Mandy Hager
@mandyh.bsky.social
Writer, Greenie Granny worrying for my grandkids future
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#nzpol WTF 🤬⬇️⬇️⬇️🤬
As Craig Renney revealed to a shocked Dr Gary Payinda, Te Whatu Ora underspent its wages budget by $500m which has been signed off by Willis & returned to general coffers. Let that sink in. The money was there, but they deliberately underspent. On orders?
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#nzpol WTF 🤬⬇️⬇️⬇️🤬
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24 years ago! Lessons from privatisation. Do you want your services to go away after they're privatised? All this talk about rural development and regions left behind you know what would have helped... if they still had banks and passenger trains #nzpol www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/lesso...
www.beehive.govt.nz
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
24 years ago! Lessons from privatisation. Do you want your services to go away after they're privatised? All this talk about rural development and regions left behind you know what would have helped... if they still had banks and passenger trains #nzpol www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/lesso...
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#nzpol
The sooner this coalition is gone the better
The sooner this coalition is gone the better
I don’t know how to say this politely but the government can fuck right off. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
Revealed: Gold discovery in Wellington hills and why Shane Jones is 'excited'
Prospecting applicants for two sites have already been granted permits.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
#nzpol
The sooner this coalition is gone the better
The sooner this coalition is gone the better
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#NZ ocean surface temperatures around the North Island are 3•c warmer than usual, bringing hotter, muggier weather (late 20s & 30s) & more, & heavier rainfall. Australia & the Pacific are also effected #climatechange #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/warmer-oc...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/warmer-oc...
Hot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highs
The Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
#NZ ocean surface temperatures around the North Island are 3•c warmer than usual, bringing hotter, muggier weather (late 20s & 30s) & more, & heavier rainfall. Australia & the Pacific are also effected #climatechange #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/warmer-oc...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/warmer-oc...
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Minister Stanford doesn't care to follow the limits of her position. A Minister interfering with curriculum development is politicising the curriculum and that is dangerous. #education #school #curriculum #overreach #AtlasNetwork #Neoliberalism #nzpol
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Stanford Admits Involvement in the Development of the Senior English Curriculum
By Bevan Holloway
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Minister Stanford doesn't care to follow the limits of her position. A Minister interfering with curriculum development is politicising the curriculum and that is dangerous. #education #school #curriculum #overreach #AtlasNetwork #Neoliberalism #nzpol
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"So today we have pronouns, but no progressive taxation. Land acknowledgement but no affordable housing, inclusive language but exclusive zoning. We've got the optics. But not
the outcomes. Should we really be surprised,then,that the left is losing across the developed world? Of course not."
#nzpol
the outcomes. Should we really be surprised,then,that the left is losing across the developed world? Of course not."
#nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
"So today we have pronouns, but no progressive taxation. Land acknowledgement but no affordable housing, inclusive language but exclusive zoning. We've got the optics. But not
the outcomes. Should we really be surprised,then,that the left is losing across the developed world? Of course not."
#nzpol
the outcomes. Should we really be surprised,then,that the left is losing across the developed world? Of course not."
#nzpol
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We will sell you, your grandmother, and your dog, down the river in order to gain power.
But vote for us! #nzpol
But vote for us! #nzpol
Christ on a bike, these fucking idiots are ruining the country for no other reason than coalition agreements.
VOTE THEM OUT
#nzpol
VOTE THEM OUT
#nzpol
'It's not impossible': National may campaign on regulatory standards repeal
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We will sell you, your grandmother, and your dog, down the river in order to gain power.
But vote for us! #nzpol
But vote for us! #nzpol
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Omg this is a don’t miss it moment! #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
If you care about racism, Te Tiriti & human rights
Watch Aotearoa at CERD
Thursday 27 Nov, 9pm to 12pm (NZT)
Live on UN TV
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be questioning the Government on its record. Draft recommendations land on 5 Dec
#CERD #NZPol
Watch Aotearoa at CERD
Thursday 27 Nov, 9pm to 12pm (NZT)
Live on UN TV
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be questioning the Government on its record. Draft recommendations land on 5 Dec
#CERD #NZPol
Home
UN Web TV is available 24 hours a day with selected LIVE programming of United Nations meetings and events as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Omg this is a don’t miss it moment! #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
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Without ANY Doubt. #nzpol
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/...
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Without ANY Doubt. #nzpol
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UK ignores a foundation of Natural Justice to charge members of Palestine Action under closed material procedure (CMP) with secret court, unknown charges, unknown evidence, and no opportunity to challenge case.
Could this happen in Aotearoa NZ?
#UKpol #NZpol
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Could this happen in Aotearoa NZ?
#UKpol #NZpol
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
UK ignores a foundation of Natural Justice to charge members of Palestine Action under closed material procedure (CMP) with secret court, unknown charges, unknown evidence, and no opportunity to challenge case.
Could this happen in Aotearoa NZ?
#UKpol #NZpol
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Could this happen in Aotearoa NZ?
#UKpol #NZpol
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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If you enjoyed this thread, you'll love the full article it's based on, at the Bad Newsletter - now enjoying its new home at Emily Writes Weekly: www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-the-hel...
#nzpol #kikorangi
#nzpol #kikorangi
What the HELL is happening with the new school curriculum?
Over and over again, I've had emails and messages from parents asking me about the new curriculum. I tried to get my head around it, but just had more questions than answers. So I teamed up with my fr...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
If you enjoyed this thread, you'll love the full article it's based on, at the Bad Newsletter - now enjoying its new home at Emily Writes Weekly: www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-the-hel...
#nzpol #kikorangi
#nzpol #kikorangi
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On the lowering of the Clean Car Standard, right after COP30.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
On the lowering of the Clean Car Standard, right after COP30.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
My #cartoon today #NZpol #CleanCarStandard #Emissions #FossilFuels
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#nzpol 🎯💯💯💯🤬
A choice that reduces our community power to say no to any destructive and polluting businesses being built in our shared backwards. Come on, all you NIMBIs, a multi-storeyed apartment building, to house PEOPLE, is the least of your potential problems being caused by this govt. Wake up!
A choice that reduces our community power to say no to any destructive and polluting businesses being built in our shared backwards. Come on, all you NIMBIs, a multi-storeyed apartment building, to house PEOPLE, is the least of your potential problems being caused by this govt. Wake up!
getting rid of regional councils, one of the few voices at the table when it comes to fast track applications and the bodies that are supposed to monitor any ongoing consents, is certainly a choice
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Save Bream Bay Sand
Save Bream Bay from McCallum Bros sand-mining under the Fast Track Act. Resources and information from Bream Bay Guardians.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#nzpol 🎯💯💯💯🤬
A choice that reduces our community power to say no to any destructive and polluting businesses being built in our shared backwards. Come on, all you NIMBIs, a multi-storeyed apartment building, to house PEOPLE, is the least of your potential problems being caused by this govt. Wake up!
A choice that reduces our community power to say no to any destructive and polluting businesses being built in our shared backwards. Come on, all you NIMBIs, a multi-storeyed apartment building, to house PEOPLE, is the least of your potential problems being caused by this govt. Wake up!
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What else do you call this except corruption? #nzpol
Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
What else do you call this except corruption? #nzpol
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Two embattled retailers announce fire sales - 'significantly reduced prices'
Customers can only pay via Eftpos and bank transfers. No cash will be accepted.
www.nzherald.co.nz
September 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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For a government that keeps talking about democracy they are really desperate to remove representation and accountability.
There are 39,400 people employed in local government and if we conservatively apportion these out equally there will be 3000-4000 losing jobs, incomes and livelihoods.
#nzpol
There are 39,400 people employed in local government and if we conservatively apportion these out equally there will be 3000-4000 losing jobs, incomes and livelihoods.
#nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
For a government that keeps talking about democracy they are really desperate to remove representation and accountability.
There are 39,400 people employed in local government and if we conservatively apportion these out equally there will be 3000-4000 losing jobs, incomes and livelihoods.
#nzpol
There are 39,400 people employed in local government and if we conservatively apportion these out equally there will be 3000-4000 losing jobs, incomes and livelihoods.
#nzpol
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NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
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It's so funny how sinking 3 Waters is the main reason for the increase in rates from council to council yet this government are pretending it had nothing to do with them, it's hard not to think on sinking the regional council as a convenient way to hide the body #NZPol
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It's so funny how sinking 3 Waters is the main reason for the increase in rates from council to council yet this government are pretending it had nothing to do with them, it's hard not to think on sinking the regional council as a convenient way to hide the body #NZPol
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Well, this might contribute to the explanation around why the Wellington night shelter charges $10 per night to house the unhoused. Shouldn’t that $$ be going to shelters and urgent housing? #nzpol
Govt paid Kāinga Ora reviewers out of urgent housing fund
Cabinet ministers dipped into an unexpected and unlikely fund to pay the costs of the new review into Kāinga Ora and public housing, reports Tim Murphy
newsroom.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Well, this might contribute to the explanation around why the Wellington night shelter charges $10 per night to house the unhoused. Shouldn’t that $$ be going to shelters and urgent housing? #nzpol
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Demand the Government support people experiencing homelessness!
Everyone should have access to decent, secure and permanently affordable housing. But right now, many people in our communities are experiencing homelessness – living on couches, in cars, in overcrowd...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/de...