@murphy5.bsky.social
New Zealander, Parent and Grandmother Concerned for the future of the next generation.
She showed her moral incompetence when she apparently didn’t know the mystery documents author and used it without authenticating it. Yeah just not believable
Mmmmm. Interesting to note what gets written down in Costello's diary and what doesn't.
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.
February 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
She showed her moral incompetence when she apparently didn’t know the mystery documents author and used it without authenticating it. Yeah just not believable
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If only Casey Costello had written in her diary who gave her the mystery documents #NZPol
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 5:48 AM
If only Casey Costello had written in her diary who gave her the mystery documents #NZPol
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"How on earth can we possibly say that somebody was appointed because they were the best person for the job, when there was a decision to not even consider anybody else for that job?" - Chloe Swarbrick. #NzPol
'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 6:47 PM
"How on earth can we possibly say that somebody was appointed because they were the best person for the job, when there was a decision to not even consider anybody else for that job?" - Chloe Swarbrick. #NzPol
I do not trust Costello. She’s proven she’s dishonest and not fit for the job, she’s heavily compromised
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 6:32 AM
I do not trust Costello. She’s proven she’s dishonest and not fit for the job, she’s heavily compromised
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A climate emergency fund would be useful right about now.
Oh, that's right, Luxon canned it so he could funnel more money to landlords.
Oh, that's right, Luxon canned it so he could funnel more money to landlords.
January 24, 2026 at 6:41 AM
A climate emergency fund would be useful right about now.
Oh, that's right, Luxon canned it so he could funnel more money to landlords.
Oh, that's right, Luxon canned it so he could funnel more money to landlords.
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Lest we forget: “Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations”
“The move comes despite the Commission warning the effects of climate change are hitting New Zealand sooner and more severely than expected, and that NZ can and should be doing more.”
#nzpol
“The move comes despite the Commission warning the effects of climate change are hitting New Zealand sooner and more severely than expected, and that NZ can and should be doing more.”
#nzpol
Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations
It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 22, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Lest we forget: “Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations”
“The move comes despite the Commission warning the effects of climate change are hitting New Zealand sooner and more severely than expected, and that NZ can and should be doing more.”
#nzpol
“The move comes despite the Commission warning the effects of climate change are hitting New Zealand sooner and more severely than expected, and that NZ can and should be doing more.”
#nzpol
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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If Luxon was the CEO of NZ inc then he’s just gutted R&D, massively downsized production capacity and shipped off any profitable assets to his competitors.
Either he is a corrupt corporate spy,
OR
He’s about to leave and wants to go out with an amazing looking quarter.
Grossly negligent.
#nzpol
Either he is a corrupt corporate spy,
OR
He’s about to leave and wants to go out with an amazing looking quarter.
Grossly negligent.
#nzpol
Winner of top science prize blames ‘batshit’ Budget for brain drain
Dr Samuel Mehr says the Government values science, but their ‘idiotic’ approach to funding it will cost them their brightest.
newsroom.co.nz
December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
If Luxon was the CEO of NZ inc then he’s just gutted R&D, massively downsized production capacity and shipped off any profitable assets to his competitors.
Either he is a corrupt corporate spy,
OR
He’s about to leave and wants to go out with an amazing looking quarter.
Grossly negligent.
#nzpol
Either he is a corrupt corporate spy,
OR
He’s about to leave and wants to go out with an amazing looking quarter.
Grossly negligent.
#nzpol
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Appalling batshittery from the Act Party's 'Free Press' newsletter this morning.
December 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Appalling batshittery from the Act Party's 'Free Press' newsletter this morning.
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Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
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The IPCA's refusal to name anyone, even when they are public figures, is simply a tool to prevent accountability. In this case we know damn well who the Assistant Commissioner of Investigations was in September 2024: Paul Basham www.rnz.co.nz/news/alert-n...
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The IPCA's refusal to name anyone, even when they are public figures, is simply a tool to prevent accountability. In this case we know damn well who the Assistant Commissioner of Investigations was in September 2024: Paul Basham www.rnz.co.nz/news/alert-n...
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Why (some) men great til they gotta be great, again.
We went through Louise Nicholas; bad apples, never again.
We went through Roastbusters; bad apples, never again.
We go through this every couple of years, and that’s just what gets made public.
It’s not good enough. We all deserve better.
We went through Louise Nicholas; bad apples, never again.
We went through Roastbusters; bad apples, never again.
We go through this every couple of years, and that’s just what gets made public.
It’s not good enough. We all deserve better.
IPCA report says the PM and Police Minister were in receipt of the McSkimming emails
Would be nice to get some answers about who kew what & when about all of that
Would be nice to get some answers about who kew what & when about all of that
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Why (some) men great til they gotta be great, again.
We went through Louise Nicholas; bad apples, never again.
We went through Roastbusters; bad apples, never again.
We go through this every couple of years, and that’s just what gets made public.
It’s not good enough. We all deserve better.
We went through Louise Nicholas; bad apples, never again.
We went through Roastbusters; bad apples, never again.
We go through this every couple of years, and that’s just what gets made public.
It’s not good enough. We all deserve better.
He has no name suppression, why aren’t they naming him
🧵Once again, RNZ (and the Otago Daily Times, which used RNZ's story) name Tim Jago in a report on his latest court appearance on charges of indecent assault and NZME, Stuff and TVNZ don't. And yet ... www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Former ACT Party president Tim Jago pleads not guilty to indecent assault
Tim Jago was charged last month relating to an allegation from 1995.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
He has no name suppression, why aren’t they naming him
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Several protesters were trespassed from Fendalton Mall for attempting to hold the government to account for their non-actions
#NZPol
www.psna.nz/press-releas...
#NZPol
www.psna.nz/press-releas...
Police anti-democratic overreach targets protesters outside National MP offices — PSNA
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 6 November 2025 Media Release: Police anti-democratic overreach targets protesters outside National MP offices PSNA is accusing Christchurch police...
www.psna.nz
November 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Several protesters were trespassed from Fendalton Mall for attempting to hold the government to account for their non-actions
#NZPol
www.psna.nz/press-releas...
#NZPol
www.psna.nz/press-releas...
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Yes, all seems in order there. 👇 #OneTermGovernment #nzpol
So let’s get this straight. Lifeline is unfunded by govt & needs $2 million. But govt just hands $24 million to Gumboot Friday and is happy to give millions to the bloody Michelin Guide for tourism puffery of dubious value. Everything this govt does is run on vibes.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
Lifeline to cut operations unless funding shortfall is plugged
Lifeline Aotearoa says it has had to stop services between midnight and 7am since March, and without sustainable funding, it cannot continue a full 24/7 service.
www.1news.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Yes, all seems in order there. 👇 #OneTermGovernment #nzpol
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Lifeline goes without funding but the Govt squanders $6m so they can eat at a place with a Michelin star. Ffs. #nzpol
Government priorities have never been so stark as this.
"Let them eat cake" - in a Michelin star restaurant...
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www.facebook.com/NZNATS/video...
"Let them eat cake" - in a Michelin star restaurant...
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www.facebook.com/NZNATS/video...
1K views · 146 reactions | The Govt has partnered with Michelin to bring them to New Zealand shores.
This is huge for our food and hospitality industry. This isn’t just about food, though; data shows...
The Govt has partnered with Michelin to bring them to New Zealand shores.
This is huge for our food and hospitality industry. This isn’t just about food, though; data shows this could bring an...
www.facebook.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Lifeline goes without funding but the Govt squanders $6m so they can eat at a place with a Michelin star. Ffs. #nzpol
How trustworthy are our Police
What does it say about the police & the justice system?
“One of NZ’s leading employment lawyers says she's never seen anything on the same scale as the investigation into 120 police officers who were involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests across the country.” #nzpol
“One of NZ’s leading employment lawyers says she's never seen anything on the same scale as the investigation into 120 police officers who were involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests across the country.” #nzpol
Extent of police falsifying breath tests 'unfathomable' - employment lawyer
Barbara Buckett says the number of staff and the fact it occurred across the country points to wider problems within the organisation.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
How trustworthy are our Police
Different set of rules for the wealthy
NZ really loves giving permanent name suppression to its privileged elite..
October 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Different set of rules for the wealthy
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As Labour finance minister Grant Robertson borrowed about $140Billion between 2017 & 2023 including paying for the economic shock of Covid-19
As National finance minister Nicola Willis has borrowed >$140Billion between 2023 & 2025 what crisis has she had?
Borrowing to pay for tax cuts #NZPol
As National finance minister Nicola Willis has borrowed >$140Billion between 2023 & 2025 what crisis has she had?
Borrowing to pay for tax cuts #NZPol
October 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
As Labour finance minister Grant Robertson borrowed about $140Billion between 2017 & 2023 including paying for the economic shock of Covid-19
As National finance minister Nicola Willis has borrowed >$140Billion between 2023 & 2025 what crisis has she had?
Borrowing to pay for tax cuts #NZPol
As National finance minister Nicola Willis has borrowed >$140Billion between 2023 & 2025 what crisis has she had?
Borrowing to pay for tax cuts #NZPol
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“Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad told RNZ it was unacceptable to see overall harm in state care had increased - with 530 reports of children harmed over the last 12 months.”
For Act Minister Chhour to present another picture is dishonest and callous. #nzpol
For Act Minister Chhour to present another picture is dishonest and callous. #nzpol
Children's Minister accepts state care harm statistics didn't provide full picture
Karen Chhour has acknowledged her initial comments didn't paint a full picture.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad told RNZ it was unacceptable to see overall harm in state care had increased - with 530 reports of children harmed over the last 12 months.”
For Act Minister Chhour to present another picture is dishonest and callous. #nzpol
For Act Minister Chhour to present another picture is dishonest and callous. #nzpol
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Just to fact check & thanks to Dave Kennedy
Comparatives basic primary teacher salary scale range in NZD:
NZ 61,329 - 103,086
AUS 96,713 - 161,312
UK 90,011 - 139,560
SINGAPORE 74,028 - 128,739
IRELAND 85,613 - 165,363
Other countries clearly value their teachers more through their remuneration.
Comparatives basic primary teacher salary scale range in NZD:
NZ 61,329 - 103,086
AUS 96,713 - 161,312
UK 90,011 - 139,560
SINGAPORE 74,028 - 128,739
IRELAND 85,613 - 165,363
Other countries clearly value their teachers more through their remuneration.
October 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Just to fact check & thanks to Dave Kennedy
Comparatives basic primary teacher salary scale range in NZD:
NZ 61,329 - 103,086
AUS 96,713 - 161,312
UK 90,011 - 139,560
SINGAPORE 74,028 - 128,739
IRELAND 85,613 - 165,363
Other countries clearly value their teachers more through their remuneration.
Comparatives basic primary teacher salary scale range in NZD:
NZ 61,329 - 103,086
AUS 96,713 - 161,312
UK 90,011 - 139,560
SINGAPORE 74,028 - 128,739
IRELAND 85,613 - 165,363
Other countries clearly value their teachers more through their remuneration.
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Getting to a point where opposition need to be attacking whatever National's strengths are meant to be - because attacking Luxon is just free hits right now. And the uptick in negative media coverage of Luxon seems to be driven from inside the house - targeting him serves the new right.
October 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Getting to a point where opposition need to be attacking whatever National's strengths are meant to be - because attacking Luxon is just free hits right now. And the uptick in negative media coverage of Luxon seems to be driven from inside the house - targeting him serves the new right.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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oh 30 years of offending?
I wonder if NZ media will start interrogating Jago's connection to David Seymour and the ACT Party effectively now has been revealed
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
I wonder if NZ media will start interrogating Jago's connection to David Seymour and the ACT Party effectively now has been revealed
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Well-known New Zealander charged with indecent assault can be named
The charges date back three decades.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
oh 30 years of offending?
I wonder if NZ media will start interrogating Jago's connection to David Seymour and the ACT Party effectively now has been revealed
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
I wonder if NZ media will start interrogating Jago's connection to David Seymour and the ACT Party effectively now has been revealed
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...