KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 3hHa! Nats caught in their lies again. #nzpol thespinoff.co.nz/politics/04-...thespinoff.co.nzIpsos urges National to withdraw inaccurate claim about its polling on tax | The Spinoff‘We take the accurate reporting of our research and survey data seriously.’ 1115
Reposted by KiwiNikkiD Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The reality 2/2 #nzpol www.nickbaker.digital/nz-school-lu...nickbaker.digitalNZ School Lunches — Nick Baker DigitalThis is a gallery of images of daily school lunches provided in New Zealand from July 23, 2026 along with the title of each lunch. 2155
Reposted by KiwiNikkiConnor Sharp @connorsharp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"National leader Christopher Luxon did not want taxpayer funding going into a "white elephant" that was not commercially viable. "Of course we're very committed to our 17 roads of national significance and we make no apology for that." Hmmm which one is a white elephant? #nzpol 716275
Reposted by KiwiNikkiHuia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 03/10/2026#Greens will provide free, healthy #SchoolLunches for our tamariki: Restoring KaOra, KaAko programme Expanding it to 400 more schools, giving 150,000 more kids access to a nutritious lunch every day Funding the programme permanently so schools, whānau, & local providers have certainty for the future 1106
Reposted by KiwiNikkiHuia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 03/10/2026💧WATER IS LIFE!💦 It must NOT be privatised, controlled or used up by Corporations or DataCentres The #Greens will make sure our WATER is SAFE to DRINK, SWIM in, & FISH from. #nzpol #PartyVoteGreen✅+💚❤️🖤 www.greens.org.nz/waterforlife 2118
Reposted by KiwiNikkiMusical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Same ghouls calling for working people to cut back on heating to save more for retirement (so super can be rationed and super-wealth retained) are same people fretting about govt books. Here's NZ Govt net financial worth. Surprised? We're rich. We have huge capacity to invest in the country. [2/3] 1316
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Funny to hear Luxon chanting the rubbish of ‘No new taxes’. He was understandable instead of the usual drivel. He was still wrong. Just understandable. Funny to see Luxon holding his nose talking to the plebs. #nzpol 040
Reposted by KiwiNikkiMusical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Social welfare is the daddy of all budgets, but health/education not far behind. Education has been held at static levels for years (in NZ), but health did have a big lift - back on trend? More people need more health services and modern health services can treat more things now (so $ ⬆️) [Ends] 0216
Reposted by KiwiNikkiMusical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026... the only thing holding the numbers up is a chunky increase in the welfare bill caused in broadly equal measure by increased superannuation and working-age benefits (thank you, recession x). Also worth noting the size of that core government services reduction - a 15% cut in real terms. [2/n] 1218
Reposted by KiwiNikkiMusical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Global food prices are picking up - 6% year-on-year doesn't look like much, but it might be enough to push NZ food prices up to around 5% in 6 - 9 months time (typical lag). That would add a full percentage point to CPI. 4146
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Some of our politicians should sit down and watch this. ✅✅ #nzpol youtu.be/JeRd91a14V8?...youtu.beWhy The Rich Think The Poor Are LazyYouTube video by Barry's Economics 031
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 02/10/2026#nzpol This applies to us. Don’t let the tagline put you off watching. It’s far wider than the title suggests. youtu.be/7nDJ23DK_Eo?...youtu.beHow the AI boom could make you poorerYouTube video by Richard J Murphy 030
Reposted by KiwiNikkiJordan Rivers @jordanriversnz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The fact that disgraced National MP Chris Penk is now writing opinion pieces on the election for Stuff News is a real bad look for Stuff News. Why would Penks political opinion be anything but bias? He literally campaigned for National Party THIS YEAR 1314636
Reposted by KiwiNikkiJennifer Ward @jenospeno.bsky.social · 02/10/2026If this USELESS coalition govt hadn’t scrapped the clean car discount, we’d already have HEAPS more EVs here & entering the secondary market. Reinstating the clean car discount will help people into an EV. We can attain power sovereignty by electrifying our fleet & should prioritise this for all 😬🤜💚 1195
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I was driving yesterday and gave way to a bus which started indicating to come out of the bus stop. I had cars behind. After ~15 seconds and cars behind me queued back to the lights, I drove on as the bus didn’t move. Should I have waited longer? #NewRoadRules 120
KiwiNikki @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 KiwiNikkiD Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It’s called lying. #nzpol “National leader Christopher Luxon has incorrectly suggested that an allegation about the Greens originated from the media - when it in fact came from his Minister.”thepost.co.nzLuxon wrongly suggests allegation about Greens originated with mediaTodd McClay had alleged the Greens were “joining with foreign actors” to make a complaint to the EU. 48028
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 02/10/2026China Halts October Fuel Exports. Now if Trump does the same…? 😱 It’s going to go bananas. 010
KiwiNikki @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 KiwiNikkiCEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 01/10/2026You know it's going well when Seymour is inadvertently promoting a Capital Gains Tax by not reading the sub heading of his screenshot. 49630
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Which reminds me that Luxon has a huge social media team making him look that bad. And he obviously doesn’t realise just what a fool he looks. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nzPoliticians are trying to be funny online - young voters are cringingYoung people say political parties' social media is "so cringe, it's funny" - while a social media expert argues that trashing each other can backfire. 030
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Shopping today. There were three of us in store. Huge sales. People popping in for only what they needed. Massive discounts and no one buying. Christchurch (which apparently is the only place not in dire straits). The empty car park told another story. 131
Reposted by KiwiNikkiCraig M. Ranapia @craigmranapia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The Post (and every other media outlet) laundering its editorial racism thought the advertising department is still racist. Pass it on. #nzpol 2339
Reposted by KiwiNikkiCindyBax @cindybax.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Oh great idea donate to TPM thanks @alastairjnz.bsky.social #nzpol www.maoriparty.org.nz/donatemaoriparty.org.nzKohaAs a Māori political movement we are guided by our tikanga and will always fiercely advocate for the interests of our whānau, Hapū and Iwi in Parliament and Government. 1197
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Three Word Slogan. Meaningless word drivel. Absolutely no details. Why then repeat? Just sheer stupidity. Show me you don’t follow the economics news in one image. #nzpol www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3610...thepress.co.nzLuxon keen to press the flesh and talk taxes on campaign trail in ChristchurchThe National leader’s campaign trail stop at Christchurch’s John Jones Steel was all business until a cheeky plaque caught his eye. 160
Reposted by KiwiNikkiFrank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Meanwhile, money is buying National, Act, and NZ First. But what really irks me is that New Zealanders think this is ok. #OneTermGovernment #NationalNotFitToGovern #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nzPolitical donations tracker: ACT gets another $225,000 and overall parties total exceeds 2023 campaignACT has overtaken National in large donations, declaring another $225,000, bringing its total to $2.3 million. 2277
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Isn’t it funny how the right can‘t campaign on achievements. Because they’ve done such a poor job over the last three years. No one wanted fast- track. And it’s been a disaster. Electrocution anyone? Thanks, ACT. Mess up schools and qualifications? We see you, Nats. #EconomyKillers #nzpol 092
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I listened to Newstalk ZB this morning. It’s scary! People who really don’t understand much have latched onto different media points and have a weird angle on so many issues. Most weren’t corrected by the host. How do you counter so much misinformation? #nzpol 1162
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We need a profound shift left. Labour moved right after Nats moved right to snuggle up to ACT. We need Green momentum. The old white men need to move aside to make room for a diverse, educated bunch who understand that we need to invest in our future. That positivity starts now. #Green #TPM 021
Reposted by KiwiNikkiLouise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It's critical to remember we have NO civics education in New Zealand. Ppl do not necessarily know how MMP works, how a coalition works, or how to best make their vote reflect their values The more you can make talking about politics normal and chill, the more ppl feel they're allowed to be curious 1115539
Reposted by KiwiNikkiMusical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026'Piggy bank is empty' nonsense provides cover for the political class. Once the lie is exposed, they have to answer questions like 'If we have 100,000s of people wanting work, and plenty of raw materials, why is our infrastructure falling to bits? Sounds like mismanagement, ay? (It is!) 411734
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Mortgagee sales are rising I note. And aggravated burglary. I expect neither will be anywhere on the mainstream media. #nzpol 051
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026One look at The Post right now tells you that it leans well right. No surprise. But some people think NZ media isn’t biased. #nzpol #FactsNotFrontPages 272
Reposted by KiwiNikkiWhakamataku - Toitū Te Tiriti 🍉 @whakamataku.bsky.social · 30/09/202660% increase in voter registration from overseas!!!! No, that is not a typo. #nzpol 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 39423
Reposted by KiwiNikki♿ hiding from plagues - Always masked - N95 or bust @smollestbunny2.bsky.social · 30/09/2026No one in #Nzpol is doing anyone any favours by refusing to vote. Actually you are actively helping to make things worse. Your landlord is voting, why aren't you. 191
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Grassroots stuff. Talk to people you know. Make sure they enrol to vote. Get them on the online quizzes to see which party they’re most aligned with. We need to stop people listening to the BS and get them looking at facts. If we all do it with 3 people, we can start to counter the crap! #nzpol 0102
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026As a business owner I keep up with the news. FT, The Economist, a variety of news sources. I watch interest rates, listen to OCR announcements and take good business advice. And I will be voting left. We need a fast pivot to a clean economy or we will get left behind. It’s that simple. #nzpol 0213
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Isn’t it funny how some people believe the crap? National is the ‘party of business’? No, it’s not. Look at the numbers. Not the headlines. #nzpol 3438
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Just imagine if the replacement ferries (that we didn’t get thanks to NACT) were rail enabled. Still waiting. Still out of pocket. Thanks, NACT. #nzpol 051
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Consumer confidence rose slightly in 2023, and then declined again when they realised the Nact coalition was a total disaster. Unemployment. Inflation. No plan. #nzpol 050
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The worst thing Nats have done is put Willis in charge of finance. It’s been a disaster. Inflation. Liquidations. Fast track. Unemployment rampant. Housing market stagnant. Brain Drain. Money for the sorted. Everyone else just doesn’t work hard enough apparently. #nzpol #VoteLeft 3202
Reposted by KiwiNikki🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷 @captcaffiend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026If you or people you know aren't sure who to vote for in the upcoming NZ election, this handy resource has been created by some awesome people I know. www.onthefence.co.nzonthefence.co.nzOn the Fence 2026On The Fence helps Kiwis get started on their political journey. Answer a series of questions on the issues that matter most to you, and we'll show you which political parties share your values. 167854
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Wow. Luxon’s weight loss. He really doesn’t look good. Did he read the side effects? #nzpol 120
Reposted by KiwiNikkiMountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Erica Stanford's delusion on display (and inaccuracy on multiple counts) "I've done more for Maori than any Education Minister in history"youtube.comErica Stanford: I have done more for Māori than any MinisterYouTube video by Mountain Tui 93713
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I wish the media would come up with headlines like- Seymour thinks it’s fine to feed schools kids unrecognisable slop. Inflation is up again. Thanks, National! You can’t afford to eat? ‘Cry me a river’ says #Sorted. Company liquidations as high as GFC. ‘Be adult’ Luxon whines. Do the research. 26823
Reposted by KiwiNikkiPeter Ashford @peterashford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I always find it weird when NZF and ACT rant about how stupid the Greens are. The Greens are more popular than their proxy parties. Chloe is a more popular leader as well. So if the Greens are so crap, what do those polling numbers say about them? 031
Reposted by KiwiNikkiPaul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 30/09/2026They are ALL fucking panicking, inc the narrative driving media You go Chlöe 3436
Reposted by KiwiNikkiɔıN @hazmat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"Labour and their mates are going to give you 9 new taxes" Let's talk about *your* mates Luxo. Feeding kids fukn slop - your mates Stoking racial divide - your mates Massive rent hikes - your mates Massive power prices - your mates Fucking the environment - your mates Shall I go on? #nzpol 33611
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It really annoys me that Woolworths alters their prices on the run up to elections. Noticeably prices are down again this week. Do people really have memories that short? I suspect prices will be down and they will make less profit up to election day. Then back up again. #nzpol 040
Reposted by KiwiNikkiMusical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Apparently we are well on the way to the first recovery ever to happen while households deposits are falling in real terms. The reckonomists think we are at the upturn in the cycle - what if we're still on the way down?!? 3368