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X and Meta interfering in Brazilian elections. Starlink siding with Russia. That's just this week. It's not a word I use lightly, but we are at war with the tech oligarchs whether we like it or not.

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 8h

Mark Zuckerberg has suspended the No Kings Instagram account in midst of Day of Action. Billionaires want you under their boot heels ... or worse.

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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 15/10/2026

26 Billionaires in NZ. Top 150 wealthiest individuals and families hold a combined wealth of $129 billion. Their wealth has DOUBLED from $60b just 10 years ago. But we are loosing our fucking shit about a wealth tax. Cry me a fucking river.

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beckydubs 🇳🇿 @beckydubs.bsky.social · 7h

They have stripped out finance, procurement, IT, project management offices, quality teams, you name it. It’s all but gone. No more “faceless bureaucrats” and “lanyard wearers”. #HealthNewZealand I’ll start calling it Te Whatu Ora again when it deserves the name it was gifted. #nzpol

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Stephanie Rodgers 🍉 @bootstheory.bsky.social · 7h

Reposting AND quote posting because it can't be said enough: we must rebuke the narrative of "frontline" workers (who are So Important and Worthy unless they're on strike over shitty pay) and "back office" workers who contribute nothing and are acceptable casualties of public service cuts

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Paul Brislen @brislen.nz · 7h

This is really important. There are no “back office workers” vs “front line”. If the back office isn’t ordering supplies and doing the maintenance and cleaning the floors and everything else that needs to be done, who do you think does the work?

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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 16h

This is more accurate. Having Libertarian(Neoliberal) & Authoritarian as opposites doesn’t make sense #ACT are both, whereas #Greens are neither, but believe in human rights, equality & social justice Opp are ACT 0.2 The Ugly Truth Behind Opp’s Sudden Rise www.facebook.com/share/p/1JFc...

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Lost @lostofaotearoa.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Political Compass just published their update for the NZ 26 election. Even im surprised how far right they place TOP www.politicalcompass.org/nz2026

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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 21h

Even if you go full ghoul and only look at the gross figure, NZ Govt debt is pathetic compared to peers. When NZ got built over 100 years, the NZ Govt reduced its debt just *five times*. Our low debt and the general fking state of things is a sign of chronic under-investment over decades. [2/n]

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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 23h

When the answer actually lies in the question.....

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 19h

Not gonna ❤️ this because the situation is horrific. I'm so f'n mad that this situation was orchestrated by people who will never have to pay the piper. 💔

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 21h

Would you be keen to include a bit about #ResearchIsWork with a QR code to the launch announcement? It seems that the kaupapa are in alignment?

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 21h

Or, horror of horrors, highly commercialisable, then patented, then non-exclusive licensed at no cost to everyone who wanted it. That would be frivolous, eh?

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 21h

I guess it depends on the kind of research. Blue Sky and non-commercialisable would be frivolous to the current govt.

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 22h

With that kind of money you could buy a law change and still have heaps left over to fund your research. 🤷

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 22h

It has been one week since our new intern (and my office mate) joined us. So far Nelson Nutmeg is doing very well adjusting. He's gotten a bit more adventurous and vocal. Still very chill and purry.

A black cat curled up on a green office chair. Eyes closed, but ears alert.

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 23h

People with neurodiverse children are welcome to participate. As is an anyone with an interest in the topics.

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 23h

This is a New Zealand group for Autistic / Neurodiverse Adults. It is the second one like it and based off the Wellington Group. It was started because there was not anything like it in the area. The link below has a bunch of information about how the group works. Maybe the info is useful to others.

meetup.com

Autistic Professionals Network - Palmerston North | Meetup

**Welcome to the Autistic Professionals Network - Palmerston North!**Are you on the Autism Spectrum and seeking connection and growth? Then please join our group of neurodiverse professionals in Palme...

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 23h

I have been enjoying the flower photos here. Got inspired to pull out the digital camera. Not too fancy or anything. But the macro setting works pretty well!

A photo of a honeybee gathering nectar from an apple blossom. The wings are folded over the back. The visible forelegs are covered in pollen.

A macro photo of a mānuka flower. The petals are light pink. The stamens kind of bend in towards the stigma. The centre is a darker pink /red.

A macro photo of apple tree flower buds. A cluster of them in the foreground. They are reddish in colour.

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Gekko @gekko.bsky.social · 17/10/2026

Telstra take note! If you have Telstra share you ARE part of the problem!

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Whakamataku - Toitū Te Tiriti 🍉 @whakamataku.bsky.social · 17/10/2026

This government has the opposite strategy to Labour during COVID. Instead of flatten the curve, on almost all metrics they have fattened the curve. Every thing is worse under austerity because austerity is SHIT on all levels and has long lasting, irreversible consequences. 😡😬😬😬😡 #nzpol

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Jolisa Gracewood @nzdodo.bsky.social · 17/10/2026

"18-24-year-olds are the second-largest voting age group in Aotearoa. We've got the numbers, and the power is in our hands," campaigners said. "What if we all showed up?" 👏🙌🙏👊 #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

rnz.co.nz

'The power is in our hands': Young people aim for biggest youth voter turnout yet

Young people are mobilising across Aotearoa, calling on their generation to enrol and vote in November's general election.

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beckydubs 🇳🇿 @beckydubs.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

My sister, in her 40s, needs a knee replacement. We’re talking bone on bone. She got a letter the other day saying her first specialist appointment (that is just to talk about it) will be in 2028. Not 2,3,4 or 6 months. Not even 12. 16 months away. Just for the FSA. #nzpol

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John Quiggin @johnquiggin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"Kids these days!" Boomers were hippies, X-ers were slackers, Millennials were entitled, and now we get the same about Gen Z. Actual truth, lots of bosses are and always have been not bad at their jobs, and particularly bad at dealing with young workers.

resumebuilder.com

3 in 4 managers find it difficult to work with GenZ - ResumeBuilder.com

A ResumeBuilder.com survey finds that 49% of managers and business leaders say it’s difficult to work with GenZ all or most of the time.

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mariemoinet.bsky.social @mariemoinet.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Researchers are resourceful... I'm sure they will find a way to go around that in a witty way... (NZ just needs to hope it's not by crossing the Ditch)

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 17/10/2026

I came across this project yesterday. It has an easy install for the beszel-hub on Truenas Scale. I did that took less than 10 minutes. Adding clients (other computers) to monitor is a piece of cake. I'll do the set up to send alerts some time later.

beszel.dev

Beszel | Simple, lightweight server monitoring

Lightweight server monitoring with historical data, Docker stats, and alerts.

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Johnathan Perkins @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Plato, on injustice:

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 03/02/2025

So it turns out that compared to centralized distribution of digital information on the web, printed material in libraries provided a kind of distributed defense against the casual whims of an authoritarian government aiming to rewrite history.

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 17/10/2026

Had a call from our insurance broker this week who had just been assigned our account. They asked a bunch of questions. Typical things. When they asked about health coverage, I politely said "We are philosophically opposed to helping privatise our public health system." That was that.

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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

What they taught in school: GDP up = good. What they left out: The atmosphere has a limit Soil can die Water runs out 8 billion people need a living planet, not just a growing economy.

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Mohave County Indivisible @mohaveindv.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 16/10/2026

Worth a read for those interested in the dangers of not understanding what IT is load-bearing. Hint: It is not AI. It is something much more pervasive and serves at the whim of the U.S. president. #NZPOL

pluralistic.net

Pluralistic: Load-bearing (16 Oct 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

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David Mohring @nzheretic.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

"Weaker or less durable investment and profitability in artificial intelligence could lead to a correction in AI-related asset prices, amplified by rising leverage and concentrated exposures." #nzpol

imf.org

Coming Soon: Global Financial Stability Report, October 2026

Stay tuned for the IMF’s October 2026 Global Financial Stability Report, with analytical chapters launching on October 6 and 8, followed by Chapter 1 on October 13 during the 2026 Annual Meetings in B...

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Congrats to incoming White House press secretary Tilly Norwood

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(((𝙴𝚖𝚖𝚊𝙲𝚘𝚘𝚔))) @creativeelc.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

8 days left to sign up. Please show this to any of your young whānau who are feeling like politics isn't for them. But also tell them you'll ride shotgun alongside 'em.

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 16/10/2026

That is super cool! And Happy Birthday Jennifer. 🎂🥳

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samuel mehr @mehr.nz · 16/10/2026

today I hired a graphic designer to do some scientific illustrations, and — guess what! — that's exactly how easy it is to not use generative AI to replace human artistry

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 16/10/2026

So stoked for you mate! I'd say report back, but I know that you will. Looking forward.

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 16/10/2026

My understanding is that it is only 1 country that keeps company with the USA in this regard.

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🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷 @captcaffiend.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

One of my favourite quotes from the 600+ we’ve been working with

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 16/10/2026

Our #ResearchIsWork campaign is the longer term prong. Others are doing the reactionary prong. I feel that sometimes, those doing reactionary mahi are a bit blinded to the value of the longer term mahi in a way that makes it difficult for them to understand the longer term approach. #NZPOL

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 16/10/2026

The mahi is divided. One team deals with the immediate. Another with the longer term. Both are necessary, but are not the same. This division of mahi share the same goal and allows each prong to do their part without having to do the other part. Or be distracted with the mahi of the other part.

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 16/10/2026

A few years ago one of my friends explained to me that there is a common strategy amongst indigenous peoples working for change. It is two pronged in its essence. One prong deals with the immediate in a somewhat reactionary way. The other is focused on the longer term, often multigenerational.

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