Joe Hendren
@joehendren.bsky.social
PhD. Interests: political economy, history, philosophy, transport and workers rights. Only sport I follow is cricket
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Why Keir Starmer's aides briefed against him
-- Inside the 'Toxic' No. 10 culture. McSweeney characterised a Corbyn Government as a "threat" - is he now turning on Starmer? #ukpol #Starmer #sackstarmer #Mcsweeney #LabourTogether @number10cat.bsky.social
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-- Inside the 'Toxic' No. 10 culture. McSweeney characterised a Corbyn Government as a "threat" - is he now turning on Starmer? #ukpol #Starmer #sackstarmer #Mcsweeney #LabourTogether @number10cat.bsky.social
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Why Keir Starmer's aides briefed against him
Inside the 'Toxic' No. 10 culture. McSweeney characterised a Corbyn Government as a "threat" - is he now turning on Starmer?
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November 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Why Keir Starmer's aides briefed against him
-- Inside the 'Toxic' No. 10 culture. McSweeney characterised a Corbyn Government as a "threat" - is he now turning on Starmer? #ukpol #Starmer #sackstarmer #Mcsweeney #LabourTogether @number10cat.bsky.social
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-- Inside the 'Toxic' No. 10 culture. McSweeney characterised a Corbyn Government as a "threat" - is he now turning on Starmer? #ukpol #Starmer #sackstarmer #Mcsweeney #LabourTogether @number10cat.bsky.social
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No Bolger in the Room 2: The changing philosophy of the National Party
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#nzpol #socialsecurity #unions #history #neoliberalism
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#nzpol #socialsecurity #unions #history #neoliberalism
No Bolger in the Room 2: The changing philosophy of the National Party
Tracing the decline from Jack Marshall's Liberalism to Christopher Luxon's Careerism
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November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
No Bolger in the Room 2: The changing philosophy of the National Party
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#nzpol #socialsecurity #unions #history #neoliberalism
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#nzpol #socialsecurity #unions #history #neoliberalism
No Bolger in the Room: Mega strike looms
- Jim Bolger's death highlights what Luxon's cabinet lacks - experience, pragmatism and a willingness to respect the chosen representatives of workers.
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#nzpol #jimbolger #unions #megastrike #neoliberalism
- Jim Bolger's death highlights what Luxon's cabinet lacks - experience, pragmatism and a willingness to respect the chosen representatives of workers.
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#nzpol #jimbolger #unions #megastrike #neoliberalism
No Bolger in the Room: Mega strike looms
The death of Jim Bolger highlights what Luxon's cabinet lacks - experience, pragmatism and a willingness to respect the chosen representatives of workers.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
No Bolger in the Room: Mega strike looms
- Jim Bolger's death highlights what Luxon's cabinet lacks - experience, pragmatism and a willingness to respect the chosen representatives of workers.
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#nzpol #jimbolger #unions #megastrike #neoliberalism
- Jim Bolger's death highlights what Luxon's cabinet lacks - experience, pragmatism and a willingness to respect the chosen representatives of workers.
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#nzpol #jimbolger #unions #megastrike #neoliberalism
Looking over the Auckland Mayoral election progress reports I see the Informal/Blank ticket is doing remarkably well.
My preferred candidate, Informal, has picked up 542 votes — and I’m delighted to see Blank pulling a strong 6,127. (1/3) #nzpol #aucklandcouncil #elections #democracy
My preferred candidate, Informal, has picked up 542 votes — and I’m delighted to see Blank pulling a strong 6,127. (1/3) #nzpol #aucklandcouncil #elections #democracy
Mayor results | Vote Auckland
Auckland mayoral election results in the 2025 local elections.
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October 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Looking over the Auckland Mayoral election progress reports I see the Informal/Blank ticket is doing remarkably well.
My preferred candidate, Informal, has picked up 542 votes — and I’m delighted to see Blank pulling a strong 6,127. (1/3) #nzpol #aucklandcouncil #elections #democracy
My preferred candidate, Informal, has picked up 542 votes — and I’m delighted to see Blank pulling a strong 6,127. (1/3) #nzpol #aucklandcouncil #elections #democracy
Labour's view on youth welfare: 18- and 19-year-olds aren't adults either #nzpol @chrishipkins.bsky.social #unemployment #neoliberalism #history
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Labour's view on youth welfare: 18- and 19-year-olds aren't adults either
Why the removal of the unemployment benefit for 18–19-year-olds reveals the limits of Labour’s empathy in practice.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Labour's view on youth welfare: 18- and 19-year-olds aren't adults either #nzpol @chrishipkins.bsky.social #unemployment #neoliberalism #history
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If ministers in the National–NZ First–ACT government had sound arguments, they wouldn’t need to constantly obstruct Official Information Act requests or abuse parliamentary urgency. #nzpol
October 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
If ministers in the National–NZ First–ACT government had sound arguments, they wouldn’t need to constantly obstruct Official Information Act requests or abuse parliamentary urgency. #nzpol
The guilt-by-association tactics of Zionist supporters are getting tiresome. The “everything is Hamas” mantra has been used far too often to justify the killing of civilians. And one hardly needs to rely on such a low standard of evidence to see that Israel is committing genocide. #freepalestine
October 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The guilt-by-association tactics of Zionist supporters are getting tiresome. The “everything is Hamas” mantra has been used far too often to justify the killing of civilians. And one hardly needs to rely on such a low standard of evidence to see that Israel is committing genocide. #freepalestine
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#nzpol The government has announced that 18/19 year olds, who live in a household where the parents earn $65,529 or more, can't claim jobseekers support. If both parents work 27 hours on the minimum wage - $634 a week - they will be expected to now financially support their adult offspring. A 🧵
October 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
#nzpol The government has announced that 18/19 year olds, who live in a household where the parents earn $65,529 or more, can't claim jobseekers support. If both parents work 27 hours on the minimum wage - $634 a week - they will be expected to now financially support their adult offspring. A 🧵
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BBC News captures Doctor Who himself Sylvester McCoy at the Trump protest seemingly unaware of who they're interviewing.
September 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
BBC News captures Doctor Who himself Sylvester McCoy at the Trump protest seemingly unaware of who they're interviewing.
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While doing some research for work I found this incredible 1886 aerial view of Auckland in the Auckland Libraries Heritage collection!
It's zoomable in high detail on the website — kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/coll...
It's zoomable in high detail on the website — kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/coll...
September 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
While doing some research for work I found this incredible 1886 aerial view of Auckland in the Auckland Libraries Heritage collection!
It's zoomable in high detail on the website — kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/coll...
It's zoomable in high detail on the website — kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/coll...
Ciao Liam Hockings: A life cut short, a call for change
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#nzpol #housing #firesafety #neoliberalism #landlords #LoafersLodge #Wellington
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#nzpol #housing #firesafety #neoliberalism #landlords #LoafersLodge #Wellington
Ciao Liam Hockings: A life cut short, a call for change
Remembering a friend lost in the Loafers Lodge fire - why his story matters and why change is still needed.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Ciao Liam Hockings: A life cut short, a call for change
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#nzpol #housing #firesafety #neoliberalism #landlords #LoafersLodge #Wellington
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#nzpol #housing #firesafety #neoliberalism #landlords #LoafersLodge #Wellington
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The breaking news of Charlie Kirk's shooting at Utah Valley Uni in Utah (10Sep25 12.20pm), was followed less than 5min later by the breaking news of a school shooting at Evergreen High School, in the adjacent state of Colorado (10Sep25 12.24pm). 😔 #USPolitics #CharlieKirk #EvergreenSchoolShooting
September 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The breaking news of Charlie Kirk's shooting at Utah Valley Uni in Utah (10Sep25 12.20pm), was followed less than 5min later by the breaking news of a school shooting at Evergreen High School, in the adjacent state of Colorado (10Sep25 12.24pm). 😔 #USPolitics #CharlieKirk #EvergreenSchoolShooting
I am reminded of the scene from the film "The Beach" where the arrival of a US nuclear submarine following a nuclear war is not greeted warmly when it turns up in an Australian port!
Here’s a better headline: “Inside the $8 billion US nuclear submarine base being built by Australian taxpayers that will make Perth a nuclear target.”
September 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I am reminded of the scene from the film "The Beach" where the arrival of a US nuclear submarine following a nuclear war is not greeted warmly when it turns up in an Australian port!
Why it's time for Auckland to revisit STV
A proportional voting system could widen choice, boost turnout, and improve representation in the Super City.
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#nzpol #KerrinLeoni #AucklandCouncil #elections #housing #transport #electoralsystem #WayneBrown
A proportional voting system could widen choice, boost turnout, and improve representation in the Super City.
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#nzpol #KerrinLeoni #AucklandCouncil #elections #housing #transport #electoralsystem #WayneBrown
Why it's time for Auckland to revisit STV
A proportional voting system could widen choice, boost turnout, and improve representation in the Super City.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Why it's time for Auckland to revisit STV
A proportional voting system could widen choice, boost turnout, and improve representation in the Super City.
Read: substacktools.com/sharex/cXTzJ...
#nzpol #KerrinLeoni #AucklandCouncil #elections #housing #transport #electoralsystem #WayneBrown
A proportional voting system could widen choice, boost turnout, and improve representation in the Super City.
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#nzpol #KerrinLeoni #AucklandCouncil #elections #housing #transport #electoralsystem #WayneBrown
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The complicity of major tech companies in the genocide in Gaza is unprecedented and shameful
September 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The complicity of major tech companies in the genocide in Gaza is unprecedented and shameful
Could Palestine Action be designated a terrorist organisation in New Zealand?
- Lessons from the UK and New Zealand on how anti-terror laws can target activists
#freepalestine #PalestineAction #terrorism #peace #history #law #freespeech #directaction
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- Lessons from the UK and New Zealand on how anti-terror laws can target activists
#freepalestine #PalestineAction #terrorism #peace #history #law #freespeech #directaction
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Could Palestine Action be proscribed a terrorist organisation in New Zealand?
Lessons from the UK and New Zealand on how anti-terror laws can target activists
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September 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Could Palestine Action be designated a terrorist organisation in New Zealand?
- Lessons from the UK and New Zealand on how anti-terror laws can target activists
#freepalestine #PalestineAction #terrorism #peace #history #law #freespeech #directaction
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- Lessons from the UK and New Zealand on how anti-terror laws can target activists
#freepalestine #PalestineAction #terrorism #peace #history #law #freespeech #directaction
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A year in Substack: Ideas, habits, and seeking a political alternative to the status quo
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#FreePalestine #nzpol #Peace #blogging
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#FreePalestine #nzpol #Peace #blogging
A year in Substack: Ideas, habits, and seeking a political alternative to the status quo
Happy Birthday blog!
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August 21, 2025 at 4:32 AM
A year in Substack: Ideas, habits, and seeking a political alternative to the status quo
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#FreePalestine #nzpol #Peace #blogging
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#FreePalestine #nzpol #Peace #blogging
When grandparents face terrorism charges: The Palestine Action story open.substack.com/pub/joehendr...
- Sixty years after jailing a Nobel laureate, the UK government is again using heavy-handed laws against non-violent protesters. #FreePalestine #Protests #UKpol #PoliticalHistory #Peace
- Sixty years after jailing a Nobel laureate, the UK government is again using heavy-handed laws against non-violent protesters. #FreePalestine #Protests #UKpol #PoliticalHistory #Peace
When grandparents face terrorism charges: The Palestine Action story
Opposing war and protecting civil liberties across generations. Sixty years after jailing a Nobel laureate, the UK government is again using heavy-handed laws against non-violent protesters.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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- Sixty years after jailing a Nobel laureate, the UK government is again using heavy-handed laws against non-violent protesters. #FreePalestine #Protests #UKpol #PoliticalHistory #Peace
- Sixty years after jailing a Nobel laureate, the UK government is again using heavy-handed laws against non-violent protesters. #FreePalestine #Protests #UKpol #PoliticalHistory #Peace
In 2014 Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
@senatorwong.bsky.social took part in a Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) sponsored free study trip to Israel.
Sources below
#auspol #FreePalestine #GenocideByIsrael #F35
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@senatorwong.bsky.social took part in a Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) sponsored free study trip to Israel.
Sources below
#auspol #FreePalestine #GenocideByIsrael #F35
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Supplying genocide: Australia's role in Israel's war on Gaza
What 'non-lethal' really means when your parts keep warplanes flying
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August 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
In 2014 Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
@senatorwong.bsky.social took part in a Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) sponsored free study trip to Israel.
Sources below
#auspol #FreePalestine #GenocideByIsrael #F35
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@senatorwong.bsky.social took part in a Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) sponsored free study trip to Israel.
Sources below
#auspol #FreePalestine #GenocideByIsrael #F35
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Winston Peters is too much of an Auckland Club Tory snob to wear clothing the working class of New Zealand wear everyday. He thinks he is better than all that.
#nzpol #NZFirst #vanity #WinstonFirst
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#nzpol #NZFirst #vanity #WinstonFirst
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Watch: Winston Peters refused to wear high-viz in tense exchange with rail boss
The Minister for Rail had a tense exchange with the CEO of Auckland’s City Rail Link over a request to wear a high-viz vest during a site visit and test train ride. He eventually put it on, but only a...
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August 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Winston Peters is too much of an Auckland Club Tory snob to wear clothing the working class of New Zealand wear everyday. He thinks he is better than all that.
#nzpol #NZFirst #vanity #WinstonFirst
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#nzpol #NZFirst #vanity #WinstonFirst
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Supplying genocide: Australia's role in Israel's war on Gaza
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#armstrade #freepalestine #AUKUS #F35 #auspol #MarchForHumanity
Thanks to @jessharwoodart.bsky.social for the great cartoon which helped partly inspire this post!
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#armstrade #freepalestine #AUKUS #F35 #auspol #MarchForHumanity
Thanks to @jessharwoodart.bsky.social for the great cartoon which helped partly inspire this post!
Supplying genocide: Australia's role in Israel's war on Gaza
What 'non-lethal' really means when your parts keep warplanes flying
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August 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Supplying genocide: Australia's role in Israel's war on Gaza
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#armstrade #freepalestine #AUKUS #F35 #auspol #MarchForHumanity
Thanks to @jessharwoodart.bsky.social for the great cartoon which helped partly inspire this post!
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#armstrade #freepalestine #AUKUS #F35 #auspol #MarchForHumanity
Thanks to @jessharwoodart.bsky.social for the great cartoon which helped partly inspire this post!
Butter Wouldn’t Melt: Nicola Willis and the Politics of Dairy Denial
- Why should New Zealanders pay international prices for butter while subsidising carbon-heavy agribusiness?
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- Why should New Zealanders pay international prices for butter while subsidising carbon-heavy agribusiness?
Read here: substacktools.com/sharex/-5Z0k... #butter #nzpol #trade #ClimateCrisis #corporatewelfare #poverty
Butter Wouldn’t Melt: Nicola Willis and the Politics of Dairy Denial
Why should New Zealanders pay international prices for butter while subsidising carbon-heavy agribusiness?
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July 24, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Butter Wouldn’t Melt: Nicola Willis and the Politics of Dairy Denial
- Why should New Zealanders pay international prices for butter while subsidising carbon-heavy agribusiness?
Read here: substacktools.com/sharex/-5Z0k... #butter #nzpol #trade #ClimateCrisis #corporatewelfare #poverty
- Why should New Zealanders pay international prices for butter while subsidising carbon-heavy agribusiness?
Read here: substacktools.com/sharex/-5Z0k... #butter #nzpol #trade #ClimateCrisis #corporatewelfare #poverty
Britain’s Hidden Role In Gaza Genocide:
- How The UK’s Military Bases In Cyprus, Intelligence Sharing & Arms Exports Enable Israel’s Genocide in Palestine
(Peace Researcher 69)
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#freepalestine #britishbasesout #Starmer #UKpol #armstrade #colonialism #peace #Akrotiri
- How The UK’s Military Bases In Cyprus, Intelligence Sharing & Arms Exports Enable Israel’s Genocide in Palestine
(Peace Researcher 69)
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#freepalestine #britishbasesout #Starmer #UKpol #armstrade #colonialism #peace #Akrotiri
Britain's hidden role in Gaza genocide
How the United Kingdom’s military bases in Cyprus, intelligence sharing and arms exports enable Israel’s genocide in Palestine
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July 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Britain’s Hidden Role In Gaza Genocide:
- How The UK’s Military Bases In Cyprus, Intelligence Sharing & Arms Exports Enable Israel’s Genocide in Palestine
(Peace Researcher 69)
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#freepalestine #britishbasesout #Starmer #UKpol #armstrade #colonialism #peace #Akrotiri
- How The UK’s Military Bases In Cyprus, Intelligence Sharing & Arms Exports Enable Israel’s Genocide in Palestine
(Peace Researcher 69)
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#freepalestine #britishbasesout #Starmer #UKpol #armstrade #colonialism #peace #Akrotiri
July 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
From wool to where? Trump's tariffs, neoliberal mythmaking and the legacy of Jack Marshall #Trade #NewZealand #PoliticalEconomy #nzpol #economicdevelopment #Industry #InternationalBusiness open.substack.com/pub/joehendr...
From Wool to Where?
Trump's Tariffs, Neoliberal Mythmaking and the Legacy of Jack Marshall
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July 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
From wool to where? Trump's tariffs, neoliberal mythmaking and the legacy of Jack Marshall #Trade #NewZealand #PoliticalEconomy #nzpol #economicdevelopment #Industry #InternationalBusiness open.substack.com/pub/joehendr...