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Who gives a fuck what Labour and the Reserve Bank did “during Covid”
They still spent/borrowed less in 4 years than NACT in the past 2.
Maybe have an inquiry on how you’re such an utter fuck-up Nicola.
#nzpol
They still spent/borrowed less in 4 years than NACT in the past 2.
Maybe have an inquiry on how you’re such an utter fuck-up Nicola.
#nzpol
February 11, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Who gives a fuck what Labour and the Reserve Bank did “during Covid”
They still spent/borrowed less in 4 years than NACT in the past 2.
Maybe have an inquiry on how you’re such an utter fuck-up Nicola.
#nzpol
They still spent/borrowed less in 4 years than NACT in the past 2.
Maybe have an inquiry on how you’re such an utter fuck-up Nicola.
#nzpol
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We're betting big on windows phone in an era of apple
New from me: Big industrials are slated to close or switch off gas whether the proposed LNG terminal goes ahead or not, new modelling has found.
newsroom.co.nz/2026/02/12/m...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/02/12/m...
Most economic damage from gas crisis 'locked in', officials warn
Big industrials are slated to close or switch off gas whether or not the proposed LNG terminal goes ahead, new modelling has found
newsroom.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
We're betting big on windows phone in an era of apple
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The "data" will not be terribly far from "we = economic geniuses and labour = the sux, therefore this plan = good QED" and the headlines will be not terribly far from "as we suspected all along, these fucking geniuses have nailed it"
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Finance Minister promises to release data showing gas plan will lower power bills
The government is pushing ahead with plans to build a $1b gas import facility, funded by a levy.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 6:13 AM
The "data" will not be terribly far from "we = economic geniuses and labour = the sux, therefore this plan = good QED" and the headlines will be not terribly far from "as we suspected all along, these fucking geniuses have nailed it"
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Australia: let’s roll out so much rooftop solar you can have free power during the day
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
The government wants taxpayers to pay for a new liquified natural gas import terminal, but is promising lower power prices will come as a result.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Australia: let’s roll out so much rooftop solar you can have free power during the day
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
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If you’re as old as me, you might recall Muldoon betting the country on a collection of truly terrible projects called Think Big. This LNG idea makes Think Big look like a genius move from an economic wizard
February 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM
If you’re as old as me, you might recall Muldoon betting the country on a collection of truly terrible projects called Think Big. This LNG idea makes Think Big look like a genius move from an economic wizard
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To call the government’s idea of an LNG terminal a stupid idea is an insult to actual real life stupid ideas. It makes zero economic sense now, and it will make even less economic sense every year hereafter
February 10, 2026 at 6:59 AM
To call the government’s idea of an LNG terminal a stupid idea is an insult to actual real life stupid ideas. It makes zero economic sense now, and it will make even less economic sense every year hereafter
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For years now, UK state owned rental properties have had swathes of solar panels on their rooftops, supplying clean energy to the grid. But clean green 100% Pure NZ is going to import fossil fuels instead. Fuckwits.
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
For years now, UK state owned rental properties have had swathes of solar panels on their rooftops, supplying clean energy to the grid. But clean green 100% Pure NZ is going to import fossil fuels instead. Fuckwits.
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Look at me, pontificating in my lane: www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
Matt Nippert: Corruption klaxon blaring, but at least we can now hear it
OPINION: NZ's fall in the least-corrupt rankings is because we are no longer ignorant.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Look at me, pontificating in my lane: www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cor...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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The Govt claims to be pro-market yet: $200m subsidy for oil exploration; Uncapped subsidies to decommission old oil fields; $1billion subsidy for LNG imports; Fonterra faces zero price for emissions under ETS. There is a pattern here. They are using the state to support and subsidise pollution.
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
The Govt claims to be pro-market yet: $200m subsidy for oil exploration; Uncapped subsidies to decommission old oil fields; $1billion subsidy for LNG imports; Fonterra faces zero price for emissions under ETS. There is a pattern here. They are using the state to support and subsidise pollution.
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“Essentially, what the (NAF coalition government is) doing now is putting a new tax on every New Zealander's power bill to subsidise an expensive sunset industry”. #nzpol
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'? www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'? www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
The government wants taxpayers to fund a natural gas import terminal, but says lower power prices will come as a result.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
“Essentially, what the (NAF coalition government is) doing now is putting a new tax on every New Zealander's power bill to subsidise an expensive sunset industry”. #nzpol
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'? www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'? www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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We reackon the Govts lack of imagination is thanks to fossil fuel lobbyists like Energy Resources Aotearoa, who are doing everything they can to lock expensive gas into the system for decades to come. Today's decision was timed in order for Ministers to attend the annual fossil fuel lobbyist brekky!
February 9, 2026 at 5:20 AM
We reackon the Govts lack of imagination is thanks to fossil fuel lobbyists like Energy Resources Aotearoa, who are doing everything they can to lock expensive gas into the system for decades to come. Today's decision was timed in order for Ministers to attend the annual fossil fuel lobbyist brekky!
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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Golding’s original story is more a reflection of British culture than of all humans. We know this because the lord of the flies scenario happened in real life and you literally reported on it.
The real Lord of the Flies: what happened when six boys were shipwrecked for 15 months
When a group of schoolboys were marooned on an island in 1965, it turned out very differently to William Golding’s bestseller, writes Rutger Bregman
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Golding’s original story is more a reflection of British culture than of all humans. We know this because the lord of the flies scenario happened in real life and you literally reported on it.
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That’s the movie that should be made. The US and probably the world need more movies that show decency winning.
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
That’s the movie that should be made. The US and probably the world need more movies that show decency winning.
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Your median wine mom (and Rachel Maddow) we’re right about Russiagate and people should still go to jail over it lol
In which Jeffrey Epstein, who laundered money for the Russians, explains how Donald Trump was doing exactly the same thing, and how this accounts for most of his wealth.
February 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Your median wine mom (and Rachel Maddow) we’re right about Russiagate and people should still go to jail over it lol
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“The world’s two biggest credit rating agencies have both put big New Zealand councils on notice: they say the Government’s proposed rates cap could impact on the local authorities’ finances and drive up their interest rates.”
Seeing very little media interrogation of this proposal. From Newsroom👇
Seeing very little media interrogation of this proposal. From Newsroom👇
Global credit agencies warn against council rates cap
'Be careful what you wish for': rates cap could increase council costs, the opposite effect to what's intended. Jonathan Milne reports.
newsroom.co.nz
February 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
“The world’s two biggest credit rating agencies have both put big New Zealand councils on notice: they say the Government’s proposed rates cap could impact on the local authorities’ finances and drive up their interest rates.”
Seeing very little media interrogation of this proposal. From Newsroom👇
Seeing very little media interrogation of this proposal. From Newsroom👇
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Putin, Xi, Musk, Thiel, Trump, Vance. They all want Europe divided.
Why? Because a united Europe is a superpower they cannot bully.
That’s why they hate EU regulation. It’s the only force on earth that makes them follow the rules.
It’s their kryptonite
Why? Because a united Europe is a superpower they cannot bully.
That’s why they hate EU regulation. It’s the only force on earth that makes them follow the rules.
It’s their kryptonite
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Putin, Xi, Musk, Thiel, Trump, Vance. They all want Europe divided.
Why? Because a united Europe is a superpower they cannot bully.
That’s why they hate EU regulation. It’s the only force on earth that makes them follow the rules.
It’s their kryptonite
Why? Because a united Europe is a superpower they cannot bully.
That’s why they hate EU regulation. It’s the only force on earth that makes them follow the rules.
It’s their kryptonite
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Youth unemployment rate is now over 16% (1 in 6). The underutilisation rate - young people wanting work or more work - is 38% ffs - 190,000 young kiwis. That's nearly half of the total. It took a fking decade for youth unemployment to recover last time. Same plan this time. No plan.
February 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Youth unemployment rate is now over 16% (1 in 6). The underutilisation rate - young people wanting work or more work - is 38% ffs - 190,000 young kiwis. That's nearly half of the total. It took a fking decade for youth unemployment to recover last time. Same plan this time. No plan.
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How China crushed Beijing’s crazy traffic noise
YouTube video by The Australian
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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David Seymour says kiwis are squeamish about privatised state & council assets being sold off...
Like puking in their mouths about sewage in the ocean where we swim kinda squeamish?
Fuck privatisation, fuck libertarians
Like puking in their mouths about sewage in the ocean where we swim kinda squeamish?
Fuck privatisation, fuck libertarians
Reports lay bare criticisms of Veolia’s management of Wellington’s wastewater plants, but it was retained because of the high costs and risks in terminating the $170m contract.
Inside years of Wellington wastewater failures
Reports lay bare criticisms of Veolia’s management of Wellington’s wastewater plants, but it was retained because of the high costs and risks in terminating the $170m contract.
dlvr.it
February 5, 2026 at 1:36 AM
David Seymour says kiwis are squeamish about privatised state & council assets being sold off...
Like puking in their mouths about sewage in the ocean where we swim kinda squeamish?
Fuck privatisation, fuck libertarians
Like puking in their mouths about sewage in the ocean where we swim kinda squeamish?
Fuck privatisation, fuck libertarians
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Let alone destroy one of the nicest areas of semi wilderness left near central Auckland . These places should be preserved for us all, not sacrificed to yet more concrete and roads .
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Let alone destroy one of the nicest areas of semi wilderness left near central Auckland . These places should be preserved for us all, not sacrificed to yet more concrete and roads .
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Especially someone else's music speakers in a public place, especially the beach....I want to hear the sea please.
February 2, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Especially someone else's music speakers in a public place, especially the beach....I want to hear the sea please.
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Fucking the Basics, Back on Crack! #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Fucking the Basics, Back on Crack! #nzpol #OneTermGovernment