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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 9h

good lord how can anyone be this whiny; are you not ashamed

Donald Trump writes on Truth Social: "This is the woman who received the Nobel Peace Prize over the Great United States of America, whose Representative, ME, settled eight Wars, and many other things. I know nothing about this woman, and neither does anyone else! In fact, to the best of my knowledge, no one ever heard of her other than the fact that she, very obviously, hates Israel. I don’t know what the woman has done. I settled 8 Wars, with letters being sent from every President and Prime Minister from the countries that I helped to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, and I’m about to settle, or win, two more, Iran and, Russia/Ukraine. They’re both happening at breakneck speed but, forget them, it’s the 8 that I’ve already settled, any one of which, in particular, Pakistan and India, would be far more than necessary to win the Nobel Prize. In actuality, I should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes, not just 1. The 8 Wars are:"

Donald Trump writes on Truth Social: "Cambodia and Thailand
Kosovo and Serbia
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda
Pakistan and India
Israel and Iran
Egypt and Ethiopia
Armenia and Azerbaijan
Israel and Hamas
Additionally, I stopped Iran from having a Nuclear Weapon, and blowing up the entire Middle East and, ultimately, far beyond! I saved more lives than anyone in History and, as Maria Corina Machado, a truly fine person, stated to the Media when she gave me her Nobel Prize of last year, “Donald Trump settled many Wars, and deserves the Nobel Peace Prize more than any person that has ever received it.” Based on my record of PEACE, a record like no one else has ever achieved, I agree! I got back all of the hostages in Israel, including the final 28, both living and dead, and worked with Hamas to"

Donald Trump writes on Truth Social: "PEACE, a record like no one else has ever achieved, I agree! I got back all of the hostages in Israel, including the final 28, both living and dead, and worked with Hamas to do it — Nobody believed this was possible! I removed the World’s Evil Dictator, Nicolas Maduro, from Venezuela, and am in the process of making Venezuela a rich Democracy. Likewise, with Iran, I stopped them from destroying Israel, the Middle East, and Europe. I am also preventing, on a constant basis, a War between South Korea and North Korea, and Japan and North Korea. Add China and Taiwan, and numerous other hot spots, which have not been involved in Wars, only because of President Donald J. Trump, and the United States of America. I am responsible for having NATO countries increase spending from 2% to 5% of GDP, creating a stronger alliance and defense, another thing that everybody said was impossible to do. I have negotiated the release, and secured the return, of more than 900 political prisoners from multiple countries"

Donald Trump writes on Truth Social: "another thing that everybody said was impossible to do. I have negotiated the release, and secured the return, of more than 900 political prisoners from multiple countries in Eastern Europe. Additionally, I have brought 196 hostages HOME from captivity, from all over the World, and did it without having paid a ransom, unlike Biden and Obama who would pay Billions of Dollars. On top of it all, I have created a soon to be very prosperous Arctic. Despite all of this, the Nobel Prize was given today to a liberal person who works at the United Nations, who nobody has ever heard of. In all of the Wars that I have settled, I never spoke to the United Nations—they were of no help. The United States of America, represented by me, as your President, should have received the Nobel Peace Prize, but didn’t. This is an indelible stain on Norway, one that will never be forgotten. The Nobel “Peace” Prize has been forever discredited by a handful of Radical Ideologues who are Anti-Democracy, and Enemies of Civilization! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

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Dan Slevin @danslevin.funeralsandsnakes.net · 15h

I understand the desire to always be at the front of the news cycle, but this drip-feeding of policy just makes it look like you are pulling ideas out of your arse. Nothing strategic or coordinated about it. Just whatever you feel like announcing that day.

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Chris Miller @thelittlepakeha.net · 10h

so basically we've lost 30 candidates in three years, all of them women.

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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 10h

I'm old enough to remember when Michael Cullen & Helen Clark effectively cleared NZ's debt* (*old measure) 2008 PREFU www.treasury.govt.nz/publications...

NZ's Net Debt was effectively 0 in the 2008 PREFU

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Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand Aotearoa @alranz.bsky.social · 12h

#Antichoice Health Minister Simeon Brown banned puberty blockers against all expert advice. It's w/the courts now. If he can ban treatment for one group of people, TRUST that he will go after #abortion if this government is given another term. Brown & any antis do not listen to experts. #nzpol

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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 12h

Follow the money trail with these beneficiary drug tests. Where are the tests being processed. Probably linked to one of Luxons mates. #nzpol

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Ganesh Rajaram Ahirao @ganeshahirao.bsky.social · 12h

Āe, truly awful and economically illiterate, or just misinfo🤔. As in open letter 2 years ago... "There is little explanation of how fiscal policy focussed on reducing government spending would reduce New Zealand’s external deficit and total external debt." ganeshnana.substack.com/p/economists...

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Economists call for immediate suspension of spending cuts

Fiscal policy stance will not build resilient economy fit to address future challenges

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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 19h

This 👇

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CindyBax @cindybax.bsky.social · 12h

This is scary campaign by the Mowbrays aimed at ACT and NZ First voters “if you split your vote correctly the make-up of parliament will change and a Centre-Right coalition will govern the country for the foreseeable future.” #nzpol splityourvote.co.nz

splityourvote.co.nz

Split Your Vote | National, Act and NZ First

This web site has been created to explain the advantages of splitting your vote.

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alix e. harrow @alixeharrow.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

wild to be living in a world with live-streamed state executions and legal daylight kidnappings, but every time you turn around some loser is saying, hey man, what if art were completely frictionless? what if we killed even the possibility of human connection??

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Nick Hall @stopgostop.bsky.social · 16h

In my experience, when public services were privatised, the private sector would employ (some of) the original public sector staff (at lower salaries) But so many have gone to Australia that it will be hard to fill those places And training takes time & costs money Not looking good, really

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Biker "Cash Bazooka" Chiwi @bikerchiwi.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This is not an isolated incident. All across the public service we are going to see more cuts in service and more job losses. Because these fuckwits wants road and tax breaks for their mates. Everywhere in our org, people are cutting costs left right and centre. #nzpol

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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 17h

It's demeaning while RW politicians drink at their internal parliament pub, receive accommodation allowances and get incredible incentives for life #nzpol

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Kay in the End Times 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙📚 @jennykaynz.bsky.social · 17h

Nationals cuts to NZ public services put lives at risk. Not just with health sector but also with disaster readiness and monitoring services. Quake and tsunami monitoring centre closed for hours due to staff shortages #NZpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

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Quake and tsunami monitoring centre closed for hours due to staff shortages

The Public Service Association (PSA) says Government cuts have left New Zealand less prepared for natural disasters after the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre was temporarily closed because of st...

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Ms Hooper @mshooper.bsky.social · 16h

www.facebook.com/share/p/1CfN... #nzpol

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 17h

Trump's suit appears to be part of Jos. A. Bank's Traveler line. The suit is listed as having been made abroad using a wool-polyester-spandex blend. The company describes it as having the "ultimate stretch" and was designed to minimize body odor.

Trump wearing a blue suit on stage. He is flashing his jacket open, such that you can see the interior labels. One label says Jos. A. Bank.

A product shot from Jos. A. Bank's website. This is from the Traveler line. It appears to match the label in Trump's suit.

A photo from the product page touts that the suit is made from a new "fabric technology" that has "ultimate stretch performance" and "anti-microbial/ reduce moisture and odor" qualities. There is a photo of a man wearing the suit.

From the product page: "Product Details & Care
Stay comfortable and confident with this Traveler® Collection suit separates jacket, powered by innovative 37.5 © technology. Designed to maintain your body's ideal microclimate, the fabric removes moisture at the vapor stage to keep you dry before sweat even forms. Plus, 37.5 helps absorb and trap odor molecules, keeping you fresh and ready for every occasion. Offering maximum mobility with built-in stretch, this jacket moves effortlessly with you throughout your day. As part of the suit separates collection, it allows you to customize your fit by selecting jacket, vest, and pant sizes individually, ensuring a tailored look that's perfect for you.
Traditional Fit
Two button
Natural stretch fabric
Water- and stain-resistant
Performance stretch lining
66% wool, 30% 37.5 polyester, 4% spandex
Dry clean only
Imported

Shipping and returns
Get free standard shipping on orders over $50, or enjoy it on every purchase, no minimum by joining our Bank Account Rewards® program—join for free and never pay for standard shipping again! See our Shipping Policy for more details.
Shop worry-free knowing returns are free on every purchase. Return within 90 days from original date of purchase at any Jos. A. Bank store or by mail at no cost. See our Return Policy for more details."

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Foxes @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 19h

Nats have a bazillion dollars in donations and they are swamping socials with AI slop cartoons? They are that desperate huh? #NZPol

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Enzo Giordani @enzogiordani.bsky.social · 19h

This morning at Omaha. Big shoutout to old mate who jogged right through the roosting godwits twice and left the door in the predator proof fence wide open on his way into the sanctuary. 🪶🇳🇿

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 16h

New Scientist: COVID variant XFG is now dominant globally and better at evading antibodies. Immunity from vaccines and prior infections is still helping prevent widespread severe illness, but experts warn future variants remain a threat as declining global surveillance makes them harder to track.

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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 16h

Latest NZ balance sheet data is out. Always a pleasure. We can start with our apparently perilously indebted government. Errrm, see those blue bars? They're higher than the yellow line, right? Yep, the private sector is in net debt to the Govt. Daft. [🧵1/n]

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 08/10/2026

One of the key lessons from Dutch cycling history is cities didn't start with protected lanes. They began by making streets safer, calmer and more inviting; with lower speeds, parking restrictions, traffic filters and reduced through-traffic to create an environment in which cycling could flourish.🧵

A cycling priority street in the Netherlands where drivers are guests and cyclists are the main users.

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Sacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 19h

'The cruelty is the point. It stokes a popular prejudice that unemployment is a personal failing, and it lets the government off the hook for its failed economic management.' - Neale Jones #NzPol

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Sliding in the polls, have a crack at beneficiaries: National's drug test policy follows a well-worn pattern | The Spinoff

It's just the latest example in the party's sorry history of framing an economic failure as a personal one.

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John Farrell @mcfreddo.bsky.social · 18h

#nzpol The story of The Opportunity Party starts to sound like one of those tech support scams - you know, where a scammer steals from you, and then another scammer contacts you claiming to be able to get your money back. Just like TOP offering to improve politics after National stuffs things up...

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Aaron Hawkins @ahawkins.bsky.social · 21h

Drug testing has (by design) captured all the attention, but it's nowhere near the worst bit. For more than 30 years, benefit levels have been kept lower than the cost of staying alive. On purpose. Campaigning on the back of cutting them even further is monstrous. The cruelty is the point.

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Ben Ross @benakl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Time for New Zealand to get into the 21st Century and do the same: Japan makes 30 km/h the default speed limit on most residential roads – as European city survey shows significant safety benefits etsc.eu/japan-makes-...

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Japan makes 30 km/h the default speed limit on most residential roads - as European city survey shows significant safety benefits

Japan has lowered the statutory speed limit on most of its residential streets from 60 km/h to 30 km/h, effective 1 September. The new limit applies automatically to roads narrower than 5.5…

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Terry Baucher @trabaq.bsky.social · 18h

#nzpol Another excellent column from Simon. In this year's Budget Lockup I heard Willis respond to this issue by saying "Yeah, we could double benefits, but we think it's better for parents to improve their circumstances through work", conveniently ignoring the 50,000 jobs lost on her watch. 🤬

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Foxes @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 20h

Riddle me this: how come when Nat government *must* increase defence spending by $5 Billion Nats say they just have to borrow it but when similar Billions are required for Pay Equity for women they pretend this isn’t possible? #NZPol

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Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 20h

Again, Aotearoa New Zealand is missing from the list of signatories. #nzpol

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Michael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 19h

In the 2026 Lilburn Lecture (Nov 2), Peter Walls will speak about working with composers as a performer, university colleague and an arts administrator. This will be the 13th of these annual lectures, which are held at the NZ National Library in Wellington. Details 👇 natlib.govt.nz/events/lilbu...

Lilburn lecture — Composers at work

Part of Lilburn Lecture series

Monday 2 November 2026, 6pm to 7pm

Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, (lower ground) National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.

events.natlib@dia.govt.nz

Free. RSVP essential as seats are limited.

In the 2026 Lilburn Lecture, Dr Peter Walls ONZM, orchestra and choir conductor, music administrator and musicologist, will talk about his encounters with composers, from performing their works at secondary school to recent years as a conductor.

Includes photo of a man with white hair smiling warmly, wearing a blue blazer and white shirt, against a light grey background.

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Anneleise @anneleise.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Well put together analysis of NZ as a site for 'apocalypse planning' and the wider Epstein Class cartel and influence network, good to have the timeline of all this and the links in one place. #NZPol #EpsteinClass open.substack.com/pub/smithkst...

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The Little St. James of the South Pacific

Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Thiel, and the path to “Apocalypse Insurance” New Zealand

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GreenEggs| Toitū Te Tiriti @hekikakariki.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#nzpol In case anyone feels like making a complaint about the untrustworthy and manipulative Curia poll being pushed by RNZ right now www.rnz.co.nz/feedback

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RNZ : Audience Feedback

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Te wookie o te tāngata @chewienz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Oh Ho Ho...corruption on top of corruption.

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BlueShiftNZ @blueshiftnz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Cannibal Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown in the Avocado Jungle of Death

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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

If Govt reduces spending from 32% of GDP to 30% of GDP and the private sector doesn't grow, what happens to GDP? Anyone know?

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Gauche Vibes @nedgilmore.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Unbearable Lightness of Being The Englishman Who Walked Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Congratulations to Sagal. I wish her the very best in representing this amazing place. I'm proud of the campaign we fought. To go from 10% to 33% of the vote share during the PM's 'bounce' is good - but our ambitions are far higher.

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Sarah @notsailingalone.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Many people think only of NYC when they think of New York but New York State has gorgeous little towns, artsy little enclaves, and beautiful natural beauty. NZ is like this and we should celebrate and invest in making our big city world class and distinctly NZ. We CAN have it all here.

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NinjaKitty 忍者キティ🥷🐈‍⬛ @ninjakitty.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

REGISTRATION OF LANDLORDS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS - yes, please and thank you. #nzpol

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Hamo @hamo.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Unbearable Lightness Of Being John Malkovich.

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This graphic shows just how competitive Zack Polanski and the Green Party were in the north of the electorate. (Holborn and St Pancras by-election).

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Kylie @styla73.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This feels trumpian this close to an election

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Hamo @hamo.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Mr. And Mrs. Smith Go To Washington

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William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Having long been aware of those tech bros who read my work as utopian porn, where they’ve taken that doesn’t exactly surprise me.

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Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Treating the acquisition of 'AI' tools for all tertiary education institutions in Aotearoa as merely 'a commercial matter' seems like something way beyond folly given the likely impact on teaching, learning, assessment, research, etc. Not to mention the privacy and theft of IP implications. #nzpol

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Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand Aotearoa @alranz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Yesterday Elizabeth Mundt, NZ First candidate for Selwyn had her mates plant a question that is being circulated by propaganda machines Family First NZ & the entire anti-choice movement in NZ..they're exploiting pregnancy loss as later abortions. Trying to vilify abortion providers & women #nzpol

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Trump is desperately trying to incite a riot before the election so he can declare an emergency

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
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The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State. The people of Minnesota must fight back. You have been robbed, and abandoned by your State Government. Your Governor is an incompetent thief who doesn't want to get involved. He just wants to get out of town with as much as he can steal, and then, lead a quiet life. The Somalians should not be allowed to get away with what they are doing. They view you as weak and stupid people. Fight back Minnesota, fight back! If you need, the Federal Government will come to your rescue.
Governor Tim Walz, and Mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, must immediately ask for Federal help - and leave the rest to us!
President DONALD J. TRUMP
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Dan Slevin @danslevin.funeralsandsnakes.net · 09/10/2026

Book Hero also threatening the sustainability of many local independent book retailers through predatory pricing.

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 09/10/2026

America is in that part of the historical cycle where words and books are banned but executions are good clean entertainment and everyone is pretending not to notice the national leader eating his own poo. If only history offered a guide for where this all leads.

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