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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

The dissatisfaction is clear & when that is connected to people struggling financially, that is when people who are frustrated, angry & desperate turn to violence. We need to be aware of this desperation & dissatisfaction & try to help people come together to stop this social fragmentation. #nzpol

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

Why hypocritical? Because Jordan, his Campaign Company, the TPU & FSU have all engaged in disinformation and attacking those they don’t agree with (see the anti-Māori rhetoric in the stop 3 Waters and Groundswell campaigns they conducted). #nzpol

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

3 take homes from this:
1. It is bloody scary to have that many Kiwis believe violence is an answer
2. It highlights a real dissatisfaction with what is happening in NZ under this coalition.
3. Jordan’s attempt toclaim the moral high ground is hypocritical.
#nzpol

www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

One in seven Kiwis believe violence may be needed to 'get country back on track', survey finds

The research showed one in seven Kiwis believed violence may be necessary in order to “get the country back on track”.

www.stuff.co.nz

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

It is so cool. 😎

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

@chewienz.bsky.social There is a whole inflatable brigade now, including unicorns! www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Costumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone'

Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the federal immigration building present a joyful contrast to the Trump administration's portrait of the Oregon city, they say.

www.nbcnews.com

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

Something unexpected that I learned on my research trip last week was this: Chairman Mao was gifted a kahu huruhuru in 1957 by Ramai Te Miha Hayward & her husband, NZ pioneer filmmaker, Rudall. It was a gift of goodwill from Māori King Korokī. #nzhistory

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

The extended highlights are free on YouTube.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

Just finished watching the extended highlights. Gotta watch Bathurst.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t change Dunedin. You’re a wonderful refreshing place.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 4d

All good. Was thinking what to do tomorrow night.

Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 4d

Can this please be the final nail in the coffin of “National are the party of sound economic management”??

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 4d

True but any type of fundamentalist Christianity is fucked.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 4d

A Christian Free Speech Union? If it is evangelical then it will definitely be an oxymoronic waste of space.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 4d

@chewienz.bsky.social hey. Any comedy happening in Dunners tomorrow night?

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 4d

Gawd this is brilliant. The Landlords of the Ring featuring the Eye of Seymour. 😂😂 #nzpol youtu.be/h-yjkAXxnMA

Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 5d

Great op piece from @haydendonnell.bsky.social. Interestingly I’ve heard a new term this week - reset. It’s no longer restructuring, but resetting. Strangely the accountants don’t seem to be affected.

Opinion: Nation upset at the inevitable result of its own actions thespinoff.co.nz/politics/10-...

Nation upset at the inevitable result of its own actions

Step one: push people out of work and onto the streets. Step two: get mad at people being out of work or on the streets

thespinoff.co.nz

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 5d

Very true. The haka is not just used to challenge. It is used to honour, & to support amongst other things. Having it welcomed in Parliament would show we are a truly South Pacific nation not threatened by displays of our indigenous culture. Time we grew up. #nzpol

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 5d

That is a perfect example of how incompetent they are, & I love it. The sooner they are gone the better off the nation will be. #nzpol

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 5d

True dat!

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 5d

Here are 3 ideas to make Parliament reflect Aotearoa better:
1. Hang a copy of Te Tiriti in the debating chamber as a reminder of what is at our foundation.
2. Create space for haka to be performed in the debating chamber.
2. Allow haka from the public gallery with permission.
#nzpol

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 5d

We live in a Māori nation. Our Parliament should reflect that more. The haka from the public gallery is an appropriate response to a maiden speech. Suspended Parliament only reminds Māori that they are not welcome to be authentically themselves there. #nzpol

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Watch: Haka breaks out after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech, Parliament suspended

Speaker Gerry Brownlee intends to investigate whether anyone knew the haka would take place after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 5d

Research trip down south. 4 interviews done in 3 days. 3 more to go. Amazing reflections and insights. #PhDlife

Podcasting microphone in focus with question sheet and laptop in background out of focus. Image shows the interview recording process.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 6d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 7/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 6d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 6/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 6d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 5/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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