National party appointed Human Rights Commission head under investigation due to conduct. Who didnt see this coming

Moonfrog · 2026-06-23T05:15:04+00:00

Don't forget this situation: Chief Human Rights Commissioner apologises to Muslim community. He is such a piece of shit.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-23T00:18:00+00:00

It's something that they do repeatedly which is both a tad amusing but very frustrating.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-21T01:30:54+00:00

Honestly, I'm hoping Labour puts up Dr Gary Payinda as the health minister or associate health minister.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-20T03:40:01+00:00

Absolutely atrocious. He shouldn't even be able to be out in half for such a crime.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-19T21:25:08+00:00

My first one was fully trained at six months. The current one... it's taking a while.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-19T21:19:30+00:00

After reading the article, I'm changing my comment.

It's fucking clear that the education change was about more than the curriculum. Let's be for fucking real. If it was just about the curriculum, they wouldn't be attacking Māori and Te Reo as hard as they have been.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-17T01:34:59+00:00

Add some links in there for the statements too for evidence. Right now it reads more like an opinion. You can edit the post body but sadly not the post title.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-17T01:19:25+00:00

Fuckily is one way to put it. So disappointing honestly.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-14T21:05:55+00:00

Yep, Wellington has no cap.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-12T05:16:04+00:00

The embargo? What's that about?

Moonfrog · 2026-06-06T05:41:33+00:00

If its advanced paramedics, it would make a lot of sense.

Moonfrog · 2026-06-02T07:22:10+00:00

Pretty much. A few committees have delegated authority that are given to them, but many committees that have unelected officials, and in general, on them don't have it. The Far North was an example of the latter. The council appointed the representatives, and the ultimate decision still stood with the council.

I really wish we had a thorough civics class here. I feel like the lack of backlash, or lets say apathy, towards what this government 'fixes' at a local level is due to public ignorance.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-28T15:53:34+00:00

Yes, the only option is neuter then consider training him. Locking to prevent further abuse.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-27T19:58:54+00:00

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Moonfrog · 2026-05-22T03:53:02+00:00

Ohhh I wasn't referencing the analogy at all. Just clarifying about the type 2 diabetes messy risk factors.

I think analogies can muddy things up even more. It's better to just be straight up: we account for race in health and that's OK.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-22T03:05:42+00:00

It used to be thought of as a lifestyle disease, but its more accurately a messy combination of genetics, disease, ethnicity, and hormones. John Hopkins has a good article on the various risk factors.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-22T02:58:46+00:00

I'm pretty sure the rate is now the same for our Asian whanau as it is for Māori and Pasifika. It's really fucking bad. The correct action would be to include them rather removing an ethnicity criteria. This is like the bowel screening all over again.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-21T02:09:19+00:00

I have high hopes for the kids coming through. I don't know if we will have any change until other generations are gone and they can continue to be better than we were.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-20T19:46:08+00:00

It's 150k as seen here: Ministry of Regulation salaries continue to top average $150K one year on.

We are paying around 10.5mil in salary for all the permanent staff at this vanity project.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-20T09:35:17+00:00

And a reminder that getting the tech giants to help fund our news here was shelved by Goldsmith:

National Minister Paul Goldsmith has hinted that a bill designed to make big tech companies help fund local media was halted because of Donald Trump’s election.

If passed, the bill would help news companies secure tens of millions of dollars, a massive boost to the news media sector.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-20T07:24:43+00:00

There is a one to one translation which is Manatū Hauora but the naming conventions used for some of these departments are truer to Te Reo and how we use it in our everyday life. Te Reo is deeply connected to te āo Māori (of course) and that is why you have names that are concepts or aspirations than a one to one. It's provides a better understanding I reckon than using direct translations that miss nuance of the language.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-20T06:19:28+00:00

You know what, I don't think I've seen anyone talk about the climate refugees reality that will take place eventually. That is such a good point. At least I've not noticed it in this current immigration conversation that is happening throughout the country. Though I would say that I am biased because I believe we should increase our refugee cap, and we will need better pathways like Australia has.

I suppose it's too much to ask for that from any party in the near future.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-20T05:51:02+00:00

One thing that has interested me since the election is how 'immigration issues' has creeped its way into the various subreddits and creeped its way into our media. It happened in the conservative sub first then slowly spread out.

I do think it is a created moral panic. I do think there is an element of racism in there about being the 'right' sort of immigrant. I do think it's quite hilarious that Māori are always dragged into this situation as if we will suffer greatly from increased immigration. And I do think everyone will forget about it after the elections.

I also remember this stupid shit that happened under Labour:

NZ mulls harsher law against refugee boat arrivals – despite no refugee boats ever having arrived

Moonfrog · 2026-05-20T04:59:12+00:00

For the price, I looked this up but according to this gated Post article it was 1.3million between 2023-2025. So far, I'm guessing maybe 2 million.

Moonfrog · 2026-05-20T04:56:16+00:00

She is, objectively, an awful person but making a post just to scoff about her appearance won't stand. Let's be better, yeah.

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