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I love how fiscally responsible National is
#nzpol New unemployment data from Stats NZ today, showing the impact of an economy that isn't working. An additional 5,000 people became unemployed during the quarter, rising to levels last seen in 2015. 164,000 people are now unemployed, up 39,000 in just 2 years. A🧵
February 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM
I love how fiscally responsible National is
We have a supine media, with a few exceptions.
According to the files, it looks like Brian Boyd was first contacted by Epstein in 2012.
Epstein was convicted for the first time in 2008.
Why did Boyd want to take money from a convicted pedo? Why is no one asking him that?
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Epstein was convicted for the first time in 2008.
Why did Boyd want to take money from a convicted pedo? Why is no one asking him that?
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Stuff
www.stuff.co.nz
February 2, 2026 at 8:20 PM
We have a supine media, with a few exceptions.
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If a union affiliated with NZ Labour (or the CTU, which National and ACT lie about being Labour affiliates) was hosting a high-profile Epstein associate on a speaking tour of NZ it would be the only story for weeks
Remember their reaction to Benjamin Doyle having a slightly naughty Instagram handle
Remember their reaction to Benjamin Doyle having a slightly naughty Instagram handle
It’s clear since the Tim Jago ACT President was charged & convicted of multiple counts of child abuse, that the money behind ACT protects Seymour, the Party & astroturf organisations from proper scrutiny in the media. Can you imagine if a Labour Leader had run interference for a paedophile?
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM
If a union affiliated with NZ Labour (or the CTU, which National and ACT lie about being Labour affiliates) was hosting a high-profile Epstein associate on a speaking tour of NZ it would be the only story for weeks
Remember their reaction to Benjamin Doyle having a slightly naughty Instagram handle
Remember their reaction to Benjamin Doyle having a slightly naughty Instagram handle
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The NZ Free speech union has Dr Pinker talking them tonight. He is on video on a plane with Epstein and a young girls voice is heard asking where she is being taken. Amoral at the least to be paying him to speak.
February 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The NZ Free speech union has Dr Pinker talking them tonight. He is on video on a plane with Epstein and a young girls voice is heard asking where she is being taken. Amoral at the least to be paying him to speak.
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I say this all the time about media control and the rich.
It's not a conspiracy. It's class solidarity in action.
It's not a conspiracy. It's class solidarity in action.
February 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I say this all the time about media control and the rich.
It's not a conspiracy. It's class solidarity in action.
It's not a conspiracy. It's class solidarity in action.
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This is an up-close photo of Saturn's rings, but it also shows so much more. Those two little dots are actually the Earth and Moon as seen from over 1.4 billion kilometers away by the Cassini spacecraft. Everything you know and love is on that dot.
#Astronomy ⚛️🧪
#Astronomy ⚛️🧪
January 31, 2026 at 11:48 PM
This is an up-close photo of Saturn's rings, but it also shows so much more. Those two little dots are actually the Earth and Moon as seen from over 1.4 billion kilometers away by the Cassini spacecraft. Everything you know and love is on that dot.
#Astronomy ⚛️🧪
#Astronomy ⚛️🧪
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Since Pinker has been brought to NZ by the FSU, local reporters could ask what the "Great Fun" he was having with Epstein on April 4 2014, as mentioned in an Epstein email to Bill Gates (2014 isn't a "This person and their crimes is a mystery to me" time, as it is many years after the 2007 case)
Steven Pinker wrote a legal analysis of a *child sex crimes law* as a favor to Epstein and then had the gall to say he had no idea what the guy was accused of.
All of the “hey what’s the big deal here” pageantry is insulting
All of the “hey what’s the big deal here” pageantry is insulting
David Brooks wrote an entire column about offensive it was to say "Epstien Class" without volunteering that he was at a conference with Epstien.
February 1, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Since Pinker has been brought to NZ by the FSU, local reporters could ask what the "Great Fun" he was having with Epstein on April 4 2014, as mentioned in an Epstein email to Bill Gates (2014 isn't a "This person and their crimes is a mystery to me" time, as it is many years after the 2007 case)
It's Been a While...
open.substack.com/pub/mstevnz/...
open.substack.com/pub/mstevnz/...
It's Been a While...
Wilde once remarked that “Work is the curse of the drinking classes” - it is also a burden for want-to-be creatives as well.
open.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:20 AM
It's Been a While...
open.substack.com/pub/mstevnz/...
open.substack.com/pub/mstevnz/...
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RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!!!!
January 29, 2026 at 4:47 PM
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!!!!
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In today’s NZ Herald
January 28, 2026 at 6:46 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
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I think the All Blacks should cancel their planned game in the US.
January 26, 2026 at 6:06 AM
I think the All Blacks should cancel their planned game in the US.
Exciting- planning a trip back to Laos and Cambodia later this year. We went 3 years ago and want to see more.
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Exciting- planning a trip back to Laos and Cambodia later this year. We went 3 years ago and want to see more.
Are Ted Talks still a thing?
January 23, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Are Ted Talks still a thing?
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Insane — a French judge says Trump’s goons tried to pressure her over Le Pen’s prosecution and she was so “taken aback” she told the French foreign office
“There’s a political project behind all this and we must be vigilant”
“There’s a political project behind all this and we must be vigilant”
January 21, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Insane — a French judge says Trump’s goons tried to pressure her over Le Pen’s prosecution and she was so “taken aback” she told the French foreign office
“There’s a political project behind all this and we must be vigilant”
“There’s a political project behind all this and we must be vigilant”
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Live video of #NewZelaand international policy in action
a white plate topped with a red jelly cake
Alt: a white plate topped with a red jelly cake
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Live video of #NewZelaand international policy in action
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I mean, my column was satire, but I wasn't wrong.
January 19, 2026 at 1:08 AM
I mean, my column was satire, but I wasn't wrong.
I think he should be parachuted into Iran to test his popularity. See the people rise up to follow him! Or not... #Iran #Pahlavi www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime
Reza Pahlavi sets out ambition to lead country his father once ruled, but many question his level of popular support
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM
I think he should be parachuted into Iran to test his popularity. See the people rise up to follow him! Or not... #Iran #Pahlavi www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
I’m always a little surprised when people blithely assume that I believe in astrology.
January 16, 2026 at 7:17 AM
I’m always a little surprised when people blithely assume that I believe in astrology.
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This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.
Jerome Powell: "This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
January 12, 2026 at 1:45 AM
This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.
Good morning Auckland!
January 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Good morning Auckland!
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#palestine #gaza #israel #ocupation #film #palestine36 #zionism
PARIS, Jan 10 — The director of Oscar-shortlisted film “Palestine 36” said her big-budget production about a crucial but little-known Arab rebellion is a statement about Palestinians “refusal to disappear”.
PARIS, Jan 10 — The director of Oscar-shortlisted film “Palestine 36” said her big-budget production about a crucial but little-known Arab rebellion is a statement about Palestinians “refusal to disappear”.
Oscar-shortlisted ‘Palestine 36’ director says film represents ‘refusal to disappear’
PARIS, Jan 10 — The director of Oscar-shortlisted film “Palestine 36” said her big-budget production about a crucial but little-known Arab rebellion is a statement about...
www.malaymail.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:11 AM
#palestine #gaza #israel #ocupation #film #palestine36 #zionism
PARIS, Jan 10 — The director of Oscar-shortlisted film “Palestine 36” said her big-budget production about a crucial but little-known Arab rebellion is a statement about Palestinians “refusal to disappear”.
PARIS, Jan 10 — The director of Oscar-shortlisted film “Palestine 36” said her big-budget production about a crucial but little-known Arab rebellion is a statement about Palestinians “refusal to disappear”.
A great way to start a summer morning! And good to let her have some safe off-lead time! #greyhound
January 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM
A great way to start a summer morning! And good to let her have some safe off-lead time! #greyhound
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Thing is, the children who bopped along to this song are now the decision-makers.
January 10, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Thing is, the children who bopped along to this song are now the decision-makers.