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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP

@tracihoupapa.bsky.social
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Professional Director & trusted advisor to Maori, Government & Industry; people, pets & the planet matter; whanau whenua whakapapa, my thoughts/ideas; ia/she/her; Aotearoa NZL 🇳🇿

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Sacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Restoring commuter rail will give smaller regions and towns the benefits of more travellers stopping at their town stations, creating more economic opportunities and connecting them to main centres and other towns." @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz #NzPol
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Greens' $4b rail plan: Overnight trains, Christchurch-Dunedin service
The passenger rail plan includes routes from Auckland to Wellington, Christchurch to Dunedin and extending the current Te Huia train to Tauranga.
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Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A former British high commissioner to New Zealand says our country's "100% Pure New Zealand" brand is at stake, following a Dutch environmental group lodging a complaint with the European Commission alleging New Zealand may have breached parts of its free trade agreement with the European Union.
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NZ's 'clean, green' reputation at risk, ex-UK envoy warns
A former British high commissioner to New Zealand says our country's "100% Pure New Zealand" brand is at stake, following a Dutch environmental group lodging a complaint with the European Commission a...
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Alice Soper @alicesoapbox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Do I know any handy hammer hands on here? Folks with vans? That are based in Welly? If so pls slide in my DMs
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Alice Soper @alicesoapbox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Enroll this week, vote next. Go back to the same place to do both. I don't know, seems like the simplest solution if you ask me.
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Alice Soper @alicesoapbox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I see a lot of action re: enrollment push right now and I can't help but think an effective push might be slightly more simple... What if we opened all the polling booths a week, well ideally two week's early and just used the space as a drop in enrollment booth?
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Alice Soper @alicesoapbox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In today's newsletter, I write about how the future of sport needs a change in government. alices-soapbox.ghost.io/sport-needs-...
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Sport needs a change in Government
We are now only 36 days away from the election here in Aotearoa. So I can't pretend that there's much else on my mind but politics. This last week, my team of volunteers have knocked on over 1000 door...
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Your children are much safer in the company of drag queens than: 1. Pastors or priests; 2. Republican men; 3. Billionares; and 3. Frat boys.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Bernard Hickey @bernardchickey.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
True this.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In 9 months, Zohran Mamdani has: -Secured millions in worker restitution from DoorDash and UberEats -Launched the first stage of his universal childcare program -Cracked down on bad landlords -Balanced NYC's budget without cutting major social services This is what leadership looks like.
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🐻Iona🐻 @bewarethefish.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the mainstream media in this country aren't going to be satisfied until a wāhine Māori politician is dead, either at their own hand or someone else's.
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🐻Iona🐻 @bewarethefish.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In those twelve years the NZ media has targeted multiple brown women politicians, including publishing made up stories about the sex life of Wellington's former mayor being spread by bad faith actors. It's not just that the NZ media don't care, it's that they're active participants in this.
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David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 22/09/2026
with new zealand in an election year i would like to formally remind everyone that i am *not* right wing blogger david farrar. i am re-issuing this handy guide from six years ago about how to tell us apart. please RT: www.webworm.co/farrier/
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Alice Soper @alicesoapbox.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
You know what sucks about all the coverage on this rugby summit to debate the future of the NPC and Super? Wherever they land will ultimately have a direct flow on to the structure of the women’s game but we aren’t even a part of any of the conversation I’ve seen.
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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
TBH a not-insignificant part of the enduring hatred towards "stochastic parrots" is because the authors of it are women and they aren't in the little boys club of the AI labs, but 3/4 are on Bluesky, so follow them: @timnitgebru.blacksky.app & @emilymbender.bsky.social & @mmitchell.bsky.social /7
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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🍃🌹🌿Here is over an hour of the wonderful Chlöe Swarbrick being interviewed about the economy etc. A recent Fabian talk. Definitely voting #Greens #nzpol #ChlöeForPM & Finance Minister #PartyVoteGreen✅ or ✅✅ www.youtube.com/live/r2rRuYs...
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Chlöe Swarbrick interviewed by Caeden Tipler.
YouTube video by NZ Fabian Society
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Felix Geiringer @barristernz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I'm at Unity Bookshop Wellington for the Nicky Hager book launch. The event is not due to start until 6 pm, but the room is mostly full already and filling up fast.
Unity Bookshop filling fast.
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Kevin Hague @kevinhague.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Watching videos this morning documenting the extraordinary achievements of Mamdani’s first 8 months in office. Such a powerful demonstration that ‘just doing something’ is a powerful way of showing problems may not be intractable after all
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Byron C Clark @byroncclark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Don't forget to vote for Bird of Year, last day to do so today www.birdoftheyear.org.nz Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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Bird of the Year ‹ Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Year recognises our unique birds and with each vote you give them a voice.
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 19/09/2026
Just watching an old documentary tonight, something about data centers, ai and robots.
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David Hood @thoughtfulnz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I have voted. And while wanting to encourage others I am choosing to preserve the anonimity of the brit-ballot. I do think we really need some "I voted" social media sticker for next year, particular as we no longer have them for the human election. I
The anonymity of the voting process
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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Interested in NZ Politics? Join us for an AMA this month at www.reddit.com/r/nzpolitics #nzpolitics #kiwi
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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Wellington's Mayo says a $435,000 Deloitte report on Council staffing was largely written by artificial intelligence, double counted staff & relied on old employment data from the Taxpayers Union. It also overstated expenses by over ~$22m #Deloitte #kiwi
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Mayor says ‘large chunks’ of Wellington council Deloitte report written by AI
Wellington mayor Andrew Little has said in a radio interview that a significant amount of a $435,000 Deloitte report on the council's staffing levels was written by artificial intelligence, as the rep...
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Wendy Miller @burrowingowl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This northern harrier let me take a few photos of him this morning. I was very grateful. He's gorgeous! 🪶
Side portrait of a young male northern harrier.  He has yellow eyes and still has brown plumate but his head is getting the adult gray plumage.
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Jjengar @jjengar.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Pay attention Aotearoa #nzpol
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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
How do YOU feel the economy's going? Join Big Hairy Network for their town hall in Pōneke Wellington tomorrow, where politicians and pundits will discuss the economy and take questions from the audience. Ticket details on the poster, or DM us for a union discount. #nzpol
Promotional poster for Big Hairy Network's finance debate. Header text reads: “The economy is better positioned for the future in 2026 than it was in 2023?” A blue and red sign reads “Big Hairy Finance Debate.” Participants: Barbara Edmonds (Labour), Chlöe Swarbrick (Greens), and Qulae Wong (Opportunity). Event details: “August 29th 7-9pm, St Peters on Willis, 311 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington.” Also featuring: Pat & Chewie (BHN), Brie Elliott (The Collective), Ganesh Nana (Independent Economist), and Ben Thomas (Capital NZ). Footer: “Tickets and info at bhn.nz/debates.”
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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP @tracihoupapa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Me and the smallhuman bike to Kura & whenever we can - such great cycleways in our city & so much fun! Everytime I think of @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz & her leadership for smarter transport and towns, nga mihi hoki e hoa🙏🏽
Photo of a bike leaning against a curb
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ardrigh @ardrigh.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is great to see. Check all the whanau are signed up ready to vote #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-ao-m...
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Political upheaval drives huge surge in Māori overseas enrolment
Overseas enrolments across the Māori electorates has surged 67 percent since the 2023 election, with advocates in Australia saying political upheaval at home is drawing previously disengaged Māori int...
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"If you commute on an e-bike 20km a day, five days a week, your charging cost would be about $20 – annually."
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The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars
Electric vehicles get all the press – but it’s the smaller unsung two wheelers cutting oil demand the most.
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How-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 27/08/2026
This is one of the key reasons we need separated bike lanes.
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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP @tracihoupapa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Kua wheturangitia - Dolly has taken her place amongst stars in the heavens✨
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Daniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 23/08/2026
If you think this can be reformed, I don't know what I'm supposed to do with you.
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Ganesh Rajaram Ahirao @ganeshahirao.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
#nzpol Can someone (forlorn hope😢) pse grasp opportunity given current misinfo & say unapologetically loudly: YES YES YES we WILL impose a ute tax And a wealth tax And a streaming tax And an excess profits tax And a land tax And a capital gains tax BECAUSE THEY ARE THE RIGHT THINGS TO DO🙏🏾.
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PERFECTLY NORMAL @nzpom.com · 23/08/2026
Really impressive interview, the @greens.org.nz list is stacked full of amazing and diverse talent #nzpol
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The former NZSAS combat soldier standing for parliament
YouTube video by Q+A with Jack Tame
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NinjaKitty 忍者キティ🥷🐈‍⬛ @ninjakitty.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Quite pissed off that we’re not allowed nice things like this in the provinces. Would be a game changer for so many in HB. And don’t come here & tell me how hard it would because we had it before 😕 🚆
A train arrives at an Auckland station
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Neal Curtis @nihilcurtis.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It's perfectly legitimate to ask if this would have been the outcome for a white academic? Would there have been the same level of vitriol? Would there have been the same number of column inches devoted to it? Would insinuations be made against all white male academics? No. No. No. No.
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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi @christchurchlib.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Get tamariki hooked on books. “It’s not simply about children learning to read—it’s about children learning to love reading.” – Joy Cowley www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBbg...
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New Zealand Children's Book Week 2026 | Reading Around Aotearoa | Read NZ Te Pou Muramura
YouTube video by Read NZ Te Pou Muramura
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Gary Stevenson @garyseconomics.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The middle class will be DECIMATED and they can't see it coming
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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP @tracihoupapa.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
SPAIN!!!!!!
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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP @tracihoupapa.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Morena Aotearoa - good morning New Zealand !
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Democrat Cats @democratcats.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Cats in Cars Sunday Drive Edition
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 05/07/2026
Black text in white background 

“Happy Venezuelan Independence Day to everyone celebrating across New York City.

Today, we honor Venezuela's long struggle for self-determination, the generations of people who have carried that history with them to our city, and Venezuelans around the world who are still reckoning with the tragic aftermath of this devastating earthquake.

Our hearts are with our Venezuelan brothers and sisters during this moment of celebration and struggle.

¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! 🇻🇪”
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Ganesh Rajaram Ahirao @ganeshahirao.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
#nzpol Wonder what policy proposal for voting is for citizens with dual citizenship? Presume they'll be OK, as they're (mostly) white, but I'm just guessing🤔. Presume, also, next policy announcement will be banning birthright citizenship? Or, perhaps, only birthright for whites?
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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP @tracihoupapa.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
‘Cape Verde in 2026 is a lesson in you don’t have to win to win’
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Environment Network Manawatū @enviromanawatu.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
New speed limits around Palmerston North schools will be in place from the start of term 3 to improve safety for children travelling to and from school. www.pncc.govt.nz/News-Events/...
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New school speed limits from 20 July
New speed limits around Palmerston North schools will be in place from the start of term 3 to improve safety for children travelling to and from school.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP @tracihoupapa.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Hurricanes Poua Aupiki winning streak continues! Leeesssssgggooo Ladies!!!!!
Image of Aupiki Hurricane Poua players celebrating their win 45 - 30 against Auckland Blues
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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP @tracihoupapa.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Cabo Verde - heroes of the FIFA World Cup 206
Image of Vozinha, Cabo Verde goal keeper ‘The Worlds new Heroe’
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