Pukunui population climbs sharply after controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island The measure has divided people on Stewart Island, but led to a 52 percent population boost for threatened Southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui.

1080 works.

"A controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island has led to a 52 percent population boost for threatened Southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui."

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Anthropic's fast ascent: The strategy behind an $800 billion valuation The AI firm Anthropic has emerged as a dominant force in the global technology sector, attracting investor interest that values the company at approximately $800 billion (€678.3bn), but what is behind the success?

The AI firm Anthropic has emerged as a dominant force in the global technology sector, attracting investor interest that values the company at approximately $800 billion (€678.3bn), but what is behind the success?

Govt sets new record for bills skipping select committees No government since at least 1987 has passed 30 or more laws without a select committee vet – until the coalition last month, Marc Daalder reports.

No government since at least 1987 has passed 30 or more laws without a select committee vet – until the coalition last month #nzpol

ENROL YOUR TEENS PEOPLE! You can pre-enrol a 17 yo too. Just do it! Go to vote.nz

AI can identify risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records.

Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records.

It's going to become something out of a dystopian movie even though, right now, it feels 'normal. There is NOTHING we can do to halt the slow crash into shortages. If we had a different leader, we could have come together like we did at the start of Covid. I'm worried about medication

Get it done now in case the klowns call a desperate snap election...

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The Christian Nationalism of Alfred Ngaro and NewZeal There is more to the ideology of Ngaro's party than just Christian values

In light of the news that Ngaro will be standing for NZ First at this years election, I'm taking this 2023 article out from behind the paywall.

Ngaro previously led the Christian Nationalist Party 'NewZeal' after leaving National

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I help Emily out with tech stuff so I have set her up with a Bluesky profile. She does great work so please go give her a follow!

Gull, NPD merger will drive down gas prices, companies say The companies have a combined staff of 130, and a combined buying power of one billion litres of fuel a year.

The best way to cut fuel costs is to switch to electric. It cuts fuel imports which to MBEI reports amount to expenditure of $6.34B.
Clean car discount saves billions, but it costs National donors' profits.
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What this article doesn’t make clear is the only reason the book in question came up in a Google search, is because it was landing on the very press release that invented the book! It implies that as it came up in a search it’s ok because “some things had to be accepted in good faith”. IT CREATED IT

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I created a Ko-Fi link to help raise the $1000 my Insurance Excess wants before we can fix our windscreen: ko-fi.com/amscraig

Towards He Whakaputanga | E-Tangata “What is clear from He Whakaputanga is that there was never a ceding of any kind of sovereignty to Britain. Not then, nor five years later, when Te Tiriti was signed at Waitangi.” — Catherine Delahunt...

“What is clear from He Whakaputanga is that there was never a ceding of any kind of sovereignty to Britain. Not then, nor five years later, when Te Tiriti was signed at Waitangi.” — Catherine Delahunty. #nzpol e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/...

Iwi leaders unveil AI safeguards to protect Māori data The framework introduces safeguards to prevent harm, including regular monitoring, accountability and transparent algorithm use.

It's great seeing Kirikowhai fronting this:

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I love R! Do you think it is better than Python for data analysis?

🎉 He Pānui 🎉

For as long as Sweet Noah Animal Rescue has been running, they've always managed to cover vet bills thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. But since losing our old FB page (and with it over 3,000 followers), they're struggling to keep up. If you can koha to help them!

Coalition loses power in new political poll

📢 The centre-right bloc could not return to power if an election were held today.

Labour's Peeni Henare concedes Tāmaki Makaurau by-election to Te Pāti Māori rival Oriini Kaipara Labour candidate Peeni Henare conceded defeat to his rival, when the vote count hit 80 percent.

Oriini Kaipara has retained Tāmaki Makaurau for Te Pāti Māori. In six weeks, she stood tall against a veteran MP& proved the strength of mana motuhake, courage, & humility

This win belongs to Tāmaki, to every volunteer, & to all who believe in Te Tiriti and the power of our people

❤️🖤🤍 #NZPol

Labour's Peeni Henare concedes Tāmaki Makaurau by-election to Te Pāti Māori rival Oriini Kaipara Labour candidate Peeni Henare conceded defeat to his rival, when the vote count hit 80 percent.

#nzpol Congrats to Oriini Kaipara ❤️ and ❤️ Peeni Henare. You both did hard mahi for days on end. Thank you for showing us all how steadfast Māori are in politics and Aotearoa despite this awful govt. This Pākehā is really pleased to see more wahine toa in our parliament

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Why the Meridian Energy hydro spilling scandal shows it’s time to democratise our energy, - Greenpeace Aotearoa Meridian Energy has been caught red-handed ripping off New Zealanders, for its own gain.

Why the Meridian Energy hydro dam spilling scandal shows it’s time to democratise our energy: #nzpol #privatisation of public services, assets, infrastructure & resources is always a huge mistake! #greed #ForProfits
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A photo of a newspaper clipping. It is from the letter to the editor from someone called Jenny Senior from Waipawa. The letter is entitled "Say what?" and the text says - spelling as original! Kia ora, Māori language is sew confusing that I am knot surprised that the minister has put fourth an idea that will make learning how too reed easier four knew entrance. Hour children mite find it sew much easier in they're lessens, if they only have to here and eyes won language.

Not all heroes wear capes, sometimes, like Jenny here, they just use puns and homophones.

Suspended Te Pāti Māori MPs to embark on national tour Te Pāti Māori says it will continue to stand its ground as three MPs begin their record suspensions.

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Don't vote for the guy or his mates who are backed by cookers and anti-trans douchebags.

Just saying...

Mata Reports | ACT: The Foreign Influences That Have Shaped David Seymour's Political Agenda | RNZ YouTube video by RNZ

Gosh this is enlightening. Excellent investigation from a team who are most definitely not conspiracy nutters.

Mata Reports | ACT: The Foreign Influences That Have Shaped David Seymour's Political Agenda | RNZ
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Very naughty or under-fire? Wellington council complaints soar Nine code of conduct complaints have been filed about this crop of Wellington City Council - that is more than the past seven terms combined.

"a councillor complained about the “mayor’s alleged conduct” at a Local Government NZ conference."

To avoid any outrageous rumors which usually occurs, this conduct was me delegating a proxy vote to Mayor Campbell Barry. THAT IS ALL. #nzpol

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Windbag: Tory Whanau is the anti-Jacinda They're both young, female, progressive leaders whose career trajectories are intertwined with Andrew Little. But their legacies couldn't be more different.

Like RNZ this weekend, I like the way @joelmacmanus.bsky.social has raised mistakes/learning opportunities in a respectful and non-mana diminishing way. In comparison to recent reporting, this is very refreshing. #nzpol

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Hopefully, the Greens will hold the balance of power in the Senate.

This is amazing!