Ko Ess Ahau ☀️😷
@occasio.bsky.social
😷Mask Up Kiwis. Building Community, education, financial capability & business. Love Aotearoa NZ.
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“BILLIONAIRES CANT AFFORD TO PAY TAX” 😭🙄 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
Erica Stanford:
In addition to ensuring wealthy foreigners from US, China, Iran, Saudi, Russia etc can get residency without staying here, we are also going to deliver a favourable tax carve out for them so they don't have to pay taxes they can't "afford" #NZPolitics #nzpol
In addition to ensuring wealthy foreigners from US, China, Iran, Saudi, Russia etc can get residency without staying here, we are also going to deliver a favourable tax carve out for them so they don't have to pay taxes they can't "afford" #NZPolitics #nzpol
February 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
“BILLIONAIRES CANT AFFORD TO PAY TAX” 😭🙄 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
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Come along to a botanical art workshop with me on native leaves with Auckland Wintergardens, Sunday 29 March. All materials are supplied, no experience is required to enjoy yourself. Small group, lots of fun. $129pp. Msg me to book and I'll save you the booking fee 🌱 #kikorangi Feel free to share!
February 12, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Come along to a botanical art workshop with me on native leaves with Auckland Wintergardens, Sunday 29 March. All materials are supplied, no experience is required to enjoy yourself. Small group, lots of fun. $129pp. Msg me to book and I'll save you the booking fee 🌱 #kikorangi Feel free to share!
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Yay, more good climate change news
#kikorangi
#kikorangi
Potato prices could remain high as yields down
Some potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20% this winter due to bad weather.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Yay, more good climate change news
#kikorangi
#kikorangi
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As we bear down on the election here in Aotearoa in 9 months(!), the anxiety surrounding the prospect of another 3 years of this cruel and antagonistic government is palpable.
Take time to switch off from social media. Find groups to support and organise around. Despair is easy. Look after yourself!
Take time to switch off from social media. Find groups to support and organise around. Despair is easy. Look after yourself!
February 15, 2026 at 5:21 AM
As we bear down on the election here in Aotearoa in 9 months(!), the anxiety surrounding the prospect of another 3 years of this cruel and antagonistic government is palpable.
Take time to switch off from social media. Find groups to support and organise around. Despair is easy. Look after yourself!
Take time to switch off from social media. Find groups to support and organise around. Despair is easy. Look after yourself!
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Serious question: what's the Labour party going to do? The Sallies have been resolute, the main Opposition party needs to be, too.
#nzpol
#nzpol
I'll be attending the Feb 17 meeting.
The #SalvationArmy is resolutely speaking up on behalf of growing number of kids and families that are hungry or homeless.
Their State of the Nation report is a must-read. But we must do more than just read it.
#priorities
The #SalvationArmy is resolutely speaking up on behalf of growing number of kids and families that are hungry or homeless.
Their State of the Nation report is a must-read. But we must do more than just read it.
#priorities
February 15, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Serious question: what's the Labour party going to do? The Sallies have been resolute, the main Opposition party needs to be, too.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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I'll be attending the Feb 17 meeting.
The #SalvationArmy is resolutely speaking up on behalf of growing number of kids and families that are hungry or homeless.
Their State of the Nation report is a must-read. But we must do more than just read it.
#priorities
The #SalvationArmy is resolutely speaking up on behalf of growing number of kids and families that are hungry or homeless.
Their State of the Nation report is a must-read. But we must do more than just read it.
#priorities
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM
I'll be attending the Feb 17 meeting.
The #SalvationArmy is resolutely speaking up on behalf of growing number of kids and families that are hungry or homeless.
Their State of the Nation report is a must-read. But we must do more than just read it.
#priorities
The #SalvationArmy is resolutely speaking up on behalf of growing number of kids and families that are hungry or homeless.
Their State of the Nation report is a must-read. But we must do more than just read it.
#priorities
Old fashioned tasting Moorpark Apricot jam & pate done. Small batch of apricot chutney to go.
Apricots are low in pectin. 1st batch a bit runny, 2nd batch added Hansell’s Jam setting product, subbed lemon juice for water, firmer & quicker to make.
#kikorangi
Apricots are low in pectin. 1st batch a bit runny, 2nd batch added Hansell’s Jam setting product, subbed lemon juice for water, firmer & quicker to make.
#kikorangi
February 15, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Old fashioned tasting Moorpark Apricot jam & pate done. Small batch of apricot chutney to go.
Apricots are low in pectin. 1st batch a bit runny, 2nd batch added Hansell’s Jam setting product, subbed lemon juice for water, firmer & quicker to make.
#kikorangi
Apricots are low in pectin. 1st batch a bit runny, 2nd batch added Hansell’s Jam setting product, subbed lemon juice for water, firmer & quicker to make.
#kikorangi
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This seems completely normal #nzpol www.9news.com.au/national/anz...
ANZ posts $1.94b quarterly profit, days after charging staff for sausage sizzle
www.9news.com.au
February 15, 2026 at 1:31 AM
This seems completely normal #nzpol www.9news.com.au/national/anz...
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We cancelled 3 waters and not only is there poop in the marine reserve it’s in the bloody air.
February 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
We cancelled 3 waters and not only is there poop in the marine reserve it’s in the bloody air.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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'Willis is framing the contest around fiscal credibility and economic competence and will endeavour to box Labour in by daring it to challenge National’s economic centre ground.'
Radical 1990s economics are not centrist, Fran. #NzPol
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Radical 1990s economics are not centrist, Fran. #NzPol
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Fran O’Sullivan: Willis gambles on fiscal credibility as National’s election trump card
OPINION: Nicola Willis has set a 2028-29 surplus goal and a 40% net debt track.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
'Willis is framing the contest around fiscal credibility and economic competence and will endeavour to box Labour in by daring it to challenge National’s economic centre ground.'
Radical 1990s economics are not centrist, Fran. #NzPol
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Radical 1990s economics are not centrist, Fran. #NzPol
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Ridiculous that the nearest tug to treacherous Cook Straight will be 5 days away
This is how New Zealands coalition of chaos in views maritime safety
We witnessed John Key's contempt for safety at Pike River & Luxon's as CEO for Air NZ. Neither have or will be held responsible.
This is how New Zealands coalition of chaos in views maritime safety
We witnessed John Key's contempt for safety at Pike River & Luxon's as CEO for Air NZ. Neither have or will be held responsible.
February 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Ridiculous that the nearest tug to treacherous Cook Straight will be 5 days away
This is how New Zealands coalition of chaos in views maritime safety
We witnessed John Key's contempt for safety at Pike River & Luxon's as CEO for Air NZ. Neither have or will be held responsible.
This is how New Zealands coalition of chaos in views maritime safety
We witnessed John Key's contempt for safety at Pike River & Luxon's as CEO for Air NZ. Neither have or will be held responsible.
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Best of luck to @saycheeselouise.bsky.social at #NZGreens candidate selection on Tuesday for #Kirikiriroa #Hamilton West!
As she is the ONE local election candidate my family always speaks warmly of when council elections happen, I will be voting to confirm Louise Hutt on Tuesday ✨💚
#nzpol
As she is the ONE local election candidate my family always speaks warmly of when council elections happen, I will be voting to confirm Louise Hutt on Tuesday ✨💚
#nzpol
February 15, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Best of luck to @saycheeselouise.bsky.social at #NZGreens candidate selection on Tuesday for #Kirikiriroa #Hamilton West!
As she is the ONE local election candidate my family always speaks warmly of when council elections happen, I will be voting to confirm Louise Hutt on Tuesday ✨💚
#nzpol
As she is the ONE local election candidate my family always speaks warmly of when council elections happen, I will be voting to confirm Louise Hutt on Tuesday ✨💚
#nzpol
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the numerous people who left this group citing issues with Kaushal actually have an obligation to the public to dish on what went down here - but even while quitting and collapsing the review, they're STILL all maintaining class solidarity
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
The group is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
the numerous people who left this group citing issues with Kaushal actually have an obligation to the public to dish on what went down here - but even while quitting and collapsing the review, they're STILL all maintaining class solidarity
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Can also do state of emergency declarations as year to date (to 15 Feb). In showing it that way I am including fires and floods with sever weather as climate connected. I also checked that it has all been under the same emergency declaration powers through the period, and it has.
February 14, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Can also do state of emergency declarations as year to date (to 15 Feb). In showing it that way I am including fires and floods with sever weather as climate connected. I also checked that it has all been under the same emergency declaration powers through the period, and it has.
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*these are just weather events so bad that a regional or national state of emergency is declared, not even regional or localised flooding / wind / storm events.
February 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
*these are just weather events so bad that a regional or national state of emergency is declared, not even regional or localised flooding / wind / storm events.
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Really quick chart to show the rise of declared state of emergencies due to sever weather events. See the trend?
Also we are only 45 days into 2026!
Can we talk about climate change now?
#NZPol
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Also we are only 45 days into 2026!
Can we talk about climate change now?
#NZPol
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February 14, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Really quick chart to show the rise of declared state of emergencies due to sever weather events. See the trend?
Also we are only 45 days into 2026!
Can we talk about climate change now?
#NZPol
Notes in Alt Text
Also we are only 45 days into 2026!
Can we talk about climate change now?
#NZPol
Notes in Alt Text
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#nzpol
"For the prime minister to say it’s a “good thing” that our prison population is now headed toward 11,000 is.. extremely uninformed. If he reads government reports [from] the last 4 decades they show.. prisons cause harm and don’t make communities safer"
Prison costs $400,000 pp/pa
"For the prime minister to say it’s a “good thing” that our prison population is now headed toward 11,000 is.. extremely uninformed. If he reads government reports [from] the last 4 decades they show.. prisons cause harm and don’t make communities safer"
Prison costs $400,000 pp/pa
Our prisons cause more harm | E-Tangata
"Lots of people in our society are happy to have vast amounts spent on the mass imprisonment of our Indigenous population. It's an industry. And the industry relies on society thinking that this is th...
e-tangata.co.nz
February 14, 2026 at 10:17 PM
#nzpol
"For the prime minister to say it’s a “good thing” that our prison population is now headed toward 11,000 is.. extremely uninformed. If he reads government reports [from] the last 4 decades they show.. prisons cause harm and don’t make communities safer"
Prison costs $400,000 pp/pa
"For the prime minister to say it’s a “good thing” that our prison population is now headed toward 11,000 is.. extremely uninformed. If he reads government reports [from] the last 4 decades they show.. prisons cause harm and don’t make communities safer"
Prison costs $400,000 pp/pa
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A rates crap in action- thanks government! #nzpol
But at least the rates were kept low. We may not be able to regularly drink clean water and have to avoid the turds when swimming at the beach, but the rates were low. 🙄
Mediawatch: Solids, liquids and gas - infrastructure ills back in the frame www.rnz.co.nz/news/mediawa...
Mediawatch: Solids, liquids and gas - infrastructure ills back in the frame www.rnz.co.nz/news/mediawa...
Mediawatch: Solids, liquids and gas - infrastructure ills back in the frame
Mediawatch: Sewage is pouring into Wellington's harbour while the government plans gas imports. Are media focusing on politics over the bigger picture?
www.rnz.co.nz
February 14, 2026 at 10:28 PM
A rates crap in action- thanks government! #nzpol
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
A French multinational
Filled our sea with poo
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
Violets are blue
A French multinational
Filled our sea with poo
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
New Zealand’s capital city faces environmental disaster from massive sewage leak
Following the preventable breakdown of the capital’s wastewater treatment plant, tens of millions of litres of raw, untreated sewage have poured into the nearby ocean.
www.wsws.org
February 14, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
A French multinational
Filled our sea with poo
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
Violets are blue
A French multinational
Filled our sea with poo
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
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Rember when that Mayor you all ran out of Wellington wanted Nick Leggett to resign www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Wellington Water report reveals alleged theft, structural and contractor issues
Wellington Water has released a scathing report, after a probe uncovered alleged theft, poor value for money from contractors and structural issues.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Rember when that Mayor you all ran out of Wellington wanted Nick Leggett to resign www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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"Labour is demanding the Government hand over unredacted advice on its India trade agreement and meet a series of conditions before it will back the deal."
Pure hubris from National in demanding Labour agree to India FTA while hiding the details from Labour. Something dodgy afoot #nzpol
Pure hubris from National in demanding Labour agree to India FTA while hiding the details from Labour. Something dodgy afoot #nzpol
Labour demands unredacted advice on Govt's India deal before backing it
Chris Hipkins noted Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was committed to a deal one of his government coalition partners had refused to support.
www.1news.co.nz
February 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
"Labour is demanding the Government hand over unredacted advice on its India trade agreement and meet a series of conditions before it will back the deal."
Pure hubris from National in demanding Labour agree to India FTA while hiding the details from Labour. Something dodgy afoot #nzpol
Pure hubris from National in demanding Labour agree to India FTA while hiding the details from Labour. Something dodgy afoot #nzpol
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Tha absolute state of it!
February 14, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Tha absolute state of it!
Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice.
Good old Sunny. Milking the dairy cash cow turned on by Luxon, Paul Goldsmith and the Coalition to shut him up from telling NZ little has changed with retail crime.
Not a fit candidate for Parliament.
#nzpol
Good old Sunny. Milking the dairy cash cow turned on by Luxon, Paul Goldsmith and the Coalition to shut him up from telling NZ little has changed with retail crime.
Not a fit candidate for Parliament.
#nzpol
Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
The group is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice.
Good old Sunny. Milking the dairy cash cow turned on by Luxon, Paul Goldsmith and the Coalition to shut him up from telling NZ little has changed with retail crime.
Not a fit candidate for Parliament.
#nzpol
Good old Sunny. Milking the dairy cash cow turned on by Luxon, Paul Goldsmith and the Coalition to shut him up from telling NZ little has changed with retail crime.
Not a fit candidate for Parliament.
#nzpol