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Louise Hutt

@saycheeselouise.bsky.social
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Chair of Go Eco. Green Party candidate. Former Hamilton City Councillor. Gardener, knitter, nerd. She/they. Auth by: M Ross, greens.org.nz 🏳️‍🌈♿🌱💛

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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 4h
If anyone is wondering if women are feeling bullied out of politics, these stats about which candidates are running in the 2026 General Election are not good: 329 male, 190 female, 4 another gender and 7 not specified elections.nz/media-and-ne...
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 6h
Cost of milk... Cost of cheese... Can we talk about the cost of sub of the day?! $7.50 is unbelievable. I'm sure you used to get a foot long for that price back in the day.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 8h
Death threats are more than just trolls and keyboard warriors - they seek to make people smaller, make them afraid to speak their values, and push them out of politics altogether They cost us time and money, and the donations are already stacked against us. It's time for us to have a real democracy
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 12h
Anthropic banning “abusive or cruel behavior” toward Claude in its new usage policies is proof to me that tech companies are going to moderate violence against AI before they ever moderate violence against women and minorities
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
It's tonight! ✨
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Florence 🌸🙏 🌞🥝 @greenflorence.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
One of the great images of the 2026 elections. Pretty clear how to vote.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Five weeks to go! Here's what we've got on that you could be a part of 👇 Tomorrow! Our last volunteer training for the campaign! Meet cool people, understand our kaupapa, and learn about all the ways you could contribute. Kai provided. RSVP: www.greens.org.nz/hmw_vr_20261...
Thursday 8 October, 5.30 -7pm Hamilton Central Library

HAVEN'T VOLUNTEERED BEFORE?

VOLUNTEER TRAINING NIGHT

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Andy McKay @korimakoecology.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The LegaSea Fisheries Policy Analysis is interesting. Like last election, it shows the Greens almost totally aligned with Legasea policies.
The LegaSea Fisheries Policy Analysis
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Peter Sime @petesi.me · 05/10/2026
#nzpol
The 4 panel meme of a pigeon doing stand-up. The pigeon says, "I'm announcing a new road". An audience member heckles the pigeon saying "Boo. Get better material!" The pigeon, visibly distressed and speechless consults cue cards, which just say "Roads, roads,roads..."
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Our central city vibrancy policy just 👏 makes 👏 sense 👏
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Does this give DashCon vibes to anyone else? Clearly not enough millennials on staff
A headline from The Spinoff that says "ACT preaches free market economics in a literal echo chamber" with a photo of an event in an aircraft hanger 10% fullThe infamous "DashCon ball pit" from the failed 2014 Tumblr convention
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Could be quite an awkward meeting 👀🤣 Waters is about 30% of the organisation, so a 30% pay cut would be substantial!
Two screenshots from the Waikato Times:

Headline: Hamilton city leaders could gave  pay cut. 

Body text: City leaders in Hamilton and Waikato could be hit in their pockets as their jobs shrink following the recent major water reshuffle.

The New Zealand Tax Payers' Union welcomes the news that the Remuneration Authority could reduced members' salaries.

"Generally speaking, the Taxpayers' Union believes that fewer responsibilities should mean less money for elected members," a union spokesperson said.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
At phone calling today, one of our volunteers told me they had a call with someone in Matamata who was so excited to be party voting Green, and said their friends in Hamilton West were too - voting for this Louise Hutt... Our volunteer said, "I'm her Mum!"
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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Incredible nerd shit (complimentary)
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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
What'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.nz
Greens promise $2 capped fares and free travel for millions
The Greens are promising free travel for children, students and several other groups, with bus and train fares capped at $2 for everyone else.
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Marama Davidson @maramadavidson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Coleaders have already said we would not lead Greens into any arrangement with them. It's a non goer. Focus is on Party Vote Greens so we have the biggest mandate.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Psst Hamilton East friends, we'll be down at the Village Market today from 8am-1pm. Come say hi! 💚
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Despite this, there has been one very interesting development - the NZ First candidate only volunteered to answer two questions the entire time. First time, tried to talk about all their great candidates. Just the mention of each of their top five got her drowned out with laughter by the crowd.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
What can I say? We know what the people want 🚂 💚 From earlier this year: the sold-out Hamilton-Tauranga train 👇
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Toni Potter @tonipotter33.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Traaaaaiiiinnnnsssss
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Greens announce plans for Auckland to Wellington overnight rail service
The party also wants a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Dunedin.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today's questions from a definitely unbiased candidate debate: "Why are the Greens polling so well when you had someone who shoplifted at the start of the term?" "Why do you think people don't like Chloe Swarbrick so much?" I wish I was kidding.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The "say the line Bart" meme from the Simpsons with the text:
"Say the line Prime Minister"
"I got Francisco Hernandez confused with someone else"
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Went along to another City of Wonder event last night - this time a woodblock printing workshop where we carved our own blocks! It's such a gift is to make something with your hands, from scratch, and especially when it's a craft you haven't tried before 😊
A photo of Louise holding up a small print in black and white of a palm tree and some housesThe wood block itself, surrounded by carving tools and wood shavings
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Jennifer Ward @jenospeno.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Excellent! The coalition of Ghouls should NEVER have stopped pay equity claims BUT they did 😐. Time to vote them OUT ⭐️🤜💚✅✅ #nzpol Greens put $4.5b bill on first part of reversing government's pay equity changes www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
rnz.co.nz
Greens put $4.5b bill on first part of reversing government's pay equity changes
The Green Party has pledged to reinstate the pay equity scheme and fund a settlement for the 65,000 care and support workers whose claim was stopped by the government's changes.
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Ira @ira.bailey.nz · 30/09/2026
An hour left to support and only $300 left to hit our $10k target! www.thearts.co.nz/boosted/proj...
thearts.co.nz
Songs of Solidarity Festival 2026 - Anthems of Resistance
Boosted is Aotearoa New Zealand’s only arts crowdfunding platform. We’re here to bring creatives and supporters together to grow creativity. With our mentored approach to crowdfunding, we have one of the world's highest crowdfunding success rates and have helped creatives raise millions since 2013.
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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Now do Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga and the rest of the country you idiots #nzpol
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It'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
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Talking to my favourite local barista this morning, who's told me in the past that he voted National last election and really regrets it. Today he told me he'd done the policy quiz and it'd told him to vote Green! Had a looong chat about taxing the rich and our other policies, as well as the poll!
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Stephanie Rodgers 🍉 @bootstheory.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Reminder for the 🧶🇳🇿 crowd that Maree Buscke runs Knit August Nights in Napier, and Alia Bland and third VFF cofounder Libby Jonson are knitting and crochet pattern designers. Crafting communities need to be places for solidarity and connection, not wellness grifting anti-democratic cons
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When abuse or harassment happens it creates work and a resource drain - logging the incident, informing police, screenshots and writing up exactly who what and where. This is cutting into my lunchbreak at my regular job I have on top of being a candidate.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Annnnnd the death threats have started again 🙃
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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hey there #19 on the list, how's your day going.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
UM HAHA
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Long phone call with a member of the public today, upset that the no one from the new Council is showing up to the older persons advisory group (my old portfolio) We used to disagree often (bike lanes 😅) but they said how much they missed me and asked if they could keep in touch via my Greens email
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We're really in shitsville weather wise atm, huh
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If you'd like to support your favourite disabled candidate, from the only party who has a disability policy, and who is enduring these out the gate debates - you can find the donate link here 😘 www.greens.org.nz/louisehutt_2...
greens.org.nz
Louise Hutt | Hamilton West
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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Vincent O'Malley @vomalley.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Te Awamutu Museum is holding a series of events between 21-23 October to mark Rā Maumahara, the national day of remembrance for the NZ Wars, including guided bus tours to Rangiaowhia and Ōrākau, a screening of Ka Whawhai Tonu, and a talk from me. Full details here. buttondown.com/unsettling/a...
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Rā Maumahara 2026 - Te Awamutu Events
Rā Maumahara, the national day of remembrance for the New Zealand Wars, is coming up on 28 October and Te Awamutu Museum have organised a series of free...
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today's debate - put on by Enabling Good Lives - a disability leadership group: National: Not there, but Ryan Hamilton supplied answers ACT: Not there NZF: Not there Labour: Not there but had a spokesperson TOP: Was there, but still have no disability policy New Conservatives: Present!
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today's debate was so completely disconnected from reality that I have to actually stop and unpack what happened before I can post about. The debates are getting worse, the lies bigger and more blatant, and I'm so, so angry.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
At the Hamilton PSA debate, candidates were asked about disability NZF: Incoherent answer Labour: We don't have a policy announced Opportunities: We have no policy whatsoever Me: this govt's attacks on the disabled community are unacceptable, here's our policy, it was co-written by disabled people
The Green Party will build an Aotearoa where disabled people are valued and they and their whānau live with dignity and autonomy. An Aotearoa where disabled people and whānau have access to the services they need — like transport and good quality housing — means everyone can thrive in caring communities. 

Our current laws, policies and social norms mean disabled people are often denied the same rights as others and are excluded from places and activities non-disabled people take for granted. These barriers are often worse for tāngata whaikaha Māori and for disabled people from marginalised communities. 

The current Government has made it harder for disabled people to access the support they deserve and which enables them to participate equally in life and their communities. 

The Green Party is ambitious in its plan to create a more accessible Aotearoa by building on the Enabling Good Lives framework and grounding our approach in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our approach will operate on a high-trust model and apply to all disabled people, including those with disabling conditions who do not currently access support. The Green Party is committed to an Aotearoa where disabled people and whānau thrive in caring communities.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
There was FREE print making on at Artspost and I also got some new art to take home as well ✨💛
A photo of Louise holding a yellow and white printed bookmark Three tiny ceramic road cones
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A fun math problem: I started with 3 stitches, next row increased to 4, then knit those 4 stitches again. I'm now knitting a four row repeat, increasing by 1 stitch every second row. I have to knit 99 repeats. I've just passed 52 rows, but when will I actually get to the halfway mark?
A photograph of a triangle shawl being knitted. It's yellow and white.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Despite the local National billboards being covered in "NO", "FASCIST CUNTS", and "BOOTLICKERS" so far the only vandalism I've copped is: "Chloie is nutts?" The question mark doesn't really give a high level of confidence to the statement, nor black sharpie on the dark background...
A photograph of one of Louise's corflutes signs with small graffiti on the top left side.
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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's literally quote the Minister time.
Govt tells councils to submit radical reform plans in next three months 'or we'll do it for you'
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Simon Watts saying the amalgamation process was entirely voluntary is unbelievable. When the govt gives you a couple months to do something "or else" it's mostly stick and very few carrots.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Penny's Bookshop in Chartwell Mall still has copies BTW
Three copies of Nicky Hager's Dirty Work on display.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How you can get involved in our campaign this week: 😎 Volunteer training Thursday at Te Kete Aronui. 📞 Phone calling on Sunday at the Trade Union Centre. 👀 If you spot one of our billboards has been damaged or gone walkabouts, let me know. RSVP here: www.greens.org.nz/events?locat...
Thursday 24th Sept | 6-7.30pm
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna LibrarySunday 27th August | 1-4pm
PHONE CALLING
Trade Union Centre 34 Harwood Street, Hamilton CBD
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The Progress Report @theprogressreport.co.nz · 23/09/2026
Please enjoy this statement and questionnaire for a candidate for the upcoming Bendigo City Council By-election.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What a delightful day to be slightly more online that your spouse, and get the glee of reading aloud @barristernz.bsky.social's live posts
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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nicky 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.nz
Green Party seeks to cap political donations, stop companies donating
The 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.
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