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2covet @2covet.bsky.social · Oct 1

kyle @kyledchurch.bsky.social · Oct 1

Israel is about to do war crimes, including against NZ nationals, and I haven't seen a single NZ outlet livestreaming this. If they can somehow do a Charlie Kirk livestream, on multiple occasions, you'd think this would garner some journalistic attention

text on gaza flotilla livestream on al jazeera:

"Israeli media reports that Israeli navy, commandos preparing to intercept Sumud
Israeli public broadcaster Kan is reporting that Israel is planning to “take control” of the Global Sumud Flotilla, using navy commandoes as well as the Israeli navy, given “the large number of vessels” sailing with the fleet to break the blockade of Gaza.

“According to the plan, hundreds of activists will be gathered on large navy ships, and brought for questioning and deportation from Israel through the port of Ashdod,” Kan reported.

“The fact that there are about 50 vessels will not allow them all to be towed, so some of the vessels will be sunk at sea,” the report added.

It also noted that the flotilla is different to previous missions, as it includes “dozens of vessels and is accompanied by warships”, the broadcaster said."

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Grant Brookes (he/him/ia) @grantbrookesnz.bsky.social · Sep 30

Read the non-paywalled article here: archive.today/VP8QQ
#nzpol #strike

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Grant Jacobs BioinfoTools/NotJustDNA 🔬🧬🖥️✍️📚 @notjustdna.bsky.social · Sep 30

#NZpol Someone ought to show this to Shane Jones

(He still busy pimping oil, gas and coal on X-Twitter… 🙄😞)

Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · Sep 30

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · Sep 30

Luxon tried to bowl a yorker but delivered a full toss and Hipkins & office hit it for six #NZPol

“The letter was sent to Chris Hipkins yesterday afternoon. The government has a number of times publicly called on the Opposition to secure New Zealanders’ future energy supply by supporting the lifting of the ban on oil and gas exploration.

“That call was repeated in the letter,” a spokesperson wrote.

4:34pm - Stuff asks Luxon’s office if it sent the letter to the Herald.

4:54pm - A spokesperson from Luxon’s office replies: “I have nothing further to add.”

- Stuff

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Char @kiwichar.bsky.social · Sep 30

Nailed it Craig 👏👏👏 #nzpol #TakingOurPowerBack #Aotearoa #NZ #NewZealand #NoMorePrivatisation

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · Sep 30

TAKING OUR POWER BACK:
NZCTU Economist @clrenney.bsky.social spoke in front of Parliament this morning about our plan to deliver affordable energy in New Zealand by bringing our electricity back into public ownership. #nzpol

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Sophie these days @spiderandme.bsky.social · Sep 25

Make it easier to vote, not harder!
Give us our democracy sausage!

#nzpol
#PaulGoldsmithHatesDemocracy

Electoral Amendment Bill: Submitters want fewer restrictions, more sausages

The government's Electoral Amendment Bill has faced a deluge of criticism as submissions were heard at Parliament on Thursday.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Kay in the End Times 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · Sep 25

Electoral Commission on NZ Minister Goldsmith's Electoral Amendment Bill says:
- cutting off enrolment early was NOT in their recommendations!
- cutting off enrolment early would NOT result in a faster result! Still 20 days w verification of Special Votes.
#NZpol
www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/scl...

Radware Page

Loader page.

www3.parliament.nz

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The Broke Bonsai Bloke me my coffee & bonsai🇳🇿🌳✂️🌲☕️ @memycoffeenbonsai.bsky.social · Sep 25

#NZpol

henry cooke @henrycooke.bsky.social · Sep 25

The Govt's stated reason for restricting voter enrolment in the last two weeks of the election has been speeding up the final count.

But the Electoral Commission just told the Justice Select Committee that wouldn't happen - with or without the law change it would take 20 days.

t.co/N0vRXHMbMt

https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360835185/controversial-changes-voter-enrolment-wont-speed-final-count-electoral-commission

t.co

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Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau @kimtairi.bsky.social · Sep 24

This dystopian now is so much worse than I imagined in the 80s as a teenager.

We marched all through the 90s for reconciliation and equality. And I started to believe the world would be better place for my tamariki and mokopuna.

I believe in people power - stand together #nzpol #kotahitanga

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · Sep 18

#nzpol

Locked Out has had a look at the recent GDP numbers.

Guess what? They’re not great, and there is no plan to make it work.

Have a watch now:

youtu.be/RQgR2S6aaTI?...

Ep22 GDP in free fall, it couldn't be any worse

YouTube video by Big Hairy Network

youtu.be

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Gary Chiles 🚲 🍄 ☕ 🦚 🐱 𝟜 𝟚𝟘 @testtubeone.bsky.social · Sep 14

Whānau Ora Review Finds No Misuse.
So who owes who an apology? Easy:
TPK and Minister Tama Potaka owe it to Te Pou Matakana and Pasifika Futures. You launched a review on media smoke, not evidence. Now that the findings are public, front up, say sorry, restore your mana in the eyes of Māori.
#nzpol

waateanews.com

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Watershitdown @watershitdown.bsky.social · Sep 14

Luxon really is desperate to get Taylor Swift here... #nzpol

www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/14/g...

Govt unveils $70m fund to lure global acts, support major events

New funding aimed at helping attract global acts, support local events, and drive regional visitor growth.

www.1news.co.nz

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Meeping wainscot @ohnoiratebrian.bsky.social · Sep 14

Furthermore, the majority of Māori are atheist (over 60%). Destiny is a tiny and diminishing minority but they are loud and obnoxious.

www.stats.govt.nz/infographics...

People of Māori descent living in Aotearoa New Zealand | Stats NZ

People of Māori descent living in Aotearoa New Zealand presents an overview of people of Māori descent based on 2023 Census data.

www.stats.govt.nz

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Meeping wainscot @ohnoiratebrian.bsky.social · Sep 14

A follow up to my last post.

🇵🇸 Dean Tāne 🇵🇸 @dean-tane.bsky.social · Sep 14

If you’re not from NZ, saw viral videos of that haka at London’s Nazi rally yesterday, and were very confused by what you saw, check this out so I don’t have to explain a million times over the next few days how Brian Tamaki and his cult aren’t representative of all Māori. Kei te tino ngenge ahau.

Weaponising the haka: Destiny Church’s protest is cultural theft, not free speech

When Māori culture is being used to push a hateful agenda, we need to call it what it is.

thespinoff.co.nz

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · Sep 12

Further to Mountain Tui's fine work, this dickhead has now had to delete a post he made praising himself of Facebook lol
Keep up the good work Carl 👍 #NZPol

Carl Bates MP for Whanganui
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"Upon becoming an MP, I met with the Registrar of Pecuniary Interests in advance of filing my return to ensure I would be declaring everything required of me."

So he sought advice from the Registrar, one of New Zealand's most senior and respected public servants and acted according to the advice he received. End of story. Keep up the good work Carl.
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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · Sep 11

BREAKING NEWS: STUART NASH NASHED HIS LIFE

Run this headline you cowards! #NZPol

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Victoria 💚 🧡 @vebate.bsky.social · Sep 11

He had to go tramping in the Himalayas to get over being found out... you know stress leave for privileged straight white guys who won't give you the same rights.

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Brian Dixon @brianboru.bsky.social · Sep 11

Are there ever any consequences for National MPs? What about that guy who hid his shareholding in a company that had HNZ contracts? newsroom.co.nz/2023/10/12/n...

National MP in key seat didn't disclose big shareholding

Andrew Bayly is hoist by his own petard, after acerbically criticising Labour's Michael Wood for not revealing what shares he owned. Jonathan Milne reports.

newsroom.co.nz

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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · Sep 11

"National MP Carl Bates owns 25 properties, which he did not disclose on the MP register. Many of the properties are rentals in Whanganui, making Bates’ family one of the biggest private landlords in his electorate."

Peak National Party #nzpol #kiwi

DudeWTF @dudeseriouslywtf.bsky.social · Sep 11

Interesting. #CarlBates #nzpol

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mp-put-25...

'No involvement': MP defends not declaring 25 properties placed in family trust

The properties make the MP's family one of the biggest private landlords in his electorate

www.nzherald.co.nz

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RNZ News (Unofficial) @radionz.nzcow.com · Sep 11

📢 A Local Government New Zealand committee says the omission is disappointing and concerning, especially given the referendum on Māori Wards.

Local elections: At least three districts exclude Māori ward candidates' profiles

www.rnz.co.nz

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Jules @julianjackson.bsky.social · Sep 5

Even the Nats biggest supporters are turning on them...
#nzpol

Inside the attack campaign testing Nicola Willis’ standing

ANALYSIS: The Taxpayers’ Union has unleashed a barrage of attacks on Finance Minister Nicola Willis, raising questions about whether the campaign is about fiscal discipline – or reshaping National’s l...

www.thepost.co.nz

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Kay in the End Times 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · Sep 5

Doyle says “After baseless and violent accusations thrown at me and hate, vitriol and threats of violence directed at me and whānau", I have decided to step down as an MP. My tamati asked me to leave Parliament. I am leaving for them and my own wellbeing.
#NZpol
www.thepress.co.nz/politics/360...

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lokismum.bsky.social @lokismum.bsky.social · Sep 5

Really sad about this😢 hope everything goes well for them in the future 😊

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RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · Sep 5

Green MP Benjamin Doyle resigns from Parliament

They said they had been on a "journey of healing" which could not be done while in Parliament.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sad to see this, but the toxicity, hate and lies would have caused any person to leave. To this day, they have never let up on the lies and persecution of Doyle. Go well @benjamin-doyle.greens.org.nz and thanks for sharing in the vision of inclusivity for all. #nzpol #nzpolitics

RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · Sep 5

Green MP Benjamin Doyle resigns from Parliament

They said they had been on a "journey of healing" which could not be done while in Parliament.

www.rnz.co.nz

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