Cool Hand Fluke
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Te Atiawa. Lefty. Some other stuff too. No nazis ever. no DMs
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It's a real indictment of the horrendous state of NZ media that this actual data gets essentially no coverage.
Meanwhile I can't even count the number of "failing cafe owner blames cycleways for his poor business performance" stories...
Meanwhile I can't even count the number of "failing cafe owner blames cycleways for his poor business performance" stories...
Always nice to get a scientific poll to remind us that TalkBack radio and the Facebook comment section are not actually representative of public opinion
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/pub...
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/pub...
Public support for investing in urban cycleways outweighs opposition – National Survey | PHCC
While more New Zealanders support increasing investment in urban cycleways than oppose it, there remains a substantial proportion of people who are unsure or unengaged on this issue.
www.phcc.org.nz
December 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It's a real indictment of the horrendous state of NZ media that this actual data gets essentially no coverage.
Meanwhile I can't even count the number of "failing cafe owner blames cycleways for his poor business performance" stories...
Meanwhile I can't even count the number of "failing cafe owner blames cycleways for his poor business performance" stories...
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Dude your plan is not complicated. People understand your plan. They also understand it hasn’t worked because, stay with me here, it was a bad plan. If we’re talking about understanding here I don’t think ‘people’ are the ones suffering from a lack of it.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Christopher Luxon: ‘People don’t always understand the plan’
After two years in the job, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says that the media will continue to underestimate his political skills.
www.thepost.co.nz
December 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Dude your plan is not complicated. People understand your plan. They also understand it hasn’t worked because, stay with me here, it was a bad plan. If we’re talking about understanding here I don’t think ‘people’ are the ones suffering from a lack of it.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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These articles always talk about the billions of dollars of gold - but that is effectively the money that is going overseas, leaving kiwis with pennies in the dollar.
In 2024/2025 the NZ Govt received a total of $143 million from all mining, all sources.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
In 2024/2025 the NZ Govt received a total of $143 million from all mining, all sources.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Controversial $8 billion gold mine plan given Fast Track approval
A controversial plan to mine around $8b worth of gold under conservation land in Coromandel has been given the green light under the Government’s Fast Track law.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
These articles always talk about the billions of dollars of gold - but that is effectively the money that is going overseas, leaving kiwis with pennies in the dollar.
In 2024/2025 the NZ Govt received a total of $143 million from all mining, all sources.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
In 2024/2025 the NZ Govt received a total of $143 million from all mining, all sources.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Uncooperative, failing to comply with conditions, further allegations against him, yet he still gets name suppression.
Why would his name being public prevent a fair trial?
Why would his name being public prevent a fair trial?
More “Prominent businessman” name suppression for wealthy sex offenders
Prominent Northland businessman charged with sexual offending keeps name suppressed
The man has been charged with rape and other offences relating to multiple complainants.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Uncooperative, failing to comply with conditions, further allegations against him, yet he still gets name suppression.
Why would his name being public prevent a fair trial?
Why would his name being public prevent a fair trial?
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Also worth noting that this survey coheres closely with the last few years of NZTA walking-and-cycling surveys. There is majority support for cycling everywhere – and for investing in bike infrastructure.
December 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Also worth noting that this survey coheres closely with the last few years of NZTA walking-and-cycling surveys. There is majority support for cycling everywhere – and for investing in bike infrastructure.
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A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Be a love, and pay it today.
December 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Basically Eloms whole grift.
Look at this new thing it’s so shiny
Look at this new thing it’s so shiny
The more we see of Chinese EV's the more we realise just how shit and out-of-date Tesla really is.
"Ignore that! Look over there! Fake robots and a Mars mission which will never happen! Please believe me, don't tank my fraud!"
"Ignore that! Look over there! Fake robots and a Mars mission which will never happen! Please believe me, don't tank my fraud!"
December 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Basically Eloms whole grift.
Look at this new thing it’s so shiny
Look at this new thing it’s so shiny
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I love how the cybersecurity community consensus on this story is generally that the company deserved getting compromised for being so abusive and intrusive to their workers. www.tomshardware.com/tech-ind...
Monitoring keystroke latency is an ADA complaint waiting to happen.
Monitoring keystroke latency is an ADA complaint waiting to happen.
North Korean infiltrator caught working in Amazon IT department thanks to lag — 110ms keystroke input raises red flags over true location
A barely perceptible keystroke delay was the smoking gun that led to the uncovering of a malign imposter.
www.tomshardware.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I love how the cybersecurity community consensus on this story is generally that the company deserved getting compromised for being so abusive and intrusive to their workers. www.tomshardware.com/tech-ind...
Monitoring keystroke latency is an ADA complaint waiting to happen.
Monitoring keystroke latency is an ADA complaint waiting to happen.
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all the same policies are being introduced almost simultaneously in AUS CAN GBR NZL USA governments atm
pardon me for thinking the poli's are circle-jerking
nothing to do with FVEY agreements, nooooo, not that, not at all
#nzpol
pardon me for thinking the poli's are circle-jerking
nothing to do with FVEY agreements, nooooo, not that, not at all
#nzpol
December 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
all the same policies are being introduced almost simultaneously in AUS CAN GBR NZL USA governments atm
pardon me for thinking the poli's are circle-jerking
nothing to do with FVEY agreements, nooooo, not that, not at all
#nzpol
pardon me for thinking the poli's are circle-jerking
nothing to do with FVEY agreements, nooooo, not that, not at all
#nzpol
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BREAKING NEWS: NZ Airports are the busiest in years, as thousands of kiwis return home from their new lives working, paying tax & living in Australia (& elsewhere) to spend Xmas with family that they never wanted to leave in the first place. Thanks Luxon & Williside for making this possible. #nzpol
December 19, 2025 at 5:39 AM
BREAKING NEWS: NZ Airports are the busiest in years, as thousands of kiwis return home from their new lives working, paying tax & living in Australia (& elsewhere) to spend Xmas with family that they never wanted to leave in the first place. Thanks Luxon & Williside for making this possible. #nzpol
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If you're in Auckland wondering about the planned changes to housing and whatnot then this is an excellent resource that explains what's what in terms even I can follow.
cityvision.org.nz/news/your-al...
hat tip: @juliefairey.bsky.social and co.
cityvision.org.nz/news/your-al...
hat tip: @juliefairey.bsky.social and co.
Your Almost Last Minute Helping Hand for PC120 Submissions — City Vision
Julie Fairey goes in depth on key issues to cover in your Plan Change 120 submission.
cityvision.org.nz
December 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
If you're in Auckland wondering about the planned changes to housing and whatnot then this is an excellent resource that explains what's what in terms even I can follow.
cityvision.org.nz/news/your-al...
hat tip: @juliefairey.bsky.social and co.
cityvision.org.nz/news/your-al...
hat tip: @juliefairey.bsky.social and co.
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The ONLY reason you stop people from voting is because you fear their vote.
Let's make them shit their y-fronts & get everyone enrolled super early, as your friends & family, and they can ask their friends & so on.
Let's make them shit their y-fronts & get everyone enrolled super early, as your friends & family, and they can ask their friends & so on.
The Government has just rushed through its voter suppression law. The Electoral Amendment Bill will disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters—it has no place in a healthy democracy.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Voter suppression law must be reversed - NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning the National-led Government’s Electoral Amendment Bill, rushed through Parliament this week, which will disenfranchise tens of thousands of New Zealanders.
union.org.nz
December 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The ONLY reason you stop people from voting is because you fear their vote.
Let's make them shit their y-fronts & get everyone enrolled super early, as your friends & family, and they can ask their friends & so on.
Let's make them shit their y-fronts & get everyone enrolled super early, as your friends & family, and they can ask their friends & so on.
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Post-war period fascinates me - we built *loads* of infra and houses but public debt levels fell. There must be things we can take from that era to inform what we do next.
Also fascinates me that the 1980 to 2008 period is considered a success - we maxed out our private debt, and what did we build?
Also fascinates me that the 1980 to 2008 period is considered a success - we maxed out our private debt, and what did we build?
December 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Post-war period fascinates me - we built *loads* of infra and houses but public debt levels fell. There must be things we can take from that era to inform what we do next.
Also fascinates me that the 1980 to 2008 period is considered a success - we maxed out our private debt, and what did we build?
Also fascinates me that the 1980 to 2008 period is considered a success - we maxed out our private debt, and what did we build?
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December 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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More corrupt back hander, jobs for the boys, money wasting, self dealing from this coalition.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
‘No due diligence’: The failures behind a $1.7m Govt contract for a firm linked to an advisor
Conflict of interest concerns led to an independent review of Health NZ procurement practices. Its findings are damning.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
More corrupt back hander, jobs for the boys, money wasting, self dealing from this coalition.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
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This data shows there is no plan to deliver growth. The government is looking at more cuts at the next Budget. We have record numbers of Kiwis on benefits. Its time for a different economic approach - before working people and their families face another year of drift and decline
December 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This data shows there is no plan to deliver growth. The government is looking at more cuts at the next Budget. We have record numbers of Kiwis on benefits. Its time for a different economic approach - before working people and their families face another year of drift and decline
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#nzpol Data released today shows that for all the talk of green shoots, the economy hasn’t grown at all in 2 years. Unemployment is up, & the cost of living is still rising for middle and low-income New Zealanders. The GDP increase today simply balances out the fall previously. A Thread
December 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
#nzpol Data released today shows that for all the talk of green shoots, the economy hasn’t grown at all in 2 years. Unemployment is up, & the cost of living is still rising for middle and low-income New Zealanders. The GDP increase today simply balances out the fall previously. A Thread
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“The US’s bet on AI is now so gigantic that every MAGA voter’s pension is bound to the bubble’s precarious survival,” Johnny Ryan said.
“All Brussels has to do is crack down on Ireland, which for years has been a wild west of lax data enforcement, and the repercussions will be felt far beyond.”
“All Brussels has to do is crack down on Ireland, which for years has been a wild west of lax data enforcement, and the repercussions will be felt far beyond.”
Bursting AI bubble may be EU’s “secret weapon” in clash with Trump, expert says
Spotify and Accenture caught in crossfire as Trump attacks EU tech regulations.
arstechnica.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
“The US’s bet on AI is now so gigantic that every MAGA voter’s pension is bound to the bubble’s precarious survival,” Johnny Ryan said.
“All Brussels has to do is crack down on Ireland, which for years has been a wild west of lax data enforcement, and the repercussions will be felt far beyond.”
“All Brussels has to do is crack down on Ireland, which for years has been a wild west of lax data enforcement, and the repercussions will be felt far beyond.”
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Families fight to put food on the table. Meanwhile the ACT Party and Coalition Government spent $150,000 on a 'Road Cone hotline'.
Closing after 6 months & 200 cones removed, costing Kiwis ~$750 per cone (and they gutted Worksafe - putting real lives at risk!)
We too wish this was satire ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Closing after 6 months & 200 cones removed, costing Kiwis ~$750 per cone (and they gutted Worksafe - putting real lives at risk!)
We too wish this was satire ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Families fight to put food on the table. Meanwhile the ACT Party and Coalition Government spent $150,000 on a 'Road Cone hotline'.
Closing after 6 months & 200 cones removed, costing Kiwis ~$750 per cone (and they gutted Worksafe - putting real lives at risk!)
We too wish this was satire ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Closing after 6 months & 200 cones removed, costing Kiwis ~$750 per cone (and they gutted Worksafe - putting real lives at risk!)
We too wish this was satire ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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#nzpol Just catching up with the HYEFU data today - but the data looks grim pretty much across the board. One data point stood out to me - the economy will be cumulatively $28.3bn smaller at the next election than predicted by Treasury at the last election.
December 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
#nzpol Just catching up with the HYEFU data today - but the data looks grim pretty much across the board. One data point stood out to me - the economy will be cumulatively $28.3bn smaller at the next election than predicted by Treasury at the last election.
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At no point in time in the book do I give a debt-to-GDP limit recommendation - I just point out the Treasury analysis and other interpretations. Could Nicola Willis please correct the record?
December 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
At no point in time in the book do I give a debt-to-GDP limit recommendation - I just point out the Treasury analysis and other interpretations. Could Nicola Willis please correct the record?
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