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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 43m

Yeah, I agree.

There's a lot of what he does that I don't agree with. But he's a reasonably pragmatic leader, IMO. And is happy to deviate from the the same tired old right wing talking points if he personally doesn't hold those views.

David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 53m

That's my take too. And he seems genuinely able to listen and change his thinking. That's rare in politicians. Especially one I assumed was right wing/National aligned.

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 1h

🤣 #nzpol

𝕯𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖆𝖘™ @dallasbarnett.com · 1h

I wont subject you to too much Ryan Bridge, but god dammit, this was funny.

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 2h

So you’re telling me that a rise in right wing governments globally correlates with a rise in global governmental incompetence? 🤔

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 12h

Why does this feel like foreshadowing? #nzpol

Tim Lyons @picketer.bsky.social · 13h

So to summarise: the Tas government bought two ships, that are years late, to run between Devonport and Geelong, but there is no wharf at all for them at Devonport because people forgot to build one and they can't safely use the wharf at Geelong.

ABC News (Unofficial) @abc-news.bsky.social · 14h

Breaking: Spirit of Tasmania IV ship unable to berth at Point Henry in Geelong, report finds: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-15/spirit-of-tasmania-iv-unable-to-berth-at-geelong/105883912

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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 15h

Someone Else #nzpol

a cartoon character with the words someone else written on the bottom

ALT: a cartoon character with the words someone else written on the bottom

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 17h

They need a write-in part, so we can all put in Jacinda Ardern to explode all those stale pale right wing dudes heads. 🤯

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 17h

Wait. So that's TWO things you're wrong about.

SHEESH. And you think you know someone. 🤣

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 17h

They don't have a lot of depth in the leadership department, but their stock of mediocre white men is pretty deep.

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 18h

It's a 'strayan term, apparently.

I'm a bit bilingual like that, thanks to the 12 years we spent there. For instance, we use a doona over winter, because duvet sounds too poncy.

Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Leadership_spill

In Australian politics, a leadership spill (or simply a spill) is a declaration that the leadership of a parliamentary party is vacant and open for contest.

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 18h

This ain't a spill, it's PM replace

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 19h

Not entirely sure, but I swear I saw haunted, screaming faces swirling around in it.

smoke coming out of a candle that looks like a skull on a black background

ALT: smoke coming out of a candle that looks like a skull on a black background

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 20h

And the other half want Luxon to step down but absolutely definitely do not want Bishop taking over. #nzpol

henry cooke @henrycooke.bsky.social · 21h

NEW POLL: Half of voters want Christopher Luxon to step down - and Christopher Bishop is the top choice to replace him

www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

Chris Bishop emerges as Luxon’s successor-in-waiting

The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll signals a leadership swap could lead to boost for National, with half of voters wanting Christopher Luxon gone.

www.thepost.co.nz

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 20h

Can’t wait for him to be a has bean too.

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 20h

Surely we can’t be too far away from the “When are you going to admit that you got it wrong?” questions from the media? #nzpol

Bernard Hickey @bernardchickey.bsky.social · 21h

Worst in 11 years.

Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 1d

Same data but just for September months. Completely unnecessary self flagellation. It's like all the lessons learned on the need for fiscal kick-starts are being roundly ignored. Small island, housing ponzi, rogergnomics, 8-wire, whip the poor exceptionalism. (2/2)

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 22h

Yep. Even sweeping statements like "We will repeal all the bad policy that this coalition has enacted".

When pressed about exactly what, they can respond with the stuff they've already publicly stated they'll repeal (e.g. the Regulatory Standards Bill). #nzpol

Andrew R @andrewr4.womcats.com · 1d

I wish NZ Labour could understand they can make bold, daring, (controversial even!) statements about future direction without releasing detailed policy.

And when the Right demand policy, refuse and reiterate your point and use it to attack their failures harder.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 23h

Brown is Seymour in National clothing.

(although you could also argue that Seymour is the leader of the National party at this point)

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 1d

Possibly. But with Brown I've seen the bad faith way he operates. My money's still on trolling, with a side serving of privilege.

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 1d

At this point you have to assume it's intentional trolling. Nobody can be that ignorant, surely? And if they are, they absolutely should NOT be an MP.

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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 1d

I live a bloody privileged life with travels to some of the most famous (& small regional) art galleries in the world, but where I can I've tried to share the joy of art, & celebrate the genius of what is essentially a history of humanity.

Art is our critic, our champion, the mirror of who we are

Details from Neoclassical, impressionists, and modernist art

details from modernist, sculpture & people looking at art

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 1d

AH! That explains that Across the Universe cover dropping last week that’s been reverberating around in my head ever since.

Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · 1d

Prog rockers Caligula's Horse mark 10 years of 'Bloom' with a deluxe anniversary edition, featuring 4 unreleased demos and new artwork by Chris Mangos. A celebration of growth, reflection, and prog mastery. zurl.co/AK1YQ

Caligula’s Horse Celebrate a Decade of ‘Bloom’ With a Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition - That Eric Alper

Ten years after its original release, Australian prog rockers Caligula’s Horse are letting their roots grow deeper with a special 10th anniversary edition of their breakout 2015 album ‘Bloom,’ arriving November 7. The expanded release adds four never-before-heard demos from the original sessions and features an alternate cover design by artist Chris Mangos, reimagined from […]

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 1d

#nzpol

Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 1d

More waves crashing on the sandcastles of hopium. I'm famously pessimistic, but the data continues to surprise me to the downside. It's relentless. We've not seen anything like this for 45 years. Compounding, mutually reinforcing, job-killing dynamics. (1/2)

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 1d

That was so awesome. If you listen very carefully, you can hear me in that crowd.

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Gary @netchicken1.bsky.social · 1d

Now this is cool.

Overseas comedian making a joke about Kiwis not having a chant.

Then someone in the audience sings out Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi and the whole audience shouts Hi aue hei in response.

So the comedian tries to learn it.

Good vibes, real kiwis.

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Kiwi crowd schools US comedian

Visiting US stand-up Jeff Arcuri expressed his surprise that there were no New Zealand chants - his fans quickly put him right.

www.stuff.co.nz

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