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I have had a look at the FamilyBoost Changes - and who they really benefit.

All the details at: craigrenney.substack.com/p/familyboos...
FamilyBoost for some more than others
The FamilyBoost changes outlined by the government will disproportionately benefit the better off
craigrenney.substack.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Auckland council should pay them back by cancelling the helipad consent.... 👀👀👀 #NZPol
Rich-listers pull out of Western Springs Stadium project
Auckland Arena was backed by entrepreneur Anna Mowbray, her husband, former All Black Ali Williams, American businessman Bill Foley, and NBA player Steven Adams.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Prominent candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau byelection.
Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara puts name forward for Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate
It comes after the death of Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Tarsh Kemp, which triggered a by-election in Tāmaki Makaurau.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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#BHN Tonight at 9pm
- Lawyer Sam Vincent on @psna-otautahi.bsky.social ICC referral
- Nicola Willis on the 'new and improved' #FAMILYBOOST
- Isolationist countries want themselves first...except when it's the 'other' is Israel
#nzpol #nzpolitics @chewienz.bsky.social

youtube.com/live/PwIfeOw...
#BHN Sam Vincent on PSNA ICC referral | Nicola Willis on FAMILYBOOST | UK 1st except when its Israel
YouTube video by DOC Studios
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July 7, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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This. The main issue we have….why giving money to landlords, tobacco and mining happened lickety split, but lunches, ferries, compensation to abuse victims, health, education, public housing, employment - to name a few, are a shit show.
They don’t care about Aotearoa and it’s citizens
They just don't care. This is a government that revels in cruelty
July 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Walked the maunga & found narcissi & snowdrops planted over 50 years ago under old trees. I picked those that were ready, so that the bulbs would know to make more flowers. In these times these small acts are precious.
July 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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I was just playing around with light tonight. A sunflower at sunset.

#bloomscrolling #gardening
July 6, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Joni. Just because.
July 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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The oral submission hearings for the Regulatory Standards Bill start on Monday 7th July and go until Thursday 10th July.

Only 30 hours allocated to hear a tiny snippet of the 100,000+ submissions on the bill. 👎👎

Watch along here: www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/scl...
July 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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“As winter grips Aotearoa, Auckland’s foodbanks are under increasing pressure to support whānau in need. The combination of rising food and living costs, along with uncertain government funding, has pushed many pantry providers to their limits.” #NZpol waateanews.com/2025/07/05/f...
Foodbank use on the rise
waateanews.com
July 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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A zero fishing mortality limit for yellow-eyed penguins is being sought to buy more time for the endangered bird's fragile northern population.
Plea for Govt intervention as three more hoiho killed by fishing boats
newsroom.co.nz
July 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Ignoring the threat posed by North Korea, as happened at this year’s summit, undermines Euro-Atlantic security.
NATO’s North Korea Blindspot Is a Security Nightmare
Ignoring the threat posed by North Korea, as happened at this year’s summit, undermines Euro-Atlantic security.
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July 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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#BHN Tonight at 9pm
- Chloe v Seymour on retail crime, ferries and Bob Vylan
- Dunedin Hosp update
- Hipkins educates Ryan Bridge on who should go to jail
- Fiona Lalli v GBNews
#nzpol #nzpolitics

youtube.com/live/JD0_Z49...
#BHN Chloe v Seymour on Bob Vylan | Dunedin Hosp update | Hipkins educates Bridge | Lalli v GBNews
Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and DPM leader David Seymour were on Herald NOW's political panel talking retail theft, ferries and Bob Vylan. GB News host Nana Akua clashes with Campaigns Co-o...
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July 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Power prices are up 9% yet inflation was less than 3%. This is profiteering.
#nzpol
Tips for keeping your power bill down this winter
Stats NZ figures show the price of electricity has gone up almost 9% in the past year.
www.1news.co.nz
July 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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July 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM