Pinned
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To me the difference is that I'll be disappointed with Labour for not doing more than they do, but I'll be angry with National for a lot of what they do.
February 18, 2026 at 11:38 PM
To me the difference is that I'll be disappointed with Labour for not doing more than they do, but I'll be angry with National for a lot of what they do.
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Great news that the Govt's introduced a bill to make English an official language. I trust we'll now have an interpreter at press conferences to translate Luxonese business jargon into plain English.
February 18, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Great news that the Govt's introduced a bill to make English an official language. I trust we'll now have an interpreter at press conferences to translate Luxonese business jargon into plain English.
National Party copium.
The <30% Luxon party will win more electorates than the 45%, 47% & 47 % Key party & the 44% English one.
The <30% Luxon party will win more electorates than the 45%, 47% & 47 % Key party & the 44% English one.
February 18, 2026 at 11:38 PM
National Party copium.
The <30% Luxon party will win more electorates than the 45%, 47% & 47 % Key party & the 44% English one.
The <30% Luxon party will win more electorates than the 45%, 47% & 47 % Key party & the 44% English one.
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Jamming 3-story terraced houses in west Auckland despite lack of infrastructure: “democracy”
Listening to a couple of nimbys in Epsom not wanting terraced houses: also “democracy”
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Listening to a couple of nimbys in Epsom not wanting terraced houses: also “democracy”
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government expected to make announcement on Auckland housing plan U-turn
The Housing Minister has had to grapple with a process which he says is "legally complicated".
www.rnz.co.nz
February 18, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Jamming 3-story terraced houses in west Auckland despite lack of infrastructure: “democracy”
Listening to a couple of nimbys in Epsom not wanting terraced houses: also “democracy”
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Listening to a couple of nimbys in Epsom not wanting terraced houses: also “democracy”
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Interesting parallels between Peters in the NZ parlt, and Hanson in the Aus senate. Both vile, racist PoSs. We know who is behind Hanson, but who are the dark forces behind Peters? He’s working on someone’s agenda, for certain
Don’t forget, when Pauline drops racist bombshells into the media for everyone to react to, she’s now being funded by Gina Rinehart, major contributor to racist propaganda group Advance and inspired by MAGA-guru Steve “flood the zone with bullshit” Bannon.
The offence is the point.
The offence is the point.
February 18, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Interesting parallels between Peters in the NZ parlt, and Hanson in the Aus senate. Both vile, racist PoSs. We know who is behind Hanson, but who are the dark forces behind Peters? He’s working on someone’s agenda, for certain
Man who wrecked UK economy now trying to foist AI on the world.
Countries that do not embrace AI could be left behind, says OpenAI’s George Osborne
Without AI you will be a ‘weaker and poorer nation’, says former UK chancellor two months into job at US firm
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Man who wrecked UK economy now trying to foist AI on the world.
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Olympic highlight in this house.
February 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Olympic highlight in this house.
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DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
February 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
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Olympics Dog was chasing the motorized camera they have to capture the competitors at the finish line, then decided to chase some competitors instead
February 18, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Olympics Dog was chasing the motorized camera they have to capture the competitors at the finish line, then decided to chase some competitors instead
Freshwater Poll
Labour 37%, Greens 10%, TPM 2% (49%)
Nat 30%, NZ1 11%, ACT 6% (47%).
Bizarre statement that "The ruling coalition could cling to power, but by only the slimmest of margins".
Clearly would be a left win, especially with TPM overhang.
Labour 37%, Greens 10%, TPM 2% (49%)
Nat 30%, NZ1 11%, ACT 6% (47%).
Bizarre statement that "The ruling coalition could cling to power, but by only the slimmest of margins".
Clearly would be a left win, especially with TPM overhang.
National struggles for traction as NZ First gains ground in new poll
The ruling coalition could cling to power, but by only the slimmest of margins, with NZ First again positioned as kingmaker.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 18, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Freshwater Poll
Labour 37%, Greens 10%, TPM 2% (49%)
Nat 30%, NZ1 11%, ACT 6% (47%).
Bizarre statement that "The ruling coalition could cling to power, but by only the slimmest of margins".
Clearly would be a left win, especially with TPM overhang.
Labour 37%, Greens 10%, TPM 2% (49%)
Nat 30%, NZ1 11%, ACT 6% (47%).
Bizarre statement that "The ruling coalition could cling to power, but by only the slimmest of margins".
Clearly would be a left win, especially with TPM overhang.
Fuck-knuckle racist Winston Peters gives me another opportunity to use this.
Hates Rarotonga because they won't give Shane backhanders. Probably.
Hates Rarotonga because they won't give Shane backhanders. Probably.
February 18, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Fuck-knuckle racist Winston Peters gives me another opportunity to use this.
Hates Rarotonga because they won't give Shane backhanders. Probably.
Hates Rarotonga because they won't give Shane backhanders. Probably.
Credit to Hipkins for calling out Peters & Brownlee's racism.
Winston Peters sinking to a new low race-baiting Green MP Tuiono Te Anau's right to ask a question in parliament because he was born in Rarotonga. Tuiono's mother was Ngāpuhi - Ngāi Takoto. He is a citizen and unlike Peters is a fluent speaker of te reo Māori.
February 18, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Credit to Hipkins for calling out Peters & Brownlee's racism.
Cooker Doctor guilty.
Weird thing about the case her counsel was Harry Waalkens and the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) counsel was Simon Waalkens.
Weird thing about the case her counsel was Harry Waalkens and the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) counsel was Simon Waalkens.
Nelson doctor guilty of misconduct after prescribing Ivermectin for Covid-19
Nelson doctor Caroline Wheeler has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary panel for prescribing Ivermectin for Covid-19.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 18, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Cooker Doctor guilty.
Weird thing about the case her counsel was Harry Waalkens and the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) counsel was Simon Waalkens.
Weird thing about the case her counsel was Harry Waalkens and the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) counsel was Simon Waalkens.
Wealth calculating guillotine.
Only operates when a certain level is reached.
Only operates when a certain level is reached.
is there a technology that "the left" is excited about?
www.transformernews.ai/p/the-left-i...
www.transformernews.ai/p/the-left-i...
The left is missing out on AI
As a movement, it has largely refused to engage seriously with AI, ceding debate about a threat and opportunity to the right
www.transformernews.ai
February 18, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Wealth calculating guillotine.
Only operates when a certain level is reached.
Only operates when a certain level is reached.
Who could have predicted the cost blow-out in the Waimea Dam?
Everyone apart from the National aligned irrigators.
Bail out the ratepayers who consistently voted against it but give nothing to the people who pushed ahead with the construction.
Everyone apart from the National aligned irrigators.
Bail out the ratepayers who consistently voted against it but give nothing to the people who pushed ahead with the construction.
Waimea Dam bailout plea shows why public sector fails at big infrastructure
Minister Todd McClay opens door to refinancing or buying out $100m debt incurred in project blowout. Jonathan Milne reports.
newsroom.co.nz
February 18, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Who could have predicted the cost blow-out in the Waimea Dam?
Everyone apart from the National aligned irrigators.
Bail out the ratepayers who consistently voted against it but give nothing to the people who pushed ahead with the construction.
Everyone apart from the National aligned irrigators.
Bail out the ratepayers who consistently voted against it but give nothing to the people who pushed ahead with the construction.
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Less than 4 weeks ago 6 people died in landslide at a Council owned campground. Surely Stuff has a responsibility here to not give these views oxygen?
"He said he’d be happy to continue living there and did not believe the risk was as great as the council made out."
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
"He said he’d be happy to continue living there and did not believe the risk was as great as the council made out."
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
‘This was their home’: Tears as 90-year-old campground closes over landslide danger
Expert assessment paints a stark picture of the threat to life at Hawke’s Bay landmark.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 17, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Less than 4 weeks ago 6 people died in landslide at a Council owned campground. Surely Stuff has a responsibility here to not give these views oxygen?
"He said he’d be happy to continue living there and did not believe the risk was as great as the council made out."
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
"He said he’d be happy to continue living there and did not believe the risk was as great as the council made out."
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
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In today’s NZ Herald
February 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
Heard Jesse Jackson speaking at the 2003 march in London against the invasion of Iraq.
Rip
Rip
February 17, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Heard Jesse Jackson speaking at the 2003 march in London against the invasion of Iraq.
Rip
Rip
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i need to know what sort of english is the official nz english.
is it english as spoken in mataura? or as spoken in kaikohe. or ōtara. or fendalton. i need more details paul
is it english as spoken in mataura? or as spoken in kaikohe. or ōtara. or fendalton. i need more details paul
February 17, 2026 at 4:30 AM
i need to know what sort of english is the official nz english.
is it english as spoken in mataura? or as spoken in kaikohe. or ōtara. or fendalton. i need more details paul
is it english as spoken in mataura? or as spoken in kaikohe. or ōtara. or fendalton. i need more details paul
Luxon perfectly explained.
Trump Narcissism Syndrome. He is writing himself a highly self congratulatory script which is so pleasant and comfortable that he believes it to be fact
February 17, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Luxon perfectly explained.
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Health NZ fired a bunch of IT staff and now there are constant IT failures making it impossible to do our jobs.
It should be really easy for Labour to keep hammering the incompetent health minister on the incredibly predictable consequences of his actions.
It should be really easy for Labour to keep hammering the incompetent health minister on the incredibly predictable consequences of his actions.
Doctors, nurses at South Island hospitals plagued by IT issues
"It's all very well to have plans, intentions and work-around but when this is a daily issue it becomes very difficult, demoralising and dangerous."
www.rnz.co.nz
February 16, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Health NZ fired a bunch of IT staff and now there are constant IT failures making it impossible to do our jobs.
It should be really easy for Labour to keep hammering the incompetent health minister on the incredibly predictable consequences of his actions.
It should be really easy for Labour to keep hammering the incompetent health minister on the incredibly predictable consequences of his actions.
Ouch
"Does it matter: Not really, but if you can’t trust a man when he says his parents let him stay up to watch State of Origin as a kid, when can you trust him?"
"Does it matter: Not really, but if you can’t trust a man when he says his parents let him stay up to watch State of Origin as a kid, when can you trust him?"
More proof Luxon is a liar.
No, John Luxon’s parents didn't let him stay up to watch State of Origin as a kid!
When he sounds like John Key, I call him John Luxon.
#NZpol
thespinoff.co.nz/sports/17-02...
No, John Luxon’s parents didn't let him stay up to watch State of Origin as a kid!
When he sounds like John Key, I call him John Luxon.
#NZpol
thespinoff.co.nz/sports/17-02...
Fact check: The prime minister’s parents let him stay up late to watch State of Origin
Question for the right honourable Christopher Luxon: name three players.
thespinoff.co.nz
February 17, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Ouch
"Does it matter: Not really, but if you can’t trust a man when he says his parents let him stay up to watch State of Origin as a kid, when can you trust him?"
"Does it matter: Not really, but if you can’t trust a man when he says his parents let him stay up to watch State of Origin as a kid, when can you trust him?"
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Easy win for Labour to wholesale endorse the Infrastructure Commission's blueprint & invite the govt to (continue to) act against good faith expert advice.
February 16, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Easy win for Labour to wholesale endorse the Infrastructure Commission's blueprint & invite the govt to (continue to) act against good faith expert advice.
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#NewZealand world first, moves on from home solar to home hydro lakes
Residents, business owners and emergency services all agree, it’s the “worst’ flooding they’ve seen in decades.
‘Raging river’ storms through Little River, cafe flooded, farmers scrambling
Residents, business owners and emergency services all agree, it’s the “worst’ flooding they’ve seen in decades.
dlvr.it
February 16, 2026 at 10:10 PM
#NewZealand world first, moves on from home solar to home hydro lakes