MollyByGolly
@mollymoo.bsky.social
Refugee from the ex-bird place
This will make it easier to amalgamate councils in the Wellington region 🤔
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
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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 5:53 AM
This will make it easier to amalgamate councils in the Wellington region 🤔
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
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Ah, I remember those days. The influx of overseas economists, policy people, journalists, politicians. We were often studied - but never emulated:
#nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-...
#nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-...
The international media view on the big ‘Kiwi experiment’
How the juggernaut reforms of the 80s and 90s played out in the pages of the Economist and other foreign outlets.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Ah, I remember those days. The influx of overseas economists, policy people, journalists, politicians. We were often studied - but never emulated:
#nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-...
#nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-...
Oooof. Tonight’s Design Thinking comic is a bit too close to home:
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Oooof. Tonight’s Design Thinking comic is a bit too close to home:
This is my motto at work: “Yes, this is shit, but they can always make it worse”.
And they do 🙄
And they do 🙄
Everything so stupid but I have faith it can get stupider
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This is my motto at work: “Yes, this is shit, but they can always make it worse”.
And they do 🙄
And they do 🙄
Another cracking morning in the 09
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Another cracking morning in the 09
Mōrena Tāmakimakaurau!
It’s like summer arrived all at once …
It’s like summer arrived all at once …
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Mōrena Tāmakimakaurau!
It’s like summer arrived all at once …
It’s like summer arrived all at once …
Downtown and midtown Auckland is full and buzzing.
MOAR mega strikes for a vibrant city!
MOAR mega strikes for a vibrant city!
October 23, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Downtown and midtown Auckland is full and buzzing.
MOAR mega strikes for a vibrant city!
MOAR mega strikes for a vibrant city!
My partner was forced into early retirement because of the construction sector collapse … in his niche there is not a single person of experience standing. Everyone has left the sector, mostly to retire. A whole generation of expertise lost in one fell swoop.
One of the first things National Party did when they got into power was to cancel most of the infrastructure jobs: schools, water, renewables, footpaths, hospitals.
20,000 jobs lost - with the industry putting it right at National's feet.
#nzpol
20,000 jobs lost - with the industry putting it right at National's feet.
#nzpol
The hard bite of a deep construction downturn
More than 12,000 job losses, more than 1100 liquidations, residential construction expectations “tanking”, and construction in a “renewed slump”. There’s two sides to the political debate about how th...
www.thepost.co.nz
October 17, 2025 at 5:17 AM
My partner was forced into early retirement because of the construction sector collapse … in his niche there is not a single person of experience standing. Everyone has left the sector, mostly to retire. A whole generation of expertise lost in one fell swoop.
A new release is available from Hon Erica Stanford.
Teaching the Basics Brilliantly: New curriculum, resources and assessment tools
The Government is delivering on its commitment to lift student achievement, with new curriculum updates, resources, and assessments rolling out from Term 4, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.
www.beehive.govt.nz
October 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
“A leadership change could deliver a measurable electoral lift for National.”
Andrea Vance is forgetting Winston Peters is part of the mix…
#nzpol
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Andrea Vance is forgetting Winston Peters is part of the mix…
#nzpol
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Chris Bishop emerges as Luxon’s successor-in-waiting
The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll signals a leadership swap could lead to boost for National, with half of voters wanting Christopher Luxon gone.
www.thepost.co.nz
October 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
“A leadership change could deliver a measurable electoral lift for National.”
Andrea Vance is forgetting Winston Peters is part of the mix…
#nzpol
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Andrea Vance is forgetting Winston Peters is part of the mix…
#nzpol
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
This government, ruthlessly focussed on the things that matter … tv ads on Christmas Day 🙄
#nzpol
Government allows advertising to be broadcast on Christmas, Sundays www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
Government allows advertising to be broadcast on Christmas, Sundays www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government allows advertising to be broadcast on Christmas, Sundays
It could generate a multimillion dollar annual boost for the industry.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This government, ruthlessly focussed on the things that matter … tv ads on Christmas Day 🙄
#nzpol
Government allows advertising to be broadcast on Christmas, Sundays www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
Government allows advertising to be broadcast on Christmas, Sundays www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Amazing portrait of my old (11 3/4 year old) dog!
Thanks Erin! 😍
Thanks Erin! 😍
October 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Amazing portrait of my old (11 3/4 year old) dog!
Thanks Erin! 😍
Thanks Erin! 😍
Auckland is a region of tickets. But also: people who put in the work get re-elected - Josephine Bartley, Richard Hills etc.
ActLocal was spectacularly unsuccessful, winning only 1 seat on the Ōrākei local board.
That’s
0/5 councillors and
1/14 local board members
#nzpol #lgnz
ActLocal was spectacularly unsuccessful, winning only 1 seat on the Ōrākei local board.
That’s
0/5 councillors and
1/14 local board members
#nzpol #lgnz
Ditto.one
October 11, 2025 at 6:25 AM
At some point the increasing number of old people who rely on *high* interest rates on their meagre savings
Will tip the balance of power around interest rates
Because old people vote …
😬🤔
First home loan rate cuts after OCR drop www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Will tip the balance of power around interest rates
Because old people vote …
😬🤔
First home loan rate cuts after OCR drop www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
First home loan rate cuts after OCR drop
ANZ and Westpac moved quickly after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 8, 2025 at 5:37 AM
At some point the increasing number of old people who rely on *high* interest rates on their meagre savings
Will tip the balance of power around interest rates
Because old people vote …
😬🤔
First home loan rate cuts after OCR drop www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Will tip the balance of power around interest rates
Because old people vote …
😬🤔
First home loan rate cuts after OCR drop www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
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"Well, for me, I’m always dissatisfied with the performance of myself and everyone in general. You know, I’m just wired to be constantly constructively dissatisfied...while being incredibly optimistic."
October 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"Well, for me, I’m always dissatisfied with the performance of myself and everyone in general. You know, I’m just wired to be constantly constructively dissatisfied...while being incredibly optimistic."
September 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Switching my KiwiSaver*to* Simplicity
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/charlie-k... Charlie Kirk death: Simplicity managing director faces backlash over post about activist’s shooting
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/charlie-k... Charlie Kirk death: Simplicity managing director faces backlash over post about activist’s shooting
KiwiSaver boss faces backlash over Charlie Kirk LinkedIn post
'I wish your ideas had died with you,' he posted.
www.nzherald.co.nz
September 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Switching my KiwiSaver*to* Simplicity
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/charlie-k... Charlie Kirk death: Simplicity managing director faces backlash over post about activist’s shooting
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/charlie-k... Charlie Kirk death: Simplicity managing director faces backlash over post about activist’s shooting
NZ First the decider?
#nzpol
RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to deadlocked Parliament www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to deadlocked Parliament www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to deadlocked Parliament
Labour is still narrowly ahead of National but neither bloc would be able to govern on its own.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NZ First the decider?
#nzpol
RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to deadlocked Parliament www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to deadlocked Parliament www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
HDPA calls for the injunction to be lifted, says the gossip about this family is correct; if so, has she broken the injunction? Should the @nzherald.bsky.social be publishing this?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/heather-d... Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Tom Phillips injunction is pointless
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/heather-d... Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Tom Phillips injunction is pointless
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why the Tom Phillips injunction is pointless
The courts can either acknowledge reality or pretend it isn’t happening.
www.nzherald.co.nz
September 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
HDPA calls for the injunction to be lifted, says the gossip about this family is correct; if so, has she broken the injunction? Should the @nzherald.bsky.social be publishing this?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/heather-d... Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Tom Phillips injunction is pointless
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/heather-d... Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Tom Phillips injunction is pointless
Wouldn’t you evaluate MBIE before assuming mega-merging public agencies is a good thing?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... Revealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed triple-merger of Ministry for the Environment, Transport and Housing and Urban Development
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... Revealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed triple-merger of Ministry for the Environment, Transport and Housing and Urban Development
Revealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed Govt agency triple-merger
The Public Service Commissioner said there is scope to reduce fragmentation.
www.nzherald.co.nz
September 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Wouldn’t you evaluate MBIE before assuming mega-merging public agencies is a good thing?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... Revealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed triple-merger of Ministry for the Environment, Transport and Housing and Urban Development
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... Revealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed triple-merger of Ministry for the Environment, Transport and Housing and Urban Development
Wait … so the “investment” in the NZ economy must be a $5m+ home?
How does that help the economy?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... NZ First leader Winston Peters denies loosening foreign buyer ban, expects party supporters will back them
How does that help the economy?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... NZ First leader Winston Peters denies loosening foreign buyer ban, expects party supporters will back them
September 1, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Wait … so the “investment” in the NZ economy must be a $5m+ home?
How does that help the economy?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... NZ First leader Winston Peters denies loosening foreign buyer ban, expects party supporters will back them
How does that help the economy?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... NZ First leader Winston Peters denies loosening foreign buyer ban, expects party supporters will back them
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Actually the power move is for Taylor Swift to invite Jacinda Ardern to her wedding 💅
The entire country can now experience a level of cringe previously only felt by Gen Zs when their parents try to use TikTok slang.
No cap.
No cap.
‘No better place’: Luxon invites Taylor and Travis to have wedding in New Zealand
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has extended an open invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding or honeymoon in Aotearoa.
www.stuff.co.nz
August 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Actually the power move is for Taylor Swift to invite Jacinda Ardern to her wedding 💅
Gorgeous sunset.
Auckland’s second harbour crossing in the background
Auckland’s second harbour crossing in the background
August 12, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Gorgeous sunset.
Auckland’s second harbour crossing in the background
Auckland’s second harbour crossing in the background
Mōrena Tāmakimakaurau!
After yesterday’s dense but very localised fog, and the previous few weeks of wet, we have a beautiful clear morning with not a cloud in the sky. A crescent moon and Venus are prominent in the NE sky.
After yesterday’s dense but very localised fog, and the previous few weeks of wet, we have a beautiful clear morning with not a cloud in the sky. A crescent moon and Venus are prominent in the NE sky.
July 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Mōrena Tāmakimakaurau!
After yesterday’s dense but very localised fog, and the previous few weeks of wet, we have a beautiful clear morning with not a cloud in the sky. A crescent moon and Venus are prominent in the NE sky.
After yesterday’s dense but very localised fog, and the previous few weeks of wet, we have a beautiful clear morning with not a cloud in the sky. A crescent moon and Venus are prominent in the NE sky.