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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Profiting off incarceration? The Govt is handing $800M to private companies to build prisons instead of fixing the root causes of crime. More cells for Māori, more profits for corporates—while whānau are left behind. This isn’t justice, it’s exploitation. #NZPol

nzherald.co.nz

'Restoring law and order': Govt plans $800m private sector partnership to overhaul prison

Phase 1 of the project will cost up to $800 million and use a Public Private Partnership.

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Char Of AotearoaNZ @kiwichar.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I’ll just leave this here for your perusal… “Private ownership of our ASSETS is Private ownership of OUR futures” #nzpol #WeAreNotForSale #OneTermGovernment #Aotearoa #ToitūTeTiriti #TangataTiriti #nz #PeopleOverProfit

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Māori activism is about kaupapa, not copy-paste Americanism. Not all protests are created equal. Some fight for justice. Others just serve egos. Someone put Brian on a plane to the States. Doosh. #NZPol

nzherald.co.nz

Police take ‘enforcement action’ after haka halts motorway traffic in Destiny Church flag protest

Dozens flooded onto the busy motorway - halting traffic - in the November incident.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

For generations, Māori land was taken under the Public Works Act—roads, rail, cities built on whenua never returned. Now, the govt wants to speed up acquisitions with cash incentives & fewer legal hurdles. Will whānau face pressure to sell? Another land grab in disguise? #NZPol

nzherald.co.nz

Accelerating fast-track: Govt to offer ‘premium payments’ for giving up land to major projects

Private landowners could get tens of thousands of dollars by agreeing early.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

If you’re rich, you’re fine. If you’re Māori, sick, or struggling? Too bad. This is a health death sentence—Simeon Brown’s plan hands your care to corporations while public hospitals collapse. Privatisation won’t fix the crisis; it is the crisis. #NZPol #HealthCrisis

rnz.co.nz

Health Minister Simeon Brown announces major overhaul of health sector

Changes include "partnering" with the private sector and reinstating a board.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Hipkins’ State of the Nation speech was the same old yawn—regurgitated ideas with no transformative change. A reshuffle dressed up as strategy, but nothing bold to shift the dial. Labour’s stuck in repeat mode, offering tweaks when real change is needed. Only answer is in a coalition govt. #NZPol

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

NZ First wants to drag us back to the old boys’ club days—scrapping diversity rules and calling fairness “woke.” They say it’s about “merit,” but it’s really about keeping power in the same hands. Aotearoa is changing, and we’re not going backwards. #NZPol

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This government is turning a crisis into a catastrophe. Slashing access to emergency housing while homelessness soars? That’s not policy—it’s cruelty. Whānau are being shut out, left on the streets, and they call it ‘improvement’? Get real. #NZPol #HousingCrisis

rnz.co.nz

'Almost a trap' - Advocates say near impossible to get into emergency housing as homelessness increases

A couple in Auckland were sleeping in a hospital waiting room at night just "so they had a roof over their heads".

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Looks good on paper—but here’s what National has done: • Scrapped Te Aka Whai Ora, undermining Māori health. • Reviewed MAPAS, threatening Māori & Pasifika doctors. • Pushed a Treaty Bill weakening Māori rights. More med school spots won’t fix systemic bias. #NZPol #HealthCrisis

rnz.co.nz

Government boosts medical school intake numbers

It is a part of a suite of initiatives designed to tackle the long waits for patients to see their GPs

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I think the real question is—if the PM says he’s working 20 hours a day… can he count? And what’s the turnover rate in his office? Because either he’s stretching the truth, or his staff are running for the exits. Then again, maths isn’t this government’s strong suit. #nzpol #ThisThread

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Luxon says he wants school lunches to “deliver for kids”—but his “expectations” won’t do anything. So why put Seymour, who called them a “waste of money,” in charge? We all know where this is heading. They’ll gut the programme, then deny responsibility. #nzpol PM is a Weetbix dry & bland

nzherald.co.nz

‘He’s the Minister responsible:’ PM makes expectations clear to Seymour over school lunches

PM says the programme is still experiencing some 'teething issues'.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Less reporting ≠ less crime. Don’t let them spin the numbers. The numbers don’t lie—but they do. Govt claims violent crime is dropping—but victimisation rates haven’t changed. 4% of adults experienced violence in both 2023 and 2024. Police stats track reports, not reality. #nzpol

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

A four-year term won’t fix a broken system. More time for bad governments to do damage, less accountability between elections. Want stability? Give power back to the people—stronger protections for Te Tiriti, real democracy, not just longer terms. #nzpol

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Expanded citizen’s arrest powers—what could possibly go wrong? More power to random vigilantes while police can’t even stop Destiny Churchs’ Man up storming a Rainbow Storytime for kids. This government’s priorities are a joke.

rnz.co.nz

Expanded citizen's arrest powers to be announced

The industry lobby group fears the government's plan to widen powers will see more violence against staff who "don't go to work to do law enforcement".

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

David Seymour as Acting PM is like letting the fox guard the henhouse—except the fox wants to sell the henhouse, privatise the farm, and claim the hens were better off without it. A grim preview of ACT’s vision for Aotearoa. #nzpol

rnz.co.nz

David Seymour to be acting Prime Minister

Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters are both overseas.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

The government is backing a programme slammed as ‘dangerous’ by domestic violence groups—while real frontline services fight for scraps. Man Up isn’t the solution; it’s a risk. How many more warnings will they ignore before harm is done? Priorities speak volumes. #nzpol

rnz.co.nz

Domestic violence groups slam 'dangerous' Man Up programme

Police and the courts continue to use Destiny's programme, despite long-time concerns.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Chinese navy in the Tasman, live-fire drills forcing flight diversions—NZ left scrambling for info. A reminder that we’re on the sidelines as big powers 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 flex for the Pacifica, flex because they can. Australia’s Cold War is heating up. But where does NZ stand? Left out of the loop again. #NZPol

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

KLuxon wants to build a new oil refinery—doubling down on fossil fuels while the world moves towards renewables. Billions in taxpayer dollars for dirty energy, while whānau struggle with the cost of living. This govt’s priorities are clear: profit over people, money for mates. #NZPol #OneTermGovt

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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Dr Gary Payinda - A devastating & factual arrival on the Health NZ crisis - #nzpol #health #defunding #jobcuts #privatisation #AtlasNetwork #profits agenda #SacktheGovt open.substack.com/pub/drgarypa...

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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

This is Luxon 7 months ago when challenged on boot camps. The evidence was 85% reoffended but Luxon / Chhour were adamant theirs would work. Now they won't reveal the results but rumours are 8 of 10 have re-offended and 6 of 10 are locked up. 1 unfortunately died after running away. #nzpol #nz

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NZ PM Luxon on military style youth boot camps and concerns from the Chief Children's Commissioner

YouTube video by Mountain Tui

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Isn’t this obvious? The government’s long-term planning strategy: “Wait until the problem becomes a crisis, then act surprised!” Maybe we should be taking notes from the Auditor-General—turns out planning ahead might actually help! The AG thinks so… #BetterLateThanNever #LongTermThinking #NZPol

rnz.co.nz

Auditor-General calls for government to do long-term planning

The Auditor-General's office wants the government to do long-term planning like councils, who have done well despite "significant uncertainty" over transport and water policy.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Govt latest: China sends navy ships into the Tasman Sea, and NZ gets no heads-up. It’s like the neighbour throwing a party, and you’re left standing outside wondering why no one invited you. Is it that tourism plan? Diplomacy 101, National—seriously? No one’s talking to the coalition! #NZPol

Headline NZ defence force says no notice given by China

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Word of the Day: ‘Revisionist’ Definition: Someone who rewrites history to serve a political agenda, often by twisting facts or erasing inconvenient truths. Used in a sentence: The revisionists behind the TPB distort history, using ‘equality’ to gaslight Māori of their rights under Te Tiriti.

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Hovering Torso @tinklepit.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

'get money out of politics' is such a slam dunk message, but there's a very depressing reason they won't do it. so they need to be mercilessly bullied into doing it.

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Idiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Karen Chhour refuses to answer whether any boot camp victims are currently missing from the programme, or whether there is currently a matter of public safety stemming from the boot camp pilot #nzqt #HolyShit

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Judith Collins is quick-witted, she can work all the late nights—but the numbers don’t lie. Just 6 women in National’s Cabinet of 20, and not a single Māori woman. Now she’s defending a male minister’s ‘perimenopausal woman’ comment? Her party doesn’t value women—just uses them. #wāhine #NZPol

nzherald.co.nz

Watch: Judith Collins grilled over Police Minister’s ‘perimenopausal woman’ comment

Collins was answering questions in the House on behalf Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Whenua for sale, corporate giveaway locked in. The govt was warned its Fast-track Bill might break the rules by handing favours to private businesses—but they rammed it through anyway. A green light for corporate mates, a red light for democracy, no say for Māori #nzpol #PoliticalCorruption

rnz.co.nz

Government warned fast-track bill broke rules in benefiting business

And documents show a behind-the-scenes struggle to pass the contentious law.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Even Jenny Shipley sees through David Seymour’s Treaty Bill, calling him a “second-hand car salesman.” No one’s taking it for a test drive—except the usual crew. Racists in the front seat, opportunists in the back, & Seymour at the wheel, running the coalition off the road. #HandsOffOurTreaty #nzpol

stuff.co.nz

Jenny Shipley likens David Seymour to a ‘second-hand car salesman’ at Treaty bill hearing

Former National PM has mic-drop moment at justice committee hearing, says great nations don’t break promises, compares ACT leader to second-hand car salesman.

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Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Excellent. And I’d say that these “farmer-lobby” councillors are unfit for government. Council pledges Treaty law apology after brutal history lesson www.1news.co.nz/2025/02/20/c... #nzpol #toitūtetiriti

1news.co.nz

Council pledges Treaty law apology after brutal history lesson

A debate on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill was shut down by conservative councillors at the council's December meeting.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Calling a meal “halal-friendly” then serving ham isn’t just a mistake—it’s disrespectful. Our schools should be safe spaces where cultural and religious needs are met, not ignored. This isn’t hard: listen, respect, and get it right. Is it incompetence or social cleansing? Sack the Minister! #NZPol

stuff.co.nz

When ‘halal friendly’ school lunches come with ham

School lunch provider sends 450 mac and cheese with ham to halal school.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

They say there’s no money for pay rises—but there’s plenty for tax cuts and corporate handouts. Meanwhile, staff are working harder for less, keeping services afloat while the govt bleeds them dry. This isn’t just unfair—it’s a deliberate choice to put workers last. #nzpol #unions #OneTermGovt

rnz.co.nz

Public agencies 'finding it unaffordable to increase pay ranges'

Automatic pay rises are under threat in the public service, after chief executives were sent a warning the current remuneration structure was unaffordable.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Word of the Day: ‘Demagogue’ Definition: A leader who gains power by manipulating public emotions and fears instead of using reason or facts. Used in a sentence: The demagogue stokes fear about Te Tiriti to justify selling off whenua and taonga—wanting people to cheer for their own dispossession.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Workers are systematically disregarded and attacked by this govt on all fronts. This legislation is not defendable. It needs to be repealed immediately under the new govt in 2026. What else for workers needs to change, be added or be repealed in 2026?

rnz.co.nz

Coalition defends return of pay cuts for partial strikes

The government says it's the public at large that bear the brunt.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

This govt isn’t just cutting costs—it’s cutting people out. Social cleansing disguised as ‘reform,’ privatisation for profit, erosion of Te Tiriti and a crackdown on those who struggle. They’re dismantling the safety net, hoarding wealth at the top, and leaving the rest to sink. Over them. #NZPol

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

No investment. Another taskforce, another review—more bureaucracy while frontline services lose beds, doctors, and nurses. The govt’s ‘90-day turnaround plan’ is just code for cost-cutting to Privatisation. Māori and rural communities don’t need more restructuring; they need real solutions. #NZPol

rnz.co.nz

New Health NZ unit to 'drive greater accountability' - minister

Health NZ is under greater government scrutiny, with the new health minister setting up a unit he says will "drive greater accountability and performance".

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The govt is gutting Callaghan Innovation, axing science jobs while claiming to support growth. R&D isn’t a cost—it’s an investment that fuels jobs, innovation & brings $$ into Aotearoa. Other countries double down on research; we slash it & expect prosperity. Pure economic vandalism. #NZPol

rnz.co.nz

Callaghan Innovation shutdown: 'Trying to build a plane as we're falling off a cliff'

The mood at Callaghan Innovation is grim, scientists say, as they scramble to secure themselves new jobs, or head overseas.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Today, Minister Brooke van Velden speaks at 8:30 AM on her bill allowing employers to dock 10% of workers’ pay during partial strikes—without proof of lost output. A direct attack on workers’ rights, especially young and low-wage workers. This bill must go. #NZPol #Unions

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Word of the Day: ‘Kakistocracy’ – A government run by the least qualified or most corrupt individuals. Used in a sentence: When leaders gut Te Tiriti protections, cut funding for Māori health, and dismiss the voices of tangata whenua, you have to wonder—are we living in a kakistocracy?

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The streets tell the truth our leaders won’t. Māori hīkoi face police nationwide. The rainbow community gets nil protection. Tamaki’s mob free to spread hate without consequence. This isn’t law and order—it’s state bias. Why does the govt crack down on some but let hate walk free? #NZPol

thepost.co.nz

Police watchdog calls for protest restrictions

The proposed legislative changes would mean protesters could face criminal charges if they did not first get permission to protest.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

An important point to keep in mind.

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Lululamarmiteontoast @lalamarmiteontoast.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

What I don't get is why he gets away with it in NZ a terrorist act is defined as "an ideologically, politically, or religiously motivated act – including, but not limited to, those causing death or serious bodily injury – intended to intimidate a population, or to compel the government..." #nzpol

A screenshot of a page from the government handbook titled
New Zealand Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism Strategy.
The page gives the following definitions

What is terrorism, violent
extremism and extremism?

Terrorism.
Under New Zealand law, a terrorist act is defined as an ideologically, politically, or religiously motivated act – including, but not limited to, those causing death or serious bodily injury – intended to intimidate a population, or to compel the government to do or not do certain things.

Violent extremism.
The justification of violence with the aim of radically changing the nature of government, religion or society. This violence is often targeted against groups seen as threatening violent extremists’ success or survival, or undermining their world view.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Every morning, I read the news and see another crisis—health, housing, wages, education. This government is anti-Māori, anti-union, anti-worker, anti-Tiriti, anti-poor. But skipping to 2026 isn’t an option. Change starts now for a Pro-whānau. Pro-justice. Pro-workers. Pro-us. #NZPol #ToitūTeTiriti

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Wellington’s social housing crisis isn’t just neglect—it’s policy failure. 300+ tenants left in unsafe, quake-prone buildings while the state drags its feet. Housing isn’t charity; it’s a right. When the system fails the vulnerable, it’s by design. #nzpol

rnz.co.nz

Social housing residents plead for stability in quake-prone complex

A man who lives in a Wellington social housing complex recently deemed earthquake-prone hopes some residents will be able to stay in their homes while work is carried out.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

How do you fix a broken health system? This government’s answer: watch leaders walk, slash funding, and call it a “reset.” Simeon Brown isn’t up for the job. He talks about “efficiencies” while the system implodes, dodges questions, and has no plan. This isn’t leadership—it’s a disaster.#NZPol

rnz.co.nz

The Detail: Is NZ's health leadership in crisis?

New Health Minister Simeon Brown is presiding over a list of resignations from high-ranking health officials that some say is a "bloodbath". What's going on?

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

PM’s push to directly appoint public service chiefs isn’t just about power—it’s a step towards privatisation. Politicising these roles opens the door for private interests to drive decisions, undermining fairness & accountability, & orchestrating a loss of trust in our institutions. #NZPol

nzherald.co.nz

Luxon not ruling out directly appointing public service chief executives

The PM would not rule out directly appointing them himself either.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

We need our health care workers now more than ever. Be kind, because this government won’t. They are working within a system that’s failing them—and us. •Reverse Austerity •Stop Attrition •Invest in primary care •Prioritise public healthcare over funding private sector #HealthCareCrisis #NZPol

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Word of the Day: ‘Plutocracy’ Definition: A system where the wealthy control the government. Tax cuts for the rich, asset sales, privatisation and policy shaped by lobbyists—it’s not democracy, it’s plutocracy.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Decades of underinvestment in health got us here. The system is breaking—underfunding, burnout, soaring living costs, and GP waitlists out of control. The biggest failure? The govt won’t train the health staff we need. Future planning. No more excuses—make health education free now. #NZPol #Health

nzherald.co.nz

Watch: How does yours rate? The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed

Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Beehive doors are shut to the CTU—but wide open to corporate lobbyists and exploiters. This govt isn’t here for workers, just the ones lining their pockets. Locking out unions means locking out fair wages, safe conditions & dignity. #NZPol

rnz.co.nz

The Beehive doors are shut to the CTU

The Minister for Workplace Relations won't meet with the country's biggest worker organisation, the Council for Trade Unions.

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Aotearoa Unfiltered in Pōneke @aotearoaunfiltered.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Their goal is control—over bodies, over choices, over freedoms. We need stronger protections, not just safe spaces, but laws that shut down hate speech and harassment wherever it happens. No more loopholes for bigotry disguised as “free speech.” We stand with our rainbow and pro-choice advocates.

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