Emz of Big Hairy News
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#BHN Tonight at 9pm
- Westpac increases mortgage rates after OCR drop, @clrenney.bsky.social joins us LIVE to discuss
- More polls out today, the right bloc still in charge
- NZ looking at the social media ban in Australia
@chewienz.bsky.social #nzpol #nzpolitics
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- Westpac increases mortgage rates after OCR drop, @clrenney.bsky.social joins us LIVE to discuss
- More polls out today, the right bloc still in charge
- NZ looking at the social media ban in Australia
@chewienz.bsky.social #nzpol #nzpolitics
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#BHN Westpac increases mortgage rates | More polls out today | Social media ban
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December 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
#BHN Tonight at 9pm
- Westpac increases mortgage rates after OCR drop, @clrenney.bsky.social joins us LIVE to discuss
- More polls out today, the right bloc still in charge
- NZ looking at the social media ban in Australia
@chewienz.bsky.social #nzpol #nzpolitics
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- Westpac increases mortgage rates after OCR drop, @clrenney.bsky.social joins us LIVE to discuss
- More polls out today, the right bloc still in charge
- NZ looking at the social media ban in Australia
@chewienz.bsky.social #nzpol #nzpolitics
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Noooow we're celebrating this amazing infrastructure for chch city. All of those people that complained about the cost blowout, the lack of parking, the location etc etc won't even think about it again.
And What an amazing event to launch it!
And What an amazing event to launch it!
The city’s biggest sporting event in a decade will see 1200 athletes compete in 10 different sports over four days.
Energy, excitement and cheers: Special Olympics kick off in Christchurch
The city’s biggest sporting event in a decade will see 1200 athletes compete in 10 different sports over four days.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Noooow we're celebrating this amazing infrastructure for chch city. All of those people that complained about the cost blowout, the lack of parking, the location etc etc won't even think about it again.
And What an amazing event to launch it!
And What an amazing event to launch it!
Don't forget to vote #bhn fam!!
Will be announcing the results THIS Friday, our last Bright Hairy News show for 2025 😭
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Will be announcing the results THIS Friday, our last Bright Hairy News show for 2025 😭
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Tonight I announced the #BHN awards.
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
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If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
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BHN Awards Voting
Thank you for voting in the first inaugural BHN Awards!
It's been a HUGE year and Magenta thought it would be nice to reflect back and have a lil fun before we leave for the festive season.
Please ...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Don't forget to vote #bhn fam!!
Will be announcing the results THIS Friday, our last Bright Hairy News show for 2025 😭
@xkaosmagex.bsky.social
Will be announcing the results THIS Friday, our last Bright Hairy News show for 2025 😭
@xkaosmagex.bsky.social
'slim pickings' absolutely does not apply here 🤣🤣🤣
Aww what a cute light hearted 'quote of the year' story RNZ , Luxon effectively telling hungry poor kids he doesn't give a fuck. #nzpol
December 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
'slim pickings' absolutely does not apply here 🤣🤣🤣
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"Urgency has become the default mechanism for dealing with Parliamentary legislation and the standing orders are not followed and you also have extended sittings - and both of those mean the Government's agenda is completely at the will of the Government,"
#nzpol
#nzpol
Too many laws passing without 'proper scrutiny', Geoffrey Palmer says
Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is increasingly pushing through legislation under urgency and skipping consultation.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"Urgency has become the default mechanism for dealing with Parliamentary legislation and the standing orders are not followed and you also have extended sittings - and both of those mean the Government's agenda is completely at the will of the Government,"
#nzpol
#nzpol
Tonight #BHN at 9pm with Pink Pat and Regular Chewie
📌Mariameno V Tamihere, the fight challenge Mariameno's expulsion from TPM begins.
📌Seymour needs a cookie after smarmy scrutiny week responses
📌Luxon again questioned about the difference in opinion emerging from the party's front bench
📌Mariameno V Tamihere, the fight challenge Mariameno's expulsion from TPM begins.
📌Seymour needs a cookie after smarmy scrutiny week responses
📌Luxon again questioned about the difference in opinion emerging from the party's front bench
#BHN Mariameno's V Tamihere | Smarmy Seymour needs a cookie | More NAT Leadership Challenges
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December 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Tonight #BHN at 9pm with Pink Pat and Regular Chewie
📌Mariameno V Tamihere, the fight challenge Mariameno's expulsion from TPM begins.
📌Seymour needs a cookie after smarmy scrutiny week responses
📌Luxon again questioned about the difference in opinion emerging from the party's front bench
📌Mariameno V Tamihere, the fight challenge Mariameno's expulsion from TPM begins.
📌Seymour needs a cookie after smarmy scrutiny week responses
📌Luxon again questioned about the difference in opinion emerging from the party's front bench
Tell me Ryan Bridge is an ass without telling me Ryan Bridge is an ass.🙄
Honestly this principal needs an award for being so polite. I would have been fuming ffs
Honestly this principal needs an award for being so polite. I would have been fuming ffs
Mouldy school lunch saga: Principal speaks out
YouTube video by nzherald.co.nz
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December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Tell me Ryan Bridge is an ass without telling me Ryan Bridge is an ass.🙄
Honestly this principal needs an award for being so polite. I would have been fuming ffs
Honestly this principal needs an award for being so polite. I would have been fuming ffs
God forbid the public service have someone within their community be brave enough to stand up and voice their opinion when the govt is fucking them over.
Making they have lots to say because yall keep making reasons for them to say something... 🤔
Making they have lots to say because yall keep making reasons for them to say something... 🤔
David Seymour really is a creep. I don't know how he grew up in NZ but didn't get that smirk permanently knocked off his face #nzpol
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
God forbid the public service have someone within their community be brave enough to stand up and voice their opinion when the govt is fucking them over.
Making they have lots to say because yall keep making reasons for them to say something... 🤔
Making they have lots to say because yall keep making reasons for them to say something... 🤔
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Tonight I announced the #BHN awards.
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
forms.gle/45iz3Y1AGRsx...
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
forms.gle/45iz3Y1AGRsx...
BHN Awards Voting
Thank you for voting in the first inaugural BHN Awards!
It's been a HUGE year and Magenta thought it would be nice to reflect back and have a lil fun before we leave for the festive season.
Please ...
forms.gle
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tonight I announced the #BHN awards.
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
forms.gle/45iz3Y1AGRsx...
If you'd like to vote on any or all of our categories clink the link.
We'll have the voting open for 2-3 weeks. Date TBC
#nzpol
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"The Ministry of Justice found 80.2 percent of submitters opposed the bill, with 0.5 percent supporting it."
Yeah but big number submissions are all bots these days and rallied by social media campaigns (sarcasm)
- Oh look!! It was only 2700 submissions 🙄
Yeah but big number submissions are all bots these days and rallied by social media campaigns (sarcasm)
- Oh look!! It was only 2700 submissions 🙄
In the same week we get justification for the Ministry of Regulation cutting costs to businesses we also get the government being in favour of more regulation/red tape when voting, which will have no impact on what they're trying to achieve.
#nzpol
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Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments
The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
"The Ministry of Justice found 80.2 percent of submitters opposed the bill, with 0.5 percent supporting it."
Yeah but big number submissions are all bots these days and rallied by social media campaigns (sarcasm)
- Oh look!! It was only 2700 submissions 🙄
Yeah but big number submissions are all bots these days and rallied by social media campaigns (sarcasm)
- Oh look!! It was only 2700 submissions 🙄
So proud to see a #bhn award winning podcaster, economic demistifyer, data nerd, excellent communicator, #NickyNoBoats #1 enemy and all round good lad running for Labour in 2026.
Craig has a good heart and a strong career in public services to back it up.
Go Craig go!!!
#nzpol
Craig has a good heart and a strong career in public services to back it up.
Go Craig go!!!
#nzpol
I’m delighted to announce I'm standing as the Labour candidate in Wellington Bays/Rongotai in 2026. I'm thrilled to fight for better jobs, housing, and health services in our community. Look in the bio to donate, volunteer, and help us deliver a better government next year.
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
So proud to see a #bhn award winning podcaster, economic demistifyer, data nerd, excellent communicator, #NickyNoBoats #1 enemy and all round good lad running for Labour in 2026.
Craig has a good heart and a strong career in public services to back it up.
Go Craig go!!!
#nzpol
Craig has a good heart and a strong career in public services to back it up.
Go Craig go!!!
#nzpol
Everyday I wake to headlines that baffle me. Both good and bad.
The bad stuff is absurd & I'm shocked when anything good comes out of this shitty timeline we're living through.
What's kept me going is the progressive community that has risen up to make it a better world, esp the #bhn fam ❤️
The bad stuff is absurd & I'm shocked when anything good comes out of this shitty timeline we're living through.
What's kept me going is the progressive community that has risen up to make it a better world, esp the #bhn fam ❤️
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Everyday I wake to headlines that baffle me. Both good and bad.
The bad stuff is absurd & I'm shocked when anything good comes out of this shitty timeline we're living through.
What's kept me going is the progressive community that has risen up to make it a better world, esp the #bhn fam ❤️
The bad stuff is absurd & I'm shocked when anything good comes out of this shitty timeline we're living through.
What's kept me going is the progressive community that has risen up to make it a better world, esp the #bhn fam ❤️
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Good news about the tech sector! But some telling details: the top 200 tech companies invest more into R&D than the govt... Because this govt slashed R&D funding.
The tech sector sees huge opportunities in renewable energy. This govt doesn't. Maybe they should. #nzpol
Good news about the tech sector! But some telling details: the top 200 tech companies invest more into R&D than the govt... Because this govt slashed R&D funding.
The tech sector sees huge opportunities in renewable energy. This govt doesn't. Maybe they should. #nzpol
Report into health of New Zealand’s tech sector
The tech sector has been a major bright spot in the economic doom and gloom in recent years. The TIN report is a well-regarded barometer of the sector, quantifying the economic significance of the top...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Good news about the tech sector! But some telling details: the top 200 tech companies invest more into R&D than the govt... Because this govt slashed R&D funding.
The tech sector sees huge opportunities in renewable energy. This govt doesn't. Maybe they should. #nzpol
Good news about the tech sector! But some telling details: the top 200 tech companies invest more into R&D than the govt... Because this govt slashed R&D funding.
The tech sector sees huge opportunities in renewable energy. This govt doesn't. Maybe they should. #nzpol
I'm sorry but what fucked up world is this????!! Why is this not the biggest headline this week??
Nat and NZF agreed to pass a law they don't like just so they could form a government? What info is Seymour blackmailing them with??
Absolute fucking spineless IDIOTS!! 🤬🤬🤬
Govt of integrity my ass.
Nat and NZF agreed to pass a law they don't like just so they could form a government? What info is Seymour blackmailing them with??
Absolute fucking spineless IDIOTS!! 🤬🤬🤬
Govt of integrity my ass.
I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
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'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I'm sorry but what fucked up world is this????!! Why is this not the biggest headline this week??
Nat and NZF agreed to pass a law they don't like just so they could form a government? What info is Seymour blackmailing them with??
Absolute fucking spineless IDIOTS!! 🤬🤬🤬
Govt of integrity my ass.
Nat and NZF agreed to pass a law they don't like just so they could form a government? What info is Seymour blackmailing them with??
Absolute fucking spineless IDIOTS!! 🤬🤬🤬
Govt of integrity my ass.
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again, any other government doing this would not have had a moments rest from nz media, their public lives made almost impossible and been hounded out of government
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
again, any other government doing this would not have had a moments rest from nz media, their public lives made almost impossible and been hounded out of government
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
Tonight 9pm on the award winning #BHN podcast!
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-Simeon Brown blocks gender affirming care for youth until potentially 2031
-Michael Woods is back! Running for Mt Roskill in 2026
-Jack Conte Patreon CEO announces big plans to take on the Social Media giants and status quo.
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-Simeon Brown blocks gender affirming care for youth until potentially 2031
-Michael Woods is back! Running for Mt Roskill in 2026
-Jack Conte Patreon CEO announces big plans to take on the Social Media giants and status quo.
#BHN Simeon blocks gender affirming care | Michael Woods returns | Patreon's future
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November 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Tonight 9pm on the award winning #BHN podcast!
@xkaosmagex.bsky.social
-Simeon Brown blocks gender affirming care for youth until potentially 2031
-Michael Woods is back! Running for Mt Roskill in 2026
-Jack Conte Patreon CEO announces big plans to take on the Social Media giants and status quo.
@xkaosmagex.bsky.social
-Simeon Brown blocks gender affirming care for youth until potentially 2031
-Michael Woods is back! Running for Mt Roskill in 2026
-Jack Conte Patreon CEO announces big plans to take on the Social Media giants and status quo.
Iove this so much!!!!
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November 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Iove this so much!!!!
@garyseconomics.bsky.social
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If you ever wanted a reason why it's justified to LEAVE xhitter
This is so sad and must be horrid for people's wellbeing 😢
This is so sad and must be horrid for people's wellbeing 😢
POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
November 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
If you ever wanted a reason why it's justified to LEAVE xhitter
This is so sad and must be horrid for people's wellbeing 😢
This is so sad and must be horrid for people's wellbeing 😢
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Wooohoo!! Just had an exciting email come through....
We have been pre approved to buy a home!! 🎉🎉🎉
There were a lot of things going against us and didn't think it would be possible so I am incredibly relieved! Still a long couple of months ahead though. Fingers crossed! 🤞🤞
We have been pre approved to buy a home!! 🎉🎉🎉
There were a lot of things going against us and didn't think it would be possible so I am incredibly relieved! Still a long couple of months ahead though. Fingers crossed! 🤞🤞
November 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Wooohoo!! Just had an exciting email come through....
We have been pre approved to buy a home!! 🎉🎉🎉
There were a lot of things going against us and didn't think it would be possible so I am incredibly relieved! Still a long couple of months ahead though. Fingers crossed! 🤞🤞
We have been pre approved to buy a home!! 🎉🎉🎉
There were a lot of things going against us and didn't think it would be possible so I am incredibly relieved! Still a long couple of months ahead though. Fingers crossed! 🤞🤞
Constantly refreshing my emails awaiting an important email.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏
#ADHD waiting mode in full swing.
I have things to doooooooo though 😭
#ADHD waiting mode in full swing.
I have things to doooooooo though 😭
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Constantly refreshing my emails awaiting an important email.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏
#ADHD waiting mode in full swing.
I have things to doooooooo though 😭
#ADHD waiting mode in full swing.
I have things to doooooooo though 😭
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When you look at what's happening in the world around you, most of what we do is so very unimportant
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When you look at what's happening in the world around you, most of what we do is so very unimportant
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November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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FUCKING HOPE EXISTS
a man is dancing in the rain with his arms outstretched .
ALT: a man is dancing in the rain with his arms outstretched .
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November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
FUCKING HOPE EXISTS
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