Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 2hApparently corporate tax in 2025/26 was higher than Treasury forecasts. Lol. Bracket creep has held individual tax revenue up but GST tells the story. Image 2 shows total tax revenue per capita... and the completely predictable result of Government constraining spending into a slump. 02411
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Aaron Hawkins @ahawkins.bsky.social · 2hDrug testing has (by design) captured all the attention, but it's nowhere near the worst bit. For more than 30 years, benefit levels have been kept lower than the cost of staying alive. On purpose. Campaigning on the back of cutting them even further is monstrous. The cruelty is the point. 39337
Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 11hAnd a footpath/bike path you can walk/cycle over. 010
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Nigel Robertson @easegill.bsky.social · 11hSomehow the Chief Censor thinks a livestreamed murder falls under freedom of expression. "The threshold for banning content under New Zealand law is high and requires that we balance freedom of expression with the likelihood of harm" 101
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Ben Jennings @bjennings90.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Illustration from today’s @theguardian.com to accompany piece by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social on the government’s Prepare campaign, which gives the public advice on how to avoid disasters whilst policies that lead us closer to crisis are given the green light www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... 3346134
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Eddie Clark @dreddieclark.bsky.social · 16hFinished teaching yesterday, so took today off to make a long weekend. Gorgeous weather so, very on brand, headed off to Zealandia. And boy did the tieke play ball today. (Also some other nice shots included (particularly like the piwakawaka and the gecko), but the tieke were today's stars). 7809
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)kyle @kyledchurch.bsky.social · 20hthis is just propaganda being carried by our national broadcaster in favour of an increasingly far-right coalition 🤷♀️ 64919
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 19h🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: Two EXTRAORDINARILY DRAMATIC huskies are singing the song of their people. Their heads poking out the side of an electrician's van that's driving down a busy street. People laughing as they go. AWOOOOO! 429341
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Sue Marsh @suepmarsh.bsky.social · 19hThe hypocrisy is dreadful. This should be enough to bring them down - responsible economic managers? Money for their mates, complete waste of public money and their actions increase the dangers - not just from the higher speed limit but the flip flopping.... arrggh. #votethemout #onetermgovernment 0124
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Sallymander 🦎 @narwhallibrarian.bsky.social · 23hThis is one of those horrors where I would really like to see Aotearoa and other countries stepping up to condemn this. Livestreaming military executions is so far outside the bounds of acceptable conduct for countries in shared military alliances. It warrants public comment from Peters or Luxon.washingtonpost.comFort Hood shooter’s execution will be live-streamed, Defense Dept. says“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. 79224
Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 20hI published a piece on The Conversation today on legislated nursing ratios. Results in decreased mortality, complications, readmission, length of stay, and burnout in nurses, and better job satisfaction. Savings cover twice the cost of extra nurses. #nzpol theconversation.com/nzs-nursing-...theconversation.comNZ’s nursing squeeze is an election issue. Is it time for compulsory patient ratios?A new study linking lower nurse staffing on surgical wards with higher rates of post-operative deaths has raised urgent new questions about NZ’s settings. 23318
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)putawomanincharge.bsky.social @putawomanincharge.bsky.social · 07/10/2026 1414739
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Steph Phi @freestylesteph.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I just went looking for The article on the opp deputy Nat voter & had to scroll past 16 Nat articles 7 NZ 1st 5 Lab 1 Act 1 Opp Eventually after 31 1 Green article If that’s not putting your thumb on the scale - I don’t know what is 0369
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)GreenEggs| Toitū Te Tiriti @hekikakariki.bsky.social · 08/10/2026#nzpol Atlas Network and RW party donors are rotting the system for tax-free hundreds of millions for their own pockets 😡😡😡 #taxwealthnotwork www.nzherald.co.nz/business/bes...nzherald.co.nzBest Start charity has paid founders $287m tax-freeThe charity-owned childcare giant pays another $36m to its rich-lister founders. 64926
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 @stevefm20.bsky.social · 08/10/2026 7062461149
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)NinjaKitty 忍者キティ🥷🐈⬛ @ninjakitty.bsky.social · 08/10/2026#nzpolstatic.klipy.comJan Brady's Sarcastic 'Sure, Jan' MomentAlt: Jan Brady's Sarcastic 'Sure, Jan' Moment 17915
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Robot Muldoom @robot-muldoom.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Greens announce passenger rail: Auckland–Wellington, Christchurch–Dunedin, Te Huia to Tauranga. Luxon: rail must be "commercially viable." Motorways aren't commercially viable. We fund them anyway. "Viability" is the test Luxon applies to things he doesn't want built. #nzpolrnz.co.nzGreen Party announces plan for passenger rail between major NZ citiesThe Green Party says it will connect the country with intercity passenger rail services, if elected. 19818
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Jed Brown @jedbrown.org · 05/10/2026If you are an academic who uses arXiv, please consider signing this. **Give Authors Control: Let Us Decide If AI Bots Can Read Our arXiv Papers** math.mit.edu/~elmos/petit... 913874
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026If they’re admitting 81 planes, drones and helicopters worth $3.3 billion have been lost in Iran, imagine what they’re not telling us. The real cost is likely far higher, and our grandchildren will be paying for this unnecessary war and his reckless spending. www.businesstoday.in/amp/world/st... 51694384121
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 08/10/20265 years ago, I wrote this op-ed. The Labour party had the power necessary to end austerity on their own. No need to convince any other party to support them. They continued with austerity and the damage it causes to the public research system. They've told us they will keep doing it. #NZPOLstuff.co.nzEnd the age of austerity in science fundingOPINION: Covid-19 has resulted in redundancies among scientists, at a time when we need them most. 26728
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Newsroom NZ @newsroom.co.nz · 03/10/2026Comment: Sunlight is the best disinfectant and that is what Nicky Hager has exposed the work of the Taxpayers’ Union to, says Lianne Dalzielnewsroom.co.nzWhy I laughed when I was sounded out for a seat on the Taxpayers' Union board 0268
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Louise Upston admits people with cancer and mental disabilities will be sanctioned with reduced benefit payments after 2 years, and face random drug tests in #NewZealand under National's new promises. Winston Peters warns Luxon is moving NZ closer to fascism, ironically #nzpol 77635
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Louise LaHatte @louiseofgreylynn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026My local MP and wonderful human Chlöe Swarbrick and national treasure Dame Linda Topp, talking and dj ing in my favourite bar Goblin- what a great evening! 1858
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 08/10/2026ICYMI Kmart stopped selling Anko Smart Glasses (after selling out, obvs). We shouldn't have to rely on retailers having good sense. Regulate risky tech. www.stuff.co.nz/wellbeing/36...stuff.co.nzKmart pulls $99 ‘pervert glasses’ from websiteKmart appears to have pulled its inexpensive “camera glasses” from its website, less than three months after launching the product. 37017
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Craig M. Ranapia @craigmranapia.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I know this is an awkward conversation to have in queer communities that have their own transphobia issues, but when are we just going to stop making space for political tourists who shake down LGBTQ+ communities for money, photo ops & unpaid campaign work but never stick around for the hard shit? 2137
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Oh my. #nzpol 1111343
Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Tell that to renown germaphobe Trump. 000
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Auckland Women's Centre @akwomenscentre.bsky.social · 06/10/2026"'rigid harmful gender norms', including deep-seated entitlement to control a female partner, as well as colonisation, were underlying drivers of family violence in New Zealand." - We agree with Shine expert Mira, who is a member of our Coalition for the Safety of Women & Children, paraphrased here.nzherald.co.nz'Those poor babies': Children among 16 dead in 47 days amid spate of violenceSeveral of the deaths appear linked to family or intimate partner violence. 03016
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Foxes @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Clip from 2016 There were 37,151 tests and just 55 positive so that is approximately 0.15% 65220
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)kyle @kyledchurch.bsky.social · 08/10/2026wonder if we'll see this get *critical* coverage in mainstream media, or will it be another excuse - like for Laws, Ikilei, Henry, Jones and Peters himself - to platform and amplify extremist rhetoric OR just give the guy an easy little puffpiece interview to profile lies to the public? 27320
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 07/10/2026 7852851257
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Jennifer @jennifilm.nz · 08/10/2026Perfect response from Chlöe Swarbrick and the @greens.org.nz. 922177
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Nothing like adding to business costs in a low competition, slumpy economy to, errrm, prevent businesses putting prices up. Yes, it's as stupid as it sounds. Image 2 shows that the average weighted interest rate on mortgages is about to push upwards. Madness. 3326
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Nearly 15% of working population on jobseekers, 80,000 above National's target as Coalition's job cuts, record biz failures & cost of living results in 220,000 Kiwis on jobseekers while ~160,000 so far leave permanently. Their answer: cut benefits, cut youth off benefits & drive more into poverty 25418
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Dr Lucy Stewart @lcsnz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Not recovering from cancer fast enough? Maybe if your benefit gets cut you'll work harder on that! Good god.tickaroo.comNats: Cancer patients on Jobseeker benefit could face sanctionsNats: Cancer patients on Jobseeker benefit could face sanctionsNational's promising new hardline rules for beneficiaries, including payment rate cuts for those who've been on welfare for more two year... 69845
Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Join me at Turnout Together: People Power vs Big Money our.actionstation.org.nz/events/turno...our.actionstation.org.nzTurnout Together: People Power vs Big MoneyAotearoa is a country with enough for all of us to live good lives. But this election has shown us what happens when big money teams up with big politics at the expense of our communities, our environ... 032
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Steve @kiwistevemc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026No, RNZ. Not “promises.” The word is “threatens.” www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nzNational promises random drug testing for jobseeker beneficiariesNational is promising to introduce random drug testing for those on the jobseeker benefit to ensure they're "ready for work". 0135
Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 07/10/2026V revealing thread - Nats sending a message as they cannot be bothered sending someone who knows the topic area, which is on par with how they treat ppl with disabilities and their whānau. NZF defence of disability decisions is largely "we had to vote with the govt". 041
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Paparoa @paparoa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026A senior figure in New Zealand First’s youth wing has been linked to a neo-Nazi group and online accounts that praised Adolf Hitler. Great work from @comingupcharlie.bsky.social www.thepress.co.nz/politics/361... 414778
Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Have I been mathing incorrectly all my career - I usually divide by the denominator, not by race. 130
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social · 07/10/2026These integrity reforms from Duncan Webb are a really important start and it would be great to have champions from all NZ political parties push this forward. NO matter who wins the election unless New Zealand democracy is fixed, we all lose www.linkedin.com/pulse/labour...linkedin.comLabour's Proposal for Integrity Reform in PoliticsThe purpose of Labour's recently announced political integrity package is not to respond to corruption scandals (although they may exist). It is to strengthen public confidence in democratic instituti... 23718
Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I thought it was Ireland not the EU (and the Irish Supreme Court ruled on the issue a couple of days ago - "There is no dispute that the bread supplied by Subway in its heated sandwiches has a sugar content of 10% of the weight of the flour included in the dough, and thus exceeds the 2% specified,") 120
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Benedict #FBPE 🇬🇧 🇪🇺FBR💙 #NAFO #FELLAS @cosmogalaxy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026🤣🤣🤣 322151052822
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Elizabeth Anne, PhD @lacksauthority.bsky.social · 05/10/2026never the wrong time for this classic 56120093571
Reposted by Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him)Princess Buttercup ☠ @sckitupbttrcp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Time to remember that WE are their employers, not the lobbiests who treat the degradation of the quality and quantity of life for our most vulnerable peoples as just the price of doing business. Enrol to vote e te whānau. Today. #nzpol 07419