Without question, the conservative right-wing views of Jones are repugnant on every level, reflective of the man himself. Shame on the old school right & the neo cons who shielded and protected Jones, & who profiteered from his toxic views, while enabling a culture of impunity.

Whilst every person enjoys the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair hearing and a defence, how is it possible that these allegations have been circulating for over two decades and no action taken until now? abc.net.au/news/2024-11-1…

The bill threatens Māori governance, co-governance structures and participation. It undermines Treaty settlements, health services, education, and resource management, reversing decades of progress.

The ACT NZ bill, which aims to impose a restrictive interpretation of the Treaty, threatens decades of progress in Māori-Crown relations.

Te Pāti Māori’s haka protest aligns with nationwide opposition, including a nine-day hikoi converging in Wellington. With key coalition partners opposing the bill, its passage remains unlikely, but the fight to protect Māori rights continues with vigor.

The ACT NZ bill, which aims to impose a restrictive interpretation of the Treaty, threatens decades of progress in Māori-Crown relations. Te Pāti Māori’s protest underscores the urgent need to uphold the Treaty’s promises of justice and partnership.

Huge respect. During the parliamentary debate, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tore up ACT NZ’s proposed bill before leading a haka with fellow Māori MPs. Their bold stand forced a suspension of the session, highlighting widespread opposition to attempts to undermine Treaty protections

Such a powerful statement by Te Pāti Māori, led by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who led the haka protest in Parliament, opposing ACT NZ’s bill to reneg the Treaty of Waitangi. Signed in 1840, remains central to Māori rights and NZ governance framework. abc.net.au/news/2024-11-1…

Watson faces extradition to Japan on charges related to a 2010 incident with a Japanese whaling vessel. His legal team is appealing the detention, arguing the charges are politically motivated and that extradition would subject him to a justice system with a 99% conviction rate.

Despite the 1986 international moratorium on commercial whaling, Japan has continued whaling under the guise of scientific research and, more recently, through commercial whaling. In recent years, Japan has killed hundreds of whales, including endangered species like fin whales

Watson has dedicated his life to marine conservation, employing direct-action to disrupt illegal whaling and fishing operations. His efforts have been instrumental in saving thousands of whales and other marine species.

Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, has been detained in Greenland since July 21, 2024, totaling nearly four months as of November 14, 2024. abc.net.au/news/2024-11-1…

Attendees include UK’s Keir Starmer, EU leaders, and Global South reps. Absent: US, China, India, and Indonesia. Papua New Guinea boycotted, criticizing wealthier nations for insufficient support and equity in climate commitments.

To meet COP29 goals, renewables must rise to 60% of energy by 2030, requiring $4T annually. Energy efficiency improvements need doubling to 2.4% per year. Carbon capture must scale 40x, needing $655B. Carbon pricing to cover 60% emissions with $75/ton tax by 2030.

Proposed mechanisms include a $25/ton carbon tax, shipping taxes, and fossil fuel levies, potentially raising billions annually to meet the $1.3 trillion goal. Funding will rely on developed nations, but emerging economies like China face growing pressure.

COP29 aims to limit warming to 1.5°C by cutting emissions 43% by 2030, achieving net zero by 2050. Developing nations require $1.3 trillion annually in climate finance, far above the previous $100 billion target, to fund adaptation and mitigation efforts. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Trump’s forthcoming rollbacks could add 4bn additional metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere by 2030 when compared with a continuation of Biden’s policies. That “would be a death sentence to our planet”, said Minden, of Zero Hour. theguardian.com/environment/20…

By embracing empathy, equity, and collaboration, we can transcend these destructive patterns. Ending misogyny is not just a gender issue; it’s vital for halting war, environmental destruction, and exploitation, paving the way for peace and planetary health.

Achieving true equality between the sexes is essential for fostering a spiritually balanced world. As ecofeminist Starhawk observes, “Our patriarchal culture of domination has confused the erotic with domination and violence.”

While setting firm boundaries against misogyny is crucial, replacing patriarchy with matriarchy risks reinforcing harmful dynamics. True progress lies in dismantling oppressive systems, not perpetuating dualities that deepen division between the sexes.