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Along with others, I've had a bit to say about Simeon Brown's deranged 2024 Transport GPS. But this is actually shocking. It was altered *after the consultation period* to make the books look better – in a way that wrecks the National Land Transport Fund. www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/09/29/t...
Transport borrowing comes back to bite - Greater Auckland
Today, Treasury is releasing the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (or PREFU) ahead of the election. So I figured it was worth looking at a significant recent change to the way transport expendi...
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
September 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Along with others, I've had a bit to say about Simeon Brown's deranged 2024 Transport GPS. But this is actually shocking. It was altered *after the consultation period* to make the books look better – in a way that wrecks the National Land Transport Fund. www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/09/29/t...
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You might have seen articles today about the 'employment confidence gaining ground' (Herald) or 'employment confidence rises from June low' (RNZ). Here's the actual report. It is littered with typical westpac hopium, but the data doesn't lie. Q3 was second lowest confidence ever (in over 20 years).
September 22, 2026 at 12:11 AM
You might have seen articles today about the 'employment confidence gaining ground' (Herald) or 'employment confidence rises from June low' (RNZ). Here's the actual report. It is littered with typical westpac hopium, but the data doesn't lie. Q3 was second lowest confidence ever (in over 20 years).
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Destroying life-supporting capacity!!The absolute venal stupidity of these people.
“Industry groups - Fonterra, Federated Farmers, HorticultureNZ - …argued that protecting the “life-supporting capacity” of ecosystems could give environmental protection too much weight in decision-making” #nzpol
“Industry groups - Fonterra, Federated Farmers, HorticultureNZ - …argued that protecting the “life-supporting capacity” of ecosystems could give environmental protection too much weight in decision-making” #nzpol
How Big Farm lobbyists helped rewrite new RMA laws
Documents show Federated Farmers, DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb NZ, Fonterra and Horticulture NZ using a private meeting with ministers to push specific changes to the Natural Environment Bill.
www.thepost.co.nz
September 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Destroying life-supporting capacity!!The absolute venal stupidity of these people.
“Industry groups - Fonterra, Federated Farmers, HorticultureNZ - …argued that protecting the “life-supporting capacity” of ecosystems could give environmental protection too much weight in decision-making” #nzpol
“Industry groups - Fonterra, Federated Farmers, HorticultureNZ - …argued that protecting the “life-supporting capacity” of ecosystems could give environmental protection too much weight in decision-making” #nzpol
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Newsroom talked to PHANZA President Matthew Woodbury about further cuts at the National Library and Archives NZ.
He says "It’s only when one zooms out that you can see the effect of all of these cuts. These institutions ... are critical cultural infrastructure."
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/07/g...
He says "It’s only when one zooms out that you can see the effect of all of these cuts. These institutions ... are critical cultural infrastructure."
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/07/g...
Government slammed over job cuts at National Library
Historians count the cost of a proposed restructure at the National Library and Archives NZ
newsroom.co.nz
September 7, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Newsroom talked to PHANZA President Matthew Woodbury about further cuts at the National Library and Archives NZ.
He says "It’s only when one zooms out that you can see the effect of all of these cuts. These institutions ... are critical cultural infrastructure."
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/07/g...
He says "It’s only when one zooms out that you can see the effect of all of these cuts. These institutions ... are critical cultural infrastructure."
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/07/g...
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August 17, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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This is who they are & a vote for National/ACT/NZF is for more destruction #nzpol
“A decision by Minister responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop to refuse a plan to urgently tackle destructive land use practices in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne has been labelled “indefensible” by a local environmental group”
“A decision by Minister responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop to refuse a plan to urgently tackle destructive land use practices in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne has been labelled “indefensible” by a local environmental group”
Chris Bishop blocks council plan to tackle forestry slash and erosion
An environmental group says the RMA Reform Minister’s decision to reject urgent land-use protections for flood-hit Tairāwhiti is “indefensible”.
www.stuff.co.nz
August 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This is who they are & a vote for National/ACT/NZF is for more destruction #nzpol
“A decision by Minister responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop to refuse a plan to urgently tackle destructive land use practices in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne has been labelled “indefensible” by a local environmental group”
“A decision by Minister responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop to refuse a plan to urgently tackle destructive land use practices in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne has been labelled “indefensible” by a local environmental group”
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6 months - that’s how many businesses have been liquidated. Up on 1296 for the same period last year.
But don’t worry, this is the party of “grow up businesses”
But don’t worry, this is the party of “grow up businesses”
August 4, 2026 at 8:50 AM
6 months - that’s how many businesses have been liquidated. Up on 1296 for the same period last year.
But don’t worry, this is the party of “grow up businesses”
But don’t worry, this is the party of “grow up businesses”
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Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.
August 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.
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March for Nature: Hands off Conservation Land! - www.marchfornature.nz?utm_campaign...
March for Nature: Hands off Conservation Land!
On Saturday 19 September 2026, at 1pm, people from across Aotearoa will come together in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to stand up for nature and defend conservation land.
www.marchfornature.nz
August 1, 2026 at 3:54 AM
March for Nature: Hands off Conservation Land! - www.marchfornature.nz?utm_campaign...
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On NRT: National's New Zealand - norightturn.blogspot.com/2026/07/nati...
National's New Zealand
How bad are things under the Luxon regime? We already knew that we had the worst wage growth in the world , with wages 6.4% below 2021 leve...
norightturn.blogspot.com
July 15, 2026 at 4:57 AM
On NRT: National's New Zealand - norightturn.blogspot.com/2026/07/nati...
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The brutal crackdown on our right to protest is happening right now, with people standing in solidarity with Palestine bearing the brunt.
People like Ayo, a Doctor in our NHS.
https://goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/help-defend-the-right-to-protest-on-palestine
People like Ayo, a Doctor in our NHS.
https://goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/help-defend-the-right-to-protest-on-palestine
Help defend the right to protest on Palestine | Good Law Project
The brutal crackdown on our right to protest is happening right now, with people standing in solidarity with Palestine bearing the brunt – so we’re supporting people who refuse to be silenced
goodlawproject.org
July 12, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The brutal crackdown on our right to protest is happening right now, with people standing in solidarity with Palestine bearing the brunt.
People like Ayo, a Doctor in our NHS.
https://goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/help-defend-the-right-to-protest-on-palestine
People like Ayo, a Doctor in our NHS.
https://goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/help-defend-the-right-to-protest-on-palestine
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Some crucial points here on the great Carbon Capture and Storage con by @sioldridge.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
The great carbon capture con: behold the wasted billions Burnham could claw back | George Monbiot | Simon Oldridge
George Monbiot is right to call for expensive carbon capture plans to be halted.
Ed Miliband was also right to push CCS during the Brown government. Back then it made sense to try and capture emissi...
www.linkedin.com
July 9, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Some crucial points here on the great Carbon Capture and Storage con by @sioldridge.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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you've got to be kidding
new US ambassador to NZ, Jared Novelly, has literally been involved in money laundering to fund Republican political campaigns in an attempt to deceive voters
now he's here trying to interfere directly in NZ foreign policy
how have media missed this?
new US ambassador to NZ, Jared Novelly, has literally been involved in money laundering to fund Republican political campaigns in an attempt to deceive voters
now he's here trying to interfere directly in NZ foreign policy
how have media missed this?
July 5, 2026 at 12:23 AM
you've got to be kidding
new US ambassador to NZ, Jared Novelly, has literally been involved in money laundering to fund Republican political campaigns in an attempt to deceive voters
now he's here trying to interfere directly in NZ foreign policy
how have media missed this?
new US ambassador to NZ, Jared Novelly, has literally been involved in money laundering to fund Republican political campaigns in an attempt to deceive voters
now he's here trying to interfere directly in NZ foreign policy
how have media missed this?
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At stake here is whether powerful corporate interests can secure legislative intervention to avoid scrutiny by the courts, without a fair process and without the public being able to see how that decision was made.
#nzpol #climate #SmithvFonterra #climatelitigation
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol #climate #SmithvFonterra #climatelitigation
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Climate change activist files High Court proceedings over government ruling
A climate change activist has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions.
www.rnz.co.nz
June 29, 2026 at 2:03 AM
At stake here is whether powerful corporate interests can secure legislative intervention to avoid scrutiny by the courts, without a fair process and without the public being able to see how that decision was made.
#nzpol #climate #SmithvFonterra #climatelitigation
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol #climate #SmithvFonterra #climatelitigation
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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It's time for the super-rich and big corporations to pay their fair share.
Visit greens.org.nz to learn how "A Tax System for All of Us" can build a fairer country for everyone 💚✊
Visit greens.org.nz to learn how "A Tax System for All of Us" can build a fairer country for everyone 💚✊
June 20, 2026 at 11:35 PM
It's time for the super-rich and big corporations to pay their fair share.
Visit greens.org.nz to learn how "A Tax System for All of Us" can build a fairer country for everyone 💚✊
Visit greens.org.nz to learn how "A Tax System for All of Us" can build a fairer country for everyone 💚✊
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I hate to use this word but this is a scoop: parents are being fined and chased by schools for having unwell, dying, and disabled children. Some have been fined of threatened for - among other things - keeping kids home when a parent has died. www.emilywrites.co.nz/parents-fine...
Parents fined $30 a day for having unwell, dying, or disabled kids
Katie's son, 13, was running through school when he slipped over and hit his head. Hard. He was knocked unconscious and suffered a serious concussion and brain injury.
For the last ten weeks, his par...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
June 8, 2026 at 8:37 AM
I hate to use this word but this is a scoop: parents are being fined and chased by schools for having unwell, dying, and disabled children. Some have been fined of threatened for - among other things - keeping kids home when a parent has died. www.emilywrites.co.nz/parents-fine...
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Holy shit. This is quite serious. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'A co-ordinated campaign of secret lobbying' - climate activist
Climate activist Mike Smith says government changes to climate law have "exposed" what appears to be a "deliberate effort" to conceal communications.
www.rnz.co.nz
May 24, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Holy shit. This is quite serious. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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The government talks a big game on climate, but its actions point in exactly the wrong direction.
More from the House this week when I went through a list of all the anti-climate things they have done.
More from the House this week when I went through a list of all the anti-climate things they have done.
May 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The government talks a big game on climate, but its actions point in exactly the wrong direction.
More from the House this week when I went through a list of all the anti-climate things they have done.
More from the House this week when I went through a list of all the anti-climate things they have done.
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new zealander everlee wihongi was due to meet with her lawyer yesterday. then ICE moved her to their most notorious tent facility in texas: 3000 people, highest death rate, most sexual assaults. and today, she disappeared off the system. please RT: www.webworm.co/everleehasdi...
Everlee Has Disappeared
Everlee Wihongi was transferred by ICE to the notorious "Camp East Montana" at Fort Bliss, Texas. Then she disappeared.
www.webworm.co
May 11, 2026 at 12:59 AM
new zealander everlee wihongi was due to meet with her lawyer yesterday. then ICE moved her to their most notorious tent facility in texas: 3000 people, highest death rate, most sexual assaults. and today, she disappeared off the system. please RT: www.webworm.co/everleehasdi...
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What is not to like about this? 👇
#NZ Greens “Green Budget” is fully costed & fantastic. Free GPs, Dentists & childcare. Less tax for 91%+ NZers, #climatechange action, conservation; $395/wk income guarantee; & the wealth tax is v similar to Australia’s!
💚❤️🖤#nzpol #PartyvoteGreen #TaxTheRichest www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
💚❤️🖤#nzpol #PartyvoteGreen #TaxTheRichest www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
May 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
What is not to like about this? 👇
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Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice for fines related to leaking fishing boat footage, showing once again that he acts not in public interest but on behalf of extractive industry.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #NZPol #NewZealand #fishing
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #NZPol #NewZealand #fishing
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice for fines related to leaking fishing boat footage
Documents reveal the minister was told the proposed maximum fine, five times a Privacy Act breach penalty, was "unreasonable".
www.rnz.co.nz
May 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice for fines related to leaking fishing boat footage, showing once again that he acts not in public interest but on behalf of extractive industry.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #NZPol #NewZealand #fishing
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #NZPol #NewZealand #fishing
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6 - Vote Greens and get subsidised solar and hopefully a fixed wholesale system and breakup of the gentailer cartel
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Five ways to save power
With winter around the corner and power prices already on the rise, what are simple things that can be done to save a buck?
www.rnz.co.nz
April 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
6 - Vote Greens and get subsidised solar and hopefully a fixed wholesale system and breakup of the gentailer cartel
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...