In 2016 Social Development Minister Tolley said there was no evidence of systemic abuse in care. I wrote about this back then (below).
This week, the Mental Health Minister did not read the report and the PM thinks that questions about that are 'unfair'. <SIGH>
richard.hulse.nz/2016/12/07/w...
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Something big we havenโt fully processed or reflected on is the massive amount of time and effort people around NZ have contributed towards long term curriculum changes, science system changes and local govt reforms, amongst others.
All rejected by current govt. The deep engagement meant nothing.
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๐๐ he is certainly a bit chunkier than is perhaps good for him! Good luck
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A bit small methinks - if that's a regular size cat flap - but I'm by no means an expert ๐๐
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Oh yes ๐ฎโ๐จ๐ฎโ๐จ
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Oh Iโm so sorry
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Majestic! Maine Coon? Or Some other amazing breed?
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Seriously though, I hope they start to refund the council services as a starting point
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Oh I haven't played that in ages - maybe I'll take it up again
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I think your cat has hypnotised me
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Wise choice at last #CatsRule
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Good job Brits!
#ukelections
#UK
#CatsWithRealJobs
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That blows my mind.
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Yeah - hey, maybe the new govt will fix it ๐๐๐๐๐
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Saw an AI fireworks show and a guy lost all 7 fingers on one hand.
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Pretty sure he's just the shape shifting ambassador from Faerie, here to see the old alliance is honoured.
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If I lived in UK I'd buy on of your cat couches in a heartbeat but the cost of freight to downunder ๐๐
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While everyone** is on a high with hope for the future... Can I interest you in a small struggling business with a hungry and very cute cat to feed... >>>>>
craftysharp.etsy.com
**OK not everyone
#CatsOfBluesky
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Those manic eyes
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She was glorious indeed A++
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Such a precious photo ๐ฅน๐ฅน
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excellent choice.
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Getting word that Larry the Chief Mouser of Downing Street has coasted to another peerless victory with no opposition and 100% of the vote, truly Britainโs greatest statesman
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Gorgeous cats
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Do you need gas #Auspol? No!
More gas is burned *just to process gas exports* than is used domestically
Cc: #nzpol
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My repeat prescriptions cost me a little over $82 this week.
$32 for the doctor via Manage My Health, and $50 at the pharmacy.
Fuck National so very much. #NZpol
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#NZPol
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Adult. Human. Failure.
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kikorangi
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Anyone in Tฤmaki Makaurau know of some super strong decently priced dog toys? Cause all 3 of my dogs are super chewers. I did some surgery on Grogu and Mando but I donโt think they will last long at all. ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฟ
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Everyone's out tonight!
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Picked up an orthopaedic bed for the hound as his legs are getting weaker and arthritis flares up on cold days. Should have realised weโd both been played. Tabby rulz the roost #nzpets #kikorangi
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Everytime!
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You've been claimed!!
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Indeed ๐
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Awww she's very adorable
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"That'll show them" she thought sitting in the cold whilst listening to the party next door ๐
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River Song is still in 'The Library' I presume?
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Oh that's very satisfying ๐๐
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Ooohhhh big news!
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They were such a breath of fresh air - it's a terrible loss ๐ฅน๐ฅน
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If you have $40billion in assets and $20Billion in debts (roughly) are you a failed agency? #NZPol
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โLife in Aotearoa is increasingly precarious โ and young people shoulder the burden
From restoring no-cause evictions and 90-day trials to failing to take climate change seriously, the government seems determined to exacerbate insecurity at every turn, argues Max Rashbrooke.โ
#NZpol
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Take note of the UK election results Luxo.
Youโre. Fukn. Next.
#nzpol
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I was stoked to be part of the crowd at Unity Books celebrating the launch of โPower to Win - The Living Wage Movement in Aotearoa New Zealand.โ Great to catch up with old colleagues and to be reminded that great things are possible when people/communities organise no matter who is in Govt. #Nzpol
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Read my story about how Chris Bishop had always intended to get Kainga Ora out of his way.
This week news of the CEO and Board's clear out comes as no surprise.
#nzpol
#KaingaOra
#NewZealand
open.substack.com/pub/mountain...
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