Muelly
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It certainly doesn't sound like the "suddenly new covid enquiry" setup to provide a report to the government a few weeks out from the election has a lot of space for nuanced analysis of the "while lessons can be learned we need to keep what was happening elsewhere in mind" variety.
February 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM
It certainly doesn't sound like the "suddenly new covid enquiry" setup to provide a report to the government a few weeks out from the election has a lot of space for nuanced analysis of the "while lessons can be learned we need to keep what was happening elsewhere in mind" variety.
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Athanasios Orphanides is a Milton Friedman acolyte so it's got a pre-determined outcome.
He has argued against central banks having a mandate for protecting employment, so is likely to damn any such policy.
He has argued against central banks having a mandate for protecting employment, so is likely to damn any such policy.
February 11, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Athanasios Orphanides is a Milton Friedman acolyte so it's got a pre-determined outcome.
He has argued against central banks having a mandate for protecting employment, so is likely to damn any such policy.
He has argued against central banks having a mandate for protecting employment, so is likely to damn any such policy.
Nat’s internal polling must be dire if they’re resorting to this. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Who’s to blame for the cost-of-living crisis? Willis opens Covid monetary probe
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said the review would assess decisions made by the RBNZ during the pandemic.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Nat’s internal polling must be dire if they’re resorting to this. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Wonder if it means BVP's inquiry is going to be a damp squib too.
February 11, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Wonder if it means BVP's inquiry is going to be a damp squib too.
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Taxes often pay for valuable things that we need, but this is bad policy. It's a big government subsidy to import an expensive form of fuel, while not solving any of the real issues in our electricity market or helping us to transition to clean and sustainable energy. (2/2) #nzpol #nz #newzealand
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Taxes often pay for valuable things that we need, but this is bad policy. It's a big government subsidy to import an expensive form of fuel, while not solving any of the real issues in our electricity market or helping us to transition to clean and sustainable energy. (2/2) #nzpol #nz #newzealand
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This ‘explainer’ article fails to explain that the changes are being driven by an ideology that insists NZ Post runs like a profit-making business instead of a public service.
What's happening to the future of NZ Post services in New Zealand?
What's happening to the future of NZ Post services in New Zealand?
Explainer - It's closing service counters and cutting delivery days. What does the future of mail look like?
www.rnz.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
This ‘explainer’ article fails to explain that the changes are being driven by an ideology that insists NZ Post runs like a profit-making business instead of a public service.
This the same guy touting savings from his plan? www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
February 10, 2026 at 6:51 AM
This the same guy touting savings from his plan? www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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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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These motherfuckers, you danced with the devil didn't ya!
Dr. Mehmet Oz is calling on Americans to get the measles vaccine as cases spread across the U.S.
Dr. Oz urges 'take the vaccine, please' amid measles outbreaks
Dr. Mehmet Oz is calling on Americans to get the measles vaccine as cases spread across the U.S.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM
These motherfuckers, you danced with the devil didn't ya!
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100%.
"Lol sportsball" sneering is a socially acceptable thing in nerd circles but it is also extremely toxic too cool for school self-vicitimization.
"Lol sportsball" sneering is a socially acceptable thing in nerd circles but it is also extremely toxic too cool for school self-vicitimization.
a perfidious thing 90s media did was associate the stereotype of the bully with sports via The Jock. sports are cool, you get to hang out with your friends, have fun, get good brain chemicals, and it took me forever to realise that because media told me it was for bad people.
February 9, 2026 at 12:19 AM
100%.
"Lol sportsball" sneering is a socially acceptable thing in nerd circles but it is also extremely toxic too cool for school self-vicitimization.
"Lol sportsball" sneering is a socially acceptable thing in nerd circles but it is also extremely toxic too cool for school self-vicitimization.
Someone ought to remind the old guy that the PM, deputy PM, and Minister for local government are all auckland residents
February 8, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Someone ought to remind the old guy that the PM, deputy PM, and Minister for local government are all auckland residents
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This was utterly predictable if you've ever actually tried to engage with disabled people for their feedback before passing legislation.
‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities
Despite the ban’s aim to protect young people, experts are concerned that those in marginalised communities or living with disabilities could lose vital support networks
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:11 AM
This was utterly predictable if you've ever actually tried to engage with disabled people for their feedback before passing legislation.
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Change in jobs by district from peak 2023 (or 2024). Wellington gets attention but other places have had it tougher - eg those that lost anchor employers.
This is what happens when you crash your whole economy because unemployment is 'too low' in urban centres. So stupid. [1/2]
This is what happens when you crash your whole economy because unemployment is 'too low' in urban centres. So stupid. [1/2]
February 7, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Change in jobs by district from peak 2023 (or 2024). Wellington gets attention but other places have had it tougher - eg those that lost anchor employers.
This is what happens when you crash your whole economy because unemployment is 'too low' in urban centres. So stupid. [1/2]
This is what happens when you crash your whole economy because unemployment is 'too low' in urban centres. So stupid. [1/2]
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"Customer data will drive our decisions" is an idea at the root of so many recent institutional failures. It works when you're selling a luxury item, but not when you're doing politics or journalism, or education. Anything that requires a principled position cannot rely on the preferences of others.
Will Lewis is resigning as WaPo CEO, former Tumblr CEO Jeff D’Onofrio is the paper’s new acting CEO and publisher, per memos to staff
February 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"Customer data will drive our decisions" is an idea at the root of so many recent institutional failures. It works when you're selling a luxury item, but not when you're doing politics or journalism, or education. Anything that requires a principled position cannot rely on the preferences of others.
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For all you non-native English speakers out there:
'Read' is pronounced like 'lead.'
And
'Read' is pronounced like 'lead.'
'Read' is pronounced like 'lead.'
And
'Read' is pronounced like 'lead.'
February 7, 2026 at 5:31 AM
For all you non-native English speakers out there:
'Read' is pronounced like 'lead.'
And
'Read' is pronounced like 'lead.'
'Read' is pronounced like 'lead.'
And
'Read' is pronounced like 'lead.'
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This week's lies, damn lies, and green shoots award goes to Brad Olsen (via Susan Edmunds). This is a particularly disgusting use of data - like so bad that the article should be removed. Let's have a look... [🧵 1/n]
February 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
This week's lies, damn lies, and green shoots award goes to Brad Olsen (via Susan Edmunds). This is a particularly disgusting use of data - like so bad that the article should be removed. Let's have a look... [🧵 1/n]
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Gen-X rejoice, as I passed the Wellington Town Hall construction site I saw the construction guys drinking out of the hose.
February 5, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Gen-X rejoice, as I passed the Wellington Town Hall construction site I saw the construction guys drinking out of the hose.
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In the Wellington Region, the number of people who are unemployed has nearly doubled in just 2 years From 11,100 in Dec 2023 to 20,000 now. Wellington needs jobs urgently - yet there is nothing from the government to help turn this crisis around.
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
In the Wellington Region, the number of people who are unemployed has nearly doubled in just 2 years From 11,100 in Dec 2023 to 20,000 now. Wellington needs jobs urgently - yet there is nothing from the government to help turn this crisis around.
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Who could have foreseen that making a lot of people redundant while doing nothing much to bring the economy back into growth for a whole year would result in high unemployment
It's a mystery for the ages
It's a mystery for the ages
February 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Who could have foreseen that making a lot of people redundant while doing nothing much to bring the economy back into growth for a whole year would result in high unemployment
It's a mystery for the ages
It's a mystery for the ages
Fixing those basics
Unemployment rate highest in a decade as it rises to 5.4%
Unemployment rate highest in a decade as it rises to 5.4%
Worse than expected, the unemployment rate rose to its highest level since 2015.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 3, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Fixing those basics
The government probably shouldn't be burying its head in the ground and ignoring this in a country where the bulk of voters' wealth is tied up in residential property. www.stuff.co.nz/home-propert...
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater Christchurch.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The government probably shouldn't be burying its head in the ground and ignoring this in a country where the bulk of voters' wealth is tied up in residential property. www.stuff.co.nz/home-propert...
Nice, I broke one of mine 3 1/2 weeks ago but I reckon I've still got at least a week more of taping!
February 3, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Nice, I broke one of mine 3 1/2 weeks ago but I reckon I've still got at least a week more of taping!
Definitely fixing the basics! www.interest.co.nz/business/137...
Company liquidations hit a 15-year high
Credit bureau Centrix says there were nearly 3000 company liquidations last year - the most since 2010 in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis
www.interest.co.nz
February 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Definitely fixing the basics! www.interest.co.nz/business/137...