McG
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Bob: “Looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately.”
Peter: “I wouldn't say I've been missing it, Bob.”
Peter: “I wouldn't say I've been missing it, Bob.”
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How the heck does the Taxpayers Union get a significant say on TVNZ's report about the public service strike? Unlike the Public Service Assn, it represents nobody.
The TPU is a classic astroturfer. It is not a union and nor does it represent taxpayers #nzpol
The TPU is a classic astroturfer. It is not a union and nor does it represent taxpayers #nzpol
September 9, 2026 at 6:11 AM
How the heck does the Taxpayers Union get a significant say on TVNZ's report about the public service strike? Unlike the Public Service Assn, it represents nobody.
The TPU is a classic astroturfer. It is not a union and nor does it represent taxpayers #nzpol
The TPU is a classic astroturfer. It is not a union and nor does it represent taxpayers #nzpol
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"the current government's position on Israel is an embarrassment to the country...there is an unfolding genocide in Gaza" - Chris Hipkins
The boldness we've been waiting for from the leader of the opposition
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The boldness we've been waiting for from the leader of the opposition
www.instagram.com/reel/DdDEs9o...
Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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1,161 likes, 104 comments - vincent_jones_politics on September 8, 2026: "It is great to see Labour take a clear and principled approach when it comes to the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The current govt have led an embrassing position these past three years by not standing up against Israel’s actions, calling them out for their actions, and not recognising Palestine.
Chris Hipkins makes it clear that under a Labour government that would not happen.".
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September 9, 2026 at 6:27 AM
"the current government's position on Israel is an embarrassment to the country...there is an unfolding genocide in Gaza" - Chris Hipkins
The boldness we've been waiting for from the leader of the opposition
www.instagram.com/reel/DdDEs9o...
Crossposted with @openvibe.social
The boldness we've been waiting for from the leader of the opposition
www.instagram.com/reel/DdDEs9o...
Crossposted with @openvibe.social
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The UK government ceasing automatically to support almost anything the government of Israel does is a major shift. The next step should be to rescind the ban on #PalestineAction, to stop treating protesters as terrorists, and to acknowledge that those seeking to disrupt a genocide may have a point.
September 9, 2026 at 6:53 AM
The UK government ceasing automatically to support almost anything the government of Israel does is a major shift. The next step should be to rescind the ban on #PalestineAction, to stop treating protesters as terrorists, and to acknowledge that those seeking to disrupt a genocide may have a point.
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Even the Aussies get it youtu.be/h-yjkAXxnMA?...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Even the Aussies get it youtu.be/h-yjkAXxnMA?...
He makes a good point
Te Pāti Māori accuses government, media of 'constant attack' on Treaty of Waitangi www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Te Pāti Māori accuses government, media of 'constant attack' on Treaty of Waitangi www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Te Pāti Māori accuses government, media of 'constant attack' on Treaty of Waitangi
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi pointed the finger during a blistering speech in Parliament.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
He makes a good point
Te Pāti Māori accuses government, media of 'constant attack' on Treaty of Waitangi www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Te Pāti Māori accuses government, media of 'constant attack' on Treaty of Waitangi www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Kia ora koutou,
New to here, but not new to this.
Te Pāti Māori has been on the frontlines, fighting for our whānau, defending Te Tiriti, and pushing for a future where Māori thrive.
This isn’t a moment. It’s a movement.
Follow the kaupapa.
@whaeadeb.bsky.social
@rawiriwaititimp.bsky.social
#NZPol
New to here, but not new to this.
Te Pāti Māori has been on the frontlines, fighting for our whānau, defending Te Tiriti, and pushing for a future where Māori thrive.
This isn’t a moment. It’s a movement.
Follow the kaupapa.
@whaeadeb.bsky.social
@rawiriwaititimp.bsky.social
#NZPol
March 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Kia ora koutou,
New to here, but not new to this.
Te Pāti Māori has been on the frontlines, fighting for our whānau, defending Te Tiriti, and pushing for a future where Māori thrive.
This isn’t a moment. It’s a movement.
Follow the kaupapa.
@whaeadeb.bsky.social
@rawiriwaititimp.bsky.social
#NZPol
New to here, but not new to this.
Te Pāti Māori has been on the frontlines, fighting for our whānau, defending Te Tiriti, and pushing for a future where Māori thrive.
This isn’t a moment. It’s a movement.
Follow the kaupapa.
@whaeadeb.bsky.social
@rawiriwaititimp.bsky.social
#NZPol
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If you read nothing else, then read bullet point #12 in Jonathan Bostons submission.
Then submit your response to the Regulatory Standards Bill before 12/1 please.
#nzpol
Then submit your response to the Regulatory Standards Bill before 12/1 please.
#nzpol
Of course there's the bill itself, and you should read it to see how unappealing they made it to read. It's as dry as dust and the epitome of the banality of evil. legislation.govt.nz/bill/governm...
But here's an expert breakdown:
melanienelson.substack.com/p/regulatory...
Kia kaha #nzpol
But here's an expert breakdown:
melanienelson.substack.com/p/regulatory...
Kia kaha #nzpol
Regulatory bill submission by Emeritus Professor Jonathan Boston, ONZM
A guest post sharing Emeritus Professor Jonathan Boston's detailed submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill
melanienelson.substack.com
January 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
If you read nothing else, then read bullet point #12 in Jonathan Bostons submission.
Then submit your response to the Regulatory Standards Bill before 12/1 please.
#nzpol
Then submit your response to the Regulatory Standards Bill before 12/1 please.
#nzpol
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Protecting our democracy by reforming Parliament newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/06/p...
Very good starting point and gets my vote.
Very good starting point and gets my vote.
Protecting our democracy by reforming Parliament
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer puts forward 12 reforms of Parliament that would help restore and strengthen our democracy
newsroom.co.nz
January 6, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Protecting our democracy by reforming Parliament newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/06/p...
Very good starting point and gets my vote.
Very good starting point and gets my vote.
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This is a great explanation of the Regulatory Standards Bill and why it REALLY sucks.
Duncan ‘constitutional entrenchment of neoliberal principles..’
Me ‘it really sucks’
We can both be right!
#nzpol
Duncan ‘constitutional entrenchment of neoliberal principles..’
Me ‘it really sucks’
We can both be right!
#nzpol
The Ministry for Regulation is consulting on a proposed Regulatory Standards Bill - As it is currently conceived it is a constitutional entrenchment of neoliberal principles, with an accumulation of power in the hands of the Minister for Regulation.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-re...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-re...
Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a Very Bad Idea
The individualism and private property protection Bill David Seymour’s proposed Regulatory Standards Bill seeks to give primacy to two things: individualism and private property. Those two things are ...
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January 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This is a great explanation of the Regulatory Standards Bill and why it REALLY sucks.
Duncan ‘constitutional entrenchment of neoliberal principles..’
Me ‘it really sucks’
We can both be right!
#nzpol
Duncan ‘constitutional entrenchment of neoliberal principles..’
Me ‘it really sucks’
We can both be right!
#nzpol
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This is mint
January 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This is mint
RIP Legend
MAJOR BREAKING:
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the U.S. who built a legacy as a champion for peace, has died at age 100.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the U.S. who built a legacy as a champion for peace, has died at age 100.
December 29, 2024 at 9:29 PM
RIP Legend
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Getting in your submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill is still the most pressing priority (before 7 Jan) but while you’re holding the pen here’s a submission guide (closes 13th) on its “dull but dangerous cousin” the Regulatory Standards Bill: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
RSB (Regulatory Standards Bill) - Explainer and Submission Guide
Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill Explainer & Submission Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Regulatory Standards Bill Explainer & Submission Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Background A bad idea from the 1980’s rig...
docs.google.com
December 23, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Getting in your submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill is still the most pressing priority (before 7 Jan) but while you’re holding the pen here’s a submission guide (closes 13th) on its “dull but dangerous cousin” the Regulatory Standards Bill: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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If it's not OK to execute tech bro CEOs on the street, no matter how much you'd like to, its only fair they not be allowed to steal other people's intellectual property without their assent and proper compensation.
Quid pro quo, Clarice. Quid pro quo.
Quid pro quo, Clarice. Quid pro quo.
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, Sam, then you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime. futurism.com/the-byte/ope...
You’re in organized crime. futurism.com/the-byte/ope...
OpenAI Pleads That It Can’t Make Money Without Using Copyrighted Materials for Free
OpenAI is begging Parliament to allow it to use copyrighted works because it's "impossible" for the company to make money without them.
futurism.com
December 20, 2024 at 7:46 PM
If it's not OK to execute tech bro CEOs on the street, no matter how much you'd like to, its only fair they not be allowed to steal other people's intellectual property without their assent and proper compensation.
Quid pro quo, Clarice. Quid pro quo.
Quid pro quo, Clarice. Quid pro quo.
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 16 - 22 www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rod-emmer...
December 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 16 - 22 www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rod-emmer...
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The brilliant Arena Williams, MP for Manurewa, describes the $$$ benefit that Winton will gain, much of it from rate/taxpayers. Us, in other words.
The Hansard transcript is here too - it’s appalling stuff.
Winton donated around $100k to the National Party, just as an aside.
#nzpol
The Hansard transcript is here too - it’s appalling stuff.
Winton donated around $100k to the National Party, just as an aside.
#nzpol
From the nzpolitics community on Reddit: Chris Bishop's Winton Property Development corruption called out in Parliament by Labour's Arena Williams MP
Posted by Mountain_Tui_Reload - 53 votes and 4 comments
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December 18, 2024 at 3:38 AM
The brilliant Arena Williams, MP for Manurewa, describes the $$$ benefit that Winton will gain, much of it from rate/taxpayers. Us, in other words.
The Hansard transcript is here too - it’s appalling stuff.
Winton donated around $100k to the National Party, just as an aside.
#nzpol
The Hansard transcript is here too - it’s appalling stuff.
Winton donated around $100k to the National Party, just as an aside.
#nzpol
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one of the things we are going to regret most about the last decade is not making cryptocurrency flat illegal. i think you should think hard about what it means to have much of the president's inner circle heavily invested in an asset class which depends on the collapse of the American economy.
December 17, 2024 at 4:00 AM
one of the things we are going to regret most about the last decade is not making cryptocurrency flat illegal. i think you should think hard about what it means to have much of the president's inner circle heavily invested in an asset class which depends on the collapse of the American economy.
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The Minister of Finance and the Treasury released its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update today, and with it – its ‘plan’ for the Budget in 2025 in the Budget Policy Statement. The indicators show very clearly that it’s not working for anyone. A long thread (apologies) #nzpol
December 17, 2024 at 2:40 AM
The Minister of Finance and the Treasury released its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update today, and with it – its ‘plan’ for the Budget in 2025 in the Budget Policy Statement. The indicators show very clearly that it’s not working for anyone. A long thread (apologies) #nzpol
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No Plan, No Idea, No Ferries. Today’s announcement by the Minister of Finance means we don't know:
- where replacement ferries are coming from
- how much they will cost
- who will pay for them
- how the port infrastructure will be delivered,
- the fiscal or economic impact
A 🧵
- where replacement ferries are coming from
- how much they will cost
- who will pay for them
- how the port infrastructure will be delivered,
- the fiscal or economic impact
A 🧵
December 11, 2024 at 1:15 AM
No Plan, No Idea, No Ferries. Today’s announcement by the Minister of Finance means we don't know:
- where replacement ferries are coming from
- how much they will cost
- who will pay for them
- how the port infrastructure will be delivered,
- the fiscal or economic impact
A 🧵
- where replacement ferries are coming from
- how much they will cost
- who will pay for them
- how the port infrastructure will be delivered,
- the fiscal or economic impact
A 🧵
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Two past mayors are part of this group.What responsibility do they take for aging water pipes not being replaced?
As for Stuff media being part of this 'ginger' group,theyve disqualified themselves as neutral observers/reporters of Council matters.
"Vision for Wellington",another"Taxpayers Union"?
As for Stuff media being part of this 'ginger' group,theyve disqualified themselves as neutral observers/reporters of Council matters.
"Vision for Wellington",another"Taxpayers Union"?
December 10, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Two past mayors are part of this group.What responsibility do they take for aging water pipes not being replaced?
As for Stuff media being part of this 'ginger' group,theyve disqualified themselves as neutral observers/reporters of Council matters.
"Vision for Wellington",another"Taxpayers Union"?
As for Stuff media being part of this 'ginger' group,theyve disqualified themselves as neutral observers/reporters of Council matters.
"Vision for Wellington",another"Taxpayers Union"?
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The man himself just arrived bsky.app/profile/clre...
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December 9, 2024 at 9:50 AM
The man himself just arrived bsky.app/profile/clre...