Mr M
@scungo.bsky.social
Thought I'd just dropped out of uni, turns out I'm quite old!
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“Wellington's sewage spill is just one of many examples of public service and infrastructure enshittification, begun by Roger Douglas and Ruth Richardson, and continued by neoliberal factions across government, business, media, finance, and the public.” - Josh Drummond
A must read folks #nzpol
A must read folks #nzpol
Time to end the enshittification of New Zealand
I live in the great green heartland of New Zealand; a biologically ruined grassy waste created to serve cows. And when out in this countryside – dead rivers rich with brown foam, man-made fountains of...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 8:29 AM
“Wellington's sewage spill is just one of many examples of public service and infrastructure enshittification, begun by Roger Douglas and Ruth Richardson, and continued by neoliberal factions across government, business, media, finance, and the public.” - Josh Drummond
A must read folks #nzpol
A must read folks #nzpol
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My investigative piece today on Nicola Willis's surprise RBNZ Covid Inquiry announcement. She has set it up so that the results are released 6 WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTION
Please share where you can - between the voter suppression laws, and this, it could be a real killer come Nov 2026. #NZPOL #NZ
Please share where you can - between the voter suppression laws, and this, it could be a real killer come Nov 2026. #NZPOL #NZ
Did Nicola Willis just appoint Atlas Network connections to her surprise RBNZ Covid Inquiry?
Willis launches a surprise Covid inquiry with results to come out 6 weeks before the election. Most NZ publications noted her hiring of "independent" experts. I looked further into it.
mountaintui.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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MSD have been delaying their December benefits data release due to data processing issues but they shared headline numbers yesterday. If the data is correct, this is a huuuge increase. We now have nearly 1 in 7 adults on a working age benefit. Link in ALT. (🧵 1/n)
February 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
MSD have been delaying their December benefits data release due to data processing issues but they shared headline numbers yesterday. If the data is correct, this is a huuuge increase. We now have nearly 1 in 7 adults on a working age benefit. Link in ALT. (🧵 1/n)
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Winston and the cookers still yelling about Jacinda being a criminal. Morons. #NZPol
Worldwide mortality experience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2024) shows excess deaths over that period in almost every country measured. Australia (+6%) was below average, and New Zealand (+0.1%) the lowest we measured.
December 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Winston and the cookers still yelling about Jacinda being a criminal. Morons. #NZPol
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(1/10) BREAKING: US State Dept has fundamentally redefined "human rights." New mandatory guidance instructs diplomats to flag gender-affirming care and hate speech laws as human rights abuses. The "Civil Liberties" framework has captured the diplomatic engine.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Under Trump, U.S. human rights reports will flag abortion, gender care
In a dramatic break, the State Department intends to scrutinize other countries’ abuses by emphasizing entitlements “given to us by God.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
(1/10) BREAKING: US State Dept has fundamentally redefined "human rights." New mandatory guidance instructs diplomats to flag gender-affirming care and hate speech laws as human rights abuses. The "Civil Liberties" framework has captured the diplomatic engine.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Auckland’s traffic is bad because we built all our houses in Massey and Papakura to avoid upsetting the inhospitable residents of our inner city suburbs thespinoff.co.nz/society/19-1...
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Auckland’s traffic is bad because we built all our houses in Massey and Papakura to avoid upsetting the inhospitable residents of our inner city suburbs thespinoff.co.nz/society/19-1...
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Hello #nzpol !
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Hello #nzpol !
Feel like todays episode is fairly strong with this:
In today's episode of "How Fucking Stupid Can Our Government Get?", I bring you...
THIS.
#NZpol #FENZ #nationalnotfittogovernnz
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
THIS.
#NZpol #FENZ #nationalnotfittogovernnz
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence
At least 140 people are slated to lose their jobs, and unions say the proposal will decimate the agency most relied on for first response in emergencies.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Feel like todays episode is fairly strong with this:
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if you believe fully autonomous robot butlers are just over the horizon you are actually one of the dumbest motherfuckers alive and we should take your money from you so we can put it towards something worthwhile
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
if you believe fully autonomous robot butlers are just over the horizon you are actually one of the dumbest motherfuckers alive and we should take your money from you so we can put it towards something worthwhile
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The new Social studies curriculum is atrocious in general, but I just want to shine a spotlight on the explicit retreading of literal Nazi propaganda that is woven through the year 10 content! Buckle up this shit is shocking!
October 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The new Social studies curriculum is atrocious in general, but I just want to shine a spotlight on the explicit retreading of literal Nazi propaganda that is woven through the year 10 content! Buckle up this shit is shocking!
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My biggest #nzpol wish is for more people to understand this 👇🏻🧵
Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
October 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
My biggest #nzpol wish is for more people to understand this 👇🏻🧵
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Good rundown on the situation by Paul Barlow - we got to stop these dodgy people:/ www.facebook.com/share/v/17gS...
Redirecting...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Good rundown on the situation by Paul Barlow - we got to stop these dodgy people:/ www.facebook.com/share/v/17gS...
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Just a reminder about the presentation discussing the Privatization of your healthcare in Aotearoa, tonight. Well informed speakers will discuss the challenges and risks of the proposals from current government.
#KiwisDeserveBetter
#nzpol
www.youtube.com/live/Y2RELxL...
#KiwisDeserveBetter
#nzpol
www.youtube.com/live/Y2RELxL...
The Privatisation of Public Health
YouTube video by NZ Fabian Society
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October 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just a reminder about the presentation discussing the Privatization of your healthcare in Aotearoa, tonight. Well informed speakers will discuss the challenges and risks of the proposals from current government.
#KiwisDeserveBetter
#nzpol
www.youtube.com/live/Y2RELxL...
#KiwisDeserveBetter
#nzpol
www.youtube.com/live/Y2RELxL...
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Looks like a good time in the news cycle to tackle three big myths 🧵
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
September 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Looks like a good time in the news cycle to tackle three big myths 🧵
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
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I think a point to make to National voters who consider their party too led by NZF and ACT, is that currently 28% of government MPs are NZF and ACT, on present polling if the current government got back in it would be about 36% NZF and ACT. Then start explaining the current NZF party list.
October 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I think a point to make to National voters who consider their party too led by NZF and ACT, is that currently 28% of government MPs are NZF and ACT, on present polling if the current government got back in it would be about 36% NZF and ACT. Then start explaining the current NZF party list.
So good - "No not again!!"
October 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
So good - "No not again!!"
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"single-use plastic of the mind" had me GAGGED
September 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
"single-use plastic of the mind" had me GAGGED
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'...if you focus on 2020, you won't see what the Govt is doing in 2025 - dismantling our health and education system with the aim of privatisation, pushing through bills in urgency, and steamrolling us all with racist anti-Māori legislation.'
www.emilywrites.co.nz/why-are-peop...
'...if you focus on 2020, you won't see what the Govt is doing in 2025 - dismantling our health and education system with the aim of privatisation, pushing through bills in urgency, and steamrolling us all with racist anti-Māori legislation.'
www.emilywrites.co.nz/why-are-peop...
Why are people lying about Covid-19 lockdowns?
As I started up the car, Duncan Garner's voice boomed out. In his shrill 'trying to be one of the boys but failing' shout, he raged about how 'we were all locked down' and 'Jacinda needs to front up!*...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
September 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Resharing #nzpol
'...if you focus on 2020, you won't see what the Govt is doing in 2025 - dismantling our health and education system with the aim of privatisation, pushing through bills in urgency, and steamrolling us all with racist anti-Māori legislation.'
www.emilywrites.co.nz/why-are-peop...
'...if you focus on 2020, you won't see what the Govt is doing in 2025 - dismantling our health and education system with the aim of privatisation, pushing through bills in urgency, and steamrolling us all with racist anti-Māori legislation.'
www.emilywrites.co.nz/why-are-peop...
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Here’s my Pick n’ Mixes hot off the virtual presses: David Seymour to campaign to block Chris Bishop's up-zoning of inner-city Auckland, including Epsom; "This plan is not necessary, and will have negative unintended consequences," he says #nzpol. thekaka.substack.com/p/libertaria...
Libertarian leader turns chief NIMBY
David Seymour to campaign to block Chris Bishop's up-zoning of inner-city Auckland, including Epsom; "This plan is not necessary, and will have negative unintended consequences," he says
thekaka.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Here’s my Pick n’ Mixes hot off the virtual presses: David Seymour to campaign to block Chris Bishop's up-zoning of inner-city Auckland, including Epsom; "This plan is not necessary, and will have negative unintended consequences," he says #nzpol. thekaka.substack.com/p/libertaria...
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Paul's Local Election red Flags
Paul is an excellent source of candidate information to help you avoid voting for cooker nutjobs by mistake.
This one is for voters in the Thames Coromandel District.
#nzpol
Paul is an excellent source of candidate information to help you avoid voting for cooker nutjobs by mistake.
This one is for voters in the Thames Coromandel District.
#nzpol
Paul's Local Election red Flags - Thames Coromandel District Council
YouTube video by Paul… The Other One
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Paul's Local Election red Flags
Paul is an excellent source of candidate information to help you avoid voting for cooker nutjobs by mistake.
This one is for voters in the Thames Coromandel District.
#nzpol
Paul is an excellent source of candidate information to help you avoid voting for cooker nutjobs by mistake.
This one is for voters in the Thames Coromandel District.
#nzpol
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If you joined InternetNZ more than 3 months ago to help stop the hostile takeover of the NGO by the Free Speech Union and Hobsons Pledge, you will have received an email with a link and password to cast you vote.
This is a good guide. Don't rank the FSU/Hobsons candidates at all, leave them blank
This is a good guide. Don't rank the FSU/Hobsons candidates at all, leave them blank
2025 InternetNZ voting guide as of 9/7/2025 11:14. Probably max 13 candidates (⚖️=pending MoJ check):
✅ Reeve
✅ Grizhar
✅ Hunt
✅ Jones⚖️
✅ Roger Brown
✅ Dunn
✅ Kenlon
❔ Hilyard
❔ Tingley
❌ Ayling (FSU)
❌ Douglas Brown (FSU)
❌ Cunliffe-Steel
❌ Neilson (Hobson's)
✅ Reeve
✅ Grizhar
✅ Hunt
✅ Jones⚖️
✅ Roger Brown
✅ Dunn
✅ Kenlon
❔ Hilyard
❔ Tingley
❌ Ayling (FSU)
❌ Douglas Brown (FSU)
❌ Cunliffe-Steel
❌ Neilson (Hobson's)
July 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
If you joined InternetNZ more than 3 months ago to help stop the hostile takeover of the NGO by the Free Speech Union and Hobsons Pledge, you will have received an email with a link and password to cast you vote.
This is a good guide. Don't rank the FSU/Hobsons candidates at all, leave them blank
This is a good guide. Don't rank the FSU/Hobsons candidates at all, leave them blank
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#nzpol
This is for all the Taylors & Alexs in Aotearoa. Facing 71% EMTR Alex’s 40 hrs nets in the hand $6.07/hr.
Mihi to your dignity & resilience in face of unforgiving system devised & designed by those wishing to preserve & protect their privileged positions.
open.substack.com/pub/ganeshna...
This is for all the Taylors & Alexs in Aotearoa. Facing 71% EMTR Alex’s 40 hrs nets in the hand $6.07/hr.
Mihi to your dignity & resilience in face of unforgiving system devised & designed by those wishing to preserve & protect their privileged positions.
open.substack.com/pub/ganeshna...
July 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
#nzpol
This is for all the Taylors & Alexs in Aotearoa. Facing 71% EMTR Alex’s 40 hrs nets in the hand $6.07/hr.
Mihi to your dignity & resilience in face of unforgiving system devised & designed by those wishing to preserve & protect their privileged positions.
open.substack.com/pub/ganeshna...
This is for all the Taylors & Alexs in Aotearoa. Facing 71% EMTR Alex’s 40 hrs nets in the hand $6.07/hr.
Mihi to your dignity & resilience in face of unforgiving system devised & designed by those wishing to preserve & protect their privileged positions.
open.substack.com/pub/ganeshna...
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Fabricated Consent does a good job of covering a big chunk of red flags around Local Government elections...aye
#NZpol
youtu.be/bOekmUdnN80?...
#NZpol
youtu.be/bOekmUdnN80?...
Fabricated Consent: Astroturfs Go Local
YouTube video by Paul… The Other One
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Fabricated Consent does a good job of covering a big chunk of red flags around Local Government elections...aye
#NZpol
youtu.be/bOekmUdnN80?...
#NZpol
youtu.be/bOekmUdnN80?...
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To be clear: do NOT vote for these people if you want NZ’s Internet to actually have free speech for everyone. #nzpol
#nzpol
Voting for the two spots on the InternetNZ board has now opened. The FSU are making a major push with 3 candidates:
Brynn Neilson
Douglas Brown
Jonathan Ayling
Despite their name they don't want free speech, they want to destroy anything that doesn't centre colonial white attitudes.
Voting for the two spots on the InternetNZ board has now opened. The FSU are making a major push with 3 candidates:
Brynn Neilson
Douglas Brown
Jonathan Ayling
Despite their name they don't want free speech, they want to destroy anything that doesn't centre colonial white attitudes.
July 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
To be clear: do NOT vote for these people if you want NZ’s Internet to actually have free speech for everyone. #nzpol