Gavin Huet
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Seymour’s state of the nation speech was actually quite impressive - because he managed to diagnose all the problems correctly, and then proposed policies that will make every single problem dramatically worse. That’s quite some skill
#nzpol
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ACT leader David Seymour delivers 'State of the Nation' speech
In Christchurch, the ACT leader pushed for a smaller state, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Seymour’s state of the nation speech was actually quite impressive - because he managed to diagnose all the problems correctly, and then proposed policies that will make every single problem dramatically worse. That’s quite some skill
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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NZTPU says social problems can be solved "organically and naturally" by communities, families, and markets, and that govt should stay out of it; NZTPU seems to have forgotten that government was created by communities, families, and markets to resolve problems on their behalf.
NZTPU = 🤡🤡🤡🤡
NZTPU = 🤡🤡🤡🤡
NZ has normalised inequality. As the cost of living rises, Govt has to expand into every corner of life so people don't starve and end up homeless.
We need to reduce inequality and rampant rentierism so that people and communities have the resources they need to look after themselves.
We need to reduce inequality and rampant rentierism so that people and communities have the resources they need to look after themselves.
February 15, 2026 at 4:37 AM
NZTPU says social problems can be solved "organically and naturally" by communities, families, and markets, and that govt should stay out of it; NZTPU seems to have forgotten that government was created by communities, families, and markets to resolve problems on their behalf.
NZTPU = 🤡🤡🤡🤡
NZTPU = 🤡🤡🤡🤡
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Not sure who needs to hear this but the voter fraud rate is a mere 0.000003%. Anyone telling you otherwise is making shit up so they can take away your right to vote.
February 14, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Not sure who needs to hear this but the voter fraud rate is a mere 0.000003%. Anyone telling you otherwise is making shit up so they can take away your right to vote.
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But they have removed references to the treaty from so many things how could it be broken?
February 15, 2026 at 2:03 AM
But they have removed references to the treaty from so many things how could it be broken?
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Not even remotely surprised by this. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
The group is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Not even remotely surprised by this. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Mr Mergers and Acquisitions in action.
Luxon's trumpeted Free Trade Deal with India. Doesn't appear to very 'free' WTAF! #nzpol
February 15, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Mr Mergers and Acquisitions in action.
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This is just as public an execution as Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and it happened first… but Trump’s goons have been hiding this bodycam footage since October. This is ruthless cop murder of an innocent teacher. ICE must be destroyed.
Agents Who Shot Marimar Martinez Caught On Video Saying 'Do Something, Bitch'
Newly released body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents swerving their car into the Chicago woman before shooting her five times.
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Newly released body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents swerving their car into the Chicago woman before shooting her five times.
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Agents Who Shot Marimar Martinez Caught On Video Saying 'Do Something, Bitch'
Newly released body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents swerving their car into the Chicago woman before shooting her five times.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:35 AM
This is just as public an execution as Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and it happened first… but Trump’s goons have been hiding this bodycam footage since October. This is ruthless cop murder of an innocent teacher. ICE must be destroyed.
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Turns out The Speaker, Gerry Brownlie, who has had hysterical conniptions over dress standards and a haka or 2 in parliament because they didn’t follow the rules hasn’t thought the rules applied to him for two decades.
The crass hypocrisy of yet another National MP beggars belief. #nzpol
The crass hypocrisy of yet another National MP beggars belief. #nzpol
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Turns out The Speaker, Gerry Brownlie, who has had hysterical conniptions over dress standards and a haka or 2 in parliament because they didn’t follow the rules hasn’t thought the rules applied to him for two decades.
The crass hypocrisy of yet another National MP beggars belief. #nzpol
The crass hypocrisy of yet another National MP beggars belief. #nzpol
So they are winding up early because they have not achieved anything, but before the wind up they will focus on the thing they were meant to be doing. Ok, gotcha.
Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution
Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said Tuesday the group will wind up in May, four months before it was supposed to.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 13, 2026 at 12:39 AM
So they are winding up early because they have not achieved anything, but before the wind up they will focus on the thing they were meant to be doing. Ok, gotcha.
Are these "pristine waters" in the room with us now?
Nicola Willis was on a charm offensive during an election year speech to Southland’s political and business leaders, praising farmers, scientists, businesses, pristine waters and more.
Finance minister lays on the praise in Invercargill
Nicola Willis was on a charm offensive during an election year speech to Southland’s political and business leaders, praising farmers, scientists, businesses, pristine waters and more.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Are these "pristine waters" in the room with us now?
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David Seymour to ban the use of the phrase “David Seymour”
“Because there is already a perfectly good English word, ‘arsehole’”
“Because there is already a perfectly good English word, ‘arsehole’”
February 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
David Seymour to ban the use of the phrase “David Seymour”
“Because there is already a perfectly good English word, ‘arsehole’”
“Because there is already a perfectly good English word, ‘arsehole’”
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Paywall now lifted: Big industrials are slated to close or switch off gas whether the proposed LNG terminal goes ahead or not, new modelling has found.
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Most economic damage from gas crisis 'locked in', officials warn
Big industrials are slated to close or switch off gas whether or not the proposed LNG terminal goes ahead, new modelling has found
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February 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Paywall now lifted: Big industrials are slated to close or switch off gas whether the proposed LNG terminal goes ahead or not, new modelling has found.
newsroom.co.nz/2026/02/12/m...
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The Nats are at it again
'Nakedly political': No rivals considered for Judith Collins' new job
The outgoing minister was the only person considered for Law Commission president - with no recruitment process and no others candidates.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Nats are at it again
So much gun violence these days in NZ and yet our police minister is silent.
February 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
So much gun violence these days in NZ and yet our police minister is silent.
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'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme name
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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This is true
And if the govt were serious about it they could have shown good faith by constructively working on the previous govt's WIPs
But instead they repealed record amounts of policy without scrutiny, even where things were ready
When anyone suggests this in bad faith, we say "you first"
And if the govt were serious about it they could have shown good faith by constructively working on the previous govt's WIPs
But instead they repealed record amounts of policy without scrutiny, even where things were ready
When anyone suggests this in bad faith, we say "you first"
📢 ‘Tax policy certainty needs to span successive governments’: Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks investment boost policy, productivity and the long term at the New Zealand Economics Forum
Willis calls for bipartisan consensus on investment boost policy
https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/137178/‘tax-policy-certainty-needs-span-successive-governments’-finance-minister
February 12, 2026 at 8:40 AM
This is true
And if the govt were serious about it they could have shown good faith by constructively working on the previous govt's WIPs
But instead they repealed record amounts of policy without scrutiny, even where things were ready
When anyone suggests this in bad faith, we say "you first"
And if the govt were serious about it they could have shown good faith by constructively working on the previous govt's WIPs
But instead they repealed record amounts of policy without scrutiny, even where things were ready
When anyone suggests this in bad faith, we say "you first"
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Astonishing how Costello recalls events from an evening nearly 15 months ago (www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...), yet still can't recall the source of the tobacco industry friendly "mystery document" she passed on to the MOH to inform tobacco policy.
Judge called Winston’s speech ‘disgusting’ during disruption at club event, minister recalls
NZ First Minister Casey Costello told the panel Judge Ema Aitken yelled “he’s lying” during Winston Peters speech.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Astonishing how Costello recalls events from an evening nearly 15 months ago (www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...), yet still can't recall the source of the tobacco industry friendly "mystery document" she passed on to the MOH to inform tobacco policy.
If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to moan about Britain being colonised by foreigners maybe he can start looking at his Manchester United squad for a start
February 12, 2026 at 4:36 AM
If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to moan about Britain being colonised by foreigners maybe he can start looking at his Manchester United squad for a start
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"Transmission Gully will move to a 110km/h speed limit from next week."-Chris Bishop
YOU'RE F*****G KIDDING ME,BISHOP!!!
Road works have the speed limit down to one lane,at 30KPH between Haywards interchange & Waitangirua!
Its a joke;Entire sections have been dug up on a road only FOUR YEARS OLD!
YOU'RE F*****G KIDDING ME,BISHOP!!!
Road works have the speed limit down to one lane,at 30KPH between Haywards interchange & Waitangirua!
Its a joke;Entire sections have been dug up on a road only FOUR YEARS OLD!
February 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
"Transmission Gully will move to a 110km/h speed limit from next week."-Chris Bishop
YOU'RE F*****G KIDDING ME,BISHOP!!!
Road works have the speed limit down to one lane,at 30KPH between Haywards interchange & Waitangirua!
Its a joke;Entire sections have been dug up on a road only FOUR YEARS OLD!
YOU'RE F*****G KIDDING ME,BISHOP!!!
Road works have the speed limit down to one lane,at 30KPH between Haywards interchange & Waitangirua!
Its a joke;Entire sections have been dug up on a road only FOUR YEARS OLD!
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Sweet Mary, Jospeh & that poor long suffering donkey the opening sentence "Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee has been incorrectly and incompletely declaring his property ownership to Parliament for 20 years"
Change the name to say Trevor Mallard - the right would be apoplectic with outrage. FFS
Change the name to say Trevor Mallard - the right would be apoplectic with outrage. FFS
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Sweet Mary, Jospeh & that poor long suffering donkey the opening sentence "Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee has been incorrectly and incompletely declaring his property ownership to Parliament for 20 years"
Change the name to say Trevor Mallard - the right would be apoplectic with outrage. FFS
Change the name to say Trevor Mallard - the right would be apoplectic with outrage. FFS
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www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02... In case we needed another reason to shop at Aldi
Known for their work with the CIA, tech company Palantir is coming to Coles
Coles plans to deploy data company Palantir's tools across more than 840 supermarkets to cut costs and "redefine how we think about our workforce". At a time of increased food insecurity, Australians ...
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02... In case we needed another reason to shop at Aldi
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"It's ridiculous, isn't it? Primitive, savage beliefs in a people who once walked the stars."
— Line in Adrian Tchaikovsky's 2021 novel, Elder Race, which I am now, for some reason, constantly reminded of
— Line in Adrian Tchaikovsky's 2021 novel, Elder Race, which I am now, for some reason, constantly reminded of
NEW: FDA defends -- and backs off from -- its refusal to review Moderna's application for an mRNA flu vaccine. The company had spent ~$750M on studies, one with 41,000 people.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/h...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/h...
U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM
"It's ridiculous, isn't it? Primitive, savage beliefs in a people who once walked the stars."
— Line in Adrian Tchaikovsky's 2021 novel, Elder Race, which I am now, for some reason, constantly reminded of
— Line in Adrian Tchaikovsky's 2021 novel, Elder Race, which I am now, for some reason, constantly reminded of