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Today is the last day for submissions to the Ministry of Justice on the rewrite of the Arms Act. Here is the submission which the research staff at He Whenua Taurikura, the National Centre of Research Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism wrote: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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“Many children are writing in and saying ‘we think these meals are better than we had last year’.” - David Seymour Two things. 1. Getting ACT members to write emails praising this cr@p doesnt count. 2. Calling those ACT member 'children' is ironic if not accurate. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3605...

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we knew about Compass and shit food, right? This article from 2016 where people protesting about Compass's terrible food at Dunedin hospital. #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/national/794...

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Arts Access Aotearoa is calling for applications to its Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Artist Fellowship 2025, valued at $10,000, supporting a Deaf or disabled artist to undertake a project that develops their creative practice.

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URGENT: Public consultation on the Arms Act rewrite closes THIS FRIDAY at midnight Feb 28. The Islamic Women’s Council of NZ & I personally oppose these changes. We fought hard for strong firearm regulations after 15 March Terrorist Attacks. We must speak up now. 🧵1/7 #GunControlSoNeeded

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Hey, Hugo's Rainbow Show is coming as part of Fringe & @wellingtonpride.bsky.social & good people need to spread the word! "Hugo's Rainbow Show is for everyone! Best for two to ten year olds & our neurodivergent whānau, but even big kids will love this wholesome, goofy and glamorous experience"

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Domestic violence advocates have been warning that Destiny’s Man Up programme is dangerous for years. Police and the courts keep using it. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

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OMG, Te Whanau a Apanui on stage #TeMatatini2025

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I joined InternetNZ last night because I've seen that the Free Speech Union has suddenly taken an interest and is trying to unbalance it in their favour. If you want to balance that out you might want to join too? I'm happy to fund if $$ are an issue! internetnz.nz/membership/

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webworm can report that legal threats have been made to gender-affirming healthcare professionals in new zealand. the letter puts recipients “on notice” that they may one day face “legal action” for offering gender affirming care. health NZ has responded: www.webworm.co/p/legalthrea...

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BREAKING An Aussie mining company is drilling at Sams Creek, Golden Bay preparing for a gold mine that could contaminate the pristine waters of Te Waikoropupū Springs

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Beautiful writing #MoanaJackson youtu.be/kAauPGoD-hA

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Tomatoes decided to ripen at last...

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The power to deregister a charity in Aotearoa rests with Te Rātā Atawhai | the Charities Registration Board. You can make a direct complaint about a charity to the Board at any time.

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#ToitūTeTiriti Oral Subs - Day 3, FRIDAY Feb 7 omg Riana Te Ngahue is quietly, succinctly, specifically kicking Seyless' ass right now. it is glorious. www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/scl...

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The new Local Government (Water Services) Bill seeks to take precedent over Treaty settlements - a hugely problematic direction for the government to be taking. Here's the excerpt from Hamilton City Council's draft submission which talks about how it effects the Waikato-Tainui settlement.

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More bene-bashing from this inept govt. Their economic policies are rubbish so they need a scapegoat. Pure Trumpism. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

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Hey NZ pals where are you buying BRIGHT AND COLOURFUL interor decoration stuff? Cushions and throws and the like. I know Bolt of Cloth but keen for other recs. I am allergic to neutrals. LOL.

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For people wanting to submit to the puberty blockers safety consultation, I think InsideOut's guide is easy to work with - insideout.org.nz/submission-g... But as an example of what resonated for me as my own words (please don't copy & paste, but it might raise thoughts) here's mine

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🧵Topic: Seeking Illustrators/Artists from Aotearoa Hello lovely people. We're looking at putting together a book of my Spotted posts this year. And the first thing is to find an artist! So, if you're a kiwi artist/illustrator with commissions open, I'd love it if you could share some details (1)

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⭐Deadline THURS 16 Jan, 11:59pm⭐ Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill. Valerie Morse & Peace Action Wgtn lay out why this Bill is vital to submit on. A few sentences from each of us => prevent protesters being jailed up to 7yrs 💀 peaceactionwellington.wordpress.com/2025/01/05/c...

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FYI: regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill I got a reply today to my email enquiry - the deadline is confirmed as MONDAY 13 January at 11:59pm. (Posting this RT so Scout doesn't need to re-do their graphic which is so fantastic and appreciated! 🙏)

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starting 2025 as i mean to continue #RESIST plz join me in writing a few sentences to ASB Classic. if wearing #ToitūTeTiriti tshirt at a ticketed event is allowed to be rejected, we're in big trouble www.asbclassic.co.nz/information/contact NZ media - plz make inquiries? [email protected]

submitted 58 days ago • 7 comments

I've started NY celebrations

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Ima in Renwick, Marlborough, to welcome New Year 2025

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"Pollution is so extensive it can be observed on Google Maps, with satellite images revealing substantial waste being discharged into coastal waters". Nitrogen, phosphorus, blood, shit. Silver Fern Farms’ Pareora slaughterhouse near Te Tihi-o-Maru/Timaru. No words. www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/12/27/s...

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Well I had the best afternoon with my bro from Gisborne chillin with some cold ones

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This time of year can be really, really hard. If you’re in Aotearoa New Zealand and want/need some support free call or free text 1737. You’ll get to talk to or text with a trained counsellor or with peer support worker. 1737.org.nz

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It's wine o'clock, I've finished work for 2024 and start my new job in January. Happy, happy, happy

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Does anyone in wellington have a cricut and can help me make some stencils please

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I hear thunder, and it’s getting dark outside

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Under 25 writers - essay competition "What must we do – and do now – to ensure that future generations live well in Aotearoa New Zealand? newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/19/c...

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Here's some facts about the Government's budget cutting to reduce borrowing. Its desire to 'save money' led to MSD tightening its rules for emergency food grants earlier this year, to save $21m/yr. That means MSD now rejects 220 pleas for grants each day. 1/n thekaka.substack.com/p/msd-reject...

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If you love Wellington & you love bikes - this initiative is worth supporting. Switched On Bikes want to move & expand so they can do more cool community stuff - incl a kids' bike library & cargo bike trials for businesses. Just $3000 left to raise in 48 hours! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/819...

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Help needed I have heaps of fido jars of different sizes. Unfortunately, I keep in them cheeses or pickles in brine CONSEQUENTLY eventually, some wire fasteners are rusting and the supplier can't supply just the fasteners, only the seals are sold separately Anyone know where I can get 20 kits?

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10 years of OIA requests & interviews related to mental health advocate mike king paint a portrait of a man who moves in the mental health space with a kind of impunity. webworm look at how this happened & what it means. please RT - i think this piece is important: www.webworm.co/p/rockstar

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