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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 09/10/2026

Whānau, yesterday I wrote letting you know that we sent our campaign asks to the political parties and news media. As promised, today we are publicly launching the campaign: Research Is Work! Please help spread the word by hitting the share button and sending it to your socials. #NZPOL 🇳🇿

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Research Is Work Campaign Launch

Research Is WorkThe world is a complex place with far too many problems and questions for any individual. That is why universities and research institutions exist, to employ specialists to contribute ...

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fixed annual public budgets + rising prices = stealth cuts to public services every single month #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I've seen a good number of these on fences of closed down businesses. Very ironic. #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Terminating the Marsden Fund in NZ isn't an isolated misstep—it’s part of a compounding disaster across our science system. #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Unfortunately conservative middle-class politics relies on aspirational voting. RW people vote not for the economic reality they live in, but for the wealth class they hope to join—blind to the fact that business-minded policies consolidate wealth at the top by extracting it from the middle. #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This relates to trees on private land? What about trees on pavements?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#nzpol Imagine fixing a pothole with the aim of never having to return to fix it again. That would impact civil contractors profitability.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Luxon's "you have to disrupt yourself aggressively" sums up this Govt's whole playbook. "Disruption" is just their excuse for e.g. record fast-tracked legislation & science sector reform without increased investment. It’s just rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic and calling it strategy. 🚢📉 #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Crucially, as mentioned, current cuts to foundational science is on top of years long underfunding. Wonder what Sir Peter Gluckman has to say about this government's response to his report. #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I'll vote for any party that plans to nationalise power generation. #nzpol. What will NZF's $billon buy?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Maybe this is why voters are not happy chappies.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Why the annual massive dip in week 1 and 52?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Agree. "It finds itself in a rare position of being near the end of a first term, and having played some of election year’s biggest shots with next to nothing from the voters in return." Let's see, could it be that those 'big shots' missed the mark?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Is there any OECD comparison where NZ does better than the average?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Agree, if TOP position themselves to the left of National then they have a chance

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Meanwhile, in Australia, the third largest battery market in the world, leads to falling electricity bills. But, surprise, surprise, power companies see a threat to their business model and are looking to raise line/connection fees to make up for the loss. #NZPOL

youtu.be

Solar & Batteries Just Broke Records — Australia's Power Bills Are Falling

YouTube video by The Electric Viking

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Absolutely, if you are anyway, just ever so slightly tuned into the mood of the people, then you would make it a campaign issue. #nzpol. Add to that a review of the remuneration board. MP's salary increase should equal median salary increase for the country.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Quick Gemini query revealed: "There is only one sovereign nation in the world with an official, Cabinet-level "Minister for Racing" portfolio: New Zealand." Nicola, lets get some savings by abolishing this portfolio. #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

How about getting AI to replace the Remuneration Authority

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Is there a 📈 that shows politician's growth in remuneration?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Is there a graph that shows politicians remuneration growth over the years.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I've come to believe that the next election presents a stark choice, namely, which would you prefer that New Zealand and all its inhabitants strive to be? Either the: 1. Scandinavia, or 2. USA, of the southern hemisphere #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Somebody please tell John Campbell about this!

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Here's a thought. If AI is good enough to replace government employees, then by definition it's good enough to replace ministers. #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

As an immigrant, I was puzzled by the NZ accent, especially the "a" being pronounced as "e". I mean, how can a country that prides itself in having a good education system, get 2 out of 5 vowels "wrong" ☺️? #nzpol

rnz.co.nz

Was Auckland the cradle of the Kiwi accent? An old theory gets a new hearing

Where did New Zealand English originate, and how did we come to pronounce our vowels in such a unique way?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Should be on billboards, everywhere!

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

It's the landlords that have won the lottery...

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

"The cost of everything, and the value of nothing"

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

You can bet that they had a look overseas to see which policies are proving popular...

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

What's China running on? Linux?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Agree. Why would you want to be captain of the Titanic after it hit the iceberg? But then, don't underestimate the resentment of covid restrictions and by implication Labour and Hipkins.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

If something drops, then it ain't stable.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

That's it, isn't it? What's the point of a democracy, if once elected you can pretty much do what you want without having to ask "the people", who they represent, for permission? #nzpol

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Same here. When will it end?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Just like NZ. "Instead of concentrating on much-needed long-term plans - about how to make Europe more competitive in this increasingly volatile world, prime ministers and presidents are now in a panic over [energy] prices, worried about angry voters and scrambling for short-term solutions." #nzpol

bbc.com

How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis

It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Meta is toxic. Who still wants to use Facebook or Instagram, especially with all the AI-slop? Avoid Meta (and X) products like the plague.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Whatsapp is owned by Meta. End of story.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Did she not offer to resign if she did not improve the cost of living crises?

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

NZ's economic woes making headlines overseas. "Grocery prices, for example, are among the highest in the developed world." Thinking of a finance minister who said she would resign if things did not improve under her watch. So much for honour and integrity.

bbc.com

Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problem

New Zealand has long struggled to keep its best and brightest with about 180 Kiwis leaving a day.

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MattoB @mattob007.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

USA/Israel attacking Iran... Another failure of the United Nations.

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Sriram "sri" Ramkrishna - 😼 @sri.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/02/2026

Great article on Universal Blue www.xda-developers.com/universal-bl… Upcoming stuff with bluefin continues its path at being the "anti-distro". A lot of work coming from GNOME OS that distros can learn from. The future is gonna be awesome!

xda-developers.com

Universal Blue wants to redefine the entire Linux ecosystem

A distro-less future could be on the horizon for Linux

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