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Christian Rika ⚡

@crikarika.bsky.social

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Māori exploring North America. Tweets about politics, indigenous rights, gay stuff, and lil life updates. 🇨🇦 Toronto via New Zealand 📱 Marketing Manager 🏳️‍🌈 Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Porou he/him

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · 1d

Zohran's approach: being real, honest, and treating voters like adults and, more importantly, the way it's landing, are proof of the possibility I've always known. Like decisions in COVID to provide financial relief or close borders, govt can do anything if it tries #nzpol

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · 7d

Someone needs to introduce a mandatory pay transparency bill so every job hiring has to legally show the range they're offering. #nzpol

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · 7d

Labour CGT: progess over perfection. Great to have it on the table. We can build on it later. Connecting it directly to free doctors visits is good. Progress over perfection. Let's keep moving. What's next? #nzpol

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Charlie Mitchell @comingupcharlie.bsky.social · 7d

If I could change one thing about political reporting in New Zealand it would be the reflex to treat policy criticism from the political opposition as not only meaningful but the most important thing.

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Ben McNulty @ponekeben.bsky.social · 7d

Totally with @yadana.bsky.social here. Cities like Sydney have been doing integrated ticketing for over a decade. Also Cable Car retired Snapper in expectation of the 2026 rollout. Another embarrassing example of NZ failing at simple infrastructure.

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

‘Getting ridiculous’: Councillor slams ticketing delays

A Wellington regional councillor says 17 years is too long to wait for national ticketing, as NZTA delays the city’s rollout to 2027.

www.thepost.co.nz

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · 21d

Greens making comment on the TPM thing... You don't have to be aligned to every parliamentary crisis lol

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Oct 1

I'm sure someone can figure it out

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Oct 1

Buying them back feels like the most logical move to bring prices down quickly and move ahead with shovels in the ground. We already have enough consented projects in the pipeline, they need to actually begin and be delivered. Power companies will never move fast enough in that regard. #nzpol

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Oct 1

I got involved in Labour around the time of the asset sales (the power companies). Pretty funny to see the predictions play out exactly as called. We fucked around and found out. #nzpol

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Oct 1

It's ugly, move it and figure it out 😆😆😆 we need to capitalise on our stunning waterfront more (but yeah think Wynyard is a great addition!!)

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Oct 1

Auckland needs more places to sit, and come together peacefully. We need more parks like Albert where you can enjoy the weather, watch the world pass by, catch up with friends. Replacing ports of Auckland with a native forest park and ocean pools needs to happen asap. #nzpol

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 30

Kinda crazy how underutilised the space at the Michael Parekowhai Lighthouse is. Prime real estate and just a few seats?

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 28

It's still light at 7pm!!!!

Person throws off shackles in the sunlight

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 27

The latest big film release and... Crickets??? New Zealand please 😭😭😭

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 27

Our PM encouraged us to watch. I don't think this interview is doing what Luxon thinks it's doing... #nzpol

Watch extended cut of CNN's interview with Hamas official

YouTube video by CNN

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 26

New Zealand couldn't even do the conditional recognition of Palestine like our colonisers did. I don't know who this position is in service of, but it's not the Palestinian people or in righting the wrongs of our colonial past. Ready to march. #nzpol

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 26

I think the weka are more cute than kiwi. When's bird if the year, I'm ready to support

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 26

Someone do this in New Zealand. Sit in bars. Go out of the house after 5pm.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 26

Laurie Cooper, an influencer, goes out in New York City seven nights a week and doles out advice and recommendations to her followers. Her latest missive has sent singles flocking to bar stools. It's “Sit at the Bar September.” nyti.ms/46Fxk6X

Laurie Cooper holding a drink at her local spot, Emmett's on Grove. Headline on photo: Ditch the Dating Apps. Sit at the Bar.

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 24

Is it controversial to say fuck special character areas??? Tired of our city being held hostage by a few people who decided to live in a city but selfishly refuse to let it grow to support ALL of Auckland. #nzpol

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 24

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 24

Barbara Edmonds had got it. A little nervous perhaps but absolutely has great style, substance, and intellect. Suuuuper excited to see her shine on a national stage. Give her more opportunities to get face time and confidence and she'll be away. #nzpol

MPs debate at Mood of the Boardroom 2025

YouTube video by nzherald.co.nz

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 23

This RNZ piece on the future of Auckland housing density not featuring anyone under 40. We need to be designing for all, not just boomers wedded to their character houses. Sorry to all the YIMBY boomers but sort your lot out. #nzpol

Auckland split on future of housing density

Auckland Councillors will today vote on whether to keep a housing density plan, which allows for three-storey residential buildings to be put up anywhere in the city. Victor Waters reports.

www.rnz.co.nz

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 20

Watched Prime Minister and I've got Jacinda mania #nzpol

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Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 18

Young people are not gonna come back when they experience life away. We need to do everything we can to make life here attractive and enjoyable. And arts, culture, and events are a big part of that. #nzpol

Christian Rika ⚡ @crikarika.bsky.social · Sep 18

Organisations like Auckland Pride need the funding to be able to support our queer communities adequately. And having spent time outside Auckland, we need more work to become a more welcoming and enjoyable country for our rainbow communities. #nzpol

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