Justin Maloney
@jmaloney.bsky.social
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She was the best of New Zealand and the fools replaced her with racists and fascists personified by Luxon! #nzpol
Outside New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern is regarded as a liberal paragon among world leaders. Why did her own country turn on her?
Why Did New Zealand Turn on Jacinda Ardern?
A new memoir by the former Prime Minister revisits her time in office but doesn’t explain the confounding transformation the country underwent during COVID.
www.newyorker.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
She was the best of New Zealand and the fools replaced her with racists and fascists personified by Luxon! #nzpol
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Thinking of countries as companies is deeply, perniciously, stupid. It's also very dangerous for democracies as Musk & all the other tech-bro billionaires seem determined to demonstrate.
“America is deeply unprofitable” it’s a country not a B2B startup you fucking dweeb
March 13, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Thinking of countries as companies is deeply, perniciously, stupid. It's also very dangerous for democracies as Musk & all the other tech-bro billionaires seem determined to demonstrate.
Dunno why but I actually find it hilarious that Trump keeps calling Trudeau "Governor" :D
March 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Dunno why but I actually find it hilarious that Trump keeps calling Trudeau "Governor" :D
Interesting proposal on extending term to 4 years. Seems a little overly complicated to me and potentially rife for a government to game it a bit. But we will see (ht #120aotearoa) #nzpol
February 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Interesting proposal on extending term to 4 years. Seems a little overly complicated to me and potentially rife for a government to game it a bit. But we will see (ht #120aotearoa) #nzpol
100% agree. Also "unskilled labour" is a fallacy. Just because you don't need a formal qualification doesn't mean it isn't skilled. From experience, a skilled labourer or checkout operator is worth 10 unskilled ones. We need to respect and value all workers in society who add value.
Essential workers deserve a Living Wage.
The Living Wage means thriving not just surviving.
The 2024/25 Living Wage rate is $27.80, read more about the current rate here: www.livingwage.org.nz
The Living Wage means thriving not just surviving.
The 2024/25 Living Wage rate is $27.80, read more about the current rate here: www.livingwage.org.nz
February 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
100% agree. Also "unskilled labour" is a fallacy. Just because you don't need a formal qualification doesn't mean it isn't skilled. From experience, a skilled labourer or checkout operator is worth 10 unskilled ones. We need to respect and value all workers in society who add value.
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Is Brian Tamaki triggered by something? His reaction to a bunch of people being themselves and celebrating is weird. If he wants to “man up” do what real men do - show compassion respect and love with strength and determination. Not engage in violence and hate against weak, vulnerable and young.
February 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Is Brian Tamaki triggered by something? His reaction to a bunch of people being themselves and celebrating is weird. If he wants to “man up” do what real men do - show compassion respect and love with strength and determination. Not engage in violence and hate against weak, vulnerable and young.
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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 8:38 AM
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.
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Another reason why the deluded (aka cookers) should not be allowed to contradict science.
Also, why do we allow such a small percentage of elected officials have such a disproportionate effect across largest swathes of society?
Piss off Winston.
#nzpol
Also, why do we allow such a small percentage of elected officials have such a disproportionate effect across largest swathes of society?
Piss off Winston.
#nzpol
February 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Another reason why the deluded (aka cookers) should not be allowed to contradict science.
Also, why do we allow such a small percentage of elected officials have such a disproportionate effect across largest swathes of society?
Piss off Winston.
#nzpol
Also, why do we allow such a small percentage of elected officials have such a disproportionate effect across largest swathes of society?
Piss off Winston.
#nzpol
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Simeon Brown voted against end of life choice & medical cannabis for terminally ill patients. He also implemented policies that cost tens of millions of dollars, and ignored all warnings and evidence his policies would increase Kiwi deaths.
So what's he doing managing our Health portfolio?
#nzpol
So what's he doing managing our Health portfolio?
#nzpol
Simeon Brown Ruthlessly Executes Health Privatisation
Health Minister Simeon Brown implemented ideological changes as Transport Minister that contradicted research and predicted to lead to more Kiwi deaths. The anti-abortionist now runs Health.
mountaintui.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Simeon Brown voted against end of life choice & medical cannabis for terminally ill patients. He also implemented policies that cost tens of millions of dollars, and ignored all warnings and evidence his policies would increase Kiwi deaths.
So what's he doing managing our Health portfolio?
#nzpol
So what's he doing managing our Health portfolio?
#nzpol
Haven't seen this reported elsewhere and it needs to be widely known/reported. Shocking drop in a short period of time.
NZ has yet again slipped in the latest Transparency International Corruption Perception Index released tonight – declining in score from 85 to 83/100, and dropping in the rankings from 3rd to 4th. NZ used to be #1. The trendline continues downward as seen in this graph showing NZ’s ranking over time
February 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Haven't seen this reported elsewhere and it needs to be widely known/reported. Shocking drop in a short period of time.
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Sweden loosened controls on semi-automatic firearms in 2023. Two years later they suffered a deadly mass shooting by a licensed gun owner. Now they have to ban them again. Tell Nicole McKee we can learn from Sweden's mistakes. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Submission — Gun Control NZ
www.guncontrol.nz
February 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Sweden loosened controls on semi-automatic firearms in 2023. Two years later they suffered a deadly mass shooting by a licensed gun owner. Now they have to ban them again. Tell Nicole McKee we can learn from Sweden's mistakes. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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Solar friends … are there companies (SI) you’d recommend who don’t use Tesla batteries?
Aaand do you know how strong a roof needs to be to support the panels? The beloved is convinced they are very heavy.
Aaand do you know how strong a roof needs to be to support the panels? The beloved is convinced they are very heavy.
February 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Solar friends … are there companies (SI) you’d recommend who don’t use Tesla batteries?
Aaand do you know how strong a roof needs to be to support the panels? The beloved is convinced they are very heavy.
Aaand do you know how strong a roof needs to be to support the panels? The beloved is convinced they are very heavy.
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@rawiriwaititi.bsky.social this page does not belong to me. If you have befriended this page please unfriend. It is an imposter!
February 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
@rawiriwaititi.bsky.social this page does not belong to me. If you have befriended this page please unfriend. It is an imposter!
Great read from @bryceedwards.bsky.social on the RSB, highlighting prioritising private property rights over the public interest really favours the (already)wealthy minority over society as a whole #nzpol
Today, I'm launching an exciting project: The Integrity Institute, an organisation dedicated to scrutinising and challenging vested interests in NZ politics. My first analysis piece on the Government’s Regulatory Standards Bill was published in The Post. Please let me know your thoughts! Or re-post!
February 3, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Great read from @bryceedwards.bsky.social on the RSB, highlighting prioritising private property rights over the public interest really favours the (already)wealthy minority over society as a whole #nzpol
Great example of Seymour's powerplay. Most focus on the legislation being passed, but power over regulation (standard bill & ministry) and controlling political narrative (treaty principles) are way more influential in the long term! #nzpol www.henrycooke.news/p/david-seym...
David Seymour's subtle powerplay
The soon-to-be deputy PM has already made a crucial win behind the scenes.
www.henrycooke.news
January 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Great example of Seymour's powerplay. Most focus on the legislation being passed, but power over regulation (standard bill & ministry) and controlling political narrative (treaty principles) are way more influential in the long term! #nzpol www.henrycooke.news/p/david-seym...
I honestly Can.Not.Believe they haven't sorted this out. I get quite irrationally upset about this every single time 😂 #newworld #aotearoa #firstworldproblems
January 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I honestly Can.Not.Believe they haven't sorted this out. I get quite irrationally upset about this every single time 😂 #newworld #aotearoa #firstworldproblems
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I’ll just leave this here…are we back on track?
December 17, 2024 at 12:24 AM
I’ll just leave this here…are we back on track?
Long thread but well worth the read!
The Minister of Finance and the Treasury released its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update today, and with it – its ‘plan’ for the Budget in 2025 in the Budget Policy Statement. The indicators show very clearly that it’s not working for anyone. A long thread (apologies) #nzpol
December 17, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Long thread but well worth the read!
Nice summary from Shane over at NZH on how things are tracking after a year of this government... #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/see-this-...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/see-this-...
December 15, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Nice summary from Shane over at NZH on how things are tracking after a year of this government... #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/see-this-...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/see-this-...
Good on Stuff for taking a pretty fair position on refusing to run partisan ads on the TPB ... I am no fan of the #hobsonspledge crackpots, so oppose the ad below on principle, but for sake of perceived journalistic integrity, hopefully they stick to guns on both sides of argument #nzpol
December 12, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Good on Stuff for taking a pretty fair position on refusing to run partisan ads on the TPB ... I am no fan of the #hobsonspledge crackpots, so oppose the ad below on principle, but for sake of perceived journalistic integrity, hopefully they stick to guns on both sides of argument #nzpol
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Hard to argue with this: "The madness of a sports body, whose main purpose is to facilitate the playing of a sport for amateur participants, paying one executive such a grossly inflated wage gets to the heart of the problem professional rugby is suffering worldwide." #rugby #allblacks #nzrugby
Gregor Paul: Why is NZR board earning more than All Blacks amid financial woes?
OPINION: Executive pay should be benchmarked against the finances of the organisation.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 3, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Hard to argue with this: "The madness of a sports body, whose main purpose is to facilitate the playing of a sport for amateur participants, paying one executive such a grossly inflated wage gets to the heart of the problem professional rugby is suffering worldwide." #rugby #allblacks #nzrugby