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Police just ignoring the #OIA, as usual.
[Follow up] Dale about Use of data brokers
November 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Police just ignoring the #OIA, as usual.
Lol tough on crime..
I'm sure the 'tough on crime' govt will have them all in jail any minute now. That's how it works, right?
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming 'cover-up'
The IPCA report on the handling of the McSkimming case identifies a string of complicit senior officers. So who are they?
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Lol tough on crime..
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Luxon thinks we need a "mature conversation" about selling state assets... But I don't think he really means that, because a mature conversation would look at the history of failure and the shortsighted focus on profit ahead of public interest.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Luxon thinks we need a "mature conversation" about selling state assets... But I don't think he really means that, because a mature conversation would look at the history of failure and the shortsighted focus on profit ahead of public interest.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
He wants a conversation where we agree with him.
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Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
Israeli soldiers have described a free-for-all in Gaza and a breakdown in norms and legal constraints, with civilians killed at the whim of individual officers, according to testimony in a TV documentary.
“If you want to shoot without restraint, you can,” Daniel, the commander of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tank unit, says in Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War, due to be broadcast in the UK on ITV on Monday evening. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
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It should be requirement that any MP's office paid for by Parliamentary Services be accessible from a public place - the effect of this privately issued trespass notice is that all who have received them cannot now visit the MP's office at all (for protest or other reasons) for a 2 year period.
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 10:09 PM
It should be requirement that any MP's office paid for by Parliamentary Services be accessible from a public place - the effect of this privately issued trespass notice is that all who have received them cannot now visit the MP's office at all (for protest or other reasons) for a 2 year period.
not true. unemployment was higher in 2011 and 2012. In 2010, New Zealand had approximately 159,000 unemployed people, lower than in 2011 and 2012, but higher than in 2025.
November 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
not true. unemployment was higher in 2011 and 2012. In 2010, New Zealand had approximately 159,000 unemployed people, lower than in 2011 and 2012, but higher than in 2025.
Just want to say Matt is the real deal when he gets his teeth into something.
Think I'm working on my best story since Citizen Thiel. So good I don't even mind writing on the weekend. 3000 words in and it feels like I might be half-way? Just 200 more pages of OIAs, three hours of interview transcripts, and several dense pages of legalese to sythenise and I'm g2g.
November 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Just want to say Matt is the real deal when he gets his teeth into something.
Can you believe the stuff written about Netball NZ but nobody wants to write about Swimming NZ which is worse
October 31, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Can you believe the stuff written about Netball NZ but nobody wants to write about Swimming NZ which is worse
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Wait, so Tim Jago was operating as a part of a *ring* of pedophiles, he somehow escaped scrutiny then by throwing his mates under the bus I assume, and it took nearly 10 years for police to realize he was a part of it too?
This article's from 2015 ffs.
This article's from 2015 ffs.
Stuff
www.stuff.co.nz
October 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Wait, so Tim Jago was operating as a part of a *ring* of pedophiles, he somehow escaped scrutiny then by throwing his mates under the bus I assume, and it took nearly 10 years for police to realize he was a part of it too?
This article's from 2015 ffs.
This article's from 2015 ffs.
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People paid $200 a ticket to listen to Peter Thiel do bog issue antisemitism for four lectures about his belief in the antichrist.
Lots of fools wishing to be relieved of their money, I guess.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Lots of fools wishing to be relieved of their money, I guess.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
October 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
People paid $200 a ticket to listen to Peter Thiel do bog issue antisemitism for four lectures about his belief in the antichrist.
Lots of fools wishing to be relieved of their money, I guess.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Lots of fools wishing to be relieved of their money, I guess.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The new Wellington City Council will include 5 Labour councillors and 4 Green councillors, plus Andrew Little, giving the two party "coalition" an increased governing majority - 10 out of 16 votes, compared to 8 under the previous council.
October 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The new Wellington City Council will include 5 Labour councillors and 4 Green councillors, plus Andrew Little, giving the two party "coalition" an increased governing majority - 10 out of 16 votes, compared to 8 under the previous council.
Decided not to vote in local body elections..voting. in wgtn is like going to hell and asking the devil if it will be hot or very hot.
October 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Decided not to vote in local body elections..voting. in wgtn is like going to hell and asking the devil if it will be hot or very hot.
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OMG the National Party totally screwed up the vote on the Broadcasting Bill. First they didn’t have signed proxies for the conscience vote. Then they didn’t have the 20 members in the house required for a conscience vote - so the vote is a nullity. Politics 101 learn to count !!!
October 9, 2025 at 5:51 AM
OMG the National Party totally screwed up the vote on the Broadcasting Bill. First they didn’t have signed proxies for the conscience vote. Then they didn’t have the 20 members in the house required for a conscience vote - so the vote is a nullity. Politics 101 learn to count !!!
What they announce on Sundays..
Cowardly announcing policy on a Sunday that underlines the total failure of this government’s policies.
Jobseeker: Parents earning more than $65k must support 18-19yo children www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Jobseeker: Parents earning more than $65k must support 18-19yo children www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Jobseeker: Parents earning more than $65k must support 18-19yo children
First announced at the Budget, the government had not at the time decided where to draw the line.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
What they announce on Sundays..
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Comment from Auckland University: Students starting to learn with AI is the difference between using a calculator after understanding math versus never learning math because calculators exist.
When students' brains go quiet
newsroom.co.nz
October 2, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Comment from Auckland University: Students starting to learn with AI is the difference between using a calculator after understanding math versus never learning math because calculators exist.
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The Govt explored the idea of barring people from voting outside of their electorate - about 149k votes last time - but ultimately ditched the idea.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Government explored ban on people voting outside their electorate
The justice minister had said it was “worth exploring” requiring people to be in their electorate to vote, one of the ideas for cutting down on the number of special votes.
www.thepost.co.nz
October 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Govt explored the idea of barring people from voting outside of their electorate - about 149k votes last time - but ultimately ditched the idea.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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Former Act Party President Tim Jago loses all aspects of his appeal against conviction for historical sexual offending and his sentence of 2.5 years’ jail.
Three judges of Court of Appeal say the imprisonment sentence was “stern” but open to the judge and in accord with law.
Three judges of Court of Appeal say the imprisonment sentence was “stern” but open to the judge and in accord with law.
September 29, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Former Act Party President Tim Jago loses all aspects of his appeal against conviction for historical sexual offending and his sentence of 2.5 years’ jail.
Three judges of Court of Appeal say the imprisonment sentence was “stern” but open to the judge and in accord with law.
Three judges of Court of Appeal say the imprisonment sentence was “stern” but open to the judge and in accord with law.
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“First, the use of parliamentary urgency needs constraining.”
#nzpol
#nzpol
Comment: As Parliament reviews its Standing Orders, Jonathan Boston suggests potential reforms to protect democratic governance in NZ.
Democracy in NZ isn't inevitable
newsroom.co.nz
September 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
“First, the use of parliamentary urgency needs constraining.”
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Both of the ministers announcing the Eden Park concert review at post-cab on Monday received free concert tix from Eden Park in recent years.
But they say it is totally above board and a "decision" has not actually been made.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
But they say it is totally above board and a "decision" has not actually been made.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Prime minister says it’s OK he was gifted Ed Sheeran tickets by Eden Park
The prime minister and tourism minister, both big-upping potential Eden Park changes on Monday, were gifted Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs tickets.
www.thepost.co.nz
September 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Both of the ministers announcing the Eden Park concert review at post-cab on Monday received free concert tix from Eden Park in recent years.
But they say it is totally above board and a "decision" has not actually been made.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
But they say it is totally above board and a "decision" has not actually been made.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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There’s a real generational divide between Labour MPs leaking to the Guardian and Labour MPs leaking to the Huffington Post
September 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
There’s a real generational divide between Labour MPs leaking to the Guardian and Labour MPs leaking to the Huffington Post
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If you are the leader of the opposition, and the current government is a total shitshow, and the primeminister is Luxon, but you are still lagging behind him in the preferred primeminister polls, it might just be time to step aside.
#nzpol
#nzpol
September 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
If you are the leader of the opposition, and the current government is a total shitshow, and the primeminister is Luxon, but you are still lagging behind him in the preferred primeminister polls, it might just be time to step aside.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Next question. Would you even vote for Christopher Luxon?
Brutal poll results for the question “would you vote for Nicola Willis over Christopher Luxon?”
August 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Next question. Would you even vote for Christopher Luxon?
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Woman who spunked $671,000,000+ not buying any ferries and also spunked billions on tax cuts for landlords accuses Labour of reckless spending and I nearly died laughing.💩
#NickyNoBoats
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#NickyNoBoats
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Finance Minister Nicola Willis accuses Labour of reckless approach to spending
New Zealand has been praised for it's long-term commitment to prudent fiscal policies but the coalition government is under pressure from business leaders.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Woman who spunked $671,000,000+ not buying any ferries and also spunked billions on tax cuts for landlords accuses Labour of reckless spending and I nearly died laughing.💩
#NickyNoBoats
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#NickyNoBoats
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Two must political reads this week. Amelia Wade's Sunday Star Times front page and Danyl McLaughlans NZ Listener political column.. Top writing
August 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Two must political reads this week. Amelia Wade's Sunday Star Times front page and Danyl McLaughlans NZ Listener political column.. Top writing