Reposted by Tom BaileyRussell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Do you have a license to pilot a space shuttle? [I swear, I did not make this up] 14732
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Is this the first time a Minister of the Crown has rhetorically repudiated a Treaty settlement? Not close enough to the details to know if this has in substance occurred, but Jones' comments are extremely troubling regardless www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...nzherald.co.nzTainui unleashes scathing attack on Govt after river protection rules haltedFarming regulations designed to protect the Waikato River have been paused until 2032. 000
Reposted by Tom Baileyseasonally appropriately spooky Pàra @para14.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Excuse me, does this guy know what "very difficult" means or is he genuinely incapable of using the pedestrian crossing like a normal human? 1612334
Reposted by Tom BaileyQuinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The Minnesota conspiracy case against ICE watchers, like the Broadview Six case, is going to be yet another test of how judges handle a habitually deceitful Justice Departmenttheatlantic.comThe ‘Presumption of Regularity’ Is EvaporatingJudges have long defaulted to a posture of trust toward the federal government, but under Trump that is changing, and a new set of legal possibilities is emerging. 13651192
Reposted by Tom BaileyPaula Penfold @paulapenfold.bsky.social · 14/06/2026I spent some time looking at stopping-violence programmes and concerns within the sector about what’s working v what’s not, and whose voice is missing.stuff.co.nzIn groups like this, violent men sit and talk. But a crucial voice is often missingOfficial reports are being signed off as completed without anyone checking if the victims are actually safe, new report show. 78640
Reposted by Tom BaileyEddie Clark @dreddieclark.bsky.social · 03/06/2026The FSU's vision of free speech is that free speech *prevents* a gay man from speaking out against anti queer bigotry. This is 'insitutional neutrality' operating as its architects intend.nzherald.co.nzUni denies Grant Robertson breached neutrality rules over 'man' and 'woman' definitions billRobertson called the bill 'unnecessary and disturbing' in an email to Otago students. 416058
Reposted by Tom BaileyHayden Donnell @haydendonnell.bsky.social · 08/05/2026David Seymour's comments about not trying to influence RNZ's staffing decisions are slightly undermined by his comments about trying to influence RNZ's staffing decisions 514452
Reposted by Tom BaileyMarc Daalder @marcdaalder.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Another prospective Greens candidate withdraws, this time to run as an independent: Māngere doctor Timoti Te Moke thinks he has a better shot at winning the electorate and succeeding in Parliament if he doesn’t have to toe a party line. @foxmeyer.bsky.social newsroom.co.nz/2026/04/13/h...newsroom.co.nz‘They’re not ready for me’: high-profile Green candidate flips to independentMāngere doctor Timoti Te Moke says the Greens aren’t progressive enough for some of his policies 0101
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 07/03/2026I am once again asking why the 'party of government' is boycotting the largest street festival in the country 000
Reposted by Tom Baileyhenry cooke @henrycooke.bsky.social · 16/02/2026NEW: The Infra Commission just released its official plan, and it's a massive challenge to the Govt and NZ to: - Trim transport spending - Double spending on renewal/maintenance - Spend twice as much on hospitals 88534
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Not to "both sides" this, but NZF racebaiting on Māori seats is made easier when TPM campaigns for additional Māori seats in the nakedly partisan way they have, to say nothing of Tākuta's comments 000
Reposted by Tom BaileyCraig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 06/05/2025#nzpol The pay equity decision today – just before Mothers Day – takes employment law back decades. It will likely impact the earnings of hundreds of thousands of women, often working in some of the most poorly paid work. It will cost us all in the long-run. A 🧵 www.beehive.govt.nz/release/chan...beehive.govt.nz 8303162
Reposted by Tom BaileyEddie Clark @dreddieclark.bsky.social · 06/05/2025This is *why* retrospective laws are objectionable in principle. Law must be prospective so you can plan your life according to it. Which is what claimant groups, employers, and public servants have done for years. All in the bin in under 24 hours. Millions of dollars worth of work on all sides. 813254
Reposted by Tom BaileyTory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Re the Golden Mile, it has already been rephrased and put on hold time and time again. The longer we leave it the more expensive and untenable it becomes. It is NOW time to revitalise Courtenay Place, improve public transport and fix the pipes in one go. #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3606... 410112
Reposted by Tom BaileyLew @lewsos.bsky.social · 31/03/2025As with the Treaty Principles Bill and every other outrage caused by Luxo's rogue coalition partners: their conduct is on him because the ministerial warrants he has given them make them relevance. Luxo's failure to enforce even the most basic standards of discipline is a stain on our politics 1389
Reposted by Tom BaileyJoel MacManus @joelmacmanus.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews is one of New Zealand’s most effective advocates for housing reform. But it appears the Labour Party doesn’t want her any more. thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-...thespinoff.co.nzWindbag: Is Labour trying to freeze out its strongest Yimby?Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews is one of New Zealand’s most effective advocates for housing reform. But it appears the Labour Party doesn't want her any more. 1164
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 24/03/2025New RMA reform. Lots to unpack. No Treaty clause. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...nzherald.co.nzLuxon reveals major reform to replace 'broken' systemThe Prime Minister is expected to speak to media at 4pm on the Resource Management Act. 010
Reposted by Tom Baileyjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16/03/2025"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say 13445118512491
Reposted by Tom Baileysarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 21/02/2025elon musk at cpac was so fucking weird you guys I know this reads like a parody but I literally just wrote down what happened www.theverge.com/elon-musk/61... 24660761274
Reposted by Tom Baileylila pearl @lilashapiro.bsky.social · 13/01/2025I wrote about Neil Gaiman, and the women accusing him of sexual coercion, assault and abuse. www.vulture.com/article/neil...vulture.comThere Is No Safe WordHow the best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman hid the darkest parts of himself for decades. 624124453688
Reposted by Tom BaileyJess McAllen @jessmcallen.bsky.social · 17/12/2024I wrote a deep dive into Mike King for @davidfarrier.bsky.social at Webworm. This piece is the result of 100s of pages of OIAs and my experience covering him since 2014, a lot of work! www.webworm.co/p/rockstarwebworm.coThe Making of a Mental Health RockstarDoes Mike King’s popularity come with a big dose of impunity? 816067
Reposted by Tom BaileyKeith Ng @keithng.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Now is a really good time for NZ journos to reread this. Don't take it from me, take it from Patrick Gower. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3505... 922483
Reposted by Tom BaileyMarc Daalder @marcdaalder.bsky.social · 21/12/2023Note: The figures take into account policies put in place by the previous government, many of which have been or will be scrapped by the new coalition Government. 0136
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 14/12/2023Who will replace Kelvin Davis on the list? #kikorangi 100
Reposted by Tom BaileyMarc Daalder @marcdaalder.bsky.social · 12/12/2023This story is a bit overcooked. Shane Jones was almost certainly discussing 100% renewable target, which Labour called "aspirational" and had no plans to meet. And $24b is cost of meeting Paris (unfunded by both parties), not failing to meet it. 2193
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 14/11/2023Well, this is unexpected. "In addition, the party is committed to seeing revenue from polluters destined for the CERF being spent on adaptation and mitigation, such as flood protection, not in tax relief that landlords will largely benefit from." www.newsroom.co.nz/peters-and-s...newsroom.co.nzPeters and Seymour team up as Luxon hits hurdlesNew Zealand First wasn’t happy with the first deal offered by National and the big hurdle ahead is how to fund Christopher Luxon’s promised tax relief 010
Reposted by Tom BaileyTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 12/11/2023Why does it take the Wellington newspaper to cover Auckland Sikh communities getting bullied by BJP consulate narcs 3178
Reposted by Tom BaileyTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 12/11/2023Me: Look, some BJPer got AUT to cancel the booking of the Sikhs who wanted to talk about India assassinating that Canadian Sikh. They cancelled a Tiananmen event in 2019 as well after Chinese diplomats complained. Indian husband: Why are they so accommodating of fasciststhepost.co.nzThe Post 0138
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 03/11/2023Is this Te Pāti Māori's best result ever? Truly astonishing. (Remains funny that Meka lost.) 130
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 02/11/2023ACT have stated their Treaty Principles Act would be "short but decisive". Some quick questions about what that Act would actually do. (1) "1. All citizens of New Zealand have the same political rights and duties" Does this mean every citizen can vote... 1/? 210
Reposted by Tom BaileyEddie Clark @dreddieclark.bsky.social · 24/10/2023And here we see the consequence of repeated media grumbling about the specials vote counting: creating conditions where it's seen as reasonable to remove on the day enrolment and special voting. The effect, regardless of the intent, would be disenfranchisement for thousands. 913746
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 21/10/2023As distressing as 33% here is, we should take comfort in the 50%+ no. Also, as much as the Voice comparison shows support can drop in the face of a determined campaign, its worth remembering that Aussies were voting on change. Fear mongering would be harder as NZ would be voting on the status quo. 000
Tom Bailey @aproposensible.bsky.social · 21/10/2023A lot has been made of Labours actions this term, and how they led to this collapse. However, I agree with others that the 2020 election, and crucially the term before are key to understanding this election - and why the strategic decisions Labour made made sense at the time. 1/? 100