Reposted by BinkensteinBen Ross @benakl.bsky.social · 4hAgain: $4.5b still costs less than National's Holiday Highway PPP to the border of Northland 23322
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 7hNational wants to reduce govt spending to 28% of GDP. Govt spending is included in GDP. Therefore National wants to reduce GDP. This requires cutting Govt spending by ~15% (28 divided by current ~33% of GDP). #nzpol 132
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 8h@clrenney.bsky.social A recent BHN video reminded me of a spreadsheet I made based on a previous interview with you, looking at what low income workers earn vs the "cost" to the govt. This is just looking at Jobseeker, no children or other support. 000
Reposted by BinkensteinCindyBax @cindybax.bsky.social · 10hOMG full page full racist Hobson’s Pledge in The Post today is this even legal? #nzpol 238321
Reposted by BinkensteinNewsroom NZ @newsroom.co.nz · 11hComment: 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 0112
Reposted by BinkensteinDr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave @wolven.blacksky.app · 26/09/2026Damn. With the alt text: 3218108
Reposted by BinkensteinMountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Posted on r/znpolitics 26217
Reposted by BinkensteinIdiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Violent offender given discharge without conviction because it might interfere with his violent career www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-a...rnz.co.nzArmy officer attacked taxi driver after being asked for $20 fareNew Zealand Army intelligence officer Arthur Finegan denied a "nasty" assault - until he was confronted with CCTV footage showing an attack that left a taxi driver unconscious. 0116
Reposted by BinkensteinSacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"In 2023, we were told we were told we'd have a $2b surplus now. Instead, we have a $9b deficit by the same measure." - Seymour admits Treasury forecast of last Labour government's economic performance was much better than the current govt has delivered. #NzPoltickaroo.comACT: 'We have to go further'ACT: 'We have to go further'ACT leader David Seymour says the PREFU figures have "vindicated" his party's "drive for savings" in the coalition Government."The number one result is we cannot afford Lab... 54116
Reposted by BinkensteinPrivate Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Eco chamber: Al could wipe out humanity within a decade! From the latest Private Eye, out now. 326267
Reposted by BinkensteinRichard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026There is no such thing as taxpayers’ money youtu.be/4AyhV70BDwE?... Anyone who claims the government spends taxpayers' money is talking total nonsense. The problem is that almost all our politicians do.youtu.beThere is no such thing as taxpayers’ moneyYouTube video by Richard J Murphy 415474
Reposted by BinkensteinCEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Day two of the campaign and we've got Luxon insisting Labour will have to do every Green, TPM and Opportunity policy while also stating that he would not do NZ First or ACT policy. This will not receive accurate contextual comment that is clearly hypocritical blathering. 68019
Reposted by BinkensteinJombucha @mangetout.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It's important to remember that The Taxpayers Union are not just awful people, they also do awful things. #nzpol 16915
Reposted by BinkensteinGrant Jacobs BioinfoTools/NotJustDNA 🔬🧬🖥️✍️📚🇳🇿 @notjustdna.bsky.social · 26/09/2026#NZpol “Ministers and MPs hand-picked all three nurses appointed to the Nursing Council in a contentious overhaul - bypassing candidates put forward through the Government’s usual nomination process, new documents reveal.” 😖 34717
Reposted by BinkensteinAssociate Professor Siouxsie Wiles @siouxsiew.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This is absolutely fantastic. As Chlöe says, politics is just a game to some politicians. A way to exert power and line themselves up for comfortable well paid jobs in the future. They can’t fathom that not everyone is like them. This shouldn’t come as a shock but I’m voting ✅✅ @greens.org.nz 512932
Reposted by BinkensteinThe Press @thepress.co.nz · 25/09/2026Treasury documents show the Government settled for just 6.72% of the original funding bid from Pharmac and Associate Health Minister David Seymour.dlvr.itPlea for more medicine funding after Government approves sliver of Pharmac’s bidTreasury documents show the Government settled for just 6.72% of the original funding bid from Pharmac and Associate Health Minister David Seymour. 084
Reposted by BinkensteinGreen Party of Aotearoa New Zealand @greens.org.nz · 25/09/2026Right now, the richest pay $9 in tax for every $100 they make, while a teacher pays $22. The Greens would give 96% of earners an income tax cut, paid for not by cuts to public services, but ensuring the super wealthy pay their fair share. 27635
Reposted by BinkensteinAlan (not ekshully a B'Stard) @alans-world.bsky.social · 25/09/2026#NZpol If the phrase "belongs in the fiction section" sounds familiar, yes, it's the same BS when "Dirty Politics" was released ⏬ Williams and Farrar withdrew *slightly* from speaking/ slots then — riiiiiight up until they got asked back *AGAIN AND AGAIN* to give 'insights'. Rinse BS, Repeat BS. 24119
Reposted by BinkensteinMountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Could Erica Stanford be one of the most nefarious Ministers next to Chris Bishop? Sure as hell sounds like it. Mandated propaganda teachings about NZ Taxpayers Union to kids from 2027 #kiwi #newzealand 77832
Reposted by BinkensteinTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026great editorial judgement on show here 66417
Reposted by BinkensteinTheSarapocalypse @sarainchch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Same ads in The Herald, The Post, Press and ODT. Must have cost a fortune for taxpayers to fund the National Party campaign from $ that should be spent on health, not propaganda. Any journos asking questions? #nzpol 23112
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I see Chris Penk has wasted no time moving to the next gig: writing opinion drivel for Stuff. Today's edition: how Nicky Hager's Dirty Work book is "fiction". #nzpol 131
Reposted by BinkensteinTheSarapocalypse @sarainchch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Health NZ Te Whatu Ora have 3, yes 3, full page ads in The Press today telling everyone how great our health system is. Voting starts in 4 weeks, its the #2 issue, and no more opportunities for opposition MPs to formally question the motives or $. Coincidence? #nzpol 157932
Reposted by BinkensteinNick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Unbelievable Canterbury families can’t trust that water from their kitchen tap is safe to drink because the dairy industry is contaminating it with nitrate while making massive profits. #MakePollutersPay #TooManyCows #nzpol www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3610...thepress.co.nzECan staff recommend hundreds of Canterbury nitrate-affected water users pay for own treatmentHundreds of private water supplies across Canterbury are in areas with elevated nitrate levels, but ECan says those affected should pay for their own water treatment. 36338
Reposted by BinkensteinRussell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Another piss-poor policy shambles has to be paused for a rethink. But only after councils wasted time and money on it. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nzGovernment hits pause on council amalgamation plan until after electionThe Government has told mayors around the country it's deferring decisions on amalgamating councils until after the election. 712031
Reposted by BinkensteinSacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Solid investment in public assets. #NzPolrnz.co.nzLabour pledges $4 billion for state houses, school repairs and hospitalsLabour is promising to create more jobs by building homes, improving classrooms and repairing hospitals at a total cost of more than $4 billion. 67519
Reposted by BinkensteinCEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 24/09/2026this is extremely funny Simon Watts made Councils meet a three month deadline, which they all did. He set the September deadline for a decision, which he has failed to do. He is now using his self imposed deadline to criticise Councils annoyed that they did their part and he isn't doing his. 77729
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 24/09/2026National: Announces council amalgamation deadline to get all entities to submit plans, otherwise ministers will decide for them. Councils: hastily submit proposals as requested National: We'll do this later, but the response rate means everyone wants this! #nzpolrnz.co.nzGovernment hits pause on council amalgamation plan until after electionThe Government has told mayors around the country it's deferring decisions on amalgamating councils until after the election. 041
Reposted by BinkensteinRob Sheridan @rob-sheridan.com · 23/09/2026I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Costco has a $50 giant Frankenstein head made of green chocolate that includes a mallet for smashing his head open at which point a pound of gummy body parts will spill forth from the edible wreckage of his face 47968298
Reposted by BinkensteinDavid Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 23/09/2026an amazing new project launches today in new zealand: people can report sexual harm, and get matched with others who reported the same person. when you report, you get a lawyer - and lawyer-client privilege. for free. i profile the website, technology, charity, & law firm here: www.webworm.co/tika/webworm.coThis Could Change The Way Victims Get JusticeDavid Farrier's Webworm looks at Alison Mau and Zoë Lawton's Tika: a new way to report sexual harm in Aotearoa, New Zealand. 8346183
Reposted by BinkensteinRussell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Back in 2014, when 'Dirty Politics' was published, David Farrar did a big number about how he must have been "hacked" or "spied on" – even implied his apartment could have been burgled, or that his staff were in danger – because Hager referenced a couple of Curia polling scripts in the book. 57923
Reposted by BinkensteinKieran @nugmonster.cryptoanarchy.network · 23/09/2026Given the TPU's ties to Act, let us not forget that Act also had a sexual harassment problem that resulted in a number of women leaving their youth wing. Who investigated those allegations within the party? Tim Jago. 29025
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Just so we're clear, the "Marketplace of Ideas" crowd are attacking Nicky Hager directly or making generalised comments rather than, I don't know, refuting his points like they demand we do all the time? #nzpol 0237
Reposted by BinkensteinCEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026If you're wondering why the media will give Farrar, Williams a good old run at denying everything without being specific or proving anything, it's because Hager criticises the media for their uncritical platforming of both of them and calls them lazy which is 100% correct. 417962
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The two extremes of clients I deal with are either the full length essay asking a basic question or the one sentence outline that I have to go on a fishing expedition to identify the problem they're referring to. 000
Reposted by BinkensteinD Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Taxpayers’ Union Three Waters campaign driven by donation surge, Nanaia Mahuta says lobby group has ‘rotten stench’. #nzpol TPU the Moa Point of NZ politics, spewing sewerage and tainting the political environment. Time to clean it up.nzherald.co.nz'Like a pokie machine': Claims Three Waters campaign sparked donations surge, internal riftNanaia Mahuta speaks on the 'insidious' campaign that targeted her. 25213
Reposted by BinkensteinRussel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The fish rots from the head. When the Prime Minister’s office is actively and deliberately breaking the Official Information Act (Fonterra case) then it becomes normal for all ministers. www.rnz.co.nz/news/educati...rnz.co.nzEducation Ministry whistleblower claims OIA subversion not an isolated incidentThe person who leaked a video of an Education Ministry official apparently attempting to subvert the Official Information Act (OIA) claims it was not an isolated incident. 28436
Reposted by BinkensteinLew @lewsos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026From the "can't even lie straight in bed" files: www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... National attack ads against Labour use crime footage from government's own termrnz.co.nzNational attack ads against Labour use crime footage from government's own termNational is defending the use of footage showing violent crime under its own government in attack ads against Labour. 3297
Reposted by BinkensteinPhil Wheeler @phil-wh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I'm old enough to remember when Family First was the hardline conservative bigoted lobby group for parents. Education is now a battle front, just like it has been in the US for decades. Well-funded astroturf groups are here to commodify education. 47933
Reposted by BinkensteinRussell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026"National has used footage of crimes committed during its own time in government in an election advertisement accusing Labour of “gaslighting” New Zealanders over crime." www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...stuff.co.nzCrime footage in ad accusing Labour of 'gaslighting' happened under National's watchChristopher Luxon has brushed off criticism of National using crimes from its own term in an anti-Labour ad, saying the focus should be on falling crime figures. 65918
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I see there's another ACT adjacent advocacy group being set up, this time for education concerns from parents, crowing about how so many people support their particular positions based on Curia polling. #nzpol 030
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The only silver lining to Labour keeping the property investor tax deductibility would be if they tied it into a Rental WoF standard, because if you're claiming interest as a business expense you should be regulated like a business. #nzpol 13810
Reposted by BinkensteinRussel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026When Stanford was exposed for trying to remove all references to climate change from the year 1 to 10 curriculum she claimed it was just a cockup. This shows micro mgt by her office over the curriculum while avoiding the OIA www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...nzherald.co.nzWatch: ‘This is OIA-able’ - Leaked video shows top official telling staff not to put information in writingAnything that mentioned the minister's office's involvement wasn't to be put in writing. 913970
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 21/09/2026National saying "Don't let Labour gaslight you" while trying to gaslight you is a new low for their campaign. #nzpol 010
Reposted by BinkensteinMiriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 21/09/2026In case you're wondering where the Party is that's willing to reverse the landlord tax cuts 💚 www.greens.org.nz/tax_system_f...greens.org.nzFor people and planetWe are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally. 315653
Binkenstein @binkenstein.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This month has been a banger for Bad Luxon Quotes: Cry me a river I've got no idea And we have over a week to go. #nzpol 150
Reposted by BinkensteinRussell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 20/09/2026So MBIE officials recommended spending less, but targeting the money towards local music festivals. And Louise Upston chose to spend much more, but hand it all to multinational companies and overseas artists. 22219111
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whatever comes from the top down is freedom; whatever comes from the bottom up is bullying and censorship.
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When Macklemore is dropped at the behest of the billionaire stadium owner Robert Kraft, it's an exercise of the freedom of businesses to 'demonstrate their values' by deciding whom to platform. But when Ed Sheeran's fans decide not to buy tickets to his performances, or even demand refunds, it's bullying, mob behaviour. Since most people are not billionaires and do not own stadiums, they can exercise meaningful power only collectively. The collective exercise of power must therefore be demonised.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ybkylffhwhn2an2ic2lxh76k/bafkreifpdv74ajtas7sepr67o7cd5g2er47mv23tpoll2ddie7ri44wjge)
