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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · Aug 19

Yes! We need more high profile voices to highlight harassment and abuse against women and Māori in politics. I’m so glad Fisher has kept a light on this issue. Bravo.

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...

'Devastating for women around the world': Ex-PM on loss of Ardern from politics

Helen Clark said social media enables false allegations to be magnified like never before.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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Julie Anne Genter @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz · Aug 14

wellingtoncentral.greens.org.nz/restore_our_...

Restore our Māori place names

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David Mohring @nzheretic.bsky.social · Aug 12

Saying "What are you doing?" to Luxon:
Edmund Hillary looking at the melting glaciers
Kate Sheppard looking at restricting voting enrolment
Queen Elizabeth looking at policy passed under urgency
Apirana Ngata looking at ban on Maori books
Ernest Rutherford looking at research funding cuts
#nzpol

Sharon Murdoch @domesticanimal.bsky.social · Aug 12

The buck stops where?
Pay equity and the coalition government.
My Stuff #cartoon today. #NZpol #PayEquity #PeoplesSelectCommittee

Cartoon. Title: “The Ten Bucks Stops Here”. Image shows PM Christopher Luxon opening a wallet, and a $10 note pops out of the wallet with “The People’s Select Committee” written on it. Kate Sheppard on a $10 note points at Luxon’s forehead and says “What. Were. You. All. Thinking?”

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Aug 12

#NZ The Prevention of Genocide is on us ALL

We call for our Government to pick up the NZ Greens Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Bill & to sanction Israel for its War Crimes.

Barring Chloe Swarbrick from the House today, more shame on us.

Who has the spine?

Listen: youtu.be/v3rr4xkulTM?...

Chlöe Swarbrick barred from Parliament after Gaza speech | 12 August 2025 | RNZ

YouTube video by RNZ

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Sharon Murdoch @domesticanimal.bsky.social · Aug 5

How to do quality law-making. Certainly not the sneaky way the Coalition Govt went about the pay-equity business.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #PayEquity

Cartoon. Title: “How To Do Quality Law-Making” Image has three pictures. The first one is titled Strategy Meeting. Brooke van Velden is saying to PM Christopher Luxon “You act casual, like nothing’s happening, then VOOM!” The central picture is titled, “The Plan of Action” and shows a group of women holding placards, reading “Pay equity” and “Fair pay” BVV and CL are whizzing around them, going “VOOM!” and the women are saying, “What the…” “What was that?” “We were robbed!” The last image is titled, “The Outcome” and BVV and CL are walking away with armloads of money, and Luxon is saying, “Didn’t even see us coming! Brooke, you’re brilliant!”

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 21

#NZ This Wednesday 23rd. Parliament. 1pm.

All welcome - please.

Petition handover.

Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...

#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.

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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · Jul 21

There's still time to share and sign the petition to Protect Pay Equity before we hand it over at Parliament tomorrow—share with your friends and whānau today:
www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...

Protect Pay Equity – stop scrapping equal pay claims and law

Sign the petition: Protect Pay Equity

www.together.org.nz

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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · Jul 22

The petition closes at 8AM TOMORROW. We’ll be delivering it at Parliament at 1PM TOMORROW. We’re almost at 90,000—sign and share while you still can!

Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · Jul 22

The CTU is closing signatures at 8am tomorrow on our Pay Equity Petition. If you have signed - thank you. If you haven't - don't wait any longer and sign right now. 330,000 workers affected by the theft of pay equity have already waited too long.
www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...

Protect Pay Equity – stop scrapping equal pay claims and law

Sign the petition: Protect Pay Equity

www.together.org.nz

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 21

#NZ This Wednesday 23rd. Parliament. 1pm.

All welcome - please.

Petition handover.

Still time to sign the petition now - here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...

#ProtectPayEquity – stop scrapping #EqualPay claims and law.

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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · Jul 20

Disinformation spreads so easily online because of the architecture of social media platforms & lack of accountability for info that gains virality. Mainstream media need to take the time to check sources & ultimately make sure they're not feeding into the same often racist, misogynist framing

Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · Jul 19

I’m glad we’re having this discussion. But id also like to see some accountability from some media and their part in this.

Let’s not forget RNZ published an unverified rumour as fact. That is not ok. #nzpol

www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehous...

Are our politicians safe from threats and 'free to lead'?

MPs discussed online harm and the safety of public figures in a panel at Parliament this week. Why has it worsened and what is fuelling it?

www.rnz.co.nz

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 16

#NZ “Start your submission with your stance, e.g. I oppose/support the changes made to the #EqualPayAct. Then explain why you have this stance.” ~ @nzctu.bsky.social 👇

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · Jul 16

#nzpol 1/5 The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity was formed by 10 former MPs from across the political spectrum to examine the changes made to pay equity—and they want to hear from you. Read through our submission guide to learn how you can make your voice heard on pay equity.

Submission guide: Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 - NZCTU

When the National-led Government passed the Equal Pay Amendment Act under urgency in May this year, they did so without consulting the working women affected. The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equi...

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 16

#NZ "Ending the chilling effect of pay secrecy will allow employees to discuss their pay more freely, and allow any unfairness or discrimination in pay to be remedied." ~ Camilla Belich

A good step towards eliminating the #PayGap

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · Jul 16

"A major Newsroom survey of candidates, in the 2022 local elections, found low proportions of women, ethnic minorities and young people seeking elections – and that voters were returning them at even lower rates. In other words, voters were still more likely to vote for older, white men." #nzpol

Lew @lewsos.bsky.social · Jul 15

newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/15/p...

Plummeting participation in council elections 'a threat to democracy'

A Local Government NZ working group will this week propose a 'radical shake-up' in how elections are run, with NZ Post unlikely to be able to deliver future elections, reports Jonathan Milne.

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 16

#NZ “Start your submission with your stance, e.g. I oppose/support the changes made to the #EqualPayAct. Then explain why you have this stance.” ~ @nzctu.bsky.social 👇

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · Jul 16

#nzpol 1/5 The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity was formed by 10 former MPs from across the political spectrum to examine the changes made to pay equity—and they want to hear from you. Read through our submission guide to learn how you can make your voice heard on pay equity.

Submission guide: Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 - NZCTU

When the National-led Government passed the Equal Pay Amendment Act under urgency in May this year, they did so without consulting the working women affected. The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equi...

union.org.nz

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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · Jul 14

Join us at Parliament NEXT WEDNESDAY to Protect Pay Equity. Tell your friends, tell your whānau, and spread the word—let’s fight back together for working women. #nzpol

www.facebook.com/events/71162...

Protect Pay Equity Petition Handover

Event in Wellington, New Zealand by NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi on Wednesday, July 23 2025

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 15

#NZ Please sign & share.

We’ve power in union!

Here: www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_...

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 14

#NZ “New Zealand has no meaningful framework to address this. The Harmful Digital Communications Act wasn’t built for large-scale disinformation. There's no platform accountability.” ~ @legallyfeminist.bsky.social

Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · Jul 14

(Sorry I'm always sayin the same thing, but every news item about this gets it twisted)

Ray Chung’s email about Tory Whanau is not some random thing he did. It’s part of a global pattern: women leaders being targeted with false, sexist rumours to undermine their credibility and leadership. #nzpol 🧵

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · Jul 14

We've seen bullying in local government recently. But it starts at the top. I launched this petition because our Deputy Prime Minister belittled people for exercising their democratic rights. His behavior sets the tone and empowers others. This must stop. #nzpol

PM Luxon: Uphold Codes of Conduct - Call David Seymour into line

Responsible leaders welcome advice from experts when they are creating laws and policies. They know good decision making means planning for the long term, considering diverse points of view and making...

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 14

#NZ
He wrote the email to smear & discredit Tory.
He regrets being caught.
He undermined his campaign.
His email a blatant political attack &
He abused Tory.
“To be crystal clear”, this did start with Him.
He should call himself out - out of the race.
He’s not fit for office.

Simon O'Neill @sjponeill.bsky.social · Jul 13

You can offer your thoughts on Chung's non-apology/pathetic attempt at doubling-down, right here: vimeo.com/1100952842?&...
Just need a free login account...

Statement By Ray Chung

Important Statement from Ray Chung, Wellington Mayoral candidate

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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · Jul 14

“So no, it turns out politicians won’t work together on the big issues. Not when the issue is: Should a brown woman be allowed to lead without being torn apart? Not when the issue is: Should we believe misogynist rumours, or challenge them?”

Stellar and vital commentary as always from Emily Writes.

The campaign to destroy Tory Whanau

And the media's role in the sexual harassment campaign

emilywrites.substack.com

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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · Jul 11

I was slightly miffed yesterday when the media reporting on Ray Chung didn't mention how it is also gendered disinformation. Put together this wee explainer for my Instagram. Hope it helps #nzpol

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · Jul 10

Despite enduring a constant stream of false and malicious rumours throughout this term, I’ve chosen to stay focused on our city’s progress. Now, mayoral candidates who have helped spread these rumours are standing for election. This behaviour is not acceptable and voters deserve to know. #nzpol

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory Whanau

Ray Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 9

Completely appropriate.Tear the house down!

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jul 9

#NZ “Ultimately, as Peter Thiel has written, a libertarian version of ‘freedom’ and democracy are incompatible. Taken to the extreme, the unfettered pursuit of freedom by individuals undermines democracy and the rule of law, and the rights of others.” #12DayCitizen

newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/09/a...

Anne Salmond: A flawed bill

Comment: Act's Regulatory Standards Bill speaks of freedom, but practices ideological imposition. It is self-contradictory, unbalanced and non-adaptive and should be discarded, argues Dame Anne Salmon...

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WomenAotearoaNZ @weavinghouse.bsky.social · Jun 13

Yes, just incredible & nothing of note on their totally offensive behaviour. Another gross public demonstration of how they really feel.

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