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If you enjoyed this thread, you'll love the full article it's based on, at the Bad Newsletter - now enjoying its new home at Emily Writes Weekly: www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-the-hel...
#nzpol #kikorangi
#nzpol #kikorangi
What the HELL is happening with the new school curriculum?
Over and over again, I've had emails and messages from parents asking me about the new curriculum. I tried to get my head around it, but just had more questions than answers. So I teamed up with my fr...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
If you enjoyed this thread, you'll love the full article it's based on, at the Bad Newsletter - now enjoying its new home at Emily Writes Weekly: www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-the-hel...
#nzpol #kikorangi
#nzpol #kikorangi
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Running a clown car over there.
Moronic and a sign of what a piss poor negotiator Luxon is.
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Running a clown car over there.
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In today’s NZ Herald
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
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Richly illustrated and deeply researched, Charlotte Macdonald's 'Garrison World' reveals how empire shaped lives in 19th-century Aotearoa and beyond.
Out now in bookshops and on the BWB website.
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
#NZHistory #GarrisonWorld
Out now in bookshops and on the BWB website.
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
#NZHistory #GarrisonWorld
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Richly illustrated and deeply researched, Charlotte Macdonald's 'Garrison World' reveals how empire shaped lives in 19th-century Aotearoa and beyond.
Out now in bookshops and on the BWB website.
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
#NZHistory #GarrisonWorld
Out now in bookshops and on the BWB website.
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
#NZHistory #GarrisonWorld
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If the barrel keeps having rotten apples put in, or apples are turning rotten once inside, at what point do you accept there’s a system problem?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If the barrel keeps having rotten apples put in, or apples are turning rotten once inside, at what point do you accept there’s a system problem?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
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If anyone has any spare coins, or connections to people with big pockets - please note funding is needed to support this vital and deeply urgent cause:
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November 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
If anyone has any spare coins, or connections to people with big pockets - please note funding is needed to support this vital and deeply urgent cause:
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Perfection from Japan: ‘shako shomeisho’
Short version: no garage for your car, no licence for your car: Goodbye on-street parking chaos
Longer version 👇
www.parkingreformatlas.org/parking-refo...
Short version: no garage for your car, no licence for your car: Goodbye on-street parking chaos
Longer version 👇
www.parkingreformatlas.org/parking-refo...
Japan's Proof-of-Parking rule (shako shomeisho)
To register a car in Japan, prospective owners need to obtain a "garage certificate" from local police to prove that they have access to an off-street parking space.
It is not tempting to corruptly...
www.parkingreformatlas.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Perfection from Japan: ‘shako shomeisho’
Short version: no garage for your car, no licence for your car: Goodbye on-street parking chaos
Longer version 👇
www.parkingreformatlas.org/parking-refo...
Short version: no garage for your car, no licence for your car: Goodbye on-street parking chaos
Longer version 👇
www.parkingreformatlas.org/parking-refo...
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Letter to Stanford from
The NZ History Teachers’ Association about that complete fuck up of a social sciences curriculum #nzpol
The NZ History Teachers’ Association about that complete fuck up of a social sciences curriculum #nzpol
NZHTA Special Pānui 29 October
mailchi.mp
October 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Letter to Stanford from
The NZ History Teachers’ Association about that complete fuck up of a social sciences curriculum #nzpol
The NZ History Teachers’ Association about that complete fuck up of a social sciences curriculum #nzpol
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Why are David Seymour, Karen Chhour and Erica Stanford not being absolutely hammered over this?
Imagine if this were the Greens or TPM.
#nzpol
Imagine if this were the Greens or TPM.
#nzpol
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Why are David Seymour, Karen Chhour and Erica Stanford not being absolutely hammered over this?
Imagine if this were the Greens or TPM.
#nzpol
Imagine if this were the Greens or TPM.
#nzpol
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Griftopher Luxon
October 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Griftopher Luxon
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to somebody who has devoted themselves to the pursuit of…peace
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to somebody who has devoted themselves to the pursuit of…peace
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Quite probably. And just a reminder that 30% of all single parent families have an effective marginal tax rate of 50% or more. So let's just add to that problem eh?
www.treasury.govt.nz/publications...
www.treasury.govt.nz/publications...
October 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Quite probably. And just a reminder that 30% of all single parent families have an effective marginal tax rate of 50% or more. So let's just add to that problem eh?
www.treasury.govt.nz/publications...
www.treasury.govt.nz/publications...
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Govt to cut #JobSeeker benefit for 18 & 19 year olds who’s parents earn over $65,000, even if the teens have a disability or health condition. With #CostOfLiving & the job shortage they’re cranking up stress levels to 11, all to meet a target.
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
October 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Govt to cut #JobSeeker benefit for 18 & 19 year olds who’s parents earn over $65,000, even if the teens have a disability or health condition. With #CostOfLiving & the job shortage they’re cranking up stress levels to 11, all to meet a target.
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
My #cartoon today about hard-nosed #NZpol
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"The world doesn't owe you a living" - Christoper Luxon - who continued to claim $52,000 tax free taxpayers money for not living in his 2 official residences, saying he was "entitled to his entitlements".
Luxon finally relented after Newstalk ZB listeners criticised him #nzpol
Luxon finally relented after Newstalk ZB listeners criticised him #nzpol
October 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"The world doesn't owe you a living" - Christoper Luxon - who continued to claim $52,000 tax free taxpayers money for not living in his 2 official residences, saying he was "entitled to his entitlements".
Luxon finally relented after Newstalk ZB listeners criticised him #nzpol
Luxon finally relented after Newstalk ZB listeners criticised him #nzpol
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Excellent cartoon by fellow Listener cartoonist Anthony Ellison #nzpol www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener...
Anthony Ellison’s Cartoon of the Week
Anthony Ellison shares his take on the week in politics.
www.nzherald.co.nz
October 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Excellent cartoon by fellow Listener cartoonist Anthony Ellison #nzpol www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener...
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A myth and/or an outright lie by too many economists and think tanks. #nzpol
Looks like a good time in the news cycle to tackle three big myths 🧵
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
September 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
A myth and/or an outright lie by too many economists and think tanks. #nzpol
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Excellent piece from Bali Haque on the NCEA changes
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Questions for the Education Minister: what crisis are you solving?
OPINION: Your proposed solution throws out baby, bathwater and all the plumbing.
www.thepost.co.nz
September 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Excellent piece from Bali Haque on the NCEA changes
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
September 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
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While Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop have decided they want more deaths and injuries on our roads #nzpol
Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales - BBC News share.google/b46odRfoZwfn...
Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales
Figures show a 25% reduction in the number of injuries on Wales' roads in the past 18 months.
share.google
September 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
While Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop have decided they want more deaths and injuries on our roads #nzpol