Andy Gardner @discovery-process.bsky.social · 26mWLG<—>AKL & DUN<—>CHC Armageddon party trains coming up! 010
Reposted by Andy Gardnerlocus @locuslebe.bsky.social · 1hNicky Hager gets my vote for....well everything Just finished the Preface and the Roll Jordan Roll chapter and already spitting tacks: gripping, easily readable, and bloody brilliant #nzpol 0253
Reposted by Andy GardnerMcKeen Photos (I shoot people and things for money. And fun.) @mckeenphotos.bsky.social · 1hBe goose, do crime. 0298
Reposted by Andy GardnerWhat The Fukc Is Happening? @dudeseriouslywtf.bsky.social · 2h#SeanCollier #National's No New Taxes is a ruse for Doing Nothing Better. #VoteGreenPartyAotearoa26 #DitchThePricksIn26 #nzpol #nationalnotfittogovernnz 163
Reposted by Andy GardnerAndrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 2hSeems to me that it’s gone beyond the normal amount of ‘stretching the truth’ you might expect at an election. National appears to be deliberately breaking its connection with reality and facts; waging a post-truth election campaign. 2194
Reposted by Andy GardnerCath S @cathsheard.bsky.social · 23hYou mean they lied in their advertising, 58726
Reposted by Andy GardnerBen Ross @benakl.bsky.social · 2hTo bring Auckland to Tauranga Inter City Rail up to snuff with full electrification, and trains running at 160km/h every hour both directions is about $4b or half a Road of National Party Significance. JAPAN, HONG KONG, AND SINGAPORE are all ready to assist us! Just ask! voakl.net/2024/01/30/e...voakl.netEnter Japan: Inter-City Trains Between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga? Yes Please.In a bold proposal, the idea of implementing Japan Rail-style intercity services in New Zealand’s Golden Triangle gains significant traction with wide-ranging support, marking a striking shif… 1187
Reposted by Andy Gardner🖌 Myandra sez: 🖍 Impeach the MF'er soon. We're waiting. @myandra.bsky.social · 8hPoor Agatha! 302467415
Reposted by Andy GardnerAbbie Jury 🌱 @tikorangi.bsky.social · 1hIf RNZ wants to win back more listeners, they need to try and win back women. Instead, too many of their leading women have gone. Mihi, Susie, Mani Dunlop etc. Lisa Owen and Kathryn Ryan must be wondering when the axe will fall. RNZ likes it women presenters to be charming, non-threatening (cont) 4315
Reposted by Andy GardnerAndrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 1hIt’s not just ‘troubling’, it’s a breach of s 17(2) of the Public Records Act, which is an offence under s 61 of that Act. Parties promising to ‘strengthen the OIA’ must face the fact that the Chief Archivist can’t or won’t do the job of ensuring compliance, & transfer it to an Info Commissioner. 1129
Reposted by Andy Gardner🚄Rob✅✅🚆 @robdickinson.bsky.social · 1hSurprise, LNG no longer has a purpose 0158
Reposted by Andy GardnerJulie Fairey (she/her) @juliefairey.bsky.social · 14hLooking through some old stuff and found this cartoon I cut out c1996. They just never really have new ideas, just new packaging. (For younger readers - right wing think tank the NZ Initiative formed out of a merger of the NZ Business Roundtable and the NZ Institute in 2012.) 613162
Reposted by Andy Gardner🚄Rob✅✅🚆 @robdickinson.bsky.social · 15h'National leader Christopher Luxon did not want taxpayer funding going into a "white elephant" that was not commercially viable' $2.7bn on an LNG terminal we dont need $671m on iRex $60m on a failure of a concrete facility $9m on Council amalgamation they didnt have a plan for #nzpol 23314
Reposted by Andy Gardnerkyle @kyledchurch.bsky.social · 16hAnother bold populist infra policy that is IMMEDIATELY leading the conversation - the Greens have done the impossible and WINSTON PETERS has had to rush to agree with it Fantastic to see this kind of policy finally being developed, promoted and communicated by the Greens - hope they have follow-up!nzherald.co.nzGreens announce plans for Auckland to Wellington overnight rail serviceThe party also wants a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Dunedin. 814527
Reposted by Andy GardnerSacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 15h"Restoring commuter rail will give smaller regions and towns the benefits of more travellers stopping at their town stations, creating more economic opportunities and connecting them to main centres and other towns." @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz #NzPol1news.co.nzGreens' $4b rail plan: Overnight trains, Christchurch-Dunedin serviceThe passenger rail plan includes routes from Auckland to Wellington, Christchurch to Dunedin and extending the current Te Huia train to Tauranga. 410631
Reposted by Andy GardnerOli - something or other @olimnz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We are seeing this with cookers as well as RW players. The rest of us have to step up and apply for these positions and (somehow) raise more funds so we can challenge them. Oh, & we need *much* better slogans & attack lines, or we're always on the back foot, rebutting their attacks. #nzpol 052
Reposted by Andy GardnerD Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“All governments will put their own people into positions of power – but a far-right government will intentionally put people into positions of power and influence where they will deliberately cause conflict.” #nzpol farrightplaybook.nzfarrightplaybook.nzThe Far-Right PlaybookA collection of essays describing tactics used by the far-right in Aotearoa, New Zealand 1239
Reposted by Andy GardnerParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"I should just point out that we don't have any Lib Dems on the panel as they only have 71 MPs, but Suella Braverman is here because Reform have 8 MPs" 1132456772
Reposted by Andy GardnerMatt Baume 🏳️🌈 @mattbaume.bsky.social · 02/10/2026User interface design is my passion 1144132
Reposted by Andy GardnerOli - something or other @olimnz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026That's a handy 'tidbit'. Making the banks pay for paywave is *much* better than Nationals policy imo. #nzpol 4229
Reposted by Andy GardnerCEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Anyone else smell panic? archive.is/EpvyO 2142
Reposted by Andy Gardnermanuwai.bsky.social @manuwai.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Another Luxon/National money grab... Luxon announces his "Electrify NZ" where .."investors can build transmission & recover costs from users...". Yeah right! Fool me once/fool me twice comes to mind here. You 'actually' mean let your wealthy mates own it & then they control prices forever! #NZPol 086
Reposted by Andy GardnerCEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This RNZ article demonstrates pretty clearly that the moderators let Peters run over them - and reveals the "Winston won" narrative is just a result of Winston talked more and longer than anyone else. That's poor work from the moderators! It's favouring the govt. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... 46315
Reposted by Andy GardnerFrank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Interesting. Added to that article, is that RNZ no longer puts a disclaimer at the bottom of each Curia Poll story that it is no longer a member of RANZ. (At some point a decision was made. I must remember to put in an OIA to RNZ onbthis point.) Fascinating story. Of course,MSM wont run with it. 062
Reposted by Andy GardnerUna mujer y dos gatos 🐈🐈⬛ @losgatos.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Want to know why we can't have nice things in Aotearoa NZ like hospitals, dependable health care, doctors, nurses, affordable housing, social safety nets, teachers, schools, etc? @bernardchickey.bsky.social is onto it: this govt refuses to INVEST IN OUR COUNTRY because it wants to hobble it #nzpol 1105
Reposted by Andy GardnerKimmy Caulton @kimmycaulton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026My love for Sepang International cannot be overstated. The track of all tracks. Premium circuit. A treat to see you again? Yes. But also. Please come back to us full time 151
Reposted by Andy GardnerTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Accusing your political rivals of treason because you're so racist that you can't even deal with Spanish names, now *that* is bottoming out. 39812
Reposted by Andy Gardnerf*male b*tch 🇵🇸 @ahhmandah.bsky.social · 01/10/2026kia ora aotearoa. it's native bird nesting season! get your traps out. here is a photo of a very cute possum caught snacking on a kereru egg. sorry cute possum but imma kill you a lot and your friends and family too 0194
Reposted by Andy GardnerCEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 01/10/2026National bashing the mostly community trust owned lines companies rather than taking on the gentailers is absolutely pitch perfect nasty Nat stuff. Those lines are owned by the users, National policy would eventually see them privatised, in part by beginning privatisation of newly developed lines. 03213
Reposted by Andy GardnerChris Slane @slanecartoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Improved accessibility for marginalised communities... #NZpol #NZListener 35120
Reposted by Andy GardnerCraig Hill @craighill.bsky.social · 01/10/2026China is amassing an absolute fortune in EV sales worldwide, thanks to Trump starting a war in Iran and making petrol driven vehicles too expensive to run. Xi Jinping must be pissing himself laughing. 84213
Reposted by Andy GardnerKiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 02/10/2026China halts supplies. US has told Europe to release strategic supplies or else. I’d expect them to announce halting diesel exports tomorrow. And Russia is threatening war (including nuclear). None of which (I’m betting) will make 1News. #nzpol 2287
Reposted by Andy GardnerKent Duston @kentduston.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Today a friend memorably described the Hon Christopher Luxon as ‘the horrifying result of a bout of hate-sex between a windup cymbal-clapping toy chimpanzee and a roll on deodorant’ … and now I can’t get the image out of my mind #nzpol 76921
Reposted by Andy Gardner🚄Rob✅✅🚆 @robdickinson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Maaate hospo is fucked nobody wants a 56 year old working the coffee machine Mind you he can deliver the deliverables and serve it with a (word) salad 8141
Andy Gardner @discovery-process.bsky.social · 02/10/2026And the owners of BestStart childcare empire (national party donors) involved as well? 010
Reposted by Andy Gardner🚄Rob✅✅🚆 @robdickinson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026'How is this election different' with zero mention of the outrageous funding of the coalition partners going on #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nzHow's this election different? Disgruntlement, Opportunity and first-termitisAnalysis - Polls leading into the campaign proper, which kicked off this week with Parliament rising and the two major parties holding their campaign launches, have been filled with headlines about "k... 2319
Reposted by Andy GardnerAndrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Oh hai Aotearoa! Which party’s policies are best at closing the loopholes that multinationals use to dodge taxes? We need this revenue to pay for public services and investment in infrastructure. #nzpol 1126
Reposted by Andy GardnerMask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The person who claims no conflict of interest was by her own admission involved in the RFP response from her company. Magical internal mind walls something something #nzpol1news.co.nzLabour calls for investigation into $40m school science kit contractThe House of Science had repeatedly lobbied the Education Minister for funding – but Erica Stanford insists it’s all above board. 3257
Reposted by Andy GardnerLow Quality Facts @lowqualityfacts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026CEO: We need to cut costs. Accountant: We paid you $50 million last year. You are being paid $1 million for this meeting. CEO: Who's that in the hallway? Accountant: That's Greg. He is the only thing keeping this company together. We pay him in nickels and Grubhub gift cards. CEO: Fire Greg. 12522108
Reposted by Andy GardnerMs Hooper @mshooper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Petition of Natasha Henderson: Inquiry into the proposed Kenepuru Sound cattle feedlot petitions.parliament.nz/5ef9edbe-36e...petitions.parliament.nzPetitions 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. 021
Reposted by Andy GardnerTerry Baucher @trabaq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026#nzpol The fact that the current coalition deliberately undermined initiatives to reduce our vulnerability to shocks like this ought to be a far bigger deal than it is. 14020
Reposted by Andy GardnerJohn Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Good morning with good news: EVs in Australia reach 2035 sales goal a decade early! Plug-in vehicles' share doubles to 25.8% in H1 2026 vs. 12.1% in H1 2025. Sales may be 29% for all of 2026. August EV sales were ~36%, with BEVs a record 24.1%. thedriven.io/2026/09/30/w... #energyskythedriven.io"We got there a decade early:" EV industry hails breakthrough year as "average Australians" turn to electric carsEV lobby hails breakthrough year for electric cars, but warns the market could stagnate if the likes of Toyota convince the government to dilute vehicle emission rules. 1024858
Reposted by Andy GardnerTony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Basically its called corruption #nzpol 13110
Andy Gardner @discovery-process.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I reckon they should have just removed Monaco from the championship results due to administrative error. 000
Reposted by Andy GardnerKrystal Chandelier @krystalchandelier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Good job to all those Ranger drivers. Mission accomplished. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...rnz.co.nzGreenhouse gases hit record levels in New Zealand's atmosphere, new data showsThe greenhouse gases that cause global warming have increased to new record levels in New Zealand's atmosphere, new data shows. 0157
Reposted by Andy Gardnerdrewtoothpaste @drewtoothpaste.bsky.social · 01/10/2026car service guy: We can fill your tires with nitrogen for only $100 more me: 😑 car service guy: 😑 me: 😑 air... is... car service guy: 😑 yeah i know me: 😑 78% nitrogen 025819
Reposted by Andy GardnerKiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 02/10/2026eek! Even less refined fuel around? Price goes up. Instability. NZ is at the end of the chain. #nzpol oilprice.com/Latest-Energ...oilprice.comChina Halts October Fuel Exports as Global Diesel Crunch Deepens | OilPrice.comChina’s major refiners have suspended most refined fuel exports for October as Beijing prioritizes domestic supply security 3166
Reposted by Andy GardnerTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 02/10/2026OMG OMG OMG when I read the name of that Dutch NGO guy I immediately knew something amazing was about to happen to @fran4dunedin.bsky.social, but I totally underestimated how far the amazingness would go 912337
Reposted by Andy GardnerKatya @nzkatya.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Just listened to this excellent interview by Ollie Neas. It was so refreshing to have intelligent, well-informed questions. Also interesting to hear Chlöe's response to Quilae Wong's claim about the Green Party being just activists (10:50) #nzpol www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwrC...youtube.comCan the Greens overtake Labour? | In BriefYouTube video by Public Interest NZ 1218