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Nic Smith

@nicjnz.bsky.social
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I'm an avid reader, and also pro-human rights in all it's forms: anti-racist, pro-LGBTQA+, and so much more. I'm a NZer. Pro-community. Power of 8 participant

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Ciara 🇳🇿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪 @ciaraarmstrong.bsky.social · 8h
Any chance you could share my post below? I’m struggling to stitch because my hands are in pain so I’ll never get my cross stitch finished in time to sell before Christmas, which I’ve been relying on these past few years to get us through. Any help is amazing. 💗🫶🏼 #AoNZ #Kikorangi #nzpol
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 13h
Why? Why does everything have to be at the cost of employees? #nzpol
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Ganesh Rajaram Ahirao @ganeshahirao.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#nzpol The economy is there to serve the people and communities in which it operates✊. To maintain that licence to operate the economy has two tasks🤔. Feed the people and house the people♥️. That is the measure of a successful economy🙂. Anything less is a failed economy😥. 🙏
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Marama Davidson @maramadavidson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Coleaders have already said we would not lead Greens into any arrangement with them. It's a non goer. Focus is on Party Vote Greens so we have the biggest mandate.
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ur...
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Urgent Establishment of a Sudan Special Humanitarian Visa Pathway
Context  April 15 marked three years since the outbreak of war in Sudan. The crisis has escalated into one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies globally, with over 33.7 million people in n...
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If anyone would like to attend an online workshop about micro journaling to find positive moments in your day, I'm doing one. October 3rd 9am NZT. Pay-What-You-Can/Koha Available for 2 weeks for all ticket holders if you can't make it on the day.😊🪻🌸 www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/finding-ti...
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Finding Tiny Moments of Joy in Everyday Life
Do you need more joy and calmness in your life? Then this workshop about how to find small joys in the world might be for you!
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Environment Network Manawatū @enviromanawatu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
City to Sea Rail Trail Volunteers The City to Sea Rail Trail is seeking volunteers to help move this exciting community project forward. Social Media Funding Applications Community Connector Trail Construction Advisor www.citytosea.co.nz/get-involved
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Get Involved | Join the Movement — Get Involved Now — City to Sea Rail Trail Manawatū
Join the City to Sea Rail Trail in Manawatū. Volunteer, support, or connect to help develop this community rail trail project. Get involved today.
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nancabell.bsky.social @nancabell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My cousin has died. She was sent home three days after brain surgery. My family is angry with the hospital and not the political parties that have been gutting our healthcare. I can't say anything because then I'm just politicking. Vote #Greensnz #nzpol #nzelection #tepatimaori
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Bhen Goodsir @bhengoodsir.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Many landlords would literally rather leave shopfronts boarded up than lower the rent on paper.  Small business owners face the exact same power imbalance that residential tenants do. It’s time to back our businesses and bring life back to our city streets. 💚 www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Greens announce reforms to lower commercial rents, fill empty shops
The Green Party is pledging to restore city centre vibrancy by ensuring market rent reviews for small businesses can lower rents, and letting councils run rental auctions for spaces that have been emp...
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
weareunderused.substack.com/p/we-have-ne... #nzpol Even though NZ's colonialism is more benign than the US's, this article is still on point for us as this coalition is fully influenced by the US, & our own history is based in colonial violence
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We have never not been fascist
Fascism is a word that has lost all meaning in today’s political climate.
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JJW @jjw.wtf · 01/09/2026
New Zealand, you can have nice things. Chris Luxon wants you to put up with the shoddy version while you have hunger pains in your stomach. You don't have to put up with this. Tax the rich. Spend the money on improving the lives of many and building nice things.
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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Simeon Brown is laying out the messages you will hear all year on the other place. These messages are well-rehearsed and will be relentlessly pushed. Labour have failed miserably to stop these reckons becoming embedded as facts in the national psyche. So, another quick recap of reality... [🧵1/n]
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Andrew Dickson @andrewdickson13.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
That's roughly 90,000 infections. Around 275,000 lost work days. About $110 million in GDP this winter, range $50-225m. Three times the cost of running the attendance system itself. Attribute even 1 death in 10-20 to this channel and the toll climbs toward $1 billion. 8/
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Feena van @feenavan2099.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Cordelia may love % @corde... . 13h Historically accurate post btw.
  
"Women are by nature meant to obey. They lack the rational capacity for true genius or leadership and are best suited to the quiet duties of the household."
JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU

"You lock us in a kitchen, deny us a single book, and then call us stupid. You cut off a bird's wings and then write an essay about how it naturally prefers to crawl. You aren't a genius; you're just a coward terrified of an equal."
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT

 
shona @Officiallshona : 1c
The men you fold your wings for will mock you for not flying.
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Sassy Little Hobbit @sassypolitico.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The price of essentials (food, housing, healthcare) is the same for someone on minimum wage as a billionaire so I don’t care if we take a chunk of their money. They can still live. Yachts are not essential. “Oh but shouldn’t they be able to…” No.
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Tim @timward2014.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I have not hired the nurses that were in the tertiary institutions and which you were probably thinking would be hired immediately Forgive me they were disposable so numerous and so essential to reduce costs #nzpol
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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
“The Greens will protect women and girls from harm at home, at work, in the community, and online, and strive for gender equity in all areas and at all times.” Would love to see a government that focuses on this vs. reducing service levels in all of these spheres and introducing misogyny as policy.
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Women's Policy
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
If you're wondering why it feels like you don't see much of some parties this election, it's probably because they are being massively outspent
Screen shot of major donations disclosed for NZ First, National Party and ACT between 3 Aug and 7 Aug. Source: https://elections.nz/democracy-in-nz/political-parties-in-new-zealand/donations-exceeding-20000
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 02/08/2026
Here are the top 5 dogs of July!
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Funksta Uzz @funksta-uzz.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
As horrific as it is to see neonazis welcome within NZ 1st & openly racist comments from its leaders (as well as all the other bigotry they promote), it’s worth acknowledging that the extreme views they espouse & actions they laud are embedded in aspects of NZ governance & authorities. 🧵 #nzpol
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Lan Pham @lanpham.greens.org.nz · 03/08/2026
So many kiwis share the same story. That special river, lake or beach that holds connections across generations. For many, those environments of our past are now too polluted or degraded to safely swim or gather a feed from....continued in comments.
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counterNihilist @counternihilist.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
They're gonna stay mad about it until the three or four people they still see masking when they go out to get groceries either stop masking or die. We lost but we can still piss them off.
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Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Good piece by @mohanjdutt.bsky.social | We must name racism when it happens e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-... #nzpol
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miravox @miravox.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Bowkett says New Zealand ranks around 35 in the world for under 5 child mortality - below many much less wealthy countries By his estimation, about 100-120 children under 5 die every year, who would not have if they were born in Australia. [Add to that] children who survive, but are left disabled.
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Idiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
After a joke of a process, select committee rubberstamps the bill Fonterra and Z energy bought from National and recommends it be passed. 93% of 623 submitters opposed it. 2.6% supported it. national calls this "democracy" Parliament does not represent Aotearoa.
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Neverway - COMING IN 2027! @coldbloodinc.studio · 29/07/2026
our indie game: - hand drawn by Celeste's pixel artist - music by Disasterpeace - made on our own game engine - a slow-burning horror RPG - meet (or date) 10+ charming characters - fast-paced combat - customize your playstyle with crafted items and combat abilities
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Is it time? Yes, it's time. For the second duvet for winter ❄️ #winter
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cmdr-unifex.bsky.social @cmdr-unifex.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The racist old fucker finally sees a consequence. #NZPol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Chinese Embassy in New Zealand voices concerns to MFAT over Winston Peters comments
China has expressed its concerns to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade over comments Winston Peters made to Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"I'm not political." Isn't the flex people think. Politics will affect your life whether you're political or not.The current coalition in NZ is trying to get us to make bombs for other countries. By tanking our economy, people'll be forced to take those jobs even if they politically disagree. #nzpol
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This is another reason the Green party doesn't do well. The mainstream news allows lies to be told about them
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Thread: Things to say when people say the Green party aren't worth voting for. NonGP voters: They used to focus only on the environment. Now they are taking about all kinds of things. Reply: if we want the GP to lead the govt, they need to be aware of everything the govt deals with.
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We shouldn't be siding with Israel www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
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Israeli forces fire at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, organisers say
The Australian government says it is engaging with Israel over the welfare of 11 Australians detained, as Israeli forces fire
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Mike Kilpatrick @marvingardensnz.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Zero practical ideas. Not a single one. Just a belief in technology that will never deliver what they think it will. A bit like trickle-down economics. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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So, minister, what is it we’re actually meant to do with AI?
Stuff asked ministers how they use AI, and what they think it can do to cut costs and jobs at their departments.
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Mary Kathleen @cioccolata.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
This is a Call to Arms for all students. vote.nz/enrolling/en...
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Matt @mattthetechie.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608... so proud of these people, at least 500 in attendence #nzpol
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School Strike 4 Climate protesters march to Parliament
Young people gather to demand action on the climate.
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
"You make your own voice obsolete by not voting." Sovereign (Audacitea) #nzpol #nzgreenparty
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
No post tomorrow people. It's the wonderful Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday. So I'm going to celebrate him being marvellous instead. If anyone imbued me with a love of nature and of observing the world around me, it was this amazing human being. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo7R...
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What are 100 MILLION Crabs Doing Here? | The Trials of Life | BBC Earth
YouTube video by BBC Earth
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Amber Woods @amberspeaks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Let’s collectively keep our eyes on Epstein survivor Sarah Ransome. She’s been repeatedly contacting world leaders, billionaires and powerful figures in tech, media and finance. I’m genuinely concerned for her safety. Too many people are acting like this isn’t happening.
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Hardcase thespinoff.co.nz/society/08-0... #nzpol
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The Spinoff’s New Zealand Citizenship Test
Step aside, Brooke van Velden. We've done the thinking and we're bringing forward the rollout date.
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
This is what the Greens mean when they recommend decriminalising drugs #nzpol youtube.com/shorts/UqGyB...
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When Portugal Decriminalized Drugs And Addiction Fell
YouTube video by Financian
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
People are often telling me that the Greens aren't what they used to be because they aren't seeing them make stands against issues on Social media or the news. I tell them not to wait for the algorithm to share it, go to the source. You will see the Greens speaking up. #NZGreenParty #nzpol
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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Double double cause some trouble Red lipstick to burst their bubble Move your hips, laugh and sing Screaming rage is just the thing For a charm of powerful trouble, Bring the bold, forget the subtle
Casting magic whereever I go

Jaide is wearing a black and cream whimsigothic sun dress with a belt that hitches the skirt up on one side to reveal starry tights and stained glass shoes.
She has flourished her hand like she is Samantha casting bewitching magic.A close up of the jewellery and the make up but my little blue star stamp pen is dying so the blue stars over my eyebrows are barely there. Much sad. Lips are red so let's start some trouble.Can't forget a moment for the shoes, the tights, and the anklet.
Stained glass rose sandals because they seem to have become my go to shoe for work days
Charmed anklet.
Starry tights by Snag. Gods I love them.
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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
ICYMI: Peter Thiel is building an AI system to attack and discredit journalists who criticize Big Tech, and downrate them for protecting their sources. Yet another emergency for the open society and democracy.
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Peter Thiel's AI-powered truth 'tribunal' aims to make the media 'accountable'
TECH baron Peter Thiel thinks artificial intelligence should hold the media to account.
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
A New Zealander is being retained!?
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Nic Smith @nicjnz.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
#nzlabourparty
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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Smoke free repeal would have given NZ $50 billion in benefits but Casey Costello omitted that from the Cabinet papers. National went to bat for Winston for tobacco companies, and now Winston is showing his hand and biting them, they are trying to attack him back. How pathetic after holding his can
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David Cormack @davidcormack.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
yes we've all been frothing with the coup, meanwhile Mani Dunlop is out here reporting on this fuckery and what it means. www.teaonews.co.nz/2026/04/20/a...
teaonews.co.nz
ANALYSIS: Government set to reduce Treaty in legislation to lowest possible standard - what it means
Sweeping changes to Treaty clauses across 23 laws could lower te Tiriti to its weakest legal standard, reshaping how it influences decisions in health, environment and beyond.
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Maranoa Girl @maranoagirl.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Is anyone listening out there? New research shows a critical Atlantic Ocean current system is weakening faster than expected, raising the risk of irreversible climate disruption. Can you hear it? johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04...
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Study warns of terrifying Atlantic Ocean current collapse
New research shows a critical Atlantic Ocean current system is weakening faster than expected, raising the risk of irreversible climate disruption.
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