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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Aotearoa New Zealand.
Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pinned
$4 BILLION to save 'up to 10 minutes' during peak traffic. Fucking hell - imagine what that $4B could do for housing, education, health, etc, in Aotearoa.
November 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM
"Paramjeet and other business owners called on social agencies to do more to support the homeless in and around Papatoetoe."
With what budget, Parmjeet? The budget this govt keeps on decreasing or completely canceling?
#nzpol
With what budget, Parmjeet? The budget this govt keeps on decreasing or completely canceling?
#nzpol
And VERY plainly they managed not to survey many of THESE people eh?
I even saw Kaushal the other day whining about it
I even saw Kaushal the other day whining about it
‘People are afraid to enter our shops’: The grim reality of running a retail business behind a cage in South Auckland
Indian business owners in Papatoetoe say the extra security measures they have installed to deter armed robberies are also keeping customers away.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"Paramjeet and other business owners called on social agencies to do more to support the homeless in and around Papatoetoe."
With what budget, Parmjeet? The budget this govt keeps on decreasing or completely canceling?
#nzpol
With what budget, Parmjeet? The budget this govt keeps on decreasing or completely canceling?
#nzpol
My 2 cents about charter schools.
I don't like the concept is an understatement.
This yo-yo at change of govt is not helpful.
So, when Labour/Greens/TPM forms govt, cut their funding to align with what state schools are getting and put all the requirements of testing & reporting.
#nzpol
I don't like the concept is an understatement.
This yo-yo at change of govt is not helpful.
So, when Labour/Greens/TPM forms govt, cut their funding to align with what state schools are getting and put all the requirements of testing & reporting.
#nzpol
October 30, 2025 at 5:28 AM
My 2 cents about charter schools.
I don't like the concept is an understatement.
This yo-yo at change of govt is not helpful.
So, when Labour/Greens/TPM forms govt, cut their funding to align with what state schools are getting and put all the requirements of testing & reporting.
#nzpol
I don't like the concept is an understatement.
This yo-yo at change of govt is not helpful.
So, when Labour/Greens/TPM forms govt, cut their funding to align with what state schools are getting and put all the requirements of testing & reporting.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Everyone's favourite economist, Craig Renney, explaining and answering questions about Labour's CGT. Some good commentary there. As he says, there is no perfect tax system and this is a good, clean, simple to explain start.
youtu.be/77Zk5Yyd-zM?...
Everyone's favourite economist, Craig Renney, explaining and answering questions about Labour's CGT. Some good commentary there. As he says, there is no perfect tax system and this is a good, clean, simple to explain start.
youtu.be/77Zk5Yyd-zM?...
#BHN Craig Renney taking questions on the CGT policy
YouTube video by Big Hairy Network
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October 30, 2025 at 2:25 AM
#nzpol
Everyone's favourite economist, Craig Renney, explaining and answering questions about Labour's CGT. Some good commentary there. As he says, there is no perfect tax system and this is a good, clean, simple to explain start.
youtu.be/77Zk5Yyd-zM?...
Everyone's favourite economist, Craig Renney, explaining and answering questions about Labour's CGT. Some good commentary there. As he says, there is no perfect tax system and this is a good, clean, simple to explain start.
youtu.be/77Zk5Yyd-zM?...
I recommend looking at the comments. They opened the door for the best of Aotearoa's punch lines.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Oh my god, National are so fucking out of touch and useless. This is a genuine Facebook post. Over 450 comments and I didn't see anything positive. #nzpol
October 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I recommend looking at the comments. They opened the door for the best of Aotearoa's punch lines.
#nzpol
#nzpol
What is the point of the country looking for growth, growth, growth if we can't find enough resources to make sure NO child is harmed, NO child lives in poverty, NO child is left behind.
Are we THAT shallow we prefer to care more about an artificial invention (💲) than people?
#nzpol
Are we THAT shallow we prefer to care more about an artificial invention (💲) than people?
#nzpol
“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 11:34 PM
What is the point of the country looking for growth, growth, growth if we can't find enough resources to make sure NO child is harmed, NO child lives in poverty, NO child is left behind.
Are we THAT shallow we prefer to care more about an artificial invention (💲) than people?
#nzpol
Are we THAT shallow we prefer to care more about an artificial invention (💲) than people?
#nzpol
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Another stale white male that failed upwards.
How the demands that were labeled unaffordable until now turned into a mystery is a mystery to me.
#nzpol
Another stale white male that failed upwards.
How the demands that were labeled unaffordable until now turned into a mystery is a mystery to me.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
"It's very difficult to always keep pace with inflation. It's sort of ironic, if that's how we peg everything, when inflation goes down, do you end up paying some of it back”
No wonder he finds things mysterious if he’s this wilfully imbecilic.
"It's very difficult to always keep pace with inflation. It's sort of ironic, if that's how we peg everything, when inflation goes down, do you end up paying some of it back”
No wonder he finds things mysterious if he’s this wilfully imbecilic.
Strikers' demands 'a mystery', government's top negotiator says
The Public Service Commissioner says it's regrettable major strike action is going ahead, because he's always been available to negotiate.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Another stale white male that failed upwards.
How the demands that were labeled unaffordable until now turned into a mystery is a mystery to me.
#nzpol
Another stale white male that failed upwards.
How the demands that were labeled unaffordable until now turned into a mystery is a mystery to me.
#nzpol
#nzpol
The guy who had a single page pamphlet masquerading as finance plan, who said no plan B is required, is criticizing Labour's NZ Furure Fund policy for lack of details?
🤣
Very clever move to start with this policy, Labour, very clever move.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
The guy who had a single page pamphlet masquerading as finance plan, who said no plan B is required, is criticizing Labour's NZ Furure Fund policy for lack of details?
🤣
Very clever move to start with this policy, Labour, very clever move.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Cautious optimism for Labour's Future Fund, though some question lack of detail
But the prime minister says the newly unveiled policy is "just a whole bunch of buzz words" with no detail or costings.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
#nzpol
The guy who had a single page pamphlet masquerading as finance plan, who said no plan B is required, is criticizing Labour's NZ Furure Fund policy for lack of details?
🤣
Very clever move to start with this policy, Labour, very clever move.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
The guy who had a single page pamphlet masquerading as finance plan, who said no plan B is required, is criticizing Labour's NZ Furure Fund policy for lack of details?
🤣
Very clever move to start with this policy, Labour, very clever move.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
In other words, leave it as it is now.
🤦🏽♀️
Does anyone in this govt actually engage a brain before deciding to go ahead with any law?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
In other words, leave it as it is now.
🤦🏽♀️
Does anyone in this govt actually engage a brain before deciding to go ahead with any law?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Retailers back ACT's proposal for 'flexible' credit card surcharges
ACT Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson proposed an amendment to the Retail Payment System Amendment Bill.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
#nzpol
In other words, leave it as it is now.
🤦🏽♀️
Does anyone in this govt actually engage a brain before deciding to go ahead with any law?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
In other words, leave it as it is now.
🤦🏽♀️
Does anyone in this govt actually engage a brain before deciding to go ahead with any law?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
action.nzei.org.nz/petitions/ba...
We all know someone who is a teacher or a teacher aid, right? I signed. Will you?
#nzpol
We all know someone who is a teacher or a teacher aid, right? I signed. Will you?
#nzpol
Back education that works for all tamariki
All tamariki deserve an education where they can learn, feel included and access learning support when they need it.
However, the Government is taking public education in the wrong direction an...
action.nzei.org.nz
October 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
action.nzei.org.nz/petitions/ba...
We all know someone who is a teacher or a teacher aid, right? I signed. Will you?
#nzpol
We all know someone who is a teacher or a teacher aid, right? I signed. Will you?
#nzpol
Seymour joked there was "actually quite a severe tax on what she produces, she loses a high proportion of what she produces before it gets out of the household, and that's actually been one of the things that's held her back".
So Seymour is basically promoting tax avoidance.
#nzpol
So Seymour is basically promoting tax avoidance.
#nzpol
"There's nothing more Kiwi than ... selling a cake to your friends"
Don't you *give* food to your friends? Weirdos
Don't you *give* food to your friends? Weirdos
Government to loosen rules for home-based cake makers
It's promising to make it cheaper and easier for hobby bakers to sell their goods.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Seymour joked there was "actually quite a severe tax on what she produces, she loses a high proportion of what she produces before it gets out of the household, and that's actually been one of the things that's held her back".
So Seymour is basically promoting tax avoidance.
#nzpol
So Seymour is basically promoting tax avoidance.
#nzpol
Another day, another WTF is wrong with you email coming up.
I'm old enough to remember Simeon crying about lost babies when women finally got some agency back. Don't see him shed a tear now.
#nzpol
I'm old enough to remember Simeon crying about lost babies when women finally got some agency back. Don't see him shed a tear now.
#nzpol
Simeon Brown, National Party minister, accuses doctors of crossing 'ethical line' with mega strike www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Simeon Brown accuses doctors of crossing 'ethical line' with mega strike
There were audible cries of disbelief during Simeon Brown's speech to senior doctors.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Another day, another WTF is wrong with you email coming up.
I'm old enough to remember Simeon crying about lost babies when women finally got some agency back. Don't see him shed a tear now.
#nzpol
I'm old enough to remember Simeon crying about lost babies when women finally got some agency back. Don't see him shed a tear now.
#nzpol
Aotearoa NZ never had a rockstar economy. Perhaps one day, Brad Olsen will join the adults in the room and realize that.
#nzpol
#nzpol
John Keys mini me, Brad Olsen, has the declared the NZ economy fucked.
Behold the incompetent National led Coalition led by the "it's just a house budget" Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Behold the incompetent National led Coalition led by the "it's just a house budget" Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
New Zealand’s ‘rock star economy’ is over, economist tells Sam Hayes
New figures released by Stats NZ on Thursday continue to paint a grim picture of the New Zealand workforce.
www.stuff.co.nz
October 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Aotearoa NZ never had a rockstar economy. Perhaps one day, Brad Olsen will join the adults in the room and realize that.
#nzpol
#nzpol
He's been studying leadership his whole life, and this (waves hands) is the outcome of it?
Man, you receive an F and should go back to primary school as you have failed in every possible parameter.
#nzpol
Man, you receive an F and should go back to primary school as you have failed in every possible parameter.
#nzpol
ARE YOU PREPARED TO HATE THAT CUNT LUXON EVEN MORE?
Sincerely the most tone deaf, will not listen, Dunning Kruger prime minister there ever was!
#NZPol
Christopher Luxon assesses his own leadership amid criticism
Audrey Young 1/2
Sincerely the most tone deaf, will not listen, Dunning Kruger prime minister there ever was!
#NZPol
Christopher Luxon assesses his own leadership amid criticism
Audrey Young 1/2
![“You’ve seen it actually with the All Blacks in the last week. I spoke to [coach] Scott Robertson about it on Saturday night.
“They’re jobs where everyone’s a critic, and actually, your job as the leader is to say, ‘stay calm, let’s not catastrophise when things are tough, let’s not go cock-a-hoop and get arrogant when things are going well’.
“Just stay consistent and even-tempered and calm, and see through the noise and stay focused on the prize that you’re trying to get to.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:h7papgydn5i7s7t67ngeinei/bafkreiez44lkq5qrpynjgqm3cncummdjtm7ek2m5yx45ydw3pkfo362xy4@jpeg)
October 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
He's been studying leadership his whole life, and this (waves hands) is the outcome of it?
Man, you receive an F and should go back to primary school as you have failed in every possible parameter.
#nzpol
Man, you receive an F and should go back to primary school as you have failed in every possible parameter.
#nzpol
#nzpol
People who say "it's complicated" are not doing so to justify why they are doing nothing.
They are just expressing their unwillingness to clearly declare what is the right thing to do and what are the values that should guide their actions.
People who say "it's complicated" are not doing so to justify why they are doing nothing.
They are just expressing their unwillingness to clearly declare what is the right thing to do and what are the values that should guide their actions.
September 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#nzpol
People who say "it's complicated" are not doing so to justify why they are doing nothing.
They are just expressing their unwillingness to clearly declare what is the right thing to do and what are the values that should guide their actions.
People who say "it's complicated" are not doing so to justify why they are doing nothing.
They are just expressing their unwillingness to clearly declare what is the right thing to do and what are the values that should guide their actions.
Nicola Willis talks to us like we’re twits
Verity Johnson
Verity Johnson
September 29, 2025 • 4:00am #NZPol
Verity Johnson
Verity Johnson
September 29, 2025 • 4:00am #NZPol
Nicola Willis talks to us like we’re twits
“Last week, Willis came out and blamed our even more dismal than expected fall in GDP for the June quarter on international pressures from Trump,” says Verity Johnson.
www.stuff.co.nz
September 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#nzpol
This will pass because they don't listen to anyone. Our response should be two fold:
1. Make sure EVERYONE who wants to vote, will be enrolled in time and do so.
2. Those working for the Electoral Commission to work so slow it will actually take 4 weeks to give the final vote count.
This will pass because they don't listen to anyone. Our response should be two fold:
1. Make sure EVERYONE who wants to vote, will be enrolled in time and do so.
2. Those working for the Electoral Commission to work so slow it will actually take 4 weeks to give the final vote count.
Lol. The worst bloke at his job in NZ has the cheek to criticise the ethical meticulous work of people ensuring our votes are accurately counted that he probably underfunds. Do it fast and rubbish says Luxon, thats how we pass laws. #nzpol
Christopher Luxon calls vote counters the 'slowest folk on the planet'
The prime minister says he expects the Electoral Commission to speed up the official vote count after an election.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
#nzpol
This will pass because they don't listen to anyone. Our response should be two fold:
1. Make sure EVERYONE who wants to vote, will be enrolled in time and do so.
2. Those working for the Electoral Commission to work so slow it will actually take 4 weeks to give the final vote count.
This will pass because they don't listen to anyone. Our response should be two fold:
1. Make sure EVERYONE who wants to vote, will be enrolled in time and do so.
2. Those working for the Electoral Commission to work so slow it will actually take 4 weeks to give the final vote count.
Want to save the country some $?
Stop this sort of entitlements.
Why does anyone being paid so handsomely need to have lifetime perks? Can't they manage their finances?
Most of them have so many properties they can't even remember where they put them.
#nzpol
Stop this sort of entitlements.
Why does anyone being paid so handsomely need to have lifetime perks? Can't they manage their finances?
Most of them have so many properties they can't even remember where they put them.
#nzpol
He gets 25 grand a year if he stays in the job two years, and an extra 12,500 dollars for every year in office up to a total of $62,500
My dream is, of course, that he gets rolled just before the two years is up
www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/p...
My dream is, of course, that he gets rolled just before the two years is up
www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/p...
He'll be hanging on as long as possible for the extra entitlements that he's entitled to too
www.remauthority.govt.nz/members-of-p...
www.remauthority.govt.nz/members-of-p...
September 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Want to save the country some $?
Stop this sort of entitlements.
Why does anyone being paid so handsomely need to have lifetime perks? Can't they manage their finances?
Most of them have so many properties they can't even remember where they put them.
#nzpol
Stop this sort of entitlements.
Why does anyone being paid so handsomely need to have lifetime perks? Can't they manage their finances?
Most of them have so many properties they can't even remember where they put them.
#nzpol
"Aucklanders were the most positive, with a net 10% expecting returns to improve in the coming year."
Of course. Aucklanders have all those $5m+ houses that Peters just opened the door for foreigners to come and buy.
The rest of us who live in the real world are not sharing the optimism.
#nzpol
Of course. Aucklanders have all those $5m+ houses that Peters just opened the door for foreigners to come and buy.
The rest of us who live in the real world are not sharing the optimism.
#nzpol
September 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
"Aucklanders were the most positive, with a net 10% expecting returns to improve in the coming year."
Of course. Aucklanders have all those $5m+ houses that Peters just opened the door for foreigners to come and buy.
The rest of us who live in the real world are not sharing the optimism.
#nzpol
Of course. Aucklanders have all those $5m+ houses that Peters just opened the door for foreigners to come and buy.
The rest of us who live in the real world are not sharing the optimism.
#nzpol
#nzpol
I was angry when I read the comment about the potential coalition of Labour/Greens/TPM, as looney and dangerous.
Using such derogatory terms while hiding behind anonymity is cowardly.
I'm a business owner.
I voted Labour, I voted Greens & I fully support TPM to be part of our next govt.
I was angry when I read the comment about the potential coalition of Labour/Greens/TPM, as looney and dangerous.
Using such derogatory terms while hiding behind anonymity is cowardly.
I'm a business owner.
I voted Labour, I voted Greens & I fully support TPM to be part of our next govt.
Love to see CEOs/execs shitting over Luxon & Willis in the Mood of the Boardroom survey but remember these same ppl brought this Govt to power & were its vocal cheerleaders right up to the moment they realised the savage cuts & reforms were harming THEIR businesses, not just poors & mowries.
#nzpol
#nzpol
September 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#nzpol
I was angry when I read the comment about the potential coalition of Labour/Greens/TPM, as looney and dangerous.
Using such derogatory terms while hiding behind anonymity is cowardly.
I'm a business owner.
I voted Labour, I voted Greens & I fully support TPM to be part of our next govt.
I was angry when I read the comment about the potential coalition of Labour/Greens/TPM, as looney and dangerous.
Using such derogatory terms while hiding behind anonymity is cowardly.
I'm a business owner.
I voted Labour, I voted Greens & I fully support TPM to be part of our next govt.
A reminder this sort of otherism is typical to fascist regimes. Autism was a problem for race hygiene in Nazi Germany so no wonder the white supremacists currently in charge of the White House are picking this one up.
Maybe I’m speaking out of line here (that’s heavy sarcasm by the way) but individuals with Autism aren’t pawns to be used in political games and shouldn’t continue to be further stigmatized for an agenda.
Which is exactly what is happening here.
Which is exactly what is happening here.
September 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM
A reminder this sort of otherism is typical to fascist regimes. Autism was a problem for race hygiene in Nazi Germany so no wonder the white supremacists currently in charge of the White House are picking this one up.
😮 Paracetamol!
How about we start looking at the micro-plastics that are now everywhere as a reason for Autism, but that will mean corporations that are poisoning us will need to start being accountable. And the politicians that enable them.
#nzpol
How about we start looking at the micro-plastics that are now everywhere as a reason for Autism, but that will mean corporations that are poisoning us will need to start being accountable. And the politicians that enable them.
#nzpol
Which NZMedia company will be the first to join Trump's war on Paracetamol?
I'm guessing NZME.
The Listener has probably already started writing the scary headline to appear next to your checkout.
"Are You Giving Your Child Autism?"
#nzpol
I'm guessing NZME.
The Listener has probably already started writing the scary headline to appear next to your checkout.
"Are You Giving Your Child Autism?"
#nzpol
September 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
😮 Paracetamol!
How about we start looking at the micro-plastics that are now everywhere as a reason for Autism, but that will mean corporations that are poisoning us will need to start being accountable. And the politicians that enable them.
#nzpol
How about we start looking at the micro-plastics that are now everywhere as a reason for Autism, but that will mean corporations that are poisoning us will need to start being accountable. And the politicians that enable them.
#nzpol
We have a mayoral candidate who thinks cycleways are just a glorified footpath and one that is looking at evidence, believes in facing reality, and giving the community as much say as possible.
youtu.be/eK4HRbvH8ww?...
#nzpol
youtu.be/eK4HRbvH8ww?...
#nzpol
Christchurch mayoral race: Housing and infrastructure pressures for growing city | Q+A 2025
YouTube video by Q+A with Jack Tame
youtu.be
September 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We have a mayoral candidate who thinks cycleways are just a glorified footpath and one that is looking at evidence, believes in facing reality, and giving the community as much say as possible.
youtu.be/eK4HRbvH8ww?...
#nzpol
youtu.be/eK4HRbvH8ww?...
#nzpol
#nzpol
Worth watching all of the interview as I doubt media will emphasize how great it was.
Hipkins did a good job avoiding the gotcha moments and pinpoint what is wrong with this govt's approach.
Yes, you could ask why Labour didn't do it all when they could.
What good will this do?
Worth watching all of the interview as I doubt media will emphasize how great it was.
Hipkins did a good job avoiding the gotcha moments and pinpoint what is wrong with this govt's approach.
Yes, you could ask why Labour didn't do it all when they could.
What good will this do?
September 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#nzpol
Worth watching all of the interview as I doubt media will emphasize how great it was.
Hipkins did a good job avoiding the gotcha moments and pinpoint what is wrong with this govt's approach.
Yes, you could ask why Labour didn't do it all when they could.
What good will this do?
Worth watching all of the interview as I doubt media will emphasize how great it was.
Hipkins did a good job avoiding the gotcha moments and pinpoint what is wrong with this govt's approach.
Yes, you could ask why Labour didn't do it all when they could.
What good will this do?