Janet Greig
@janetgreig.bsky.social
Vegetarian. She/her 🏳️⚧️ #FuckThePatriarchy #TeamSussex
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Janet Greig
@janetgreig.bsky.social
· Dec 9
NZ #GreenBudget Highlights:
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Green Budget
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
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Oh, so just caught up with the news - new taxes can just disappear by calling them levies. Sweet. That wealth levy of ours should now be supported by everyone. Labour can go bolder with its CGL
February 9, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Oh, so just caught up with the news - new taxes can just disappear by calling them levies. Sweet. That wealth levy of ours should now be supported by everyone. Labour can go bolder with its CGL
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#NZpol What would have been helpful would have been a *comparison*, comparing building a new LNG installation with, say, installing new solar + wind + battery power.
With no comparison, this is just rolling out one ‘solution’, rather than that being the best option.
With no comparison, this is just rolling out one ‘solution’, rather than that being the best option.
New electricity levy ‘not a tax’, PM says, as Hipkins chides ‘another kick’ for households
The Government has short-listed possible proposals for a liquefied natural gas import facility.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 AM
#NZpol What would have been helpful would have been a *comparison*, comparing building a new LNG installation with, say, installing new solar + wind + battery power.
With no comparison, this is just rolling out one ‘solution’, rather than that being the best option.
With no comparison, this is just rolling out one ‘solution’, rather than that being the best option.
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I mean. Of all the things. An LPG *facility*. One billion dollars. WTF.
February 9, 2026 at 8:18 AM
I mean. Of all the things. An LPG *facility*. One billion dollars. WTF.
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National is going to raise your power prices to pay for a facility that might never be used, simply to create the illusion that gas has a future and discourage industrial users from switching.
What a waste of money
What a waste of money
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 9, 2026 at 4:27 AM
National is going to raise your power prices to pay for a facility that might never be used, simply to create the illusion that gas has a future and discourage industrial users from switching.
What a waste of money
What a waste of money
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We should not be subsidising fossil fuels.
And it's a whopper of a subsidy: The fuel+capital+operating cost of LNG (via BCG "Energy to Grow" report) is $44/GJ, half of that capital+O&M costs, if its for dry-year cover only. So paying the fixed costs with a levy HALVES the LNG price... 1/-
And it's a whopper of a subsidy: The fuel+capital+operating cost of LNG (via BCG "Energy to Grow" report) is $44/GJ, half of that capital+O&M costs, if its for dry-year cover only. So paying the fixed costs with a levy HALVES the LNG price... 1/-
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security reut.rs/4ryvRYF
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security
New Zealand has shortlisted contractors to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to boost energy security, provide a reliable backup power source and support economic growth, Energy Minister Simon Watts said on Monday.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
We should not be subsidising fossil fuels.
And it's a whopper of a subsidy: The fuel+capital+operating cost of LNG (via BCG "Energy to Grow" report) is $44/GJ, half of that capital+O&M costs, if its for dry-year cover only. So paying the fixed costs with a levy HALVES the LNG price... 1/-
And it's a whopper of a subsidy: The fuel+capital+operating cost of LNG (via BCG "Energy to Grow" report) is $44/GJ, half of that capital+O&M costs, if its for dry-year cover only. So paying the fixed costs with a levy HALVES the LNG price... 1/-
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So help me understand something here.
After I have put $30k of my hard earned money on a solar system, I will now have to sunsidise the fossil fuel industry because we are being governed by 🦖?
What, and I mean it in the nicest way possible, the actual fuck?
#nzpol
After I have put $30k of my hard earned money on a solar system, I will now have to sunsidise the fossil fuel industry because we are being governed by 🦖?
What, and I mean it in the nicest way possible, the actual fuck?
#nzpol
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security reut.rs/4ryvRYF
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security
New Zealand has shortlisted contractors to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to boost energy security, provide a reliable backup power source and support economic growth, Energy Minister Simon Watts said on Monday.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
So help me understand something here.
After I have put $30k of my hard earned money on a solar system, I will now have to sunsidise the fossil fuel industry because we are being governed by 🦖?
What, and I mean it in the nicest way possible, the actual fuck?
#nzpol
After I have put $30k of my hard earned money on a solar system, I will now have to sunsidise the fossil fuel industry because we are being governed by 🦖?
What, and I mean it in the nicest way possible, the actual fuck?
#nzpol
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📖 In the top 2% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 421
28/28 words ( 8 bonus words)
📖 In the top 2% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 421
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squaredle.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
I played squaredle.com 02/09:
28/28 words ( 8 bonus words)
📖 In the top 2% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 421
28/28 words ( 8 bonus words)
📖 In the top 2% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 421
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February 9, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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A marine biologist says the Moa Point sewage spill could be a massive ecological disaster that would take many years to reverse.
Millions of liters of raw sewage now pour into the sea, following a catastrophic sewage treatment plant failure in NZ’s capital city.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Millions of liters of raw sewage now pour into the sea, following a catastrophic sewage treatment plant failure in NZ’s capital city.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 AM
A marine biologist says the Moa Point sewage spill could be a massive ecological disaster that would take many years to reverse.
Millions of liters of raw sewage now pour into the sea, following a catastrophic sewage treatment plant failure in NZ’s capital city.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Millions of liters of raw sewage now pour into the sea, following a catastrophic sewage treatment plant failure in NZ’s capital city.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
I played squaredle.com 02/08:
68/68 words ( 36 bonus words)
📖 In the top 2% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 420
68/68 words ( 36 bonus words)
📖 In the top 2% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 420
Squaredle
Squaredle is a daily word building game. Swipe letters in the grid to test your vocabulary every day and rise to the top of the leaderboards!
squaredle.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I played squaredle.com 02/08:
68/68 words ( 36 bonus words)
📖 In the top 2% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 420
68/68 words ( 36 bonus words)
📖 In the top 2% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 420
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“In terms of why this is bad policy, we need to understand the general principle on which New Zealand elections operate. Voting generally is considered to be “A Good Thing” which ought to be made as easy and accessible as possible.”
Not anymore🫠
Revisiting this Electoral Amendment Bill explainer👇
Not anymore🫠
Revisiting this Electoral Amendment Bill explainer👇
Changes to electoral law will disenfranchise thousands – and may not save any time
The government does not want to spend the time and resources to fully modernise the law and processes surrounding our electoral rolls – so who are the real dropkicks in this story?
thespinoff.co.nz
February 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM
“In terms of why this is bad policy, we need to understand the general principle on which New Zealand elections operate. Voting generally is considered to be “A Good Thing” which ought to be made as easy and accessible as possible.”
Not anymore🫠
Revisiting this Electoral Amendment Bill explainer👇
Not anymore🫠
Revisiting this Electoral Amendment Bill explainer👇
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Luxon & his “anti-woke” circus of corrupted clowns, don’t want kiwi consumers to read this…read away at your leisure team. 😎 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
Comment: Energy retailers tell us, take fewer showers or turn off the aircon – this is like trying to lose weight by having 9 burgers a day instead of 10, writes Mike Casey.
Power prices spark up an electric election
newsroom.co.nz
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Luxon & his “anti-woke” circus of corrupted clowns, don’t want kiwi consumers to read this…read away at your leisure team. 😎 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
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Haha had a scam call from 09 3024800 claiming to be the fraud team at my bank. I declined to provide any verifying data and called the 0800 instead.
Beware the con artists. This one had a New Zild accent!
I shall discuss it on my weekly telco/bank anti-fraud call tomorrow. 😇
Beware the con artists. This one had a New Zild accent!
I shall discuss it on my weekly telco/bank anti-fraud call tomorrow. 😇
February 8, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Haha had a scam call from 09 3024800 claiming to be the fraud team at my bank. I declined to provide any verifying data and called the 0800 instead.
Beware the con artists. This one had a New Zild accent!
I shall discuss it on my weekly telco/bank anti-fraud call tomorrow. 😇
Beware the con artists. This one had a New Zild accent!
I shall discuss it on my weekly telco/bank anti-fraud call tomorrow. 😇
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Only days ago, Luxon claimed NZ was not in talks with the US on a minerals agreement, that would accelerate mining.
But the US has been much more forthcoming, admitting we are in talks and moving towards agreement. My article today.
The minerals part is free substack.com/home/post/p-... #nzpol
But the US has been much more forthcoming, admitting we are in talks and moving towards agreement. My article today.
The minerals part is free substack.com/home/post/p-... #nzpol
February 8, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Only days ago, Luxon claimed NZ was not in talks with the US on a minerals agreement, that would accelerate mining.
But the US has been much more forthcoming, admitting we are in talks and moving towards agreement. My article today.
The minerals part is free substack.com/home/post/p-... #nzpol
But the US has been much more forthcoming, admitting we are in talks and moving towards agreement. My article today.
The minerals part is free substack.com/home/post/p-... #nzpol
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It gets worse. While (a few) households save up the megabucks, Government does the same! The NZ Govt is not in debt according to any sensible measure. So, Govt and wealthy households stack up savings while our infra falls apart, kids go hungry, teeth go rotten, etc. Make it make sense. [2/n]
February 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM
It gets worse. While (a few) households save up the megabucks, Government does the same! The NZ Govt is not in debt according to any sensible measure. So, Govt and wealthy households stack up savings while our infra falls apart, kids go hungry, teeth go rotten, etc. Make it make sense. [2/n]
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Nothing winds me up more than Luxon and assorted other suits saying we need to be wealthier before we can afford doctors, nurses, water we can swim in etc. Meanwhile wealthier kiwi households have stacked up huge piles of savings (cash, shares, equity etc). The economy works for the few. [🧵 1/n]
February 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Nothing winds me up more than Luxon and assorted other suits saying we need to be wealthier before we can afford doctors, nurses, water we can swim in etc. Meanwhile wealthier kiwi households have stacked up huge piles of savings (cash, shares, equity etc). The economy works for the few. [🧵 1/n]
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ICYMI ⬇️
Please do read Helen’s article, now also at RNZ, linked in my first post – it explains some of why we need WHO.
My little thread/rant is because Peters’ playing this nonsense still gets to me 😄
Please do read Helen’s article, now also at RNZ, linked in my first post – it explains some of why we need WHO.
My little thread/rant is because Peters’ playing this nonsense still gets to me 😄
💉 Many readers will know I tried to correct this weird call by Peters’ during the election campaign. NZFirst are back spreading it…
Here’s a polite take by @helenp-h.bsky.social ⬇️
What struck me was the WHO documents had a clause clarifying that sovereign decision making is unaffected.
1/n 🧵
Here’s a polite take by @helenp-h.bsky.social ⬇️
What struck me was the WHO documents had a clause clarifying that sovereign decision making is unaffected.
1/n 🧵
WHO membership doesn’t threaten NZ’s sovereignty – walking away from it would
The World Health Organization is a global body, but decisions affecting New Zealand are made in Wellington, not in Geneva.
theconversation.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:02 AM
ICYMI ⬇️
Please do read Helen’s article, now also at RNZ, linked in my first post – it explains some of why we need WHO.
My little thread/rant is because Peters’ playing this nonsense still gets to me 😄
Please do read Helen’s article, now also at RNZ, linked in my first post – it explains some of why we need WHO.
My little thread/rant is because Peters’ playing this nonsense still gets to me 😄
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NZ Government wants to provide Trump access to our critical minerals. The specific danger here is giant gold mining (where antimony is found as well) to be used in weapons manufacturing by the USA. Just for starters.
February 8, 2026 at 7:40 AM
NZ Government wants to provide Trump access to our critical minerals. The specific danger here is giant gold mining (where antimony is found as well) to be used in weapons manufacturing by the USA. Just for starters.
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#Vote for the 2025 #Wildlife #Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award (last day to vote: March 18)
Link for voting, more information and more #photos:
www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/peop...
Link for voting, more information and more #photos:
www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/peop...
February 7, 2026 at 7:48 PM
#Vote for the 2025 #Wildlife #Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award (last day to vote: March 18)
Link for voting, more information and more #photos:
www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/peop...
Link for voting, more information and more #photos:
www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/02/peop...
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PM Christopher Luxon, and his self-inflicted affliction, the architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
February 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM
PM Christopher Luxon, and his self-inflicted affliction, the architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
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Beyond just appeasement, National ACT & NZFirst coalition government have been complicit with so many parts of the Trumpist agenda.
( Bluesky "trumpist" search link [ tinyurl.com/NZHtrump ] )
#nzpol
( Bluesky "trumpist" search link [ tinyurl.com/NZHtrump ] )
#nzpol
February 8, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Beyond just appeasement, National ACT & NZFirst coalition government have been complicit with so many parts of the Trumpist agenda.
( Bluesky "trumpist" search link [ tinyurl.com/NZHtrump ] )
#nzpol
( Bluesky "trumpist" search link [ tinyurl.com/NZHtrump ] )
#nzpol
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Please read this. The UK political & media establishment is asleep at the wheel.
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
January 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Please read this. The UK political & media establishment is asleep at the wheel.
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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'These deals represent the corporate capture of the UK state including, our cloud capacity, National Health Service, and now our military establishment. And the blindness, ignorance and ongoing denial is the most dangerous thing about this moment.'
Our NZ gvt wants a rare minerals deal with the US!
Our NZ gvt wants a rare minerals deal with the US!
Please read this. The UK political & media establishment is asleep at the wheel.
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
February 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
'These deals represent the corporate capture of the UK state including, our cloud capacity, National Health Service, and now our military establishment. And the blindness, ignorance and ongoing denial is the most dangerous thing about this moment.'
Our NZ gvt wants a rare minerals deal with the US!
Our NZ gvt wants a rare minerals deal with the US!
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Same FBI that has a flash new big office in NZ.
February 8, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Same FBI that has a flash new big office in NZ.