1. New Zealand doctors are officially suing to reverse the country's ban on puberty blockers for gender affirming care.
“These regulations are being enacted based on politics, not on clinical evidence."
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“These regulations are being enacted based on politics, not on clinical evidence."
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“We’re taking this to court”: Doctors Are Fighting New Zealand’s Puberty Blocker Ban
“Only a small number of young people in Aotearoa are prescribed reversible pubertal suppression, but for those who need it, the negative impacts of this regulation will be huge.”
www.erininthemorning.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
1. New Zealand doctors are officially suing to reverse the country's ban on puberty blockers for gender affirming care.
“These regulations are being enacted based on politics, not on clinical evidence."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/were-takin...
“These regulations are being enacted based on politics, not on clinical evidence."
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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#nzpol Jacinda was right.
Seymour: let's not make "assumptions" that a serious food safety incident is the responsibility of a company with a record of food safety incidents so bad that officials strongly warned against contracting it. Maybe it was the person who reported it! What a prick. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchu...
Seymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'
The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
#nzpol Jacinda was right.
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When a school principal speaks up on issues endangering students' safety I shouldn't see a Minister attacking her for that concern! With Seymour I'm not surprised. He doesn't care about kids.
#NZpol
Principal reporting mouldy school lunch issue attacked by David Seymour
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#NZpol
Principal reporting mouldy school lunch issue attacked by David Seymour
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Principal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour's comments
The School Lunch Collective is investigating after mouldy mince was served up to students at Haeata Community Campus yesterday.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
When a school principal speaks up on issues endangering students' safety I shouldn't see a Minister attacking her for that concern! With Seymour I'm not surprised. He doesn't care about kids.
#NZpol
Principal reporting mouldy school lunch issue attacked by David Seymour
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#NZpol
Principal reporting mouldy school lunch issue attacked by David Seymour
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BREAKING NYT:
The Trump admin just fired eight immigration judges in New York City.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration offices at 26 Federal Plaza — a building that houses the NYC headquarters of ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
The Trump admin just fired eight immigration judges in New York City.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration offices at 26 Federal Plaza — a building that houses the NYC headquarters of ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York
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December 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
BREAKING NYT:
The Trump admin just fired eight immigration judges in New York City.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration offices at 26 Federal Plaza — a building that houses the NYC headquarters of ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
The Trump admin just fired eight immigration judges in New York City.
All the judges were dismissed from the immigration offices at 26 Federal Plaza — a building that houses the NYC headquarters of ICE and has become the epicenter of migrant arrests in the city.
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Government budgets are NOT like a family struggling with the cost of living.
The reserve bank can print more New Zealand dollars, and taxes on the wealthy can keep domestic inflation under control.
But sure, lets force councils to cut on community services that are already underfunded.
#nzpol
The reserve bank can print more New Zealand dollars, and taxes on the wealthy can keep domestic inflation under control.
But sure, lets force councils to cut on community services that are already underfunded.
#nzpol
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Government budgets are NOT like a family struggling with the cost of living.
The reserve bank can print more New Zealand dollars, and taxes on the wealthy can keep domestic inflation under control.
But sure, lets force councils to cut on community services that are already underfunded.
#nzpol
The reserve bank can print more New Zealand dollars, and taxes on the wealthy can keep domestic inflation under control.
But sure, lets force councils to cut on community services that are already underfunded.
#nzpol
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So stoked to see my old Kura on here. Shout out to Forest Lake!!
A list of schools signed up to adhering to the principles of te Tiriti, updated to yesterday afternoon.
Also ECE and Kuras.
From Tania Waikato's FB
Also ECE and Kuras.
From Tania Waikato's FB
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
So stoked to see my old Kura on here. Shout out to Forest Lake!!
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#NZpol
Sometimes an article comes along that slices through the noise, but without needing to bullhorn its way through.
With calm clarity, this may help you navigate the contradictory stances where many who "speak of" X actually *do* Y...
I'm sure it may help many others too, so share it around.
Sometimes an article comes along that slices through the noise, but without needing to bullhorn its way through.
With calm clarity, this may help you navigate the contradictory stances where many who "speak of" X actually *do* Y...
I'm sure it may help many others too, so share it around.
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
#NZpol
Sometimes an article comes along that slices through the noise, but without needing to bullhorn its way through.
With calm clarity, this may help you navigate the contradictory stances where many who "speak of" X actually *do* Y...
I'm sure it may help many others too, so share it around.
Sometimes an article comes along that slices through the noise, but without needing to bullhorn its way through.
With calm clarity, this may help you navigate the contradictory stances where many who "speak of" X actually *do* Y...
I'm sure it may help many others too, so share it around.
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A Backlash Is Brewing Against Companies Helping ICE
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A Backlash Is Brewing Against Companies Helping ICE
Activists are targeting the reputations of Home Depot, AT&T, and other businesses.
www.thebulwark.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A Backlash Is Brewing Against Companies Helping ICE
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