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It’s great to see Shane Jones being criticised for this but there are public servants (former and current) who need to shoulder some blame for going along with this shameful vote buying exercise. Ben Dalton is one.
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 8:09 AM
It’s great to see Shane Jones being criticised for this but there are public servants (former and current) who need to shoulder some blame for going along with this shameful vote buying exercise. Ben Dalton is one.
Listening to Q+A and I like Phil Goff when he’s angry.
February 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Listening to Q+A and I like Phil Goff when he’s angry.
Another bad decision by WCC. Why are we keeping a badly designed bridge with artwork by convicted sex offender?
Wellington's City to Sea bridge saved but $85m in seismic work off the table
Wellington's City to Sea bridge saved but $85m in seismic work off the table
There's been a years-long fight over the City to Sea bridge that connects Wellington's waterfront to the central city.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 5, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Another bad decision by WCC. Why are we keeping a badly designed bridge with artwork by convicted sex offender?
While Shane Jones is out rustling the Kumara vine for the true story of why Peeni Henare is leaving perhaps he can find out the real reason Tanya Unkovich left?
February 4, 2026 at 6:38 PM
While Shane Jones is out rustling the Kumara vine for the true story of why Peeni Henare is leaving perhaps he can find out the real reason Tanya Unkovich left?
Johnny key says @judithcollinsmp.bsky.social is the Margaret Thatcher of NZ politics. Whatever happened to not speaking ill of the dead?
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Johnny key says @judithcollinsmp.bsky.social is the Margaret Thatcher of NZ politics. Whatever happened to not speaking ill of the dead?
And he sees the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended and at night the wondrous glory of the everlasting stars.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
And he sees the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended and at night the wondrous glory of the everlasting stars.
Dozy Donald
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Dozy Donald
Must be worried about this chances of re election if he’s willing to spend money on a bridge that isn’t for cars.
NEW: Chris Bishop used housing money to fund a bridge in his electorate his own Govt had killed off.
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Chris Bishop diverts Kāinga Ora money to fund a bridge in his electorate
Officials warned against the use of housing funds for bridge building but Bishop says it was a “pragmatic choice”.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Must be worried about this chances of re election if he’s willing to spend money on a bridge that isn’t for cars.
McSkimming? McScum.
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
McSkimming? McScum.
Change one letter, ruin a candy
Mare bars
Mare bars
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Peanut Slags
Peanut Slags
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Bummie Bears
Bummie Bears
October 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Change one letter, ruin a candy
Mare bars
Mare bars
@andrewlittlenz.bsky.social should be made to answer for this every time Ray Chung does or says something stupid. Which he will.
Between you and me, if I were a freshly elected mayor who had just called out the toxic behaviour towards my predecessor, I wouldn't then go and reward one of the central figures in creating that toxicity by making them chair of an influential subcommittee... 🤦♂️
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www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Wellington's new mayor Andrew Little says Tory Whanau faced 'toxic behaviour'
In a speech to supporters on Saturday night, Little said Whanau had shown courage during her time as mayor.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
@andrewlittlenz.bsky.social should be made to answer for this every time Ray Chung does or says something stupid. Which he will.
Read Joel Maxwell’s column this morning about a potential Maori prime minister. Had to laugh at the suggestion of Tama Potaka.
October 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Read Joel Maxwell’s column this morning about a potential Maori prime minister. Had to laugh at the suggestion of Tama Potaka.
How was the $90k Rolex not a story at the time?
“Chung's bid for mayor was taken advantage of by those with an axe to grind about issues he likely didn't even understand.”
OPINION: How Ray Chung’s once-promising mayoral bid collapsed in a landslide defeat
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
OPINION: How Ray Chung’s once-promising mayoral bid collapsed in a landslide defeat
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
He was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrong
OPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.
www.nzherald.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
How was the $90k Rolex not a story at the time?
Who is the current “Murray McCully” in the national party? The person who does the numbers in a leadership coup?
October 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Who is the current “Murray McCully” in the national party? The person who does the numbers in a leadership coup?
Bugger off Graham.
I've had a pretty shocking 72 hours. You probably know the Wellington region is notorious for its dirty politics - and I just got a very personal taste. The time to take a stand is right now.
theendisnaenae.substack.com/p/playing-ch...
theendisnaenae.substack.com/p/playing-ch...
Playing chess with a pigeon
Content warning for harassment and misogyny. May cause existential despair.
theendisnaenae.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Bugger off Graham.
The person who should be most worried about recent poll result isn’t Christopher Luxon. It’s Nicola Willis. The economy is the core issue and Luxon is the sort of PM who thinks that replacing a minister demonstrates that he is in charge.
August 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The person who should be most worried about recent poll result isn’t Christopher Luxon. It’s Nicola Willis. The economy is the core issue and Luxon is the sort of PM who thinks that replacing a minister demonstrates that he is in charge.
Can’t believe NZ first posted this!
August 4, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Can’t believe NZ first posted this!
Does anyone else find it concerning that a Wellington city council candidate’s contact email is coup_detat@icloud.com?
August 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Does anyone else find it concerning that a Wellington city council candidate’s contact email is coup_detat@icloud.com?
It doesn’t matter to me when you get out of the clown car that is Independent together, only that you lack sufficient judgment getting in it in the first place.
July 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It doesn’t matter to me when you get out of the clown car that is Independent together, only that you lack sufficient judgment getting in it in the first place.
I remember when behaving boorishly and obnoxiously in public would see a minister sacked by the PM. It seems being boorish and obnoxious is a qualification for a ministerial role in this govt.
June 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I remember when behaving boorishly and obnoxiously in public would see a minister sacked by the PM. It seems being boorish and obnoxious is a qualification for a ministerial role in this govt.
When it comes to local elections in 2026 you want to back a winner. Wins don’t get much more significant than this. @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social is a winner!
Breaking news: Council won in the case taken by Live Wellington over the character areas in the District Plan. As the mover of the amendment to reduce character protections and enable more housing, I am thrilled to bits.
April 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
When it comes to local elections in 2026 you want to back a winner. Wins don’t get much more significant than this. @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social is a winner!
No politician or their family should be subjected threats or assault for doing their job. Shane Jones should never be able to go out in public without someone loudly telling him what a reprehensibly pitiful excuse for a human being he is.
April 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
No politician or their family should be subjected threats or assault for doing their job. Shane Jones should never be able to go out in public without someone loudly telling him what a reprehensibly pitiful excuse for a human being he is.
Here’s how to run a tourism campaign! Everyone must come not everyone must go!
February 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Here’s how to run a tourism campaign! Everyone must come not everyone must go!
“He’s not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy”
Real men don’t barricade women and children. Real men don’t threaten and intimidate. Real men don’t preach hate. Real men DO show respect, compassion & love. Real men are comfortable enough in who they are to celebrate the diversity of others. Brian Tamaki you are just a boy.
February 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“He’s not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy”