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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ@jennykaynz.bsky.social |
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Love Aotearoa NZ. PΔkehΔ. Tangata Tiriti.
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
@jennykaynz.bsky.social
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Minister Collins delight at idea of replacing policy advisors with ChatGovtNZ echoes statements by former Minister Bill English who told a 2016 conference including many public servants that the job of a policy advisor was so simple a 12YO could do it. #nzpol
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Jonathan's Daughter
@contusion.bsky.social
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Looks promising to turn political lying β knowingly misleading the public β into a criminal offence could not be more timely or desperately needed
#nzpol
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
@jennykaynz.bsky.social
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It's nice to know that ChatGPT can cut and paste plausible responses to a question. It may be quicker than some policy advisors but of course that's only if you leave out fact checking and relevance to current policy and political situations.
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Christina Hood
@christinahood.bsky.social
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tried it on a harder one.
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Christina Hood
@christinahood.bsky.social
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Ok but would this be worse?
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
@jennykaynz.bsky.social
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Did she say what (probably stolen) data she would train her stochastic parrot aka Large Language Model aka "AI" on? Not objecting to idea of NZ Govt innovating but I would want it to be done ethically.
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David Mohring
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"In an open letter sent to senior ministers - including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon - 27 translators said the bill was based on a translation of te Tiriti which was "deeply flawed" and failed "international translation ethical standards"."
#nzpol
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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If I was working for Business NZ or NZCTU and I got this fob off from Minister Van Velden, I'd make sure to include it in annual reports to ILO on New Zealand's (non)compliance with its international and domestic obligations. No penalty but looks bad. #nzpol
normlex.ilo.org/dyn/normlex/...
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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Does Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden understand the international treaties that New Zealand is a party to and her legal obligations to consult with unions? She should read ILO Convention 144 on Tripartite Consultation and what it means. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2024/07/02/w...
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Comics in the Golden Age
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scottβ‘οΈmccloud
@scottmccloud.bsky.social
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I donβt know how many good days we have left, but I hope we can put them to good use.
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scottβ‘οΈmccloud
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As well-meaning publishers try to navigate the coming storm of state laws against diversity, I hope they'll consider Timothy Snyder's Rule #1 (from his slim book ON TYRANNY).
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Greenpeace Aotearoa
@greenpeacenz.bsky.social
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Why IS the government increasing speed limits despite extensive research highlighting the benefits of slower speeds β including fuel savings, reduction in injuries and deaths, environmental benefits and community wellbeing?
Here are 5 reasons they should slow down on raising speed limits
#nzpol
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KiwiRed
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
@jennykaynz.bsky.social
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Memory from New Zealand politics, in 2017 former Labour leader Andrew Little read the polls and stood down to let Jacinda Ardern take the party to victory. Best for them and country. IMHO Biden should read the room. Jet lag will get worse with age. #USpolitics
www.theguardian.com/us-news/arti...
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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I've seen more criticism on the left of politicians getting anything wrong (like a misjudged tweet eight years ago) than years of hard work on good causes. The right seem happy to ignore "mistakes" no matter how big and amplify any small achievements, even if the work was done by their predecessors
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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Recent votes on political choices globally suggests that, yes enough people ARE that thick, or simply don't care
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Gemma Clark
@gemmaclark.bsky.social
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My letter in todayβs Herald about the political establishment pandering to JK Rowling and her anti trans obsession while ignoring the majority of women and womenβs issues www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2442...
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David Mohring
@nzheretic.bsky.social
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More here in nested threads ...
#nzpol
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Jennifer
@jennifilm.nz
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When will we see action from this government on far right groups using threats to force community events to close? Will it only be when one of them takes the call of "time to kill" literally? thespinoff.co.nz/society/02-0...
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
@jennykaynz.bsky.social
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Sounds like Chappie Te Kani needs to look in the mirror for the source of "poor leadership" at Oranga Tamariki. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350...
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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Earler reports were more respectful and mainly focused on how family and friends missed him. No need for media to truck in mud of unheard charges.
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David Mohring
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ChlΓΆe Swarbrick, slammed the plan as a "36-point bingo card" that has "no meaningful solutions".
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"Today's plan has shown, once again, that this Government is more concerned with keeping its wealthy mates happy than building a better future for all," said Marama Davidson.
#nzpol
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Foxy esquire
@foxylustygrover.bsky.social
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People of any and all variety, she has absolutely nailed him to the wall #NZPol
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Idiot/Savant
@norightturnnz.bsky.social
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On NRT: The Law Commission recommends outlawing anti-trans discrimination - norightturn.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-...
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Caren Wilton
@carenwilton.bsky.social
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Eekkkk. 'The likelihood of a pregnancy ending in a perinatal death was 7.37 times higher for those with a confirmed COVID-19 infection during pregnancy than those without any confirmed COVID infection.' www.hqsc.govt.nz/resources/re...
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David Mohring
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Luxon "unveils action plan for the next three months"
RNZ live updates below:
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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Anyone else notice apparent #sexism in PM Christopher Luxon's media stand up today? When male and female reporters ask questions, Luxon answers the guy first. Lots of male voices before get to hear from women and their questions answered. #nzpol
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D Jukic
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ACT Leader Seymour wants no data or evidence. Every time he comes up against evidence or data that disprove ACT policies work or someone calling for evidence/data to make better decisions he resorts to name calling, or outright lies. Data is not populism. #nzpol www.newshub.co.nz/home/politic...
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
@jennykaynz.bsky.social
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Public servants may recall when NZ gov't chose to adopt its own Princtples of The Treaty of Waitangi rather than follow Te Tiriti o Waitangi. MΔori and allies objected to a narrow prescription then. Their concerns remain valid. Narrow words are no substitute for relationship between people #NZPOL
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Nick Young
@nickofnz.bsky.social
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Meet the Govtβs βindependentβ fast-track consenting advisors, their connections, interests and knowledge gaps These are the people who advise on whether mining projects on conservation land should proceed but none have a nature focus. Conflicts of interest are hidden from the public, of course.
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Donna βππΈ
@ctpuzzlepieces.bsky.social
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Defence staff suffer 'serious mental harm' from running course cited as boot camp blueprint
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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David Farrier
@davidfarrier.bsky.social
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for anyone that wants it: www.webworm.co/p/laundering
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David Farrier
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Morten Morland
@mortenmorland.bsky.social
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This weekβs Sunday Times cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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Pakeha Ally
@progallthethings.bsky.social
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Ripping up ferry contracts with 140 companies, backsliding on environmental & labour provisions in the FTAs Labour negotiated, locking in methane emissions at 2017 levels having committed to other nations to cut them. Trust is hard one and easily lost. #nzpol
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sophie malice
@sophieactual.mitsuko.nz
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if Hyundai Mipo Dockyard were a mining company wanting access to Aotearoa conservation land, the government would be offering them zero tax on profits and foregoing any margin on sales
in return for a directorship, natch
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
@jennykaynz.bsky.social
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My aim is to get all the food in the fridge rather than the bench. Others are more ambitious. #FridgeScaping
www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-t...
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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Prof Michael Baker is right about the need to keep fighting against #CovidNZ, not give up. IMHO funding for the RSV vaccination Arexvy would also save lives or reduce long term health costs from ongoing respiratory illnesses. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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NZ Gov't subsidizes vaccinations against Covid, influenza, whooping cough, human papilloma virus, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and shingles.
It DOESN"T subsidize vaccination against RSV. That costs $425 + $20 admin fee for eligible adults (60+). Why not? #nzpol
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE24...
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Abbie Jury π±
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"Unfortunately Health NZ - Taranaki has reduced the funding for the Covid Anti-Viral medicine to such an extent that we have been forced to stop this service. This is not a decision we've taken lightly, and we are very disappointed not to be able to continue providing it to our community."
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Kay in the End Times π³οΈβπ ππππ
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Separate lanes all the way! Most older people have impaired hearing to a greater or lesser extent and may not easily work out where a sound is coming from. When I'm walking I want all wheeled transport except wheelchairs and prams away from me, including bicycles and scooters
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alann lopes
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"Scientists at UC Riverside have demonstrated a new, RNA-based vaccine strategy that is effective against any strain of a virus and can be used safely even by babies or the immunocompromised."
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Johnny Cans
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Thoroughly enjoying one of my favourites, Mr David Tennant, being extremely relaxed about saying things which are true.
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tohorΔ
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Anyone keen for this role? #NZPol
The Office of Hon David Seymour, Minister for Regulation, and Associate Minister of Education, Finance, Health, and Justice is seeking someone who is ready for a fast-paced and exciting role.
www.seek.co.nz/job/76864657...
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Skiwi
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Heads up: $5 charge on prescription meds applies from Monday. Get your scripts filled today
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Chris Slane
@slanecartoon.bsky.social
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Charter Schools - massively subsidised by the state #nzpol #2018
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Watershitdown
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'Luxon says Matariki is a great time for kiwis to stop & think about all the things they lost this year.'
Such as... gov job cuts , new ferries, free prescriptions, half price bus fares, fair pay agreements , Auckland city mission food boxes.. #nzpol
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Mask Up Comments and Opinions
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"Just 3% of non-attendance was due to family holidays, with the majority due to illness, he said."
Ruh roh! Turns out forcing kids to school sick just spreads it around.
#kikorangi
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Schools hit by winter ills, say 90% attendance is 'impossible'
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Grant Brookes
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βThe coalition government cut funding for #Matariki by 45 percent in the 2024-25 Budget.β #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
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