David Oxenbridge
@otahuna.bsky.social
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Meta refugee. Will write a better profile soon.
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petitions.parliament.nz/4de4da7a-965...
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Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
https://petitions.parliament.nz/4de4da7a-9651-495a-aba2-08ddf3f9a0f9?lang=en&fbclid=Iwb21leAOG59VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgIY2FsbHNpdGUCMjUAAR7gOpKGCc3WrqXP8Hz009Mh1lWbgRNrlw7Eu_GGZNr8OG8z6LxI06SQCKfOAA_aem_gegBtGi0V4ZTsRb_cbtkww
9 days ago
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Stanford is the wolf in Seymour's clothing
#nzpol
21 days ago
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It's like cutting someone's legs off & asking them to walk. How do u 'achieve equitable outcomes for Māori students' by removing Te Tiriti requirement?
#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause
'It's a step backwards for our education system.'
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/labours-chris-hipkins-says-government-removing-school-board-treaty-of-waitangi-clause-victory-for-hobsons-pledge/O4ULQN66INELHDYPXDPFJILQBM/
21 days ago
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This reeks of political & economic ideology with a bucket full of stupidity
#nzpol
#onetermgovernment
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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School curriculum criticism grows: 'A total lack of understanding of our disciplines'
Maths education experts say recent changes to the maths curriculum "seem more political than educational".
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/577098/school-curriculum-criticism-grows-a-total-lack-of-understanding-of-our-disciplines
28 days ago
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if death by a thousand cu(N)ts wasnt enough to destroy our arts and media sector the Nats are directly starving our creators and artists using their millions to support off shore AI platforms to generate their marketing
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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about 1 month ago
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Act's Simon Court - the party of free speech, wants the use of 'genocide' limited in the house despite the objective reality
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
about 2 months ago
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Not to mention Willis in her patronising school-mistress voice reducing the govt books into a simplistic household narrative (household budgets are nothing like govt budgets) for a nation she clearly thinks is full of stupid children
#nzpol
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Nicola Willis talks to us like we’re twits
“Last week, Willis came out and blamed our even more dismal than expected fall in GDP for the June quarter on international pressures from Trump,” says Verity Johnson.
https://rb.gy/6ww6aa
about 2 months ago
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Share far and wide
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whanau Behind the boring promises: the protesters trying to reshape local democracy | The Post
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Behind the boring promises: the protesters trying to reshape local democracy
Candidates linked to the pandemic protest movement are increasingly targeting council seats under community banners.
https://share.google/KsEW0rxvcEKxZRoof
about 2 months ago
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Thank God. I was worried Israel didnt realise we were in full support of their genocide
#nzpol
Israel's ambassador to NZ offers Winston Peters praise after Palestinian State announcement
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Israel's ambassador to NZ offers Winston Peters praise after Palestinian State announcement
Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/574386/israel-s-ambassador-to-nz-offers-winston-peters-praise-after-palestinian-state-announcement
about 2 months ago
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Love this quote
add a skeleton here at some point
2 months ago
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Aaron Rupar
2 months ago
Newsom: "I fear that we will not have an election in 2028 -- I really mean that in the core of my soul -- unless we wake up to the code red, what's happening in this country, and we wake up soberly to how serious this moment is."
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Machine Gun McKee? 👀
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
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I see the Minister for Alcohol is advocating well for her single industry constituent
#nzpol
Alcohol sale hours need to be reduced after reform u-turn - Salvation Army
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Alcohol sale hours need to be reduced after reform u-turn - Salvation Army
A leaked cabinet paper shows the government scrapped plans to reduce off-licence hours in favour of reducing regulations.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/569554/alcohol-sale-hours-need-to-be-reduced-after-reform-u-turn-salvation-army
4 months ago
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4 months ago
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4 months ago
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The war against Māori continues
#nzpol
Former Attorney-General criticises marine and coastal rights law changes
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Former Attorney-General criticises marine and coastal rights law changes
Chris Finlayson is criticising the government's move to push on with controversial marine and coastal rights legislation.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/569103/former-attorney-general-criticises-marine-and-coastal-rights-law-changes
4 months ago
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Kids, just know you only value in life is to contribute to the economic machine
#nzpol
4 months ago
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David Oxenbridge
Kay in the End Times 🏳️🌈 💗💜💙📚
4 months ago
Is Casey Costello a Health Minister for Aotearoa New Zealand or a powerful tobacco lobbyist? Evidence suggests the latter 🚬 🚬 🚬 🚬 🚬 🏛️
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
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A tobacco product tax cut slated for one year has been extended by two
The coalition has pushed back a review of its tax cut for Heated Tobacco Products by two years.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/568273/a-tobacco-product-tax-cut-slated-for-one-year-has-been-extended-by-two
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Recognise Palestine as a state and kick out the Israeli ambassador
#nzpol
Two rights groups are first Israeli voices to accuse Israel of genocide
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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Two rights groups are first Israeli voices to accuse Israel of genocide
The groups are accusing Israel of displacement, bombing and starvation, while aid agencies say the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated in recent weeks.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/568276/two-rights-groups-are-first-israeli-voices-to-accuse-israel-of-genocide
4 months ago
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When we pick, choose and ignore the UN's critisism of the RSB and Aotearoa's treatment of indigenous people we become part of the problem
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/27/w...
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Why NZ must resist the trashing of international law
Opinion from Otago University: Confronted with the steady decline of the international rules-based order, smaller powers like NZ can’t rely on UN veto-wielding states. They have to take their own acti...
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/27/why-nz-must-resist-the-trashing-of-international-law/
4 months ago
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Govts should be encouraging democracy not actively suppressing it. Can National voters seriously not see what's going on?
#nzpol
#democracy
4 months ago
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Everyday our democracy is becoming more like America's
#nzpol
4 months ago
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Genocide by bombing, by shooting and now starvation. Expel tje Israeli ambassadors
#nzpol
#GazaGenocide
#CeaseFireNow
#IsraeliGenocide
#FreePalestine
4 months ago
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Christopher Luxon NatGPT
4 months ago
What I'd just say to you is, I know many of you bottom feeders are concerned about rapidly rising food prices, especially dairy. So here's a little vid
#NickyNoBoats
has put together to reassure you we're not cynical opportunists.
#LyinLuxon
#PuppetPM
#EconomicVandals
#NZpol
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This is the guy whose brand has always been about protecting NZ from foreign influence and big business Nicotine lobbyists said Winston Peters was 'very powerful' and 'very industry friendly'
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
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Nicotine lobbyists said Winston Peters was 'very powerful' and 'very industry friendly'
Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "very industry friendly". His party later delivered huge tax cuts for their products.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/567711/nicotine-lobbyists-said-winston-peters-was-very-powerful-and-very-industry-friendly
4 months ago
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Clint Fern
4 months ago
These two have always been insulated from real life.
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Coalition govt harping on ad nauseam about The International Rules Based Order. Nek minut
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shorturl.at/dBhmg
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Disregard for indigenous rights comes straight from the top
Opinion from Victoria University: The Government got called out at the UN for breaching its obligations on Indigenous peoples’ rights. Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown asks, how did we get here?
https://shorturl.at/dBhmg
4 months ago
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Expect more of this as outsourcing to the private sector will push up prices overall and mean less training for new clinicians
#nzpol
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Woman in wheelchair can now walk after surgery in India she couldn't afford in NZ
Karolyn Carroll paid $13,000 for surgery she says would have cost $85k in New Zealand.
https://shorturl.at/4S5mT
4 months ago
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Mana Serving Diva
4 months ago
Incredible piece by
@joelmacmanus.bsky.social
. It is crucial to continue calling this out and push for a more respectful environment in politics. Those who wish to stand for public office, particularly women and Māori, deserve this. Our constituents deserve this too.
#nzpol
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Windbag: Ray Chung has never been fit for office
Recent revelations of Ray Chung spreading sexual rumours about Tory Whanau shouldn’t be a surprise to those who have followed his lone term on council.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/14-07-2025/windbag-ray-chung-has-never-been-fit-for-office
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Remember whanau, for 'Māorification' to exist it has to be Pakehafied' to begin with. To change something it has to be something else to begin with - I didn't make the rules. Mauri ora.
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5 months ago
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Ingrid Hipkiss at @rnz is a lightweight. Chung hears conspiracy dirt from one 'constitutent', doesn't verify it, emails it out in bulk, and its just another day
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5 months ago
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Mana Serving Diva
5 months ago
Despite enduring a constant stream of false and malicious rumours throughout this term, I’ve chosen to stay focused on our city’s progress. Now, mayoral candidates who have helped spread these rumours are standing for election. This behaviour is not acceptable and voters deserve to know.
#nzpol
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Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory Whanau
Ray Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/exclusive-wellington-mayoral-candidate-ray-chungs-sex-and-drugs-gossip-about-tory-whanau/YIEIRU6J3FF7POYARBERTAW6FA/
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Meanwhile he's pushing for transparancy and accountability via the RSB
#nzpol
Ministry warned Seymour of public reaction to KidsCan contract
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Ministry warned Seymour of public reaction to KidsCan contract
David Seymour earmarked $8m for non-profit ECE centres, but ended up quietly opening the door to private businesses when the scheme was announced.
https://share.google/99qt6l10GGaALnTi8
5 months ago
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This govt created this easy to understand binary back room vs front room bullshit. It was a front for tax cuts and now we see the damage
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/03/o...
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Oranga Tamariki ‘almost certainly’ won’t cope with child concern reports
It had job cuts and sudden contract changes to community providers, and now the children’s ministry predicts it won’t be able to promptly handle alerts to tamariki at risk.
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/03/oranga-tamariki-almost-certainly-wont-cope-with-child-concern-reports/
5 months ago
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Finally some media coverage
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
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Proud Boys no longer deemed terrorists in NZ
Police once described the American far-right group as violent ‘cryptofascists’ but they’re no longer designated a terrorist threat
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360739141/proud-boys-no-longer-deemed-terrorists-nz
5 months ago
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So much for free speech
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap lead anti-Keir Starmer chant at Glastonbury
Politicians and music industry bosses called on organisers to pull the group from the Glastonbury line-up.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/565430/irish-hip-hop-trio-kneecap-lead-anti-keir-starmer-chant-at-glastonbury
5 months ago
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David Mohring
5 months ago
WTF Eight days & not a single news media mention of Luxon not renewing NZ terrorist designation of the US Proud Boys last week. As of 25th at least one NZ journalist say they are working on it, Including how it may be seen by some groups as an endorsement of the same type of behaviour in NZ.
#nzpol
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Misinformation at its finest. We're not banning greyhounds, we're banning greyhound abuse.
#nzpol
image description: greyhounds racing with words "don't ban greyhounds"
5 months ago
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5 months ago
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Anyone willing to place bets on when China is going to take the advantage and invade Taiwan?
#nzpol
#internationalpolitics
5 months ago
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In the same breath Richardson called Cullen 'smarmy' she says she never denigrated anyone. And he's not even here to defend himself
#nzpol
5 months ago
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Just as well history has absolutely no relevance whatsoever with the crap happening in the world today
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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More cuts proposed at Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The axe is hovering over historians and staff who create digital content used by schools and the public.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/564045/more-cuts-proposed-at-ministry-for-culture-and-heritage
6 months ago
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If a referrendum was held tomorrow, would you vote to stay with MMP?https://youtu.be/1uXvKS7F2kI?si=6I4udG1snnXiyjTb
6 months ago
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Ho hum use an outdated brand that is objectively incorrect in the 1st place, that encourages an activity to make it less so while exploiting haka when it suits them while deriding it when it doesnt
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Tourism NZ launches new 100% Pure New Zealand global campaign
It aims to encourage travellers to book now with snapshots of the iconic landscapes and experiences on offer.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/563885/tourism-nz-launches-new-100-percent-pure-new-zealand-global-campaign
6 months ago
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Submit against the Regulatory Standards Bill now
6 months ago
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David Oxenbridge
Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷
6 months ago
NZ Govt has a 'hot line' you can report road cones that might be annoying you, but there's not hot line for starving kids. This is a deeply un-serious country & don't you dare thinking voting Labour is going to change Jack fucking shit.
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Apparently only a good cop is needed
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/09/h...
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History's verdict is already in on van Velden's safety reforms
The Government is instructing WorkSafe to be kinder and more supportive to businesses, and to shift its focus from enforcement to advice. We know from bitter history where this leads
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/06/09/historys-verdict-is-already-in-on-van-veldens-safety-reforms/
6 months ago
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6 months ago
#NZPOL
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Luxon laughing and 'quite comfortable' about Bish's comments. But apparently there is no attack on Māori
#nzpol
6 months ago
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