Ko Ess Ahau ☀️😷
@occasio.bsky.social
😷Mask Up Kiwis. Building Community, education, financial capability & business. Love Aotearoa NZ.
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What?! who could have possibly seen this coming? Oh yea, everyone. I literally made a video saying exactly this, the day they announced it. Ponsonby this includes you. Enjoy, Luxons gift.
September 19, 2026 at 9:51 AM
What?! who could have possibly seen this coming? Oh yea, everyone. I literally made a video saying exactly this, the day they announced it. Ponsonby this includes you. Enjoy, Luxons gift.
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A slightly misleading headline – the bills are now before select committee. They won't pass this term.
Urgency in this case reduced time between intro and first reading and was otherwise used similarly to extended sitting.
Fair to critique this but don't conflate with skipping select committee.
Urgency in this case reduced time between intro and first reading and was otherwise used similarly to extended sitting.
Fair to critique this but don't conflate with skipping select committee.
The three bills went through first reading on a rare Saturday sitting.
Contentious Treaty overhaul rushed through weekend urgency
The three bills went through first reading on a rare Saturday sitting.
dlvr.it
September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A slightly misleading headline – the bills are now before select committee. They won't pass this term.
Urgency in this case reduced time between intro and first reading and was otherwise used similarly to extended sitting.
Fair to critique this but don't conflate with skipping select committee.
Urgency in this case reduced time between intro and first reading and was otherwise used similarly to extended sitting.
Fair to critique this but don't conflate with skipping select committee.
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Goldsmith hides while his anti-Māori laws are rushed through. (paywalled) #NzPol
Contentious Treaty overhaul rushed through weekend urgency
The three bills went through first reading on a rare Saturday sitting.
thepost.co.nz
September 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Goldsmith hides while his anti-Māori laws are rushed through. (paywalled) #NzPol
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So RNZ bosses are sacking Forbes and Ferguson despite the listener numbers improving during an overall downturn?
It's starting to feel like it's becoming less like Radio New Zealand and more Radio Auckland
www.pressreader.com/1022/2026091...
It's starting to feel like it's becoming less like Radio New Zealand and more Radio Auckland
www.pressreader.com/1022/2026091...
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September 19, 2026 at 8:57 AM
So RNZ bosses are sacking Forbes and Ferguson despite the listener numbers improving during an overall downturn?
It's starting to feel like it's becoming less like Radio New Zealand and more Radio Auckland
www.pressreader.com/1022/2026091...
It's starting to feel like it's becoming less like Radio New Zealand and more Radio Auckland
www.pressreader.com/1022/2026091...
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The three bills went through first reading on a rare Saturday sitting.
Contentious Treaty overhaul rushed through weekend urgency
The three bills went through first reading on a rare Saturday sitting.
dlvr.it
September 19, 2026 at 6:58 AM
The three bills went through first reading on a rare Saturday sitting.
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Epic auntie powers here: Confronts armed mob, disarms nephew of his knife by merely recognising him, sends shotgun-weilding assailant fleeing after telling him not to point it at her and to get lost. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/lom...
'I didn't know you were here, auntie': Family asleep as armed men target home
Four adults and four children were at the house when men arrived with a gun and a knife.
www.nzherald.co.nz
September 18, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Epic auntie powers here: Confronts armed mob, disarms nephew of his knife by merely recognising him, sends shotgun-weilding assailant fleeing after telling him not to point it at her and to get lost. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/lom...
TVNZ appoints new political editor!!!
Just joking. @1NewsNZ has no political editor in run up to election. Just Jason RW Walls doing PR puff pieces for the coalition.
BS TV. #nzpol
Just joking. @1NewsNZ has no political editor in run up to election. Just Jason RW Walls doing PR puff pieces for the coalition.
BS TV. #nzpol
TVNZ appoints new political editor
She is the first wahine Māori to lead 1News' political coverage.
www.1news.co.nz
September 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
TVNZ appoints new political editor!!!
Just joking. @1NewsNZ has no political editor in run up to election. Just Jason RW Walls doing PR puff pieces for the coalition.
BS TV. #nzpol
Just joking. @1NewsNZ has no political editor in run up to election. Just Jason RW Walls doing PR puff pieces for the coalition.
BS TV. #nzpol
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Today, in #Seymour’sSlop line up, the awful Italian Minced Beef with Rustic Potatoes resurfaced again 🤢, & the option of a chicken & pineapple pasta salad where I think they meant carrot, not pineapple. Further notes in ALT text #nzpol
September 18, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Today, in #Seymour’sSlop line up, the awful Italian Minced Beef with Rustic Potatoes resurfaced again 🤢, & the option of a chicken & pineapple pasta salad where I think they meant carrot, not pineapple. Further notes in ALT text #nzpol
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I, who had never even heard of Macklemore and whose life was untouched by Ed Sheeran, find myself riveted by the furore.
And heartened. Maybe we have reached the turning point at last. #FreePalestine
And heartened. Maybe we have reached the turning point at last. #FreePalestine
September 17, 2026 at 2:14 AM
I, who had never even heard of Macklemore and whose life was untouched by Ed Sheeran, find myself riveted by the furore.
And heartened. Maybe we have reached the turning point at last. #FreePalestine
And heartened. Maybe we have reached the turning point at last. #FreePalestine
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The NZ Govt's doubled down on fossil fuels in a climate crisis. It weakened fuel efficiency standards on imported vehicles, did a go-slow on EV chargers, removed incentives for EVs, ended all funding for cycleways. Now petrol and diesel price rises are driving cost of living and inflation.
September 17, 2026 at 2:24 AM
The NZ Govt's doubled down on fossil fuels in a climate crisis. It weakened fuel efficiency standards on imported vehicles, did a go-slow on EV chargers, removed incentives for EVs, ended all funding for cycleways. Now petrol and diesel price rises are driving cost of living and inflation.
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“NZ is probably one of the only countries in the world where owning a supermarket can put someone on the rich list, a grocery supplier & distributor says”
and, like landlords, still bleat it isn’t enough. The more more more for me crowd have champions in Govt at present may it be shortlived #nzpol
and, like landlords, still bleat it isn’t enough. The more more more for me crowd have champions in Govt at present may it be shortlived #nzpol
Supermarket owners shouldn't make the rich list – supplier
New Zealand is probably one of the only countries in the world where owning a supermarket can put someone on the rich list, a grocery supplier and distributor says.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 17, 2026 at 2:31 AM
“NZ is probably one of the only countries in the world where owning a supermarket can put someone on the rich list, a grocery supplier & distributor says”
and, like landlords, still bleat it isn’t enough. The more more more for me crowd have champions in Govt at present may it be shortlived #nzpol
and, like landlords, still bleat it isn’t enough. The more more more for me crowd have champions in Govt at present may it be shortlived #nzpol
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Amazing. Verity Johnson has acknowledged the Green Party and she even likes one of their policies, although she seems to think this is their only policy. Maybe one day she will check out their website? #nzpol
In this deeply uninspiring election, why not back an idea so crazy it just might work?
It’s a truth that’s been universally, repeatedly, and loudly acknowledged that this is a deeply, uninspiring election, writes Verity Johnson.
www.stuff.co.nz
September 17, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Amazing. Verity Johnson has acknowledged the Green Party and she even likes one of their policies, although she seems to think this is their only policy. Maybe one day she will check out their website? #nzpol
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Indeed, what does happen when the person who saves us in a crisis quits their job?
What happens when person who repeatedly saved us was driven from their job by a segment of the population fueled by disinformation created by foreign influence & amplified local right leaning news media?
#nzpol
What happens when person who repeatedly saved us was driven from their job by a segment of the population fueled by disinformation created by foreign influence & amplified local right leaning news media?
#nzpol
September 16, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Indeed, what does happen when the person who saves us in a crisis quits their job?
What happens when person who repeatedly saved us was driven from their job by a segment of the population fueled by disinformation created by foreign influence & amplified local right leaning news media?
#nzpol
What happens when person who repeatedly saved us was driven from their job by a segment of the population fueled by disinformation created by foreign influence & amplified local right leaning news media?
#nzpol
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Labour needs to be clearer that it will rip up any agreement this govt signs during election with zero compensation. Counterparties need to be clearly warned.
Weakness on this invites LNG gamblers to frame deal simply for a payout.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
Weakness on this invites LNG gamblers to frame deal simply for a payout.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
Simeon Brown says controversial LNG contract could be signed during election campaign
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it would be “recklessly irresponsible” for the government to to sign a binding LNG contract before the election.
www.stuff.co.nz
September 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Labour needs to be clearer that it will rip up any agreement this govt signs during election with zero compensation. Counterparties need to be clearly warned.
Weakness on this invites LNG gamblers to frame deal simply for a payout.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
Weakness on this invites LNG gamblers to frame deal simply for a payout.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
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"This Bill removes the focus on the four ‘well-beings’ and puts councils back on core services like roading, infrastructure, water and rubbish"
The four well-beings—no scare quotes needed!—were: the social, economic, environmental & cultural well-being of communities. Alas; no longer a local remit.
The four well-beings—no scare quotes needed!—were: the social, economic, environmental & cultural well-being of communities. Alas; no longer a local remit.
September 16, 2026 at 11:13 AM
"This Bill removes the focus on the four ‘well-beings’ and puts councils back on core services like roading, infrastructure, water and rubbish"
The four well-beings—no scare quotes needed!—were: the social, economic, environmental & cultural well-being of communities. Alas; no longer a local remit.
The four well-beings—no scare quotes needed!—were: the social, economic, environmental & cultural well-being of communities. Alas; no longer a local remit.
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As fuel prices climb again imagine if the government hadn't rolled back EV subsidies and taken up the Greens call for
cross party support for immediate roll out of solar subsidies....oh that's right THEY LOVE FOSSIL FUELS AND DONT CARE! #nzpol
cross party support for immediate roll out of solar subsidies....oh that's right THEY LOVE FOSSIL FUELS AND DONT CARE! #nzpol
September 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
As fuel prices climb again imagine if the government hadn't rolled back EV subsidies and taken up the Greens call for
cross party support for immediate roll out of solar subsidies....oh that's right THEY LOVE FOSSIL FUELS AND DONT CARE! #nzpol
cross party support for immediate roll out of solar subsidies....oh that's right THEY LOVE FOSSIL FUELS AND DONT CARE! #nzpol
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"Cy Me A River" Starring NZ PM Christopher Luxon #nzpol
Cry Me A River - Christopher Luxon responds to NZ Cost of Living Crisis
YouTube video by Mountain Tui
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September 16, 2026 at 9:19 PM
"Cy Me A River" Starring NZ PM Christopher Luxon #nzpol
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Let's have fun while working to change this government! Come and see us next week to sing songs for change. PARTY VOTE GREEN! www.greens.org.nz/sel_fr_260924
TICKETS: events.humanitix.com/selwyn-green...
As always, just come by and have fun if payment is an issue. #nzpol #GreensNZ #karaoke
TICKETS: events.humanitix.com/selwyn-green...
As always, just come by and have fun if payment is an issue. #nzpol #GreensNZ #karaoke
Selwyn Green Karaoke
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
September 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Let's have fun while working to change this government! Come and see us next week to sing songs for change. PARTY VOTE GREEN! www.greens.org.nz/sel_fr_260924
TICKETS: events.humanitix.com/selwyn-green...
As always, just come by and have fun if payment is an issue. #nzpol #GreensNZ #karaoke
TICKETS: events.humanitix.com/selwyn-green...
As always, just come by and have fun if payment is an issue. #nzpol #GreensNZ #karaoke
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General Election 2026 Deadlines
Days left to enrol for the first time: 38 days
Switching rolls has closed, new enrollments can still choose rolls
Enrol or update here: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online
Remind your Friends & Whanau #nzpol
Days left to enrol for the first time: 38 days
Switching rolls has closed, new enrollments can still choose rolls
Enrol or update here: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online
Remind your Friends & Whanau #nzpol
September 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
General Election 2026 Deadlines
Days left to enrol for the first time: 38 days
Switching rolls has closed, new enrollments can still choose rolls
Enrol or update here: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online
Remind your Friends & Whanau #nzpol
Days left to enrol for the first time: 38 days
Switching rolls has closed, new enrollments can still choose rolls
Enrol or update here: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online
Remind your Friends & Whanau #nzpol
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September 16, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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pretty sure Gandalf was one of the good guys Winnie.
I think he’s referring to your party, especially Shane Jones who still owes the taxpayers $30K.
Credit: Daron Parton
#nzpol.
I think he’s referring to your party, especially Shane Jones who still owes the taxpayers $30K.
Credit: Daron Parton
#nzpol.
September 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM
pretty sure Gandalf was one of the good guys Winnie.
I think he’s referring to your party, especially Shane Jones who still owes the taxpayers $30K.
Credit: Daron Parton
#nzpol.
I think he’s referring to your party, especially Shane Jones who still owes the taxpayers $30K.
Credit: Daron Parton
#nzpol.
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#nzpol
Please, please, remember none of these 'policies' are worth the (electronic) paper they are written on, and/or the air they are announced on😡.
Many will be ditched post-election during coalition negotiations where all will be 'on the table'.
Remember last time. Learn from last time🙏🏾.
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Please, please, remember none of these 'policies' are worth the (electronic) paper they are written on, and/or the air they are announced on😡.
Many will be ditched post-election during coalition negotiations where all will be 'on the table'.
Remember last time. Learn from last time🙏🏾.
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📢 Watch the announcement live below
National vows to 'pursue' break up supermarket giant Foodstuffs
www.rnz.co.nz
September 15, 2026 at 10:55 PM
#nzpol
Please, please, remember none of these 'policies' are worth the (electronic) paper they are written on, and/or the air they are announced on😡.
Many will be ditched post-election during coalition negotiations where all will be 'on the table'.
Remember last time. Learn from last time🙏🏾.
🤔🙁😠😡
Please, please, remember none of these 'policies' are worth the (electronic) paper they are written on, and/or the air they are announced on😡.
Many will be ditched post-election during coalition negotiations where all will be 'on the table'.
Remember last time. Learn from last time🙏🏾.
🤔🙁😠😡
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Well done @greens.org.nz for truly shoving the Overton window very far left. Your policy to finally do something real about the supermarket duopoly was enough to force National to reply with a watered down "promise to think about doing something" vote grab just days before the election.
#nzpol
#nzpol
September 15, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Well done @greens.org.nz for truly shoving the Overton window very far left. Your policy to finally do something real about the supermarket duopoly was enough to force National to reply with a watered down "promise to think about doing something" vote grab just days before the election.
#nzpol
#nzpol