Tom
@tommitchell.bsky.social
Doing weird product things in weird places. Semi-reformed startup founder. Professional chaos creator and sometimes tamer.
This is mainly a Blahaj and Pusheen stan account.
This is mainly a Blahaj and Pusheen stan account.
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Leaving aside the result, this is also just very high-quality poll reporting by Glenn McConnell www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Poll result: Voters want the old school lunches back
A strong majority of voters say the Government’s new school lunches aren’t working.
www.stuff.co.nz
March 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Leaving aside the result, this is also just very high-quality poll reporting by Glenn McConnell www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Fascinating seeing Rowan Simpson - one of NZs best founders talk about how indifferent he would have been as a founder and investor about a capital gains tax.
Also critical of the “gold plated” investor visas and prefers opportunities for young and hungry migrants www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kCM...
Also critical of the “gold plated” investor visas and prefers opportunities for young and hungry migrants www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kCM...
Why Govt shouldn't be picking start-up winners - Rowan Simpson | Q+A 2025
YouTube video by Q+A with Jack Tame
www.youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Fascinating seeing Rowan Simpson - one of NZs best founders talk about how indifferent he would have been as a founder and investor about a capital gains tax.
Also critical of the “gold plated” investor visas and prefers opportunities for young and hungry migrants www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kCM...
Also critical of the “gold plated” investor visas and prefers opportunities for young and hungry migrants www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kCM...
In terms of delivering economic growth - I’m sure funeral directors are excited about the increase in speed limits.
February 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
In terms of delivering economic growth - I’m sure funeral directors are excited about the increase in speed limits.
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Big week for me legally releasing some of the hate in my heart ☺️ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
January 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Big week for me legally releasing some of the hate in my heart ☺️ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The thing that scares me most is that it’s not that much of a leap from this to a “real” squid games where actual death becomes gamified for the audiences entertainment.
Someone deciding to make this, and it being so scarily popular is worthy of reflection.
amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Someone deciding to make this, and it being so scarily popular is worthy of reflection.
amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Beast Games review – one of the most undignified spectacles ever shown on TV | Television & radio | The Guardian
Youtuber MrBeast’s obnoxious Squid Game imitation – which is currently being sued by contestants – is ugly, tasteless TV. It’s as grimly compelling as picking a scab
amp.theguardian.com
December 22, 2024 at 3:37 AM
The thing that scares me most is that it’s not that much of a leap from this to a “real” squid games where actual death becomes gamified for the audiences entertainment.
Someone deciding to make this, and it being so scarily popular is worthy of reflection.
amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Someone deciding to make this, and it being so scarily popular is worthy of reflection.
amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Bashar al-Assad’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.
December 7, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Bashar al-Assad’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.
Iran’s “axis of resistance” isn’t looking too great right now.
Also congrats to Russia for losing its only warm water port.
Also congrats to Russia for losing its only warm water port.
December 8, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Iran’s “axis of resistance” isn’t looking too great right now.
Also congrats to Russia for losing its only warm water port.
Also congrats to Russia for losing its only warm water port.
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November 18, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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I simultaneously understand that the left needs to campaign on hating institutions and also feel deep in my heart that some intra and intergovernmental institutions are the most valuable things humans have ever created.
November 16, 2024 at 9:47 AM
I simultaneously understand that the left needs to campaign on hating institutions and also feel deep in my heart that some intra and intergovernmental institutions are the most valuable things humans have ever created.
As of right now there are 1300 properties available to rent in Wellington on TradeMe.
This is the highest number I can find in the last 6 years and almost double the average number in 2018 (datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sX16i/120/).
If this doesn’t make rents drop, I don’t actually know what will.
This is the highest number I can find in the last 6 years and almost double the average number in 2018 (datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sX16i/120/).
If this doesn’t make rents drop, I don’t actually know what will.
November 18, 2024 at 4:19 AM
As of right now there are 1300 properties available to rent in Wellington on TradeMe.
This is the highest number I can find in the last 6 years and almost double the average number in 2018 (datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sX16i/120/).
If this doesn’t make rents drop, I don’t actually know what will.
This is the highest number I can find in the last 6 years and almost double the average number in 2018 (datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sX16i/120/).
If this doesn’t make rents drop, I don’t actually know what will.
The narrative I’m not yet seeing from the left is why did Luxon let this disaster play out in the first place?!
It’s an extraordinary sign of weakness that Luxon can’t manage his coalition partners better. I wish more light was sent in that direction.
It’s an extraordinary sign of weakness that Luxon can’t manage his coalition partners better. I wish more light was sent in that direction.
November 15, 2024 at 8:54 PM
The narrative I’m not yet seeing from the left is why did Luxon let this disaster play out in the first place?!
It’s an extraordinary sign of weakness that Luxon can’t manage his coalition partners better. I wish more light was sent in that direction.
It’s an extraordinary sign of weakness that Luxon can’t manage his coalition partners better. I wish more light was sent in that direction.
This fucking week 🤦♂️
October 10, 2024 at 12:31 AM
This fucking week 🤦♂️
I sometimes take my Blâhaj to work for emotional support 😎.
October 3, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I sometimes take my Blâhaj to work for emotional support 😎.
I agree wholeheartedly with this.
I get not barking at every passing car. I get not wanting to be in frame while national are making their own mistakes.
ahttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/come-on-chris-hipkins-its-time-to-step-up-or-step-aside-simon-wilson/P3XPX5J4NZGF7P4X7B6SHYWR2M/
I get not barking at every passing car. I get not wanting to be in frame while national are making their own mistakes.
ahttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/come-on-chris-hipkins-its-time-to-step-up-or-step-aside-simon-wilson/P3XPX5J4NZGF7P4X7B6SHYWR2M/
Simon Wilson: Time's running out for Labour leader Chris Hipkins
OPINION: It's time for Labour leader Chris Hipkins to stand up - or stand aside.
www.nzherald.co.nz
September 30, 2024 at 8:49 PM
I agree wholeheartedly with this.
I get not barking at every passing car. I get not wanting to be in frame while national are making their own mistakes.
ahttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/come-on-chris-hipkins-its-time-to-step-up-or-step-aside-simon-wilson/P3XPX5J4NZGF7P4X7B6SHYWR2M/
I get not barking at every passing car. I get not wanting to be in frame while national are making their own mistakes.
ahttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/come-on-chris-hipkins-its-time-to-step-up-or-step-aside-simon-wilson/P3XPX5J4NZGF7P4X7B6SHYWR2M/
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New Zealand, a low tax country with no capital gains tax, is struggling for funds to run a modern public health system.
Tracy Watkins, a prominent media leader: we've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas.
We're ill-served by thinking like this. The Post & SST are ill-served by her leadership.
Tracy Watkins, a prominent media leader: we've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas.
We're ill-served by thinking like this. The Post & SST are ill-served by her leadership.
Tracey Watkins, editor of The Post and Sunday Star-Times, pretty much giving up on the concept of a public health service rather than mentioning the word "tax".
September 30, 2024 at 4:26 AM
New Zealand, a low tax country with no capital gains tax, is struggling for funds to run a modern public health system.
Tracy Watkins, a prominent media leader: we've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas.
We're ill-served by thinking like this. The Post & SST are ill-served by her leadership.
Tracy Watkins, a prominent media leader: we've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas.
We're ill-served by thinking like this. The Post & SST are ill-served by her leadership.
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This country demands Nordic public services on Mexican taxation.
Get income tax up to OECD average. Introduce a CGT. Then see where what we can afford.
This is a low tax country. That's an objective truth. And one our political-media complex refuses to engage with.
www.oecd.org/tax/tax-poli...
Get income tax up to OECD average. Introduce a CGT. Then see where what we can afford.
This is a low tax country. That's an objective truth. And one our political-media complex refuses to engage with.
www.oecd.org/tax/tax-poli...
September 30, 2024 at 4:32 AM
This country demands Nordic public services on Mexican taxation.
Get income tax up to OECD average. Introduce a CGT. Then see where what we can afford.
This is a low tax country. That's an objective truth. And one our political-media complex refuses to engage with.
www.oecd.org/tax/tax-poli...
Get income tax up to OECD average. Introduce a CGT. Then see where what we can afford.
This is a low tax country. That's an objective truth. And one our political-media complex refuses to engage with.
www.oecd.org/tax/tax-poli...
Wonder if stopping the Dunedin hospital rebuild may end up being a turning point
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/350...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/350...
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
September 30, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Wonder if stopping the Dunedin hospital rebuild may end up being a turning point
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/350...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/350...
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“A survey this year of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand found 72% of members support a CGT.” #nzpol
Interesting Luxon & Jones didn’t have a go at Chartered Accountants, the IMF, or the ex National Party PM that support a CGT.
Interesting Luxon & Jones didn’t have a go at Chartered Accountants, the IMF, or the ex National Party PM that support a CGT.
A roll call of all the people championing a capital gains tax
The boss of NZ’s biggest bank is not the only supporter of a broad CGT.
thespinoff.co.nz
September 25, 2024 at 7:35 PM
“A survey this year of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand found 72% of members support a CGT.” #nzpol
Interesting Luxon & Jones didn’t have a go at Chartered Accountants, the IMF, or the ex National Party PM that support a CGT.
Interesting Luxon & Jones didn’t have a go at Chartered Accountants, the IMF, or the ex National Party PM that support a CGT.
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Govt of no accountability, blaming their axing of 6,000+ jobs on a poor economy and the cost of living struggles of CBD businesses on flexible working arrangements 🤷🏻♀️
#nzpol
#nzpol
Govt job cuts to blame for Wellington’s ills, not working from home
The Government’s reckless decisions to axe thousands of public service jobs are what is hammering the Wellington economy, not working from home. "If the Government really cared about the Wellington ec...
www.psa.org.nz
September 25, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Govt of no accountability, blaming their axing of 6,000+ jobs on a poor economy and the cost of living struggles of CBD businesses on flexible working arrangements 🤷🏻♀️
#nzpol
#nzpol
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It needs to be done': PwC expert backs ANZ's call for Capital Gains Tax #nzpol
'It needs to be done': PwC expert backs ANZ's call for Capital Gains Tax
A PWC tax partner says discussions around a Capital Gains Tax will continue, as the country grapples with raising enough revenue.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
September 25, 2024 at 7:08 PM
It needs to be done': PwC expert backs ANZ's call for Capital Gains Tax #nzpol
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Reminder.
We are losing our critical Dunedin hospital rebuild, a long overdue replacement ferry, free prescriptions, many many jobs leading to collapsed businesses and and and
TO GIVE TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY.
#nzpol
We are losing our critical Dunedin hospital rebuild, a long overdue replacement ferry, free prescriptions, many many jobs leading to collapsed businesses and and and
TO GIVE TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY.
#nzpol
'Entirely unacceptable': Dunedin Hospital project bombshell
The government has been accused of broken promises after an "entirely unacceptable" downgrade of the new Dunedin hospital project. Health Minister...
www.odt.co.nz
September 26, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Reminder.
We are losing our critical Dunedin hospital rebuild, a long overdue replacement ferry, free prescriptions, many many jobs leading to collapsed businesses and and and
TO GIVE TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY.
#nzpol
We are losing our critical Dunedin hospital rebuild, a long overdue replacement ferry, free prescriptions, many many jobs leading to collapsed businesses and and and
TO GIVE TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY.
#nzpol
With the news that the coalition is going to decrease the size of the new Dunedin hospital it’s worth pointing out again that there is absolutely no reason why we couldn’t be borrowing to *invest* in a sector that literally helps keep people alive.
open.substack.com/pub/thekaka/...
open.substack.com/pub/thekaka/...
Treasury warned Govt lower debt limits meant less ‘productivity-enhancing investment’
Budget papers show Treasury preferred 50% net debt limit to 20-40% range adopted by Govt; Treasury warned lower debt target risked Govt “passing up on productivity and growth enhancing investments”.
open.substack.com
September 26, 2024 at 2:33 AM
With the news that the coalition is going to decrease the size of the new Dunedin hospital it’s worth pointing out again that there is absolutely no reason why we couldn’t be borrowing to *invest* in a sector that literally helps keep people alive.
open.substack.com/pub/thekaka/...
open.substack.com/pub/thekaka/...
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #67,049!
September 24, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #67,049!