Andrew Rudolph

An 'unmeritocracy' – a modest proposal Comment from the University of Otago: Previously ‘essential’ workers are being told society is a meritocracy, and their situation is their own fault for not seeking roles of actual value to society

Filling society's essential roles by preventing social mobility - a thought experiment

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He Autaki Hou: Collaborative decision-making at child protection's front door - University of Otago | Emily Keddell Pretty pleased to be able to announce our project report for He Autaki Hou: Collaborative decision-making at child protection's front door. Tai Timu Tai Pari Jude Hughes Andrew Rudolph This process e...

Pretty pleased to be able to announce our project report for He Autaki Hou: Collaborative decision-making at child protection's front door - An Indigenous community partnership with New Zealand's Child Protection System.

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The economy is recovering for those whose voices matter. Those struggling can be safely ignored - unless it's to tell them that their struggles are (somehow) being caused by those also struggling.

And the more they struggle, the better for those whose voices matter.

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If this Government is not trying to take over your professional organisation as a naked power grab to prevent dissent then you are obviously not trying hard enough.

Looking at us, Social Workers 👀

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antinomianism

noun

Theology., the belief that Christians, by virtue of divine grace, are freed not only from biblical law and church-prescribed behavioral norms, but also from all moral law.

"We will not spit in your gruel on Mondays and Fridays"

Oh wow! A much fairer system, really pumped for this step in the right direction!

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Today, I'm going to genuinely smile at a stranger - could be at the supermarket; maybe the gas station; may be while walking down the street. Might even say "Hi, how are you?".

No one can stop me.

He can't reach the pedals

Relax, it’s only poor brown people in prison who’ll lose their vote. Rich white criminals usually get a fine or home detention, so they’ll still be voting.

Happy Days.

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They didn't even take us to dinner first!

Day 16 of stopping smoking because David Seymour said 'smokers are heroes because they pay lots of excise tax and don't need a pension' (cause they're dead).

Love never made be stop smoking but spite and pettiness did.

Thanks, David, I owe you one.

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David Seymour said that smokers are heroes because they pay lots of excise tax and don't need a pension.

If DS calls you a hero then you're doing something wrong.

Day 5 of stopping smoking...

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Spot on - I gave up on the Panel years ago as it was simply the same old paid lobbyists spouting nothing but talking points; or, some old guy who would shout down actual experts in topics in which said old guy knew bugger all.

I remember when John Key was elected, Paddy talking about how plush the carpet was at Sky City - he fully went on about it for a minute or two. It was ridiculous - I think he was trying to highlight the difference between National and Labour's events that night. He was ALWAYS like this

I have a theory that we need to INCREASE the amount of space junk so that Billionaires can't flee the planet once they've finished trashing it, and will actually have to help fix it if they want to survive - naïve I know, but still...

Dave Broughton abseiling for rangatahi on Otago! Participating in syd Annual Fundraiser 2025

Help out Southern Youth Development - a great #Ōtepoti #Dunedin organisation supporting our Youth!

I worry this will mean defaulting to whatever plan that National has because Labour will be so eager to appear responsible, and National will not stick to any agreement if ACT or NZF deem it to be undesirable.

Two hours with the secretive rich lister bankrolling Sean Plunket’s The Platform 'We're not very happy with the direction of the country.'

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Yes! It's my understanding that the owners of Best Start Kindergartens fund Sean Plunket's Media Channel.

Does 'freedom' not mean you are free to do as you please?

Getting rid of the current coalition takes precedence over the circular firing squad pre-election; however, post-election the gloves (have to) come off.

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"We're paying people to be old at the moment..."

I thought it was so that we don't have the elderly homeless and dying on our streets, but what would I know.

I feel like some potential National voters may think, "There'll be no asset sales cause the public doesn't want them", and then vote for National; only to find after the election the Nats say, "Your vote was a mandate for asset sales". Perhaps messaging needs to reflect that.

A mattress on the Lieth - Dunedin

Student Accommodation Available Now!

1 bedroom. Close to the University and all student amenities.

No smokers, no pets. $500p/w

Welcome back ;)

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NZ study links rheumatic fever to skin infections, poverty Professor Michael Baker says “improving housing conditions” is a key way to stop Kiwi kids getting the illness.

Seymour gives kids rheumatic fever! #nzpol
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While I'm guessing he will be leading NZF at the next election, the alternative is Shane Jones and then all bets are off.

If NACTNZF are re-elected they will claim that as a mandate for asset sales, regardless of what any specific polls on the matter say. The only time voters matter in 'their' democracy is at election (donation gathering) time

Attractive for whom?

Flyer for Race Relations Week 15 - 23 March 2025

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Pharmacies - they already stock and sell medicinal weed, methadone and other controlled substances. They are highly regulated, pharmacists have professional and ethical standards, and they can also offer advice to users on health-related matters.