Ms Hooper
@mshooper.bsky.social
Aging, hermit-prone, art inclined, left wing, climate panicked,animal lover 😊😮💨🌳🙏 #Kikorangi #ToitūTeTiriti
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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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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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Winston "baubles of office" Peters from busted for rustling up an unnecessary trip to Saudi to watch racing and Joseph Parker fight. How about you pay the taxpayer back, you thief. #nzpol.
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Officials mobilised to get Peters ringside at Parker's Saudi fight
The Parker fight in Saudi Arabia was one part of a broader diplomatic tour that included the UAE, China, Mongolia and South Korea.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Winston "baubles of office" Peters from busted for rustling up an unnecessary trip to Saudi to watch racing and Joseph Parker fight. How about you pay the taxpayer back, you thief. #nzpol.
www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/10/o...
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The police violence in Sydney last night was utterly sickening. People were there to protest a leader who signed his name on bombs that were dropped on Palestinian civilians. The only appropriate reception for this war criminal would have been handcuffs and a court date with the ICC.
#nzpol
#auspol
#nzpol
#auspol
February 10, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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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.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Look at me, pontificating in my lane: www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
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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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FYI I’ve opened this up for full public reading, listening & sharing after requests from paying subscribers. Their support allows me to do this kind of public interest journalism on Aotearoa’s political economy around housing, climate & poverty in public. #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/why-not-sp...
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 3:59 AM
FYI I’ve opened this up for full public reading, listening & sharing after requests from paying subscribers. Their support allows me to do this kind of public interest journalism on Aotearoa’s political economy around housing, climate & poverty in public. #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/why-not-sp...
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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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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.
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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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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?
www.rnz.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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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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Thank goodness common sense prevails.
'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed
'Very dangerous' electrical rule change to be reviewed
Electrical inpsectors have warned the rule change could result in "multiple fatalities".
www.rnz.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Thank goodness common sense prevails.
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Reasons why RNZ will never have me back on:
-said landlords being MPs was a conflict of interest
-called ACT a far right political party
-declined to gossip and speculate about Golriz
-said landlords being MPs was a conflict of interest
-called ACT a far right political party
-declined to gossip and speculate about Golriz
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Reasons why RNZ will never have me back on:
-said landlords being MPs was a conflict of interest
-called ACT a far right political party
-declined to gossip and speculate about Golriz
-said landlords being MPs was a conflict of interest
-called ACT a far right political party
-declined to gossip and speculate about Golriz
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LMFAO we're being taxed for this, we may not use it, and we're buying it on HP and paying $2.7bn fo rit
Are we utterly fucked in the head?
Are we utterly fucked in the head?
February 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM
LMFAO we're being taxed for this, we may not use it, and we're buying it on HP and paying $2.7bn fo rit
Are we utterly fucked in the head?
Are we utterly fucked in the head?
Herzog’s visit to Australia builds conflict not social cohesion
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Herzog’s visit to Australia builds conflict not social cohesion | Asia Pacific Report
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February 10, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Herzog’s visit to Australia builds conflict not social cohesion
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Another party supported by 'donations' from industry say they will have complete and total control over what gets fast tracked
This is fucking insane
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This is fucking insane
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
NZ First to campaign on ministers getting final say in fast track projects
Deputy leader Shane Jones says he will campaign on a system where politicians "failed or flourished" by making big calls.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Another party supported by 'donations' from industry say they will have complete and total control over what gets fast tracked
This is fucking insane
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is fucking insane
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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Despite 85% of our power coming from cheap renewables the price you pay is set by the cost of gas
By an industry making 93% margins
Who are refusing to adequately invest in the cheap renwables because that would impact profits
Our electricity is expensive because that suits the gentailers
#nzpol
By an industry making 93% margins
Who are refusing to adequately invest in the cheap renwables because that would impact profits
Our electricity is expensive because that suits the gentailers
#nzpol
"A report from the BCG consultancy last year found that despite renewables making up 85 percent of generation in 2024, gas set the price 90 percent of the time. More expensive gas means higher power costs, even with all else being equal. That’s why it’s so critical to understand"...
February 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Despite 85% of our power coming from cheap renewables the price you pay is set by the cost of gas
By an industry making 93% margins
Who are refusing to adequately invest in the cheap renwables because that would impact profits
Our electricity is expensive because that suits the gentailers
#nzpol
By an industry making 93% margins
Who are refusing to adequately invest in the cheap renwables because that would impact profits
Our electricity is expensive because that suits the gentailers
#nzpol
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Paul Goldsmith tells me today he has decided not to appeal this decision.
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
NEW: The High Court has ruled that Paul Goldsmith's appointment of Dr. Stephen Rainbow as Human Rights Commissioner was unlawful
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Minister unlawfully appointed human rights and race relations commissioners
The High Court has found Paul Goldsmith’s controversial appointment of Stephen Rainbow and that of Melissa Derby were unlawful.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Paul Goldsmith tells me today he has decided not to appeal this decision.
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
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Shouldn't the electricity generators be paying for this out of their MASSIVE FUCKING PROFITS?
It seems like it is another case of "Socalism for corporations and capitalism for customers!"
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
It seems like it is another case of "Socalism for corporations and capitalism for customers!"
#nzpol
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New liquefied natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
The government wants taxpayers to fund a natural gas import terminal, but says lower power prices will come as a result.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Shouldn't the electricity generators be paying for this out of their MASSIVE FUCKING PROFITS?
It seems like it is another case of "Socalism for corporations and capitalism for customers!"
#nzpol
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It seems like it is another case of "Socalism for corporations and capitalism for customers!"
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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But our idiot egghead PM is hellbent on taking us down the other path.
WTF? WhyTF?
Do we not have sun & wind in Aotearoa NZ?
#nzpol
WTF? WhyTF?
Do we not have sun & wind in Aotearoa NZ?
#nzpol
Solar and wind power eclipse coal and gas for first time in EU www.courthousenews.com/solar-and-wi...
Solar and wind power eclipse coal and gas for first time in EU
A phase-out of coal-fired power plants and green energy policies saw Europe on its way to
www.courthousenews.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
But our idiot egghead PM is hellbent on taking us down the other path.
WTF? WhyTF?
Do we not have sun & wind in Aotearoa NZ?
#nzpol
WTF? WhyTF?
Do we not have sun & wind in Aotearoa NZ?
#nzpol
Older people are arriving at hospital emergency departments in greater numbers than ever before, compounding the problems of long wait times and poor health outcomes for those who are frail. Is there a better way? Yes, say two New Zealand hospitals. Is the government listening?
#nzpol
#nzpol
New Zealand emergency rooms: No place for old men (or women)
Arriving at a hospital emergency department can spell the start of a downward spiral for elderly people. Can't we do things differently? Yes, according to two NZ hospitals.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Older people are arriving at hospital emergency departments in greater numbers than ever before, compounding the problems of long wait times and poor health outcomes for those who are frail. Is there a better way? Yes, say two New Zealand hospitals. Is the government listening?
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Please can the terms: 'this government' or 'National' or 'CoC' be used to describe neanderthal idiotic backward policies
Not the term 'Wellington' which is our capital city and which has been metaphorically crapped on by this government's hopelessly incompetent economic decisions
#nzpol
Not the term 'Wellington' which is our capital city and which has been metaphorically crapped on by this government's hopelessly incompetent economic decisions
#nzpol
The EV slowdown: How government decisions changed the road ahead
We look at what went wrong and what needs to happen after the great e-slowdown.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Please can the terms: 'this government' or 'National' or 'CoC' be used to describe neanderthal idiotic backward policies
Not the term 'Wellington' which is our capital city and which has been metaphorically crapped on by this government's hopelessly incompetent economic decisions
#nzpol
Not the term 'Wellington' which is our capital city and which has been metaphorically crapped on by this government's hopelessly incompetent economic decisions
#nzpol