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And just to cap it off, this fake lead story is "Funded by the Parliamentary Service". I hope anyone working for Stuff as a journalist is feeling deeply embarrassed by this.
The top 'article' thumbnail on the Stuff Politics homepage

what 'brand' you wonder? oh, just the NZ National Party

We are now past the point where corporate media commentary and embedded advertising are justifiable. This is going to get MUCH worse over 2026 unless there are consequences
January 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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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]
September 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
What an absolute disgrace. Just as with the South African rugby tours in the 80s we are on the wrong side of the ethical and moral argument and on the wrong side of history.
September 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Weekly jobs day! Still crap. Next to no sign of recovery. See you next week.
September 25, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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In today’s NZ Herald
September 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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#BHN Before ‘trickle down economics’ was popularized it was called ‘the horse and sparrow theory’ where if the horse was fed enough oats, some would pass through its digestive system and the sparrow could eat from its manure

Literally picking through the shit of the rich for scraps
September 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Leaving this here…#nzpol
July 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Under John Key the phrase “ The working poor” gained traction, now we have “ The working Homeless” appearing in our language.
July 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Chris Bishop is trying to change the regulations to allow cattle to graze in wetlands and allow quarry companies to dig up wetlands. Less than 10% of original wetlands remain in NZ. I think I know what Don McGlashan would say.
May 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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wow Mihingaragi Forbes completely owned Shane Jones with regard to most topics but on the bathrooms, 'women's safety' & in particular David Seymour's ECE bathroom policy, completely flummoxed him, his response 'this is just woke'. You lost Spanky McHotelroom

www.rnz.co.nz/video/mata-w...
MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes
An in-depth podcast where newsmakers and Māori commentators unpack the latest political issues impacting Aotearoa.
www.rnz.co.nz
May 5, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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📷 Samantha Cavet, Twilight 2024
July 3, 2024 at 4:34 AM
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