Les Edwards
@makolesedwards.bsky.social
🇳🇿 Toitu te Tiriti.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦👊
A left of centre Kiwi guy. Whakatū, Te Waipounamu
Family first, Fun second. A Rugby, Cricket & Golf tragic. Fan of 70s/80s Kiwi / Aussie rock.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦👊
A left of centre Kiwi guy. Whakatū, Te Waipounamu
Family first, Fun second. A Rugby, Cricket & Golf tragic. Fan of 70s/80s Kiwi / Aussie rock.
Once again it's proven that the Nats Coalition are economic vandals. They like to blow up great ideas just because they can't think of NY themselves #nzpol
Step by step - the utter profligate, vandalous waste emblematic of the so-called "austerity" pushed by the coalition currently in power.
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i-Rex ferries would have arrived today
NZ previously secured next-gen, hybrid ferries for 40% less than market price during Covid. The cancellation of these partially built 2026 ferries resulted in a loss of $700m to more than $1bn
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December 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Once again it's proven that the Nats Coalition are economic vandals. They like to blow up great ideas just because they can't think of NY themselves #nzpol
Racism alive and well in Napier. 🤡
‘Gross misjudgement:’ Napier mayor fails in bid to remove voting rights of Māori committee members
It was just his second full council meeting as Napier mayor and it’s fair to say it did not go as Richard McGrath would have liked.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Racism alive and well in Napier. 🤡
Unfortunately, Labour isn't going to introduce any break-through policies to bridge the inequity gap in AoNZ or to enhance the lives of our most vulnerable, especially Māori & Pasifika whanau.
The Green Budget is talking to my belief system; tax the wealthiest and look after the poorest. #nzpol
The Green Budget is talking to my belief system; tax the wealthiest and look after the poorest. #nzpol
NZ #GreenBudget Highlights:
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
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Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Green Budget
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
December 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Unfortunately, Labour isn't going to introduce any break-through policies to bridge the inequity gap in AoNZ or to enhance the lives of our most vulnerable, especially Māori & Pasifika whanau.
The Green Budget is talking to my belief system; tax the wealthiest and look after the poorest. #nzpol
The Green Budget is talking to my belief system; tax the wealthiest and look after the poorest. #nzpol
Being so close to home, this impact of ACT / Atlas🤡heartless policy hurts. Gone are iwi kaimahi who put passion and aroha into healthy meals for vulnerable kids at 8 schools in Te Tauihu.
Sadly, the numbers no longer stacked up, in terms of the funding offered and what they could provide. #nzpol
Sadly, the numbers no longer stacked up, in terms of the funding offered and what they could provide. #nzpol
'It's uneconomical' - iwi provider of school lunches withdraws from programme
'You can't be providing a service that costs you more than what you're getting in terms of funding", says the iwi.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Being so close to home, this impact of ACT / Atlas🤡heartless policy hurts. Gone are iwi kaimahi who put passion and aroha into healthy meals for vulnerable kids at 8 schools in Te Tauihu.
Sadly, the numbers no longer stacked up, in terms of the funding offered and what they could provide. #nzpol
Sadly, the numbers no longer stacked up, in terms of the funding offered and what they could provide. #nzpol
In 1975, Bill Rowling's Labour Govt introduced a compulsory contributory scheme that would have made AoNZ the 'Switzerland of the South Pacific'.
Naturally the right-wing National Party under Muldoon wrecked it and with it our chance for individual prosperity in retirement. National are vandals.
Naturally the right-wing National Party under Muldoon wrecked it and with it our chance for individual prosperity in retirement. National are vandals.
The ‘enormous bribe’ 50 years ago that cost New Zealand $625 billion. And the price we will pay for decades
Changes made today will still take decades to make up for the shortfall of a decision made in 1975. Damien Venuto looks into how a fiery politician changed the course of New Zealand’s history.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
In 1975, Bill Rowling's Labour Govt introduced a compulsory contributory scheme that would have made AoNZ the 'Switzerland of the South Pacific'.
Naturally the right-wing National Party under Muldoon wrecked it and with it our chance for individual prosperity in retirement. National are vandals.
Naturally the right-wing National Party under Muldoon wrecked it and with it our chance for individual prosperity in retirement. National are vandals.
That myth that "Nats are better economic managers" is perpetuated by pakeha business owners and farmers who always get a handout from the Nats. The truth is that the Nats are economic vandals now being cheered on by ACT / Atlas and Shane Jones cronies. #nzpol
It's always been bullshit, and this current incarnation has really highlighted this. And two years in, voters need to stop buying their "It's Labours mess" lies. #nzpol
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Government finances worse than expected as tax take falls
Treasury figures show a deficit about $700m higher than forecast.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 1:29 AM
That myth that "Nats are better economic managers" is perpetuated by pakeha business owners and farmers who always get a handout from the Nats. The truth is that the Nats are economic vandals now being cheered on by ACT / Atlas and Shane Jones cronies. #nzpol
Thank you, Dame Jacinda, Grant Robertson & Dr Ashley Bloomfield for prioritising people and health before profit.
I can only imagine the carnage if the right wing had been in power.
I can only imagine the carnage if the right wing had been in power.
Worldwide mortality experience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2024) shows excess deaths over that period in almost every country measured. Australia (+6%) was below average, and New Zealand (+0.1%) the lowest we measured.
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Thank you, Dame Jacinda, Grant Robertson & Dr Ashley Bloomfield for prioritising people and health before profit.
I can only imagine the carnage if the right wing had been in power.
I can only imagine the carnage if the right wing had been in power.
Rather than invest in People, this Coalition of right-wingers would rather invest in Incarceration.
I agree with Te Pati Māori on this. “Our plan is simple: to invest early so fewer people ever enter the justice system. That is how we build a stronger future for Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa.” #nzpol
I agree with Te Pati Māori on this. “Our plan is simple: to invest early so fewer people ever enter the justice system. That is how we build a stronger future for Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa.” #nzpol
Hawke's Bay Regional Prison to get two high security units, adding 316 beds
The two new high security units, scheduled for early 2027, "will add more capacity" to the prison system, says the Corrections Minister.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Rather than invest in People, this Coalition of right-wingers would rather invest in Incarceration.
I agree with Te Pati Māori on this. “Our plan is simple: to invest early so fewer people ever enter the justice system. That is how we build a stronger future for Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa.” #nzpol
I agree with Te Pati Māori on this. “Our plan is simple: to invest early so fewer people ever enter the justice system. That is how we build a stronger future for Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa.” #nzpol
This Cockwomble 🤡!
In typical Trumpian fashion this smarmy bastard choses to insult the messenger rather than acknowledge and fix HIS problem.
If you pay $3 for to Compass for a kid's lunch, then they are going to have to cut corners.
Vote this and his clown mates out! #nzpol
In typical Trumpian fashion this smarmy bastard choses to insult the messenger rather than acknowledge and fix HIS problem.
If you pay $3 for to Compass for a kid's lunch, then they are going to have to cut corners.
Vote this and his clown mates out! #nzpol
Seymour says principal in mouldy mince school lunch case a ‘frequent flyer in the media’
Christchurch parents are horrified after their children ate a contaminated meal from the government's free school lunches programme.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This Cockwomble 🤡!
In typical Trumpian fashion this smarmy bastard choses to insult the messenger rather than acknowledge and fix HIS problem.
If you pay $3 for to Compass for a kid's lunch, then they are going to have to cut corners.
Vote this and his clown mates out! #nzpol
In typical Trumpian fashion this smarmy bastard choses to insult the messenger rather than acknowledge and fix HIS problem.
If you pay $3 for to Compass for a kid's lunch, then they are going to have to cut corners.
Vote this and his clown mates out! #nzpol
Ha! Ha! said the🤡to the🤡.
For now .... #nzpol
For now .... #nzpol
The anatomy of a failed coup
OPINION: A would-be leadership challenge fizzled, but the tension remains. How National’s latest internal drama unfolded and why the whispers never really end.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Ha! Ha! said the🤡to the🤡.
For now .... #nzpol
For now .... #nzpol
This pathetic coalition🤡🤡🤡 promises reform under the guise of "making local govt fit for purpose and delivering values for ratepayers". Such glib Atlas-speak ignores the right for Māori representation on regional councils to regulate the environment as guaranteed under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Why the Government wants to get rid of your regional council
The Government wants to abolish regional councils, with step one being to replace elected regional councillors with panels of mayors.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This pathetic coalition🤡🤡🤡 promises reform under the guise of "making local govt fit for purpose and delivering values for ratepayers". Such glib Atlas-speak ignores the right for Māori representation on regional councils to regulate the environment as guaranteed under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
#nzpol
#nzpol
There are always billions available to these 🤡🤡🤡 but never for essential workers and our most vulnerable.
Vote this lot out and bring back a govt that will put working people before military spending #nzpol
Vote this lot out and bring back a govt that will put working people before military spending #nzpol
Govt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estate
The Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
There are always billions available to these 🤡🤡🤡 but never for essential workers and our most vulnerable.
Vote this lot out and bring back a govt that will put working people before military spending #nzpol
Vote this lot out and bring back a govt that will put working people before military spending #nzpol
And we have cookers in Aotearoa who condemn the Labour Govt PM & Director of Health for going too hard and too early. Knuckleheads!
Remembering the hit of fear as Italians I respect immensely told me in early March that "you must lock down ASAP". While the British government said these were "populist – non-science based – measures that aren't any use" and "they're who not to follow".
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‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
And we have cookers in Aotearoa who condemn the Labour Govt PM & Director of Health for going too hard and too early. Knuckleheads!
In 1975, Bill Rowling's Labour Govt introduced a compulsory contributory scheme that would have made AoNZ the 'Switzerland of the South Pacific'.
Naturally the right-wing National Party under Muldoon wrecked it and with it our chance for individual prosperity in retirement. National are vandals.
Naturally the right-wing National Party under Muldoon wrecked it and with it our chance for individual prosperity in retirement. National are vandals.
NZ vs Australia: Where you’re better off retiring
With more of us chasing riches in the lucky country, Damien Venuto considers which side of the Tasman offers the best retirement.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In 1975, Bill Rowling's Labour Govt introduced a compulsory contributory scheme that would have made AoNZ the 'Switzerland of the South Pacific'.
Naturally the right-wing National Party under Muldoon wrecked it and with it our chance for individual prosperity in retirement. National are vandals.
Naturally the right-wing National Party under Muldoon wrecked it and with it our chance for individual prosperity in retirement. National are vandals.
The corrupt practice of "pork barrel" politics is alive and well with this Coalition of self-serving 🤡🤡🤡MP's.
Against the advice of officials, Bishop 💩used govt funding for housing to build a bridge in hos own electorate. The corruption of this govt is in plain sight. #nzpol
Against the advice of officials, Bishop 💩used govt funding for housing to build a bridge in hos own electorate. The corruption of this govt is in plain sight. #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The corrupt practice of "pork barrel" politics is alive and well with this Coalition of self-serving 🤡🤡🤡MP's.
Against the advice of officials, Bishop 💩used govt funding for housing to build a bridge in hos own electorate. The corruption of this govt is in plain sight. #nzpol
Against the advice of officials, Bishop 💩used govt funding for housing to build a bridge in hos own electorate. The corruption of this govt is in plain sight. #nzpol
This Coalition of 🤡🤡🤡 is putting AoNZ in the💩
Not only are their policies forcing out our best & brightest to overseas, but now they are gutting the life savings of the good people who remain here.
30% making hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver are taking all of their available money. #nzpol
Not only are their policies forcing out our best & brightest to overseas, but now they are gutting the life savings of the good people who remain here.
30% making hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver are taking all of their available money. #nzpol
The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances
Hardship withdrawals have increased substantially in recent years as cost-of-living pressure has gone on households.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This Coalition of 🤡🤡🤡 is putting AoNZ in the💩
Not only are their policies forcing out our best & brightest to overseas, but now they are gutting the life savings of the good people who remain here.
30% making hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver are taking all of their available money. #nzpol
Not only are their policies forcing out our best & brightest to overseas, but now they are gutting the life savings of the good people who remain here.
30% making hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver are taking all of their available money. #nzpol
This ❄️🤡said his priority for overseas investment included important infrastructure like Prisons! He thinks prisons are important infrastructure!
This is his answer to dealing with the Māori and Pacific Island presence in AoNZ. Lock Them Up!
This isn't Law & Order. This. Is. Racism! #nzpol
This is his answer to dealing with the Māori and Pacific Island presence in AoNZ. Lock Them Up!
This isn't Law & Order. This. Is. Racism! #nzpol
Luxon calls growing prisoner numbers 'a good thing' as police target slips
The prison population has surged to record highs and is now nearing 11,000 inmates
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This ❄️🤡said his priority for overseas investment included important infrastructure like Prisons! He thinks prisons are important infrastructure!
This is his answer to dealing with the Māori and Pacific Island presence in AoNZ. Lock Them Up!
This isn't Law & Order. This. Is. Racism! #nzpol
This is his answer to dealing with the Māori and Pacific Island presence in AoNZ. Lock Them Up!
This isn't Law & Order. This. Is. Racism! #nzpol
More from the Coalition 🤡🤡🤡 of eco terrorists.
Back to 70's when Kiwis drove the oldest, crap cars the rest of the world didn't want.
In the 20's we'll be the dumping ground for high-emission vehicles the world doesn't want.
Way to make your auto mates richer you useless right-wing pricks.
Back to 70's when Kiwis drove the oldest, crap cars the rest of the world didn't want.
In the 20's we'll be the dumping ground for high-emission vehicles the world doesn't want.
Way to make your auto mates richer you useless right-wing pricks.
NZ will be 'dumping ground' for high-emission cars, EV advocate warns
The transport minister is dismissing warnings from EV advocates as the government slashes the Clean Car Standard.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
More from the Coalition 🤡🤡🤡 of eco terrorists.
Back to 70's when Kiwis drove the oldest, crap cars the rest of the world didn't want.
In the 20's we'll be the dumping ground for high-emission vehicles the world doesn't want.
Way to make your auto mates richer you useless right-wing pricks.
Back to 70's when Kiwis drove the oldest, crap cars the rest of the world didn't want.
In the 20's we'll be the dumping ground for high-emission vehicles the world doesn't want.
Way to make your auto mates richer you useless right-wing pricks.
This Coalition of 🤡🤡🤡 are environmental and conservation terrorists. Vote them out!
Have to agree with the Green Party that it is foolish to be getting rid of something this effective, increasing the number of low-emissions vehicles & EVs in particular that were coming into AoNZ. #nzpol
Have to agree with the Green Party that it is foolish to be getting rid of something this effective, increasing the number of low-emissions vehicles & EVs in particular that were coming into AoNZ. #nzpol
Clean Car Discount scheme ends today removing rebates, 'ute-tax'
The Clean Car Discount scheme wraps up today, taking financial incentives for low-emissions vehicles and the so-called "ute-tax" with it.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This Coalition of 🤡🤡🤡 are environmental and conservation terrorists. Vote them out!
Have to agree with the Green Party that it is foolish to be getting rid of something this effective, increasing the number of low-emissions vehicles & EVs in particular that were coming into AoNZ. #nzpol
Have to agree with the Green Party that it is foolish to be getting rid of something this effective, increasing the number of low-emissions vehicles & EVs in particular that were coming into AoNZ. #nzpol
Sometimes his reckons annoy me but Ian Taylor has it spot on.
"If we truly want our children to see how knowledge connects globally, we don’t need to erase Te Ao Māori from the classroom. We need to start there, because indigenous knowledge doesn’t close the world off - it opens it up."\
#nzpol
"If we truly want our children to see how knowledge connects globally, we don’t need to erase Te Ao Māori from the classroom. We need to start there, because indigenous knowledge doesn’t close the world off - it opens it up."\
#nzpol
Prime Minister, I’m beginning to wonder who’s actually running the country
“Last week, a group called Hobson’s Pledge claimed victory after your government announced that school boards would no longer be required to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi,” said Ian Taylor.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Sometimes his reckons annoy me but Ian Taylor has it spot on.
"If we truly want our children to see how knowledge connects globally, we don’t need to erase Te Ao Māori from the classroom. We need to start there, because indigenous knowledge doesn’t close the world off - it opens it up."\
#nzpol
"If we truly want our children to see how knowledge connects globally, we don’t need to erase Te Ao Māori from the classroom. We need to start there, because indigenous knowledge doesn’t close the world off - it opens it up."\
#nzpol
White, wealthy and sorted.
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
White, wealthy and sorted.
What a govt of 🤡🤡🤡
Unemployment up to 5.3 percent (the worst in 9 years as businesses halt hiring).
18,000 jobs lost over the past year.
Youth unemployment up, with more quitting the job search & going back to study (probably fearing that Lux-flakes ❄️ will come after their parent's income) #nzpol
Unemployment up to 5.3 percent (the worst in 9 years as businesses halt hiring).
18,000 jobs lost over the past year.
Youth unemployment up, with more quitting the job search & going back to study (probably fearing that Lux-flakes ❄️ will come after their parent's income) #nzpol
Unemployment rises again to near nine-year high of 5.3%
160,000 people are now without jobs, the highest number since 1994.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
What a govt of 🤡🤡🤡
Unemployment up to 5.3 percent (the worst in 9 years as businesses halt hiring).
18,000 jobs lost over the past year.
Youth unemployment up, with more quitting the job search & going back to study (probably fearing that Lux-flakes ❄️ will come after their parent's income) #nzpol
Unemployment up to 5.3 percent (the worst in 9 years as businesses halt hiring).
18,000 jobs lost over the past year.
Youth unemployment up, with more quitting the job search & going back to study (probably fearing that Lux-flakes ❄️ will come after their parent's income) #nzpol
Spread the word: Labour's CGT is a simple, targeted tax on residential & commercial property to fund 3 free doctor's visits for every Kiwi.
The family home is exempt. Farms are exempt. KiwiSaver is exempt. Businesses are exempt. Nine in 10 Kiwis will not pay a dollar on any property they own #nzpol
The family home is exempt. Farms are exempt. KiwiSaver is exempt. Businesses are exempt. Nine in 10 Kiwis will not pay a dollar on any property they own #nzpol
November 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Spread the word: Labour's CGT is a simple, targeted tax on residential & commercial property to fund 3 free doctor's visits for every Kiwi.
The family home is exempt. Farms are exempt. KiwiSaver is exempt. Businesses are exempt. Nine in 10 Kiwis will not pay a dollar on any property they own #nzpol
The family home is exempt. Farms are exempt. KiwiSaver is exempt. Businesses are exempt. Nine in 10 Kiwis will not pay a dollar on any property they own #nzpol
