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Stu Fox @stufox.bsky.social · 6h
When you're voting this year remember that ACT hates you and every person who works for a living www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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ACT wants to freeze minimum wage and reduce youth training rate
The ACT Party would freeze the adult minimum wage for three years and reduce the training minimum wage for workers under 20 years old to 60 percent, if re-elected.
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wariotifo @wariotifo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
mockup wikipedia battle graphic - Battle of Fairford
w/dates, location Whelford just outside RAF Fairford
Result: Total rout of US forces

Belligerents infobox
One side: US Air Force, RAF, NATO
other side: 5 lads looking for red diesel
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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
If the NZ Greens integrate Kiwibank and Post Offices with their Kiwimarts, then you'll present a positive collective nationalised option to communities - sounds magic get it going.
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🚄Rob✅✅🚆 @robdickinson.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Not surprised they used AI here, National hate real artists, have cut funding to Ministry of Culture/Heritage, Te Papa, Creative NZ, Heritage, Film commission etc #Nzpol
NZ National party AI advert
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Purple Haze @vmg-ylw.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Being somewhat reasonably intelligent in these times feels like being awake during surgery.
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Jjengar @jjengar.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
DON’T ever forget this. Pass it on: #nzpol
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David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 04/10/2026
still odd how giant new zealand outlets like 1NEWS report on a story like this, going out of their way to minimize webworm's involvement. to be clear: we led the reporting, & there WOULD BE NO REPORTING if we hadn't broken the story after a year of research: www.webworm.co/multiverse/
one news report from last week
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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Even Ipsos are fed up with National's disinformation
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Gary Chiles 🚲 🍄 ☕ 🦚 🐱 𝟜 𝟚𝟘 @testtubeone.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Within living memory, we've gone from a job for everyone to no jobs for anyone, including highly qualified graduates. Nobody under 50 has any idea what full employment prioritised over delivering profits looks like. None of this happened by accident.😡 #PeopleB4Profit #OneTermGovernment #nzpol
rnz.co.nz
Graduate job seeker applies for more than 600 jobs amid tough market
A recent Wellington graduate says she has undertaken more than 600 job applications and 53 interviews in a year amid a tough job market.
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samuel mehr @mehr.nz · 01/10/2026
this video of Chlöe Swarbrick, who leads the Greens in New Zealand's parliament, is worth your five minutes' time
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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's an attack on a lot of energy trusts who run lines, and chips away at their ability to renew infrastructure but also do things like connect users to their network, while marketising the export of solar power from customer to provider. Classic National, the solution is always more disintegration.
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Tech Policy Press @techpolicypress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Universities are racing to buy AI—but they should implement AI governance that keeps today's procurement decisions from hardening into institutional architecture that can't be changed, says Tom Smith, academic director of Royal Air Force College.
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Universities Need AI Infrastructure. They Don’t Need AI Lock-In
Switching AI vendors means unwinding an entire ecosystem. Universities can preserve their freedom of choice through AI governance, says Tom Smith.
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Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I can’t speak for NZ’s electoral history, but can authoritatively say that nothing like what I'm studying at present around the far-right's influence operations, coordinated messaging, & related funding (propped by billionaires) was this evident in the lead up to the 2023 general election. #nzpol
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michael lascarides @mlascarides.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This shirt is amazing and I bought one instantly.
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🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 29/09/2026
🤘 KICK IT 🤘 The Bird of the Year is the Black Robin/Karure, coming in like a tiny wrecking ball to smash the competition. Thread Project premium screenprinted tees in unisex and fitted sizes S-5XL. Pre-order this tee NOW: pepperraccoon.com #birds #boty #kikorangi
A detailed dark fantasy style illustration of a black robin on a branch, holding a tiny spiked mace. The words Black Robin are in high stylised handlettered text, and the border features Chatham Island forget-me-nots.A flatlay of green t-shirts, featuring a detailed dark fantasy style illustration of a black robin on a branch, holding a tiny spiked mace. The words Black Robin are in high stylised handlettered text, and the border features Chatham Island forget-me-nots.
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Whakamataku - Toitū Te Tiriti 🍉 @whakamataku.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 GREENS TO 20% 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 !!!!!!LESSGO!!!!! 16% in latest 1news varian poll… Wowsers #nzpol
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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Anyone else notice Jason Walls fronting political coverage on TVNZ 1NewsNZ broadcasts now? As predicted - Walls, the pro-Israel, anti-left party political editor from Newstalk ZB has been moved into politics after Ani O'Brien & SuitandTie999's (TPU) dirty work hit job on Maiki Sherman #nzpol
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M R. X. Dentith @mrxdentith.com · 28/09/2026
Just a reminder that Ben Thomas is somehow a valuable part of the Spinoff's podcast network, which really should call into further question the Spinoff's editorial policies
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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The 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!
Screenshot of Herald article saying Green Party surges to record high as Labour, National slump to 28%
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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
These new Enid Blyton stories are a bit bleak for me
Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US
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Empty Skull @mrar00.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Greater Gatsby
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 26/09/2026
Tech companies suddenly decide they can, in fact, moderate content on their platforms after all
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Dean Baker @deanbaker13.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Remember, they prosecuted Aaron Swartz and drove him to suicide for hacking one system with the goal of making academic articles freely available to the public. Sam Altman hacked 1000s of sites with the goal of being a trillionaire.
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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Not good times ahead. A positive Govt operating balance means Govt has slowed economy down by more than they expected / planned and under-delivered health, welfare etc). A Govt underspend = less income for the private sector. They're putting the brakes on at the same time as RBNZ... AGAIN!!! [2/2]
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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#AtlasNetwork's "Think Tank MBA" trains right-wing influencers to weaponize narratives, frame debates, & manufacture consent for corporate rule. It's a pipeline for extremist operatives —turning billionaire-funded propaganda into policy #nzpol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Alina Pereverzieva 🇺🇦 @perevaa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Here’s a video of a dog welcoming its owner home from the front – because we need something to keep us sane.
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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Just remember what your Prime Minister said. #notmyPM #nzpol
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Jennifer @jennifilm.nz · 25/09/2026
The afterword to Dirty Work gives an explanation for the poor media coverage, particularly at RNZ - Hager explicitly calls out their collusion with TPU et al and makes clear suggestions for RNZ to improve. Unsurprising but disappointing to see it fall on closed ears
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Bart⚓️ @bartgonnissen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Facial Expressions of Tethys by artist Julius von Bismarck. A suspended high-sea buoy that moves in real time. Sensors on a twin buoy out in the Atlantic Ocean send live satellite data to motors inside the museum. This makes the indoor buoy copy the exact, real-time movements of the ocean waves.
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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
You see what's going on here, right? The economy is on its ass because neoliberal, trust-da-market policies don't work. So, while we crawl off the bottom, we get treated to endless 'might it be this other thing' stories. Ghouls.
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Pat Brittenden @patbrittenden.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#BHN Chris Bishop thinks debates with people who don't agree with us is imperative for democracy But Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Todd McClay Simon Watts Nicola Grigg Cameron Brewer Erica Stanford Penny Simmonds Simeon Brown Matt Doocey Paul Gold Smith Tama Potaka Mark MItchell Declined BHN debates
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Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So section 17 of the Public Records Act requires the creation and maintenance of records in the ordinary course of business. Section 61(c) makes non-compliance with that and offence. And section 107 of the Crimes Act makes it an offence too. Police must investigate now.
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Idiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I would like to see prosecutions for violating the Public Records Act or conspiracy to do so.
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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In 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.nz
For people and planet
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
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Shifty Cow @supergoofnz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#NZpol
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Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I hope NZ journalists, and MPs like @teanau.bsky.social and @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social are going to press Winston Peters and the PM hard on this. To not only place themselves outside international law, but to sanction a core institution is US behaviour that Aotearoa cannot ignore. #nzpol
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Empty Skull @mrar00.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Why hasn’t The Warehouse expanded into a full scale supermarket chain? Remodel their stores in the European hypermarche style?
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Danielle, Petty Hate Machine @dimsie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Watching David Hood give Henry Cooke data that directly contradicts his vague feelings about who is replying to NZ stories on Twitter is making me want a post-coital cigarette and I don't even smoke
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Andy McKay @korimakoecology.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If only there was some kind of local representative who was a member of the government who could push for policies that mean an increasing number of desperate people dont have to rely on food banks in the first place.
Front page of Kāpiti News. The main headline reads: Running Out: Foodbank supplies low as demand rises above an advertisement for National MP Tim Costley.
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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Cy Me A River" Starring NZ PM Christopher Luxon #nzpol
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Cry Me A River - Christopher Luxon responds to NZ Cost of Living Crisis
YouTube video by Mountain Tui
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Sassy Little Hobbit @sassypolitico.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We should be rioting honestly WTF
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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 15/09/2026
When the apocalypse comes, my only goal is finding this guy
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Aaron Hawkins @ahawkins.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
'The adult minimum wage will be frozen for 3 years, while a training wage would be set at 60% of the adult minimum wage for workers under 20' Less than $15/hr. For a 19 y/o. In 2030. Which they'd have to take because they've also cut off your access to a benefit. Adult, indeed.
stuff.co.nz
ACT pledges to freeze adult minimum wage, lower youth training rate
The party says wages can sustainably rise when workers become more productive and businesses can afford to pay more.
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Andrew Quemere @andrewqmr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“One New Bedford police officer searched the license plate of her ex-girlfriend more than 650 times in Flock. She then ran the plate of her ex’s new romantic partner more than 200 times this summer, tagging the searches as a ‘traffic infraction.’” #Massachusetts
newbedfordlight.org
New Bedford police internal affairs reports detail Flock misuse - The New Bedford Light
One officer searched her ex-girlfriend’s license plate more than 650 times. Another officer ran his girlfriend’s plate nearly 70 times.
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Jolisa Gracewood @nzdodo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This feels very important right now? #nzpol
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Char Of AotearoaNZ @kiwichar.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Found elsewhere, worth a share here. #nzpol #OneTermGovernment #NZ
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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 13/09/2026
We grow enough food to feed 40million people, 7x our population
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petermartin.bsky.social @petermartin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
% of income spent on food Latest OECD data US: 6.7% Ireland: 8.4% UK: 8.6% Switzerland: 8.9% Canada: 9.6% Australia: 9.8% Austria: 10% Germany: 11.5% Norway: 11.6% NZ: 12.7% (thanks to @_breadcapital on X)
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D Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Destroying life-supporting capacity!!The absolute venal stupidity of these people. “Industry groups - Fonterra, Federated Farmers, HorticultureNZ - …argued that protecting the “life-supporting capacity” of ecosystems could give environmental protection too much weight in decision-making” #nzpol
thepost.co.nz
How Big Farm lobbyists helped rewrite new RMA laws
Documents show Federated Farmers, DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb NZ, Fonterra and Horticulture NZ using a private meeting with ministers to push specific changes to the Natural Environment Bill.
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