Reposted by Miriam Ross GreenLeft Network 🍉 @nzgreenleft.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.greens.org.nz/vote_2026 #nzpol #votegreen 04131
Reposted by Miriam Ross Andy McKay @korimakoecology.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The entire Department of Conservation was funded $709 million in 2025/26. 44220
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Which Party has the best enrolment goodies 💚💚 062
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Even Ipsos are fed up with National's disinformation 25015
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Do you know what's awesome about our transport policy, you can download, print and make your own Green transport assets.nationbuilder.com/beachheroes/... 37935
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 04/10/2026What's even better than trains (wait, nothing is better than trains 😂). What's a really fantastic add on... affordable public transport across the motu, for all of us 💚🚃🚍🚃💚 www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3610...stuff.co.nzGreens promise $2 capped fares and free travel for millionsThe Greens are promising free travel for children, students and several other groups, with bus and train fares capped at $2 for everyone else. 28324
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 03/10/2026There is just so much train goodness in this thread. Back when I was in Scotland I didn't drive but got all over the country, to see spectacular landscapes by train. It's one of the things I miss about Scotland 0110
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Who loves trains? We love trains 💚💚💚 www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/03/g...1news.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. 3484
Reposted by Miriam Ross Peter Green @petergreen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Worth remembering that if it costs the government $4.5b to reverse the gender pay tax, then it costs the women affected $4.5b to leave it in place. 618497
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I have tried every browser on my computer and Stuff's Rate the Room tracker on the Kingmaker debate won't let me vote ☹️ 331
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Apropos of nothing if you create a website that promotes certain candidates, or parties to give your party vote to, then the Electoral Commission rules are "You must get written authorisation from a party secretary or candidate before you can promote that party or candidate in your advertising." 2124
Reposted by Miriam Ross Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social · 30/09/2026My position on why the EU- NZ trade agreement complaint’s so serious- we can’t have it both ways - we can’t claim to be honest brokers on a world stage while at home we’re not keeping to the fair climate/sustainability rules we expect our trade partners to also stick to www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nz'Stakes could not be higher': Concern over claim NZ breached FTA climate commitmentsInternational relations experts are warning a case claiming New Zealand is not meeting EU trade agreement climate commitments could seriously impact the country's reputation. 49239
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A caring Aotearoa that looks after everyone so we can all thrive works with and for disabled people, and you can see we've got the most comprehensive policies. www.greens.org.nz/manifesto_20... www.greens.org.nz/disability_p...greens.org.nzDisabilityWe are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally. 062
Reposted by Miriam Ross Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A Dutch environmental group claims New Zealand has broken its #climatechange promises in the free trade agreement with the EU and is lodging the first complaint of its kind through the European Commission. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nzNZ accused of breaking climate change promise with EU, but Todd McClay rejects claimA Dutch environmental group claims New Zealand has broken its climate change promises in the free trade agreement with the EU and is lodging the first complaint of its kind through the European Commis... 77328
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I wish one of New Zealand's newspapers would be bold enough to put this on their front page 0123
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Wants some cute, bold, fun, AI-free images to encourage your friends to enrol to vote? Get them here: www.greens.org.nz/enrol_posts And remember deadline is 25 October 02212
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Forget surplus: "The projected unemployment rate shows a slight increase over the next few years, to 5.2% in 2026/27 and 4.7% in 2027/28.“ This is not an economy that works for all of us www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...stuff.co.nzNZ is a 'hair's breadth' from surplus, but Willis warns it’s not a green light to spendThe Pre-Election Fiscal Update (PREFU) shows an improvement to Treasury’s May projections, but Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it is not a license to spend. 091
Reposted by Miriam Ross Barbarella Stormforce @barbarasturmfels.bsky.social · 27/09/2026A thing to remember about the Green Party's proposed wealth tax is that wealthy people will still be wealthy after they've paid the tax. 818240
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The polling has the Greens at 16 - highest result we've had since the Party was formed (putting aside two minor outliers from Roy Morgan in 2014 and Bauer Media in 2017) 💚🎉💚 But sadly we are still being out spent by the massive donations that have gone into the other parties. Help us get to Nov 7! 27923
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It's not a 'nasty surprise' if they're just being asked to pay their fair share of taxes like everyone else in their country instead of over inflating New Zealand's property market and making it unaffordable for New Zealanders. 1211
Reposted by Miriam Ross Simon Wilson @simonbwilson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com/p/dirty-work...simonwilsonhopetown.substack.comDirty work and the disinfecting sunshine it deservesNicky Hager’s new book ‘Dirty Work’ reminds us how much we’ve lost in the last three years 12914
Reposted by Miriam Ross Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand @greens.org.nz · 25/09/2026Right now, the richest pay $9 in tax for every $100 they make, while a teacher pays $22. The Greens would give 96% of earners an income tax cut, paid for not by cuts to public services, but ensuring the super wealthy pay their fair share. 27736
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Wondering which party is offering the two most popular taxes And a fairer tax system that means most New Zealanders will pay less 💚 1128
Reposted by Miriam Ross Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Fonterra profits while rural families pay the price. Fonterra has announced a whopping $3.4 billion in profits, while rural communities can't safely drink the water coming out of their kitchen taps. www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... via @greenpeace.org.nz #TooManyCowsgreenpeace.orgFonterra profits, rural families pay the price - Greenpeace AotearoaFonterra has announced a whopping $3.4 billion in profits, while rural communities can't safely drink the water coming out of their kitchen taps. 02914
Reposted by Miriam Ross Jason Kemp @dialogcrm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Here is a list of the attacks on Māori and Te Tiriti from @emilywrites.co.nz #nzpol This is not a government that anyone can support at all. I was told recently that even John Key has been telling Nats to lay off on the Māori bashing. I hope it is true but ? www.emilywrites.co.nz/r/031a9de5?m...emilywrites.co.nzA list of (almost) every government attack on Māori and Te TiritiNot too long ago I was discussing the government and their attacks on Te Tiriti with a group of people. One of them said I know there's been the Treaty Principles Bill, but has there really been much ... 03824
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"Also on the survey list was a wealth tax – an approach the Greens support... A healthy majority, 64%, supported the introduction of such a tax, with 26% against the idea and 10% answering don’t know." thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-....thespinoff.co.nzHow New Zealanders really feel about tax – exclusive poll resultsWhat is the public mood on capital gains, land value and bed taxes? And do we think we’re being taxed too much or too little? 2176
Reposted by Miriam Ross The Spinoff @thespinoff.bsky.social · 23/09/2026New Zealand city centres have an empty shop problem. Do the Greens have the answer?thespinoff.co.nzNew Zealand city centres have an empty shop problem. Do the Greens have the answer?The commercial property vacancy rate in city centres keeps rising. The Green Party thinks it has a solution. 072
Reposted by Miriam Ross Jolisa Gracewood @nzdodo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Stone cold intro on 1News this evening!🧊 #DirtyWork #nzpol 510834
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Just a reminder that in the age of Dirty Politics/Work this is what we are up against. And this doesn't capture the donations currently flowing into TPU which they will be using for general election campaigning with no disclosures until after the election newsroom.co.nz/2026/04/30/t... 0103
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 22/09/2026In all the excitement last night I did NOT get a copy of Hager's book because it was sold out by the time I got to the counter. But I did get two other new New Zealand books so I am still very stoked. 0140
Reposted by Miriam Ross The Progress Report @theprogressreport.co.nz · 22/09/2026If you want to have a look at Jordan Williams' email to the Taxpayer's Union list without subscribing, I have a copy here: theprogressreport.co.nz/emails/5487/ #nzpol #dirtyworktheprogressreport.co.nz 42210
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Nicky Hager has just made the point, included in his book, that we need big donations out of politics. Luckily someone has a plan 💚 www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nzGreen Party seeks to cap political donations, stop companies donatingThe Green Party wants to cap political donations at $30,000, stop companies from donating and set up a public register for lobbyists to get "big money" out of politics. 424460
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Just a few people inclined to see what's going on with the Hager book launch 0192
Reposted by Miriam Ross Newsroom NZ @newsroom.co.nz · 21/09/2026Comment: National and Labour are scrambling with reactive cost-of-living policies while the Greens advance a coherent systemic alternative, writes Rob Campbell 👉 newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/21/n... 010049
Reposted by Miriam Ross Lan Pham @lanpham.greens.org.nz · 21/09/2026More environmental vandalism with last minute changes that remove the ability for councils to set rules that would protect marine biodiversity ☠️☠️ It is beyond time for NZ to stop letting down ourselves and the rest of our Pacific neighbours in the pitiful protection of less than 1% of our ocean. 12911
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Wait, what?! When you're trying this hard to avoid transparency you know that your process is deeply flawed. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...nzherald.co.nzWatch: ‘This is OIA-able’ - Leaked video shows top official telling staff not to put information in writingAnything that mentioned the minister's office's involvement wasn't to be put in writing. 082
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 21/09/2026In case you're wondering where the Party is that's willing to reverse the landlord tax cuts 💚 www.greens.org.nz/tax_system_f...greens.org.nzFor people and planetWe are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally. 315653
Reposted by Miriam Ross Keith Ng @keithng.bsky.social · 20/09/2026That's around 20-odd jobs per data centre. 514245
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026We came so close to having Right to Repair legislation in Aotearoa 😭 Let's give Marama the chance to get it over the line after Nov 7 0247
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Small businesses and town centres can have nice things 💚 www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...stuff.co.nzGreens unveil new plan to create ‘thriving towns and cities’The Green Party is promising to help small businesses get a fair deal on commercial rents if elected in November. 1185
Reposted by Miriam Ross Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Oh dang, it's Suffrage Day. Have you heard of Te Waro Pōti? This election you can support the people you care about to make their voices heard. Te Wero Pōti is a great way to encourage friends and whānau to enrol, and awhi/support them on their journey to the voting booth. Visit teweropoti.nz #nzpolteweropoti.nzTe Wero Pōti AotearoaKotahitanga in action. Let's get our people to the polls this year. 02214
Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 19/09/2026We can have nice things 💚 www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...stuff.co.nzGreens vow to scrap Government’s ‘corporate’ conservation pushThe announcement comes as the Coalition Government faces continued opposition over its environmental reforms 19825
Reposted by Miriam Ross Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026It's pretty damn impressive how much ground Mayor Mamdani has been able to cover after only nine months in office on a wide range of basic quality-of-life issues in NYC. I was reading through the numbers this morning, and they're kinda astonishing. (thread) 7049521258