D Jukic She/her
@dejanajuk.bsky.social
Enthusiastic amateur gardener. Dalmatian. Croatian. Pākehā. Tangata Tiriti. Parent. Partner. Baba. Teta. Cis. She/her. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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Appeasing Trump is a strategic mistake. Luxon should know better.
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Appeasing Trump is a strategic mistake. Luxon should know better. - Greenpeace Aotearoa
David Seymour slipped up on Herald Now. Ryan Bridge caught Seymour admitting that a critical minerals deal with Trump had, in fact, been discussed at Cabinet. This was awkward, given…
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February 10, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Appeasing Trump is a strategic mistake. Luxon should know better.
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Let’s have a little bit of a chat about an economic concept known as the learning rate, and why it makes an LNG terminal a batshit insane idea 🧵
#nzpol
#nzpol
Watch live: Taranaki's Liquefied Natural Gas import facility expected to save New Zealanders millions
Watch live: Taranaki's Liquefied Natural Gas import facility expected to save New Zealanders millions
Energy Minister Simon Watts on Monday announced a contract was expected to be signed by the middle of the year.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Let’s have a little bit of a chat about an economic concept known as the learning rate, and why it makes an LNG terminal a batshit insane idea 🧵
#nzpol
#nzpol
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'Essentially, what they’re doing is putting a new tax on every New Zealander’s power bill to subsidise an expensive sunset industry. This is a political choice this government is making.' Alva Feldmeir
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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Why not spend $2.7b on solar & batteries instead?
Govt to pay up to $180m/year or $2.7b over 15 years to lease LNG re-gasification plant, paid for by $15-$30 'levy' per household per year. That $2.7b would build four Benmore Dams worth of electricity
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February 10, 2026 at 6:43 AM
'Essentially, what they’re doing is putting a new tax on every New Zealander’s power bill to subsidise an expensive sunset industry. This is a political choice this government is making.' Alva Feldmeir
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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So these dipshits won't fund a *pair* of ferry terminals that'd get used several times a day, but will fund an LNG terminal that *might* get used once in a blue moon?
One terminal, for the same price as two, and with zero (0) ferries?
One terminal, for the same price as two, and with zero (0) ferries?
February 10, 2026 at 6:57 AM
So these dipshits won't fund a *pair* of ferry terminals that'd get used several times a day, but will fund an LNG terminal that *might* get used once in a blue moon?
One terminal, for the same price as two, and with zero (0) ferries?
One terminal, for the same price as two, and with zero (0) ferries?
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This gaslighting government #nzpol
So these dipshits won't fund a *pair* of ferry terminals that'd get used several times a day, but will fund an LNG terminal that *might* get used once in a blue moon?
One terminal, for the same price as two, and with zero (0) ferries?
One terminal, for the same price as two, and with zero (0) ferries?
February 10, 2026 at 6:58 AM
This gaslighting government #nzpol
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Our previous government did with the Lake Onslow planning, but then the NAF coalition muppets cancelled it - along with EVERYTHING else… #nzpol
February 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Our previous government did with the Lake Onslow planning, but then the NAF coalition muppets cancelled it - along with EVERYTHING else… #nzpol
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New Zealand’s score in the @anticorruption.bsky.social Corruption Perceptions Index has dropped yet again. Over the last decade we’ve slipped 10 points, and gone from equal first to equal fourth.
Greens & Labour must take integrity issues seriously and act.
www.transparency.org.nz/blog/falling...
Greens & Labour must take integrity issues seriously and act.
www.transparency.org.nz/blog/falling...
Falling Corruption Score Signals Growing Risks to New Zealand’s Democratic Integrity Media Release
New Zealand’s CPI score has fallen by two points for the fourth consecutive year—a 10% drop overall. While New Zealand still ranks equal fourth with Norway, this continued slide reflects diminishing c...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
New Zealand’s score in the @anticorruption.bsky.social Corruption Perceptions Index has dropped yet again. Over the last decade we’ve slipped 10 points, and gone from equal first to equal fourth.
Greens & Labour must take integrity issues seriously and act.
www.transparency.org.nz/blog/falling...
Greens & Labour must take integrity issues seriously and act.
www.transparency.org.nz/blog/falling...
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Australia: let’s roll out so much rooftop solar you can have free power during the day
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
The government wants taxpayers to pay for a new liquified natural gas import terminal, but is promising lower power prices will come as a result.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Australia: let’s roll out so much rooftop solar you can have free power during the day
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
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Fair point
I still can't really see what problem the LNG import terminal solves.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
February 10, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Fair point
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For years now, UK state owned rental properties have had swathes of solar panels on their rooftops, supplying clean energy to the grid. But clean green 100% Pure NZ is going to import fossil fuels instead. Fuckwits.
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
For years now, UK state owned rental properties have had swathes of solar panels on their rooftops, supplying clean energy to the grid. But clean green 100% Pure NZ is going to import fossil fuels instead. Fuckwits.
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I'm not David Seymour, but I thought the basic rule was that all levies are taxes, but not all taxes are levies?
Either way, I hope as many folk as can afford it switch to solar and fuck this govt for making electricity more expensive and more detrimental to the environment for those who can't
Either way, I hope as many folk as can afford it switch to solar and fuck this govt for making electricity more expensive and more detrimental to the environment for those who can't
February 10, 2026 at 6:18 AM
I'm not David Seymour, but I thought the basic rule was that all levies are taxes, but not all taxes are levies?
Either way, I hope as many folk as can afford it switch to solar and fuck this govt for making electricity more expensive and more detrimental to the environment for those who can't
Either way, I hope as many folk as can afford it switch to solar and fuck this govt for making electricity more expensive and more detrimental to the environment for those who can't
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High unemployment and a cost of living crisis and increased transport costs and an ongoing housing shortage in parts of the sector and climate disasters and increased social division - this cluster requires leadership to navigate a way through.
February 4, 2026 at 3:53 AM
High unemployment and a cost of living crisis and increased transport costs and an ongoing housing shortage in parts of the sector and climate disasters and increased social division - this cluster requires leadership to navigate a way through.
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pretty wild that there's been a massive pro-genocide violent crackdown by the government & police on free speech & protest rights in Aus & there's been barely, if ANY, coverage of it by mainstream NZ outlets
only stories I've seen have been ABC syndicated (immensely problematic) & ineffective
why?
only stories I've seen have been ABC syndicated (immensely problematic) & ineffective
why?
Video shows a man pinned to the ground as Australian police strike him repeatedly during an arrest. The man appears already subdued as blows continue. The incident occurred at protests in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Cost - High
Benefit - Low
You're welcome
Benefit - Low
You're welcome
February 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Cost - High
Benefit - Low
You're welcome
Benefit - Low
You're welcome
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Proud to be a signatory.
This open letter is in SMH and Age.
This open letter is in SMH and Age.
February 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Proud to be a signatory.
This open letter is in SMH and Age.
This open letter is in SMH and Age.
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It’s about bloody time.
Spending like no tomorrow with lavish office space & exorbitant spending on “morning teas”.
I recall a remark “must be some expensive scones” when questioning the amount spent.
The power went to somebody’s head clearly!!
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Spending like no tomorrow with lavish office space & exorbitant spending on “morning teas”.
I recall a remark “must be some expensive scones” when questioning the amount spent.
The power went to somebody’s head clearly!!
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Retail crime advisory group disbands four months early
The ministerial advisory group charged with tackling retail crime will be disbanded months earlier than planned after a string of resignations.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 AM
It’s about bloody time.
Spending like no tomorrow with lavish office space & exorbitant spending on “morning teas”.
I recall a remark “must be some expensive scones” when questioning the amount spent.
The power went to somebody’s head clearly!!
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Spending like no tomorrow with lavish office space & exorbitant spending on “morning teas”.
I recall a remark “must be some expensive scones” when questioning the amount spent.
The power went to somebody’s head clearly!!
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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It's the most flawless economic plan since they paid $671 million to buy zero ferries.
February 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM
It's the most flawless economic plan since they paid $671 million to buy zero ferries.
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Look at me, pontificating in my lane: www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
Matt Nippert: Corruption klaxon blaring, but at least we can now hear it
OPINION: NZ's fall in the least-corrupt rankings is because we are no longer ignorant.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Look at me, pontificating in my lane: www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
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The Environmental Defence Society has and excellent template for submissions - eds.org.nz/resources/do...
Media release: EDS draft submission on RM replacement bills calls for significant changes | EDS
EDS has released its draft submission on the two Resource Management Act replacement Bills ahead of the closing date (which is this Friday). “The Natural Environment and Planning Bills, when enacted, ...
eds.org.nz
February 10, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The Environmental Defence Society has and excellent template for submissions - eds.org.nz/resources/do...
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Bit late to it but if you want to know the chain of events that led to us importing gas (and charging electricity users to pay for it!!), I did this deep dive for RNZ last year www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice
It's expensive, vulnerable to price shocks and terrible for the planet. So why are we importing gas?
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February 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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This pic has come up every third post or so in my timeline 3-4 times now and I'm loving it. Can we make it a feature of BlueSky?
This is your cleansing shouty pīwakawaka meep break.
This is your cleansing shouty pīwakawaka meep break.
February 10, 2026 at 4:41 AM
This pic has come up every third post or so in my timeline 3-4 times now and I'm loving it. Can we make it a feature of BlueSky?
This is your cleansing shouty pīwakawaka meep break.
This is your cleansing shouty pīwakawaka meep break.
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#nzpol
Pull the plug NOW.
Pull the plug NOW.
About 45% of gas produced in this country goes to Methanex, the Canadian multinational. Fonterra is another significant gas user. Just in case you are wondering who stands to benefit most from the planned LNG plant which is to be paid for by me, thee and every other individual user of power.
February 10, 2026 at 5:39 AM
#nzpol
Pull the plug NOW.
Pull the plug NOW.
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The Minister is not known for being the brightest bulb on the NZ electricity network
So no counter-factual using "let's build more storage to cover the dry season issues"? Is that right?
Why the new LNG terminal could raise, not lower, your power bill
Analysis: Energy Minister Simon Watts is confident importing gas will lower power prices, but questions remain about the scheme and its costs.
newsroom.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 4:22 AM
The Minister is not known for being the brightest bulb on the NZ electricity network
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1st week back at school and kid has a bug.
And you bet ya boots I have it now too.
And you bet ya boots I have it now too.
February 10, 2026 at 4:23 AM
1st week back at school and kid has a bug.
And you bet ya boots I have it now too.
And you bet ya boots I have it now too.