Challispoint
@challispoint.bsky.social
Retired gentleman of leisure - who loves the future, the outdoors and craft beer.
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I'm so used to Australia being more politically embarassing compared to NZ that this is a little unsettling
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October 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I'm so used to Australia being more politically embarassing compared to NZ that this is a little unsettling
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NCEA Outdoor education was one of the pillars of my son's professional career and is a completely valid educational stepping stone. This cause is close to my heart - please sign if you think this government is on the wrong track: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ke...
Stop the Government taking away Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education gives young people opportunities they can’t always get in a classroom. It builds resilience, confidence, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It keeps students engaged i...
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September 3, 2025 at 4:26 AM
NCEA Outdoor education was one of the pillars of my son's professional career and is a completely valid educational stepping stone. This cause is close to my heart - please sign if you think this government is on the wrong track: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ke...
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So the NZ def support Israel ??? wonder who gave that order??? surely not bimbo blondie judas again. She has no morals and now happy to expose the fact. Kill a few Gaza-ites, steal $ for the NZ health system. as long as she gets treated for minor ills
August 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
So the NZ def support Israel ??? wonder who gave that order??? surely not bimbo blondie judas again. She has no morals and now happy to expose the fact. Kill a few Gaza-ites, steal $ for the NZ health system. as long as she gets treated for minor ills
Posted my first every Substack - and have just got my first like - from TUCKER CARLSON! WTF! Does he not get sarcasm?
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Sensible investment in Aotearoa
How the government is saving and spending wisely
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July 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Posted my first every Substack - and have just got my first like - from TUCKER CARLSON! WTF! Does he not get sarcasm?
Sensible investment in Aotearoa open.substack.com/pub/challisp...
Sensible investment in Aotearoa open.substack.com/pub/challisp...
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“I had started to notice our reo all around me. We could hear it on the news, and we could see it on our government buildings and street signs. It began to feel okay to be Māori. Then came the new coalition government.” — Hira Nathan.
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"I had started to notice our reo all around me. We could hear it on the news, and we could see it on our government buildings and street signs. You would hear people saying 'Kia ora' and 'Mōrena' when...
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July 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
“I had started to notice our reo all around me. We could hear it on the news, and we could see it on our government buildings and street signs. It began to feel okay to be Māori. Then came the new coalition government.” — Hira Nathan.
I think we need to stop treating Trump as though he were an orange buffoon - he's almost unbelievably dangerous. In a little over 100 days he's wrecked the world economy, shut down environmental protections, deported his own citizens and almost started WW3.
June 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I think we need to stop treating Trump as though he were an orange buffoon - he's almost unbelievably dangerous. In a little over 100 days he's wrecked the world economy, shut down environmental protections, deported his own citizens and almost started WW3.
Our AoNZ Prime Minister is very keen on a rules based world order. I wonder if he could tell me which rule allows America to assassinate people it doesn't like and destroy a country's infrastructure? And can he explain which rule we will be following by backing America's drive to start WW3?
June 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Our AoNZ Prime Minister is very keen on a rules based world order. I wonder if he could tell me which rule allows America to assassinate people it doesn't like and destroy a country's infrastructure? And can he explain which rule we will be following by backing America's drive to start WW3?
Apparently our Prime Minister is worried that Chinese tourists aren't rushing here. Perhaps he should look at his government's policies. You know, the one which borrows $12b we don't have to buy American was toys to help Trump to go to war against China.
June 16, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Apparently our Prime Minister is worried that Chinese tourists aren't rushing here. Perhaps he should look at his government's policies. You know, the one which borrows $12b we don't have to buy American was toys to help Trump to go to war against China.
"Local water done well" - that was National's promise when they killed Three Waters, and now we can see what that means. The new standard for sewage pumped into the sea allows the e-coli score to rise from 1,000 to 40,000 per 100ml. I'm lost for words.
June 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"Local water done well" - that was National's promise when they killed Three Waters, and now we can see what that means. The new standard for sewage pumped into the sea allows the e-coli score to rise from 1,000 to 40,000 per 100ml. I'm lost for words.
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New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives.
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt
And slower speeds deliver so much more:
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt
And slower speeds deliver so much more:
June 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives.
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt
And slower speeds deliver so much more:
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt
And slower speeds deliver so much more:
I watched this speech with tears in my eyes, devastated with the thought that we have driven her from Aotearoa. I'm not a fan of her politics but I sure miss her passion, talent and sense of values. All thing which are sadly lacking from the Coalition of Cruelty.
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May 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I watched this speech with tears in my eyes, devastated with the thought that we have driven her from Aotearoa. I'm not a fan of her politics but I sure miss her passion, talent and sense of values. All thing which are sadly lacking from the Coalition of Cruelty.
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I think you are being unfair. Our Prime Minister has set very high standards of behaviour for his cabinet, and as soon as he gets to work next week, the Minister will be gone. As a strong leader and Christian, he will not stand for this drunken behaviour. Or .....?
May 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I think you are being unfair. Our Prime Minister has set very high standards of behaviour for his cabinet, and as soon as he gets to work next week, the Minister will be gone. As a strong leader and Christian, he will not stand for this drunken behaviour. Or .....?
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The ad placement for Ria Hall & the Auckland Philharmonic is *chef’s kiss* though 👀 #ChrisBishopDickhead
What I'd just say to you is, thank goodness the Herald always reserves a small space on page 12 for stories reporting my government's Minister's drunken, racist behaviour & saves the front page for rich listers country club news.
#LyinLuxon #WorstPMEver #WorstGovEver #CoalitionOfCunts #Nzpol
#LyinLuxon #WorstPMEver #WorstGovEver #CoalitionOfCunts #Nzpol
May 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The ad placement for Ria Hall & the Auckland Philharmonic is *chef’s kiss* though 👀 #ChrisBishopDickhead
I'm starting to think it's time for the Coalition of Cruelty to admit they have no idea what they are doing - and call an election. There is not one meaningful measure that shows Aotearoa is getting better. I don't think I can't take much more of watching our country being ruined.
May 16, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I'm starting to think it's time for the Coalition of Cruelty to admit they have no idea what they are doing - and call an election. There is not one meaningful measure that shows Aotearoa is getting better. I don't think I can't take much more of watching our country being ruined.
So our ferries are not going to last until 2029 as promised by Nicola Willis when she cancelled Labour's ferry order. Yet another examples of how the "don't worry, the cuts are just to wasteful spending" lies are coming home to roost. The 18 months ahead are not looking good.
April 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
So our ferries are not going to last until 2029 as promised by Nicola Willis when she cancelled Labour's ferry order. Yet another examples of how the "don't worry, the cuts are just to wasteful spending" lies are coming home to roost. The 18 months ahead are not looking good.
I find it sad that New Zealand's government believes building motorways and buying war toys are critical to improve the economy of Aotearoa but feeding our kids and carrying out scientific research is wasteful spending.
April 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I find it sad that New Zealand's government believes building motorways and buying war toys are critical to improve the economy of Aotearoa but feeding our kids and carrying out scientific research is wasteful spending.
Another example of the New Zealand government's petty short term funding decisions this morning. A friend has Covid, so I thought my wife and I should get tested. But two Covid tests are now $20. Save on tests - spend on hospital beds instead. Excellent management thinking!
April 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Another example of the New Zealand government's petty short term funding decisions this morning. A friend has Covid, so I thought my wife and I should get tested. But two Covid tests are now $20. Save on tests - spend on hospital beds instead. Excellent management thinking!
So China earns the respect of our Pacific neighbors by funding schools, infrastructure and businesses. New Zealand's response is to borrow billions we don't have to buy American war toys to meet Trump's 2% minimum. In what universe will that gain the support of our neighbors?
April 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
So China earns the respect of our Pacific neighbors by funding schools, infrastructure and businesses. New Zealand's response is to borrow billions we don't have to buy American war toys to meet Trump's 2% minimum. In what universe will that gain the support of our neighbors?
Just wondering what's happened to Groundswell and all the 3 Waters protesters in New Zealand. They spent millions fighting Labour's plan to take away their assets but seem to be fine with National selling off schools, hospitals and roads to overseas interests.
March 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Just wondering what's happened to Groundswell and all the 3 Waters protesters in New Zealand. They spent millions fighting Labour's plan to take away their assets but seem to be fine with National selling off schools, hospitals and roads to overseas interests.
So the NACT party in New Zealand is going to change the law to allow overseas online gambling sites to advertise here - so more New Zealanders can export their hard earned income. Wow - how's that for a focus on the cost of living crisis?
March 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
So the NACT party in New Zealand is going to change the law to allow overseas online gambling sites to advertise here - so more New Zealanders can export their hard earned income. Wow - how's that for a focus on the cost of living crisis?
I've been wondering why I get so upset about what the Coalition of Cruelty is doing to New Zealand - and then I saw this last night. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2Lo...
How To Spot An Idiot
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March 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I've been wondering why I get so upset about what the Coalition of Cruelty is doing to New Zealand - and then I saw this last night. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2Lo...
Isn't our New Zealand government smart? We're chasing overseas investments - like online gambling companies. They'll do a great job sending New Zealand dollars overseas and that'll make a huge difference to our economy. Mmmmm?
March 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Isn't our New Zealand government smart? We're chasing overseas investments - like online gambling companies. They'll do a great job sending New Zealand dollars overseas and that'll make a huge difference to our economy. Mmmmm?
The best thing about Bluesky so far? The @nationalparty.bsky.social haven't yet started posting their meaningless political memes to the site.
December 30, 2024 at 8:37 PM
The best thing about Bluesky so far? The @nationalparty.bsky.social haven't yet started posting their meaningless political memes to the site.