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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#BHN Craig Renney on the hidden truths in the LNG proposal | Chippy on Moa Point | Not so Sunny #nzpol
www.youtube.com/live/QM1hcb8...
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#BHN Craig Renney on the hidden truths in the LNG proposal | Chippy on Moa Point | Not so Sunny
YouTube video by Big Hairy Network
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February 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
#BHN Craig Renney on the hidden truths in the LNG proposal | Chippy on Moa Point | Not so Sunny #nzpol
www.youtube.com/live/QM1hcb8...
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well look at that! It *is* that simple, after all!
February 10, 2026 at 7:59 AM
well look at that! It *is* that simple, after all!
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Would be great if Transparency International NZ’s chair, Anne Tolley, had published a video like this to accompany their media release on the CPI results.
As @mattnippert.bsky.social writes, the Anti-Corruption Taskforce’s report shows corruption here is real.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
As @mattnippert.bsky.social writes, the Anti-Corruption Taskforce’s report shows corruption here is real.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
February 10, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Would be great if Transparency International NZ’s chair, Anne Tolley, had published a video like this to accompany their media release on the CPI results.
As @mattnippert.bsky.social writes, the Anti-Corruption Taskforce’s report shows corruption here is real.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
As @mattnippert.bsky.social writes, the Anti-Corruption Taskforce’s report shows corruption here is real.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
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Always thought of Simon Watts as a really bad car salesman.
SW: you need this thingy attached to your car
Me: but what is it?
SW: it's shiny and red and does things
Me: but what is it?
SW: I don't know, my boss wants me to sell it and call it a levy
#nzpol
SW: you need this thingy attached to your car
Me: but what is it?
SW: it's shiny and red and does things
Me: but what is it?
SW: I don't know, my boss wants me to sell it and call it a levy
#nzpol
February 10, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Always thought of Simon Watts as a really bad car salesman.
SW: you need this thingy attached to your car
Me: but what is it?
SW: it's shiny and red and does things
Me: but what is it?
SW: I don't know, my boss wants me to sell it and call it a levy
#nzpol
SW: you need this thingy attached to your car
Me: but what is it?
SW: it's shiny and red and does things
Me: but what is it?
SW: I don't know, my boss wants me to sell it and call it a levy
#nzpol
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Other end of the day.
February 10, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Other end of the day.
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Timeline cleanse for you (I promise no teeth were lost in the making of this)!
Summer sunset
9pm Otago Harbour sunset from Muaūpoko Otago Peninsula, Ōtepoti Dunedin NZ
Summer sunset
9pm Otago Harbour sunset from Muaūpoko Otago Peninsula, Ōtepoti Dunedin NZ
February 10, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Timeline cleanse for you (I promise no teeth were lost in the making of this)!
Summer sunset
9pm Otago Harbour sunset from Muaūpoko Otago Peninsula, Ōtepoti Dunedin NZ
Summer sunset
9pm Otago Harbour sunset from Muaūpoko Otago Peninsula, Ōtepoti Dunedin NZ
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Folks may or may not know that I like to make creative adjustments to Bob Ross-style paintings, resulting in paintings like our friend Moby Duck.
I cannot for the life of me figure out what to put in the forest river painting, though. Taking suggestions.
I cannot for the life of me figure out what to put in the forest river painting, though. Taking suggestions.
February 10, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Folks may or may not know that I like to make creative adjustments to Bob Ross-style paintings, resulting in paintings like our friend Moby Duck.
I cannot for the life of me figure out what to put in the forest river painting, though. Taking suggestions.
I cannot for the life of me figure out what to put in the forest river painting, though. Taking suggestions.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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There is no ceasefire in Gaza, as far as Israel is concerned. But it’s a great way to get most of the world’s media to look elsewhere while the killings continue.
Israel has violated the United States-brokered “ceasefire” at least 1,520 times since it came into effect on October 10, 2025. At least 581 people have been murdered and 1,553 wounded by Israel since that date. These figures do not include the starved and those left medically untreated.
Several others injured in attack on building sheltering displaced people as Israel continues to violate 'ceasefire'.
February 10, 2026 at 6:22 AM
There is no ceasefire in Gaza, as far as Israel is concerned. But it’s a great way to get most of the world’s media to look elsewhere while the killings continue.
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And then yesterday we were up in Tīmaru and decided to drive on for a wee look see at Ashburton Domain which I've long suspected might have quite a good garden, and also a stonefruit stand. Firstly, yes. Secondly, they've gone all in on echinacea in one area and it's 10/10 magic #nzgardens
February 10, 2026 at 6:22 AM
And then yesterday we were up in Tīmaru and decided to drive on for a wee look see at Ashburton Domain which I've long suspected might have quite a good garden, and also a stonefruit stand. Firstly, yes. Secondly, they've gone all in on echinacea in one area and it's 10/10 magic #nzgardens
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Questions:
Does anyone believe the oil/gas ban prevented new gas, when there hasn’t been a gas find in 26yrs?
Why does half our gas go to methanex? Can that deal be undone to prioritise NZ households? Or no?
Have power co’s underinvested to focus on dividends since the sale?
Does anyone believe the oil/gas ban prevented new gas, when there hasn’t been a gas find in 26yrs?
Why does half our gas go to methanex? Can that deal be undone to prioritise NZ households? Or no?
Have power co’s underinvested to focus on dividends since the sale?
February 10, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Questions:
Does anyone believe the oil/gas ban prevented new gas, when there hasn’t been a gas find in 26yrs?
Why does half our gas go to methanex? Can that deal be undone to prioritise NZ households? Or no?
Have power co’s underinvested to focus on dividends since the sale?
Does anyone believe the oil/gas ban prevented new gas, when there hasn’t been a gas find in 26yrs?
Why does half our gas go to methanex? Can that deal be undone to prioritise NZ households? Or no?
Have power co’s underinvested to focus on dividends since the sale?
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I think the fact is, if you installed LNG in your house in the past 20 years you have made bad life decisions
February 10, 2026 at 7:11 AM
I think the fact is, if you installed LNG in your house in the past 20 years you have made bad life decisions
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When we stop it
When Unions hold Labour to account, when we tax billionaires, when we solve the easily solvable problems like poverty & homelessness.
Our selfish stupidity created this.
When Unions hold Labour to account, when we tax billionaires, when we solve the easily solvable problems like poverty & homelessness.
Our selfish stupidity created this.
February 10, 2026 at 7:14 AM
When we stop it
When Unions hold Labour to account, when we tax billionaires, when we solve the easily solvable problems like poverty & homelessness.
Our selfish stupidity created this.
When Unions hold Labour to account, when we tax billionaires, when we solve the easily solvable problems like poverty & homelessness.
Our selfish stupidity created this.
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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.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
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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.
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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
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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
thekaka.substack.com/p/why-not-sp...
#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.