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Glass Half

@glasshalf.bsky.social
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Sometimes the glass is half full and sometimes it’s half empty. Tangata Tiriti (she/her/ia) in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Worrying about climate change, social injustice, erosion of democracy.

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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Does anyone know if NZ reps walked out of Netanyahu’s speech at the UN ? #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Maybe we need a combo word for the Coalition #nzpol molinaenglish2014 on Wordpress
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/st...
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Stop the Climate Amendment Bill!
This is important because climate change is the most serious and important issue facing humankind. We have a rapidly closing window of opportunity to prevent catastrophic damage to the natural world ...
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Sign the petition: Press Pause On New AI Data Centres action.greens.org.nz/pause_ai_dat...
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Press Pause On New AI Data Centres
The Green Party is calling for a one-year pause on the construction of new AI data centres, so we have time to develop clear rules to make sure that the needs of people and planet are put first.
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Joanna Kidman @joannakidman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Lest we forget, Cook attempted to enter Wellington harbour on two occasions (once on the Endeavour and once on the Resolution) and failed both times. Not a good omen really. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Kupe and Cook: Names of new Cook Strait ferries announced
The two new Cook Strait ferries will be named Kupe and Cook.
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Kiwi on your left @kiwionyourleft.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The Coalition of Clowns is trying hard to disenfranchise people. Do not let them steal your right to vote. Register early, check your enrolment, talk to friends, family and colleagues, and let's send their hatred and punching down packing on November 7. #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Another punching down proposal. our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/st...
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Stop the Discriminatory Bill Removing Disabled People’s Rights – Ensure Fair Due Process
Disabled people and their carers already face huge barriers just to live, work and care. This bill sets a dangerous precedent and strips away legal rights that other New Zealanders still have. It canc...
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Have you chosen yet? It’s soooooo hard. I’m overwhelmed but also loving it. #waiata100 #nzpol vote.rnz.co.nz
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Waiata 100: Choose your favourite NZ songs | RNZ
Choose your top ten NZ songs and top five waiata Māori, then listen on Friday 10 July to our countdown show from 10am.
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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
NZ govt basically
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I loved watching Auckland FC win last night. Now I’m gutted to see Bill Foley is their main financial backer and also Mowbrays. Sux #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Anyone else finding the TVNZ coverage of the Hayden Tasker trial excessive and gratuitous?
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
If students are protesting this, I’ll be there. Disgraceful #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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Nicola Willis confirms end of university fees-free scheme
The government has confirmed it will scrap the fees-free university scheme after 2026.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The fifth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
I am deeply troubled by the silence of the HRC and Race Relations Commissioner following recent appalling racist statements of high profile politicians. If these institutions fail, our democracy is in trouble #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Is it just me, or do you find the establisment of a Govt Agency to look after greyhounds horribly ironic given our current treatment of homeless people? Maybe they could repurpose the Greyhound Racing Transition Agency afterwards? #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Oh yes self regulation through the Media Council will work fine. #nzpol
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'Tidiest solution': Goldsmith leans towards axing Broadcasting Standards Authority
It follows a jurisdiction ruling over Sean Plunket's The Platform.
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RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
'She has lain forgotten': the Māori composer whose 110-year-old song features in Hollywood blockbuster
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'She has lain forgotten': the Māori composer whose 110-year-old song features in Project Hail Mary
While it's fitting that 'Pō Atarau' was used in a story of intergalactic friend-making, Erima Maewa Kaihau's name became "detached" from the song, a Wellington academic says.
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Prosecutors suspect Elon Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value Regulators should ban X until Musk proves it is a safe platform. #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
NZ should do something like this. #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
An easy to watch summary of the findings from the Royal Commission into Covid rather than NACT’s interpretation. #nzpol www.covid19lessons.royalcommission.nz/reports-less...
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
I know she’s a shock-jock but my jaw dropped at the callousness of Heather du Plessis-Allan on Move On orders. #nzpol "Irritate them till they find somewhere like a cemetery to go and sit where the rest of us don't want to be. www.rnz.co.nz/news/mediawa...
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Mediawatch: Govt moves on rough sleeping - by moving it on
The government moved on the problem of rough sleepers and beggars this week - by giving the police power to move them on in town centres. It's a response to real concerns, but also it's been heavily p...
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
#nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Move On orders are so vile. Now we are criminalising some of the most vulnerable people in our community who should be receiving support. This truly exposes how the Govt and their supporters think. We need to do better. #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Excellent piece. #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
This brings me joy. Trans-Tasman seabed mining plan declined in draft fast-track decision www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/trans-tas... #nzpol
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Fast track panel declines Taranaki seabed mining over risk to marine life
The panel warned of risks to Māui dolphins and key seabird species.
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Jo the Hat @jothehat.eurosky.social · 02/02/2026
@georgepenney.bsky.social Can you share this?
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
www.instagram.com/reel/DTvzhpU... Please watch this Mr Luxon #nzpol
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Mark Gerretsen on Instagram: "A moment worth watching. Mark Carney just delivered the kind of clear‑eyed, unapologetically Canadian leadership the world needs — honest about the rupture we’re living t...
160K likes, 6,472 comments - markgerretsen on January 20, 2026: "A moment worth watching. Mark Carney just delivered the kind of clear‑eyed, unapologetically Canadian leadership the world needs — hone...
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
NZ First turning this into an anti immigration issue. How vile.
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I wonder what our new RBNZ governor thinks about gold. RBNZ holds no gold. #nzpol
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Reporter: Renee Good was shot in the head and killed by an ICE Agent. Leavitt: Why was she killed? Reporter: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably Leavitt: You’re a left-wing hack. You’re not a reporter.
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Forget Greenland, Iran, collapsing cranes or data breach fallout …. let’s focus the first 7.5 minutes of the 6pm TVNZ news on the ABs coach bring sacked. 7.5 minutes FFS with live cross and extended coverage. NZ get a grip. #nzpol
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Kay in the End Times 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
What part of "independent" does Winston Peters not understand? I was pleased to see RBNZ governor Anna Breman appears to have integrity to support an international peer. More than Ministers in NZ govt are showing. #NZpol
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Jonathan King @jonathanking.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
One of the most profound things I’ve heard recently was that the advantages of solar and wind power is that you don’t invade other countries for their wind or their sunlight…
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Catherine 🇨🇦 🌎 @capeacadia.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Flying bat. Caption:  BATS NOW USE THE TERM "TRUMPSHIT CRAZY"
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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 03/01/2026
It’s a dark night when you look at the news and are forced to admit that you no longer believe in the power of the FIFA peace prize
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Young people give me hope. www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK25... #nzpol
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NZ Supreme Court: Climate Impact Must Be Considered In Petroleum Permit Decisions
Congratulations to all those involved in this case, especially those students from Climate Clinic Aotearoa, and their lawyers, Dr James Every-Palmer KC (LCANZI co-founder and board member) and Lee Sal...
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
TGIF. Looking forward to the end of this week. I’ve got the house to myself tonight so it’ll be me, Graham, Jacinda with poached eggs on toast and a glass of sauv. Bliss.
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
What is the purpose of austerity? And who benefits? One of the impacts measured in the UK is that children are now shorter (avg 5 year old). Do we want that for our kids? #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Still time to sign the Iwi Chairs’ petition against removing requirement to promote te Tiriti in schools. Be good to crack 25,000 our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr... Protect Te Tiriti in Education | OurActionStation #nzpol
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Protect Te Tiriti in Education
Aotearoa should be a place where everyone, regardless of their background, is respected and part of a vibrant connected community. Where everyone feels a sense of belonging and knows their children wi...
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
My son’s school had been quiet on the supporting te Tiriti debate. The Board Chair’s speech at prizegiving made it clear that te Tiriti is a foundation and they will continue to promote and honour it. I couldn’t be happier. #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Worst NACT act of the week ? Not wanting to “rage-bait” anyone. No, it’s been cathartic for me to highlight the destruction of things I hold dear. Hating that I might be a rage-baiter, my last ever Worst NACT act comes early and is disempowering of iwi-Māori partnership boards for health… #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Worst NACT act of the week for me was Erica Stanford’s “frankly disgusting” rant about schools supporting Te Tiriti. We are meant to be a democratic nation and the power are speaking. #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Worst NACT act of the week IMHO is the banning of puberty blockers. The targeting of our young people and m trans community is truly vile. Leave these life changing decisions where they belong. #nzpol
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Worst NACT act of the week ? Passing the Regulatory Stds Bill into law despite 99% of 156,000 submissions opposed to a bill spearheaded by a party with just 8.64% of the people’s vote. This is not democracy and it really saddens me. #nzpol
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Natasha Bertrand @natashabertrand.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
There are some good eggs amongst those bad apples. Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police 'cover-up' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa... #nzpol
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Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police 'cover-up'
The watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police also commended the work of several police staff who stood up. Here's who they are.
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Glass Half @glasshalf.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Woeful coverage of COP30 by NZ mainstream media. #nzpol
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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Humans forget that we too are animals, & that we only survived thru eons on this planet because of the “Goldilocks Zone”. If we continue to increase temperatures, that “just right” zone will become unliveable, not just for Amazon’s dolphins but for most/all of us. Act now to cut emissions.
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Rosie Sea @dacrispylettuce.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
And this is what we have created #nightmare #climatecrisis
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