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The only reason there's an 'affordability' issue as the population ages is because the government refuses to tax rich people. The richest 350 families only pay 8% tax, and if Nicola Willis changed that, then the affordability problem goes away #nzpol www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

life ending and infrastructure destroying floods are now an annual occurrence in new zealand. there is no political recognition of this new reality, and thus there is no resourcing for its prevention. we are not ready

I dont object to people being wealthy, owning a $10m holiday home I object top them abusing their wealth so they contribute less I object to them abusing their power so they get an ever larger slice rather than helping everyone else The rest of us dont pull this kind of bs #nzpol

#BHN The government keeps telling NZ that the unions need to get back to the negotiating table, while the government also refuse to accept a date for the unions to get back to the table to negotiate #nzpol #NZPolitics @chewienz.bsky.social This is an important video to share today #megastrike

This is Mylo. He's a front runner for next year's Oscars. He can act like he's never had a meal just five minutes after lunch. 13/10 the performance of a lifetime (TT: _luciame)

Please read and share far and wide. The Coalition are the pits at economic management. They really are 🤡🤡🤡. #nzpol

Latest stats indicating the worst unemployment numbers since the outbreak of the pandemic are further proof that the Govt’s policies are forcing people further into hardship and poverty.

‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse

‘There is no safe way to do it’: the rapid rise and horrifying risks of choking during sex

must be incredibly frustrating and disheartening to have federal funding that was promised to you for important work suddenly and arbitrarily ripped away

Honestly kind of fitting that this level of catty public breakup between two aging divas is happening during pride month

Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government. No one has heard from you in 65 days. As vigil, I’m posting a photo* of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador. *as a teen, sewing

"Outsourcing is essentially an admission that we have not got an adequately funded and resourced health system." True. Put the money in the public system, not your mates pockets, you coniving bastards! #nzpol

OK, this is wild. In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them. It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*. What the HELL? 1/

Saw this while scrolling this morning, so here you go!

#MorningVibe When you’re the oppressed, you don’t get the luxury of ignorance. You study the system, the people, the power structures. Not by choice, by necessity. Be honest about your own knowledge or lack of. We have a lot to offer each other if we just listen.

47's beef with China is personal, based on his own business dealings, and I cannot believe we gotta bear the brunt of this shit because grown ass people don't understand why addressing conflicts of interest with corporate titans who want to run the country is important.

www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2... This is happening in my community in FL. Few followers, but any signal boost is appreciated @charlotteclymer.bsky.social @juliusgoat.bsky.social @therealhoarse.bsky.social @thereelrandom.bsky.social

The restaurant chain Arby's employs more people than the entire US coal industry. (H/T Maximilian Auffhammer and Carolyn Fischer for the comparison) Coal mining is neither necessary nor good. Shut the whole industry down. If you're worried about the miners, give them healthcare and job skills.

Today from The Detail: The results of a new report on social cohesion are so poor they even surprised the author. He says it's time we fix it, before it's too late.

Here are our top 5 favorite spring dogs!

Hey, while we're talking about erasing history: In 1949 the US military held its first Aeriel Gunnery Competition, later known as "Top Gun." The best of the best competed in dogfighting and other skills. The team that won, was the 332nd: The Tuskegee airmen. So they refused to announce a winner🤡

I’m very proud of myself! I got my comment in on the Treaty Principles bill! Waited til the last day, but I got it done 🙂

The previous contract should never have been cancelled and all New Zealanders are going to pay for the current indecision. Later, smaller ferries, likely run by a private company. Higher costs of freight - which means higher shop prices. A poorer service. Are we back on track yet?

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The Mangione case is exactly why Elon instituted his policy to hide posts that users “like.” Only Elon knows the tweets that Mangione liked. And if he liked ones that fit the narrative he wants, they would’ve already been made public. If Mangione liked a bunch of Elon posts would he disclose that?

News orgs keep talking about how much traffic Bluesky sends to articles, but last night I told someone I’d make a disgusting custom ice cream flavor if they crowdfunded $200, and it got funded in about twenty seconds so it’s important to remember Bluesky supports bad ideas AS WELL as journalism.

OMG YES!

They lied. Labour wasn’t doing wasteful spending, Labour was buying things we need with our money. National gave it away to landlords and pissed billions against the wall cancelling projects and starting culture wars which net exactly fucking zero the economy. Useless liars