The protest that overwhelmed a rally for anti-trans rights activist Posie Parker in Auckland last weekend was described as out-of-control and violent in some accounts. Two reporters on the ground tell Mediawatch that does not reflect what they saw.​ rnz.co.nz/national/progr…

We created a pamphlet to give some context around the racist roadshow. You’re welcome to download and give them to attendees. The printable PDF version is available on all.org.nz Keep an eye out for our full debunk video coming out soon! #stopcogovernance

The Republican Party of Montana is refusing to allow me—a transgender Representative—to speak on any bill. This is fundamentally undemocratic. My light is on, and I am ready to speak on behalf of the constituents who elected me to do so.

Calling on my Pākeha countrymen and women to speak up and stand up for te reo. It's so much better when we do this together. Kia kaha te reo Māori. 🫶 #HeTaongaTeReo

I know rainbow capitalism can be bullshit, but it does at least show the bigots how out of touch they are with the mainstream.

Spark NZ "while respecting each other's right to their own view" - - you do not, in fact, have to respect hate speech. Bowing to the rabid transphobes, after such a strong statement of solidarity with Shaneel, is pathetic. You were right the first time.

#BREAKING The Prime Minister has just ruled out a wealth tax; full stop. Inequality has never been worse & the solutions have never been clearer. The time for inaction & tinkering is over; the time for political courage is now, the only option this year is the Green Party.

Who are these 4% of under 35s voting for NZ First, and what planet are they on?

BREAKING: Former President Donald Trump found GUILTY on 34 felony counts for falsification of business records in the first degree.

The government wants local communities to make their own decisions. The only problem – they keep disagreeing with the government. thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-06…

Of course you have the usual characters in the comments who railed against Labour's "authoritarianism" supporting the coalition overruling local democracy

Does anyone more familiar with the NZ twitter cooker scene know what the deal is with the "spider" thing? Clearly some sort of in-group label, but what's the relevance?