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Joe Hendren
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PhD. Interests: political economy, history, philosophy, transport and workers rights. Only sport I follow is cricket

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After witnessing the unprovoked police violence at last night's #HerzogNotWelcome rally (incl. against a Muslim woman beside me who was being completely cooperative & respectful), I now understand what Albo & Minns mean when they say we have "shared values" with Israel and the USA. 😔 #auspol #nswpol
February 10, 2026 at 1:57 AM
joehendren.bsky.social
National/ACT/NZ First label anything a a tax when it suits them politically. I object to being forced to subsidise the fossil fuel industry with an effective tax on my power bill. (1/3)
russelnorman.bsky.social Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 8d
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 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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domesticanimal.bsky.social
PM Christopher Luxon, and his self-inflicted affliction, the architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #Waitangi #ToitūTeTiriti
Cartoon. Title: “Short and Curlies” Picture shows PM Christopher Luxon, in his bathroom, trying to look at a growth on his back (the architect of the Treaty Principles Bill, David Seymour). He is saying, “I thought it’d just fester and fade, but I don’t know, it’s looking kind of … smug”
February 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Startup spin: Dr Pangloss does the 6pm news

What TVNZ's unemployment coverage left out - and why it matters
#nzpol #media #TVNZ #JasonWalls #unemployment #startups

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Startup spin: Dr Pangloss does the 6pm news
What TVNZ's unemployment coverage left out - and why it matters
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February 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
joehendren.bsky.social
Last night New Zealand 1 News US Correspondent @loganchurch.bsky.social causally referred to “former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro”. TVNZ used the title ‘President’ when he was in office. One wonders, what will it take for TVNZ to refer to US President Trump as a ‘dictator’? (1/2) #nzpol
January 30, 2026 at 9:29 AM
joehendren.bsky.social
Given Reform UK climate change skepticism, it's a vision of London after the Gulf Stream collapses. Could weather events could reach -20°C and penguins can slide about in sub-arctic conditions.
petergeoghegan.bsky.social Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 23d
Genuine question: what is this supposed to mean?

I reckon almost nobody on my (London) street would know. I certainly don’t
January 25, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Winston smears a WHO - along with the credibility of the government

Worse than George Forbes? Winston Peters’ latest cheap shots at the WHO proves he is a liability—and Luxon is too weak to do anything about it. substacktools.com/sharex/8wL_i...
#nzpol #NZFirst #Luxon #CoalitionofChaos #History
Winston smears a WHO - along with the credibility of the government
Worse than George Forbes? Winston Peters’ latest cheap shots at the World Health Organisation proves he is a liability—and Luxon is too weak to do anything about it.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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peterwmurphy1.bsky.social
If Trump's actions occurred at the local neighbourhood level. #USA #Venezuela
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
joehendren.bsky.social
The great Papatoetoe vote heist: A view from a South Auckland local

- Why the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team should withdraw

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#nzpol #auckland @aucklandcouncil.bsky.social #Democracy #Elections
The great Papatoetoe vote heist: A view from a South Auckland local
Why the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team should withdraw from the new election after the District Court found widespread fraud in the 2025 results.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
joehendren.bsky.social
So a certain character is seemingly immortal, isn’t seen all year, only comes out at night, lives where running water would freeze, wears a certain colour that would cover the stains, and has to be invited into your home with milk or cookies that are often not eaten…

Merry Christmas :)
December 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
joehendren.bsky.social
The non-lethal lie: Australia’s role in Israel’s war on Gaza
— What Australia supplies to Israel—and why ‘non-lethal’ is a dangerous fiction
#auspol #FreePalestine #armsexports #F35 #Genocide #NetanyahuWarCriminal #law
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The non-lethal lie: Australia’s role in Israel’s war on Gaza
What Australia supplies to Israel—and why ‘non-lethal’ is a dangerous fiction
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December 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
joehendren.bsky.social
Why Keir Starmer's aides briefed against him
-- Inside the 'Toxic' No. 10 culture. McSweeney characterised a Corbyn Government as a "threat" - is he now turning on Starmer? #ukpol #Starmer #sackstarmer #Mcsweeney #LabourTogether @number10cat.bsky.social
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Why Keir Starmer's aides briefed against him
Inside the 'Toxic' No. 10 culture. McSweeney characterised a Corbyn Government as a "threat" - is he now turning on Starmer?
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November 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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No Bolger in the Room 2: The changing philosophy of the National Party
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#nzpol #socialsecurity #unions #history #neoliberalism
No Bolger in the Room 2: The changing philosophy of the National Party
Tracing the decline from Jack Marshall's Liberalism to Christopher Luxon's Careerism
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November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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No Bolger in the Room: Mega strike looms
- Jim Bolger's death highlights what Luxon's cabinet lacks - experience, pragmatism and a willingness to respect the chosen representatives of workers.
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#nzpol #jimbolger #unions #megastrike #neoliberalism
No Bolger in the Room: Mega strike looms
The death of Jim Bolger highlights what Luxon's cabinet lacks - experience, pragmatism and a willingness to respect the chosen representatives of workers.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
joehendren.bsky.social
Looking over the Auckland Mayoral election progress reports I see the Informal/Blank ticket is doing remarkably well.

My preferred candidate, Informal, has picked up 542 votes — and I’m delighted to see Blank pulling a strong 6,127. (1/3) #nzpol #aucklandcouncil #elections #democracy
Mayor results | Vote Auckland
Auckland mayoral election results in the 2025 local elections.
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October 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Labour's view on youth welfare: 18- and 19-year-olds aren't adults either #nzpol @chrishipkins.bsky.social #unemployment #neoliberalism #history
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Labour's view on youth welfare: 18- and 19-year-olds aren't adults either
Why the removal of the unemployment benefit for 18–19-year-olds reveals the limits of Labour’s empathy in practice.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:27 AM
joehendren.bsky.social
If ministers in the National–NZ First–ACT government had sound arguments, they wouldn’t need to constantly obstruct Official Information Act requests or abuse parliamentary urgency. #nzpol
October 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
joehendren.bsky.social
The guilt-by-association tactics of Zionist supporters are getting tiresome. The “everything is Hamas” mantra has been used far too often to justify the killing of civilians. And one hardly needs to rely on such a low standard of evidence to see that Israel is committing genocide. #freepalestine
Post from Ani O'Brien - "Every journalist should be ready with a microphone to doorstep Swarbrick & the Greens now that their protestors have smashed a window at Winston's house & endangered his family.
October 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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clrenney.bsky.social
#nzpol The government has announced that 18/19 year olds, who live in a household where the parents earn $65,529 or more, can't claim jobseekers support. If both parents work 27 hours on the minimum wage - $634 a week - they will be expected to now financially support their adult offspring. A 🧵
October 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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emauxstylo.bsky.social
BBC News captures Doctor Who himself Sylvester McCoy at the Trump protest seemingly unaware of who they're interviewing.
September 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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While doing some research for work I found this incredible 1886 aerial view of Auckland in the Auckland Libraries Heritage collection!

It's zoomable in high detail on the website — kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/coll...
Hand drawn and coloured pictorial map of Auckland City in 1886 representing a view from 1000 feet up.
September 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Ciao Liam Hockings: A life cut short, a call for change
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#nzpol #housing #firesafety #neoliberalism #landlords #LoafersLodge #Wellington
Ciao Liam Hockings: A life cut short, a call for change
Remembering a friend lost in the Loafers Lodge fire - why his story matters and why change is still needed.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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peterwmurphy1.bsky.social
The breaking news of Charlie Kirk's shooting at Utah Valley Uni in Utah (10Sep25 12.20pm), was followed less than 5min later by the breaking news of a school shooting at Evergreen High School, in the adjacent state of Colorado (10Sep25 12.24pm). 😔 #USPolitics #CharlieKirk #EvergreenSchoolShooting
September 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
joehendren.bsky.social
I am reminded of the scene from the film "The Beach" where the arrival of a US nuclear submarine following a nuclear war is not greeted warmly when it turns up in an Australian port!
davidshoebridge.bsky.social Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · Sep 11
Here’s a better headline: “Inside the $8 billion US nuclear submarine base being built by Australian taxpayers that will make Perth a nuclear target.”
September 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Why it's time for Auckland to revisit STV
A proportional voting system could widen choice, boost turnout, and improve representation in the Super City.
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#nzpol #KerrinLeoni #AucklandCouncil #elections #housing #transport #electoralsystem #WayneBrown
Why it's time for Auckland to revisit STV
A proportional voting system could widen choice, boost turnout, and improve representation in the Super City.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM