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@bthelane.bsky.social
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X refugee, union, republican, atheist, climate action yesterday. You get the idea. 😁

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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The accompanying photo should be a cow, not a car. 🙄 Greenhouse gases hit record levels in New Zealand's atmosphere, new data shows www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...
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Greenhouse gases hit record levels in New Zealand's atmosphere, new data shows
The greenhouse gases that cause global warming have increased to new record levels in New Zealand's atmosphere, new data shows.
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The Spinoff @thespinoff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Poll says Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote
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Poll says Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote
A new poll has reduced a record result for Green Party support among Māori.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
But what about the farmers? Backbone of the country and all that....🙄 New Zealand's video game industry booming with over $1 billion in revenue www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
rnz.co.nz
New Zealand's video game industry booming with over $1 billion in revenue
New Zealand's video game development industry has the wind in its sails, with the industry reporting more than $1 billion of revenue in the past financial year.
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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our hearts go out to the 130 Wooolworths workers who are losing their jobs, which are being outsourced to Australia. Workers First will now work to ensure Woolworths lives up to its redundancy obligations, pursues redeployment wherever possible, and does right by every worker affected. #nzpol
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
National/ ACT/ NZF FAFO. 🙄 NZ accused of breaking climate change promise with EU, but Todd McClay rejects claim www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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NZ accused of breaking climate change promise with EU, but Todd McClay rejects claim
A Dutch environmental group claims New Zealand has broken its climate change promises in the free trade agreement with the EU and is lodging the first complaint of its kind through the European Commis...
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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Save the date: October 17 ✊✊✊
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Terry Baucher @trabaq.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#nzpol @bodycartoon.bsky.social on the mark in today's Herald
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tristam @tristam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Chlöe Swarbrick gives an almighty summation of the current governing coalition’s record. Her speech, given as parliament closes for the election, also outlines why the @greens.org.nz need to lead the next government… the video is well worth your time. #nzpol
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David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 22/09/2026
with new zealand in an election year i would like to formally remind everyone that i am *not* right wing blogger david farrar. i am re-issuing this handy guide from six years ago about how to tell us apart. please RT: www.webworm.co/farrier/
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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The 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...
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Education Ministry whistleblower claims OIA subversion not an isolated incident
The 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.
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Russell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Bad day to have your name attached to a David Farrar astroturf operation, Kris Faafoi ...
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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Stuff live blog of Hager book launch in here as well #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
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Nicky Hager’s new book unveiled in Wellington
Parliament will rise on September 24, with politicians entering campaign mode for the general election on November 7.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
👇👇👇🔥🥊🤯
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Time for Archdeacon Brian Tamaki's rort to get the same treatment. 🤔 Gloriavale's Christian Church Community Trust loses charity status www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...
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Gloriavale's Christian Church Community Trust loses charity status
Gloriavale's Christian Church Community Trust has been stripped of its charitable status by the Charities Registration Board.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
✅️✅️
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Ben Ross @benakl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
And what does Hipkins do? Continue to appeal to the mythical right wing voter who will NEVER VOTE FOR HIM NOR LABOUR at the expense of those who go hungry, cant pay rent, no jobs, record admissions to EDs and so on and so on and so on Why do Labourites tolerate the absolute loser?
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Steve @kiwistevemc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hipkins making a strong bid for Labour to be National’s coalition partner.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How can you attack it for a whole term and then not get rid of it? 🤯 Labour rules out changes to interest deductibility settings for landlords if elected www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Labour rules out changes to interest deductibility settings for landlords if elected
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out any changes to interest deductibility settings for landlords, if elected.
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David Hood @thoughtfulnz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The NZ First "Health" policy contains what I, in my personal opinion, would describe as cloning the US Administration Wellness Anti-Vax program of work. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Fund New Zealand scientists to assess nutritional interventions for preventing and treating mental illness
Remove Medsafe and Pharmac barriers to "recognised safe nutrients"
Invest in hospital trials to assess the effectiveness of intravenous vitamin C pre- and post-surgery for preventing and treating infections
Fund a review of vitamin D and determine optimal levels for maintaining health
Invest in agriculture to improve productivity, soil health, sustainability and resilience while researching practical alternatives to potentially harmful agricultural sprays
Provide more support for organic food producers.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
See, we can have nice stuff. 👍 Auckland’s City Rail Link stations are a feast for the eyes www.rnz.co.nz/life/culture...
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Auckland's City Rail Link stations are a feast for the eyes
A decade in the making - Karanga-a-hape, Maungawhau and Te Waihorotiu stations feature Māori artwork inspired by Tāmaki Makaurau. Culture 101 meets two of the artists involved, Reuben Kirkwood and Tes...
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
What a legacy for this guy. 👍 Former Auckland mayor Len Brown 'singing and dancing' ahead of first CRL ride www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions...
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Former Auckland mayor Len Brown 'singing and dancing' ahead of first CRL ride
After years of disruption, Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) is finally opening on Sunday morning.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Especially for his mates. 🙄
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New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union @nzpfu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Wellington’s busiest fire truck sits today with just one lonely firefighter on board—left completely helpless due to critical staffing shortages. This elite station doesn't just cover the Capital’s CBD; it is vital back-up for stations right across the city. #NZPol
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D Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
30,000+ have signed. It closes on the 14th September. Sign it if you haven’t already and share as widely as you can. #nzpol Petition of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated: Do not remove or amend Te Tiriti principles or references in legislation petitions.parliament.nz/ddbe7598-59d...
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Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Oh shit....🫩 Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/1...
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Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping
The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday (local time), in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shippin...
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eb99 @eb99.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I think it's more comforting for some people to think of OBL as some evil genius or tragic victim of imperialism rather than a bog standard delusional ideologically extremist billionaire failson who thought he could accellerationism his way to a theocratic utopia
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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Remember when, week in and week out, the National Party Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee vilified and mocked those of us who pushed the City Rail Link. But we had the last laugh. Such a great win for the broader green and progressive movt.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Holy COW! This is mad! 🤪🤪🤪
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/09/2026
Wow -- RNC video: "On June 14th, 1946, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, 'I need a caretaker,' so God gave us Trump." It only gets more unhinged and culty from there.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Crocodile tears from Paula Bennett mark II. 🙄 Too few and too late. 'I accept responsibility' - Louise Upston fronts on MSD failures www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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'I accept responsibility' - Louise Upston fronts on MSD failures
More than three weeks after it was discovered thousands of pensioners and veterans had not received their winter energy payment entitlements the Minister has accepted responsibility for a series of mi...
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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Living Wage is now $29.90 per hour. The Living Wage is calculated using the latest data and is the income that enables workers and their families to live with dignity, afford the basic essentials and participate as citizens in society. The new rate applies from 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027. #nzpol
text reading "Did you know:
The Living Wage is now $29.90."
small text reading "www.livingwage.org.nz"
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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
10,000 public servants are taking action today for pay that keeps up with the cost of living. EVERYONE deserves to live in dignity and be able to provide for themselves and their families. Workers first members stand in solidarity with @nzpsa.bsky.social workers! #nzpol
text reading "Everyone deserves a fair wage and decent working conditions."
below that is an image that says "I support public servants on strike" with the PSA logo.
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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Workers First stop work meetings have been running across the country - where union members come together to have their say, learn from one another, and help shape the direction of our collective efforts. A big thank you to everyone who has attended and contributed! Together we are stronger.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Wow! Lower food prices look so cool! 👍
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Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Times
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Cookers are well-embedded in NZ First. 🫩
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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Thanks to the drivers and officials who came to the Gig Workers first launch last week! Tell your driver: Whether you’re with Uber, DiDi, Bolt, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Delivereasy, Hungry Panda and others, our goal is to collectively bargain and campaign for worker-friendly laws. gigworkersfirst.nz
a photo of a group of happy gig workers, some with their fists raised. text at the bottom reads "a union for all gig workers: gigworkersfirst.nz"
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Slumlords like these don't deserve to be in business, let alone get a tax break. And the property managers are just as culpable. Appalling. 🤬 Rental with soggy floorboards and leaky roof among first to jump tribunal queue www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
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Rental with soggy floorboards and leaky roof among first to jump tribunal queue
A Wellington family who slept in the lounge of their three-bedroom rental because of mould and a hole in the bedroom floor has found a new home, after their case was bumped up the tribunal queue.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
National has constantly undermined local councils. More rates are needed but they're capped. Smaller councils are screwed. 🫩 New Zealand Transport Agency cuts road funding for some councils www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...
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New Zealand Transport Agency cuts road funding for some councils
The NZ Transport Agency is cutting the amount of funding it gives some councils to help with essential infrastructure, prompting calls for a review of how the calculations were done.
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This says so much about National, ACT and NZF that they would accept this guy's money and promote his interests. 🙄 The troubles with Winton Land, a developer under fire www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
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The troubles with Winton Land, a developer under fire
A hugely controversial fast-tracked housing development is not the only bump in the road for Winton Land, whose owner is under the spotlight for his behaviour
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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Today, wealth and political power are the domain of a shrinking number of very wealthy people. Our members believe the proposal for automatic union membership is an important step and commend the Green Party for the initiative. Workers First statement: www.workersfirst.nz/news/2026-09... #nzpol
text reading "Statement of support:
The current cost-of-living crisis is a direct result of policies that have stripped workers of power.
The Green Party proposal for automatic union membership will strengthen the position of workers while preserving the option of independence, for those who choose it.
Workers First members commend the Green Party for the initiative."
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Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand @greens.org.nz · 02/09/2026
New Zealand can no longer rely on fossil fuels. Today’s announcement that Methanex is closing proves that. From 2027, NZ’s largest gas producer will be closing its plant and selling off its gas contracts.
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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
1/3 They shift NZ profit off-shore, they shift NZ jobs off-shore. We can't rely on this Govt coalition to act to keep jobs/wages/money in our economy, so please let Woolworths know how you feel: workplace.relations@woolworths.co.nz #nzpol
a headline reading "unbelievable."
text reading "130 NZ jobs on the line.
To save Woolworths $4.1 million... when they made $163 million in profit* from us last year.
Tell Woolworths that NZ workers deserve better: workplace.relations@woolworths.co.nz"
small print reading "*www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/1134393/wrong-for-woolworths-to-bank-big-profit-consumer-nz-says"
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Says the guy who was CE, left and then it needed a bailout. 🫩
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Is there anyone in NZFirst's new candidates that DOESN'T have a dodgy past?! 🤷 Former FMA chair Craig Stobo standing for NZ First in Luxon's Botany electorate www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Former FMA chair Craig Stobo standing for NZ First in Luxon's Botany electorate
The former boss of the financial markets regulator Craig Stobo who resigned after breaching standards of political neutrality is standing as a candidate for New Zealand First in the Prime Minister's e...
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Be safe out there...
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Ben McNulty @ponekeben.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
WATCH THIS VIDEO BEFORE YOU CROSS MOLESWORTH STREET 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Only way we can get a worker-friendly government is to vote the f@#kers out!
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
More "Art of the Deal" from Trump. 🤣🤣🤣
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BtheLane @bthelane.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
What an...uninspiring...slogan. 😬
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