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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

If you're in Wellington, you're invited to the launch of my latest book 'Lifted' at 6pm, Unity Books, Wednesday 28th October. Wine and nibbles and, of course, lovely people! #nzpol #pukapuka #aonzbooks #aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksnz

notice of book launch for 'Lifted' by Mandy Hager

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

First review in for my new novel 'Lifted'. Available now, launch at Unity Books October 28th

Book cover of Mandy Hager's latest novel 'Lifted' with quote from review at https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/lifted-by-mandy-hager

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

National scaremongering and telling tax lies again in their latest newsletter. VOTE THIS LOT OUT #nzpol

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This was the front of our local newspaper, with the other inside. How does this stack up with electoral law, someone please?

Front page of Kapiti News - a big advertisement for Tim Costley

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

A friend did these to share on social media "Youth please vote." #nzpols

Three sheep's heads talking: youth please vote... or you'll get old talking heads

Three sheep skulls talking: Youth please vote ... old people always do

Three sheep skulls talking: 1. Money, money, money. 2.It's not funny. 3.It's all ours now

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

If you would like a file of this to print out a placard or a billboard, or maybe bumper stickers, feel free to message me in chat and I'll email you one. Let's flood the zone! #nzpol

Cartoon of three-headed dinosaur (David Seymour, Chris Luxon, Winston Peters) saying 'No heart, no morals, no future. Vote this lot out.

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I don't normally promote books I've read and loved here (so many and don't want to offend anyone by missing them out) but I really do recommend that you chase up this novel by West Coaster Paul Maunder. It's about the situation in Gaza, very moving and important. Buy one, read it, and pass it on. xx

Book cover for 'The Sculptor from Runanga', a novel by Paul Maunder. Shows young Palestinian boy holding up a poster with the cover on it.

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

mountaintui.substack.com/p/maga-minio... "Peters’ movement serves an important function for the new right wing movements - it seeks to change and influence Kiwi culture in a manner that is more conducive to division." And Shane Jones is his dirtiest minion.

Copied quotes from Shane Jones, all inciting climate change denial

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

open.substack.com/pub/nickrock... "We do not exist in isolation, and you would fully expect the head of the RBNZ to support the ongoing independence of equivalent roles worldwide, especially the one related to the largest economy on earth."

AI image of Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters and David Seymour all looking like Donald Trump

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I find this statement utterly tone deaf and weasely - where is the condemnation of antisemitism?

Snapshot of Luxon's statement re the Bondi shootings - with no mention of the fact it was Jews being attacked

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Another great cartoon by Emma Cook #nzpol

Cartoon by Emma Cook. Title: TACTICS...

Here we have the right honourable Judith Collins. Using those words only in the sense of her position in the government. She is standing upon a supersized soapbox proclaiming to the strikers and people walking by that, “UNIONS NEED TO STOP PLAYING POLITICS!” “THAT’S MY JOB!”

In the crowd four people are holding signs. The first says, ‘Strike for safety and better pay!’ 2nd says, ‘Strike action fair pay now!’ 3rd says, ‘IM TIRED!’ And the 4th sign says, ‘IF WE ARE DOING WELL YOU WILL TOO!’

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Yes, folks, exciting times as the 2nd in my thriller series, titled 'Revenge and Rabbit Holes', is launched at Unity Books, Wgtn on 1st October 6-7.30pm. I'd love to see you there. Blurb and preorders at thecubapress.nz/shop/revenge... #pukapuka #aonzbooks #aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksnz

Book launch invitation for Mandy Hager's 'Revenge and Rabbit Holes' and Tim Jones 'Dracula in the Colonies' - Unity Books, Wellington, Wednesday 1st October 6-7.30 pm

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

"The Ministers claimed that “the union’s actions are disproportionate, particularly given that a fair and reasonable offer has been made.” Oh really? Facts appear to differ. nickrockel.substack.com/p/diamonds-u...

Chart showing disparities between politician and teacher salaries - no prizes for guessing who's doing better.

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

mandyhager.com/2025/07/07/a... If you are an NZ writer or publisher (or adjacent) who is appalled by the genocide taking place in Gaza, please join me in signing this open letter, demanding our government take concerted action to call it out. #nzpol #AotearoaBooks #pukapuka

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Both The Herald and The Listener acting as Coalition propaganda cheerleaders yet again.

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Oh dear, oh dear. Un-bloody-believeable.

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I'm absolutely thrilled to see 'Gracehopper' shortlisted for the Young Adult Fiction Award in this year's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. #NZCYA #BooksAlive #pukapuka #aonzbooks #aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksnz

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

State of the country: Extreme risk Chris Hipkins: we'll wait to see if we can win over the people who've never voted for us before by turning the tap to low on any fire-fighting action.

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

As signatories of the UN Declaration of Rights, could we not sue the government for their attack on our health system and social services? Serious question.

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

It's kind of freaky as a writer when you see a fictional scenario you *made up* start to come to life. mandyhager.com/the-nature-o...

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

nickrockel.substack.com/p/standing-f... As is the case with bullies, there are always wretches willing to support them and act similarly to win favour, even as many see them for what they are. Mike Collins ... tweeted, “The person giving this sermon should be added to the deportation list.”

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Wellington peeps - if you fancy a glass of bubbly and an evening of good cheer, do come along! #pukapuka #aonzbooks #aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksnz

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Glad I had a chance to call out this racist prick

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

This photo from Newsroom says it all: Hipkins' hands out to embrace everyone; Luxon's hands gesturing me, me me.

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 26/09/2024

nickrockel.substack.com/p/trust-us-l...

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 07/07/2024

If you're in Wgtn, come along to Unity Books at 6pm on 1st August and join us welcoming these two books into the world. Drinkies and food while we chat. #AotearoaBooks #pukapuka #NZbooks

booklaunch invitation Cris Sanders and Mandy Hager 6pm Unity Books 1st August

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 04/06/2024

Launch day is here! If you're in Wgtn, come along for a glass of wine!

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 21/04/2024

Damson vodka ready today! Ye ha!

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 03/04/2024

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/a-country...

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Mandy Hager @mandyh.bsky.social · 22/03/2024

Really pleased to introduce you to my new novel 'Gracehopper' - launched soon!! So happy it's going to be out in the world. #pukapuka #aonzbooks #aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksnz