Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 2hLuxon keeps knocking his microphone and its really annoying me. #leadersdebate. 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 2hLuxon's "proudest moment" of New Zealand was working with a Prime Minister who had to resign for being the most unpopular in modern British history. #leadersdebate 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I recently became aware of this public statement Green candidate Josh Jacobsen made about his military past. It acknowledges some of the very real concerns about his past, without actually answering those concerns, which is insufficient at best IMHO.greens.org.nzHaving seen the realities of war, I know the value of peaceThroughout my life, my experiences have shaped my views on creating a more just, equitable, and peaceful world. The Green Party has shown the courage needed to achieve those goals. 100
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This time, he's the pig. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nz'No claims': Taxpayers' Union 'categorically denies' sexual harassment payout claim in Nicky Hager bookThe Taxpayers' Union has rejected a claim in Nicky Hager's latest book that it settled an employment dispute involving allegations of sexual harassment against its executive director. 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Worried about how badly you suck at your job? Take heart from the fact you're still nowhere near as bas as whoever is advising Ed Sheeran right now. 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 08/09/2026What a bunch of utter charlatans the NZ Green Party have turned out to be. Platforming a former SAS soldier without disclosing if he's involved with the murder of civilians, and identifying with a rap group of known racists. Quite how any of this aligns with the party's "values" is beyond me. 001
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Aotearoa doesn't need rapists like Kneecap visiting our shores. 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026If Hampshire won't sign him, the Black Caps shouldnt play him. 161
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 13/08/2026"Please don't take my portfolios Chrissy, please, or how will I get Màori books kicked off the syllabus". 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 13/08/2026"Nothing to see here, just a quasi-lone-wolf attempted leadership coup, no big deal"!!!1news.co.nzWatch: Chris Bishop grilled on National's leadership dramaNational minister Chris Bishop said he backed Luxon, and emphasised that the meeting was called due to the leadership threat from Penk. 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 12/08/2026"What I'd do say to you is that we are going back to work, and continuing to make gaffes, missteps and lots more mistakes." 051
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Luxon is staying. All of that for nothing. And we are supposed to take the National Party seriously after this absolute omnishambles?!?! 020
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 12/08/2026This is absolutely first class japes from Damien :) 🍿🍿🍿 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The very very best thing about Luxon losing his job, will be that Rachel Smalley will lose her job as well. #Luxonspill #NZpol 2160
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The Nats don't have the political capital to be spending it defending a PM who is such a terrible communicator.rnz.co.nzChris Bishop backs Christopher Luxon as leadership comes under renewed pressureNational's Chris Bishop and Rima Nakhle have thrown their full support behind Christopher Luxon as his leadership comes under renewed pressure. 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Where Christopher Luxon calls his coalition colleagues "yahoos" and "numpties".rnz.co.nzChristopher Luxon will call referendum on MMP voting system if elected back into powerThe Prime Minister says he will call a referendum on the country's MMP voting system if he's back in power after the November election. 120
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Finding out Martyn Bradbury might be getting his comeuppance has improved my week no end. 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Has Sinead Boucher lost what's left of her mind!?!stuff.co.nzMatthew Hooton appointed editor of The PostI hope the establishment is ‘unsettled’ by my appointment’ - Matthew Hooton to lead The Post. 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 09/05/2026I'm saddened by the justifications from prominent people of colour here in Aotearoa, who think the homophobia from Maiki Sherman was justified because allegedly she was "provoked". It's sad how some people actively defend shit behaviour because all they see is issues of race and ethnicity.rnz.co.nzTVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resignsShe confirmed Friday was her last day at TVNZ in a post on social media, saying her position had become "untenable". 100
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Good on Nicola Willis for not standing for this type of disgusting behaviour.rnz.co.nzFinance Minister shut down event after TVNZ political editor used alleged homophobic slurTVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman is alleged to have used a homophobic slur against journalist Lloyd Burr 100
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026It's clearly for razor sharp advice like this that Luxo hired Rachel Smalley.1news.co.nz'We do not take this access for granted' - Breakfast on Luxon withdrawalLuxon will no longer appear every week, as he has during his time as PM - instead, his availability will be on a case-by-case basis. 110
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Boorish misogynistic dinosaur gets upset that the world won't bend to his every whim.nzherald.co.nz'He did a lot of damage to me': Barry Soper accuses Duncan Garner of 'aggressive' behaviour on overseas PM tripEx-political editors Garner and Guyon Espiner reject criticism in Barry Soper's new book. 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 24/04/2026No Chris Bishop at the Lower Hutt ANZAC dawn service btw. 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 04/04/2026This is fast becoming a second Somalia.nytimes.comIran War Live Updates: Downed U.S. Jet and Missing Crew Member Raise Stakes in War 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Sometimes God giveth....stuff.co.nzMedia personality charged with driving with a suspended licenceCourt documents seen by Stuff allege Duncan Garner drove a motor vehicle on a central Auckland road on March 10 while his licence was suspended. 262
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Police are looking to finger a suspect for this heinous crime.rnz.co.nzNestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat stolen, may cause shortageThe company says the theft could cause a shortage of KitKats in stores as Easter looms. 1110
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Linkin Park at Spark. Record crowd, and boy they were good. 🤘🤘🤘 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 17/03/2026If you have to deny it this vociferously Ani, then its obviously you. 001
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Pure class from Chippie. Right choice not to get into a public spat with an NZ first staffer.rnz.co.nzWatch: Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds media conference over ex-wife's allegationsThe Labour leader told media he didn't know what had prompted the social media post and he hadn't spoken to Jade. 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Honorary titles don't win elections for first time PMs leading a party polling in the 20s.stuff.co.nzNZ government rejects Samoan PM’s claimThe title, which Luxon would receive on Monday, the Samoa PM said, was, ‘Tui-Sinave-ma-Ulumotootua’. 030
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Looks like the head of ICE has been frozen out.nytimes.comTrump Administration Live Updates: President Ousts Noem as Homeland Security Secretary 000
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 20/02/2026The new series of Succession just dropped!! 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 30/01/2026I'm 43 and I have finally succumbed to needing reading glasses. 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 28/01/2026In a world as frightening as this one, it's important to recognise the beauty around us 082
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 26/01/2026If this billboard is anything to go by, it would seem that the National party's economic plan is struggling because they are employing children to do the work of transforming the economy! 032
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Even for a leader as unhinged as Trump, kidnapping the leader of a sovereign state is a new and frightening low. 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Its too early to read too much into polls, but this is a big lead for NZ Labour.rnz.co.nzLabour has eight-point lead over National in latest pollThe coalition parties would have just 59 seats between them - not enough to hold onto government. 120
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Isn't foiling terrorist attacks literally the whole point of the security services? 020
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 11/12/2025While working at the Abuse in Care Inquiry I had to sit and listen to this man's horrific lies, and see the impact they had on his victims. At least this sentence provides sone measure of justice for survivors.rnz.co.nzDisgraced former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple sentenced to 26 months' jail for sexual offendingHoward Temple admitted to a series of indecent assaults and an indecent act three days into his trial. 1214
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Willis wants to debate Ruth Richardson, but won't face Jack Tame on Q&A.rnz.co.nz'Anytime, anywhere': Nicola Willis challenges Ruth Richardson to debateThe Taxpayers' Union is poised to launch a "pressure campaign" targeting Nicola Willis. 273
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 30/11/2025The Prime Minister promised a new redress system for Abuse in Care survivors. He's yet to deliver it. We need to remind him about the promise he made.our.actionstation.org.nzDeliver on your promise: A new single Redress Agency for survivors of abuse in care!We all want Aotearoa New Zealand to be a place where everyone can thrive. Certainly a place where survivors of abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions can thrive. We know that ... 050
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 30/11/2025The fact that the Nats have, a full year out from the next election, tried to roll Luxon, really doesn't scream stability. I bet it won't be the last attempt before next November either.stuff.co.nzThe anatomy of National’s failed coupOPINION: A would-be leadership challenge fizzled, but the tension remains. How National’s latest internal drama unfolded and why the whispers never really end. 010
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 25/11/2025He's running!rnz.co.nzChris Bishop says he's not plotting to roll Christopher LuxonHe's not the only MP who has been asked about a leadership challenge. 010
Reposted by Stories from the SeaKay in the End Times 🏳️🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · 19/11/2025While I've enjoyed episodes of #DoctorWho I don't want to see all of Aotearoa New Zealand slide into an alternative time setting from the 1950s. MPs can't really Turn Back Time no matter how hard they try! Trans and nonbinary people won't disappear and queer + LGB folk won't hide in closets #NZpolmedia.tenor.coma woman singing into a microphone with the words " we can 't go back in time " below herAlt: person with shoulder length brown hair chanting " we can 't go back in time " with words on screen below 1122
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 18/11/2025I know we here and see and read every day about the madness that is Donald Trump's America. However, this morning I have experienced that madness for myself first hand. 🧵 100
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Wanna know how much of a blow hard Trump is...ask Bill Clinton. 010