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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
My wife wanted to relax on the beach so I found something to do because I like to sit and relax too
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Noo missed a greens campaign call, would have been the only marketing call I've ever wanted to receive in my life. Got the dishes done tho
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
*bites lip*
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A small almost staycation just 40 mins from home (not staying at property pictured) but #solidarity because it's right across the road
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Lauren M @elenem.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Honestly Labour, fuck you at this point. Like just get fucked. The world is burning and you're all in with the blowtorches just to appease a few people who will never vote for you anyway. What a piece of shit party you are #nzpol
nzherald.co.nz
He waka eke no more – after 18 years, Labour not committing to pricing for agricultural emissions
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said his party will find other ways to reduce emissions.
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Brown RiceBowl
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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
“The Greens will protect women and girls from harm at home, at work, in the community, and online, and strive for gender equity in all areas and at all times.” Would love to see a government that focuses on this vs. reducing service levels in all of these spheres and introducing misogyny as policy.
greens.org.nz
Women's Policy
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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Sacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
OIA confirms hiring freeze that was denied at the time. #NzPol
rnz.co.nz
Documents reveal Health NZ hiring crackdown
Health NZ leaders told the Health Minister tight controls on hiring staff were crucial to delivering its budget and that recruitment of any frontline worker was only possible with the sign-off of seni...
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James 🧠 🫀 👋🏼 🌿 @jameslittlewood.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Ministry commissions a report, conceals data from authors, dislikes the report’s findings, buries the report, gets busted, releases data, gets revised report saying the same shit, buries it again, makes crappy decision as if report never existed, gets busted again, proceeds with crappy decision.
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
An American interviewer asked me about my political beliefs. #VoteBinface
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Katzi @katzicael.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Parents, get your teens enrolled ASAP – drag them kicking and screaming if necessary. Don't let the CoC suppress your kids Right to vote in this election. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdpK... #nzpol
youtube.com
New laws: Will voters be turned away?
YouTube video by Q+A with Jack Tame
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🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 05/08/2026
Party who has categorically shit their pants doubles-down on refusing to remove their shitty pants, and in fact sit down in them.
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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
LOUDER FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRST COOKERS
The Inquiry found that New Zealand’s initial response to COVID-19 was balanced and appropriate, and that New Zealand broadly did well responding to the pandemic. The report also highlighted the process for approving COVID-19 vaccines and monitoring safety was robust and effective.
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Daniel Vernon @yeehawtheboys.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Know the signs, enroll online: vote.nz
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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
NZ has - almost uniquely amongst our peers - tanked its economy and pushed 10,000s onto the dole (and offshore). We were told that this strategy would 'get interest rates down, tame inflation, and drive growth 🎉'. Yet, here we are, slumped and vying to be inflation champs. What went wrong? [🧵1/n]
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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
In 2002, Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujurat and stoked so much bloodshed and violence against Muslims in the infamous riots that year, that he was banned from entering the UK, Europe & US for a decade - as essentially, a genocidaire.
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Count Spockula @randomancom.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It's not looking too good #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz
What a ‘super El Niño’ could unleash on New Zealand
The rainfall and temperature prognosis for your region.
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Dr. Omega 🦞 @theomegageek.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I just really need the younger generations to understand that peaches come from a can and that they were put there by a man.
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Matt Whitehead @mjwhitehead.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I am begging for just one story where the cost of this policy is reported relative to the 2026 total budget. Try and find the fare subsidy on this graph, I'll wait.
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Patrick Reynolds for a greater Auckland @patrickreynolds.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Hey RNZ when you have finished chasing every conceivable edge case for this very cheap proposal, could spare some time to look at the massive $50+billion vast hole that is the govt’s transport policy?
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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
#nzpol 🚨MEDIA RELEASE: Labour's public transport policy announced today is a worthwhile investment, one that benefits New Zealand now and in the future, says NZCTU President Sandra Grey:
union.org.nz
NZCTU welcomes Labour’s commitment to public transport NZCTU
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President, Sandra Grey, welcomed Labours election policy that would see public transport fares capped at $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 a week elsewhere i...
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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We now know that within the Prime Ministers Office there was a political lobbying pathway operating via the PM's Chief Policy Advisor's private email. Fonterra says it was told to send the lobbying docs via this pathway. It may still be operating via other staffers private email addresses.
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
bugger-off.netlify.app A very stats brain drain
bugger-off.netlify.app
Bugger Off — NZ to AU Brain Drain Tracker
Bugger Off — Tracking every Kiwi who's done a runner to Oz. I'm sorted.
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Hayley @writagal.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
People will die because they did this.
1news.co.nz
Govt lauds new law allowing AI to make benefit decisions
The Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament on Friday, rushed through the house under urgency.
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Name your fav night in a film or tv show.
static.klipy.com
Rob McElhenney as Nightman Stares
ALT: Rob McElhenney as Nightman Stares
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
TOP showing up to the rally against job cuts, and getting heckled for association with ACT funders. Big cuck energy, big cuck energy how big is your voter base anyway - to the tune of Lambrini girls' 'big dick energy'
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
TOP bottoms for the ACT party
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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Definition of a Man, NZ First - A grumpy octogenarian who complains about a country he's been an integral part of politically shaping for 50 years. ACT - have you got a lawyer to review these serious claims National - heyyyy remember John Key, you liked him, look at our guy he's like a bald one
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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Definition of a Woman, NZ First - Someone who Shane Jones can enjoy watching on a hotel TV screen at taxpayer expense. ACT - Someone who is probably safe from Tim Jago. National - Someone who does not deserve pay equity.
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samuel mehr @mehr.nz · 20/05/2026
tough to overstate how quickly science funding in New Zealand has been blown to pieces - on Friday the NZ govt straight up disbanded the Marsden fund (our version of the NSF) it'll be replaced by a 'transition fund' with less money and zero information, as of yet, about what it will support #nzpol
New transition fund provides continuity while backing bold ideas
Published: 14 May 2026

A streamlined Transition Research Fund has been announced for 2027, aligning science funding with national priorities and supporting a focus on outcomes that benefit New Zealand.

The fund was developed on advice from the newly established science funding decision-maker, Research Funding New Zealand. This new fund brings investigator-led research into a single fund with three funding mechanisms:

Talent Development supports future research leaders to build capability, test ideas and establish independent careers.
Projects enable bold, innovative research with strong potential to deliver meaningful benefits for New Zealand.
Programmes support ambitious, collaborative research tackling complex challenges and delivering transformational outcomes over a longer term.
It supports research from early discovery through to larger scale programmes with a focus on delivering impact for New Zealand, in line with national priorities for science, innovation and technology.

The Prime Minister's Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council recommended the following four priority areas for public investment:

Primary industries and the bioeconomy.
Technology for prosperity.
Environmental sustainability and resilience.
Healthy people and a thriving society.
Priorities will be confirmed in the Science, Investment Plan expected to be released mid-2026. 

The Transition Research Fund brings contestable funding which would have otherwise been delivered through future rounds of the Marsden and Endeavour funds into a single investigator-led research fund.

It will open for applications later this year.

The total first year investment in the Transition Research Fund in 2027 will be up to $84.4 million. The Transition Research Fund will invest up to $300 million over five years in total. 

Final funding decisions will be made by Research Funding New Zealand, with all funded projects showing clea…
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PERFECTLY NORMAL @nzpom.com · 20/05/2026
@nzpsa.bsky.social are organising a rally against the cuts to the public service Facebook link here facebook.com/events/s/ral... #nzpol
Rally: Save our services

When: Sunday 24 May - 12-12:30pm

Where: Te Papa forecourt, Wellington.

Please share this email with those who might be interested.
Facebook Event Page
PSA
Te Pükenga Here Tikanga Mahi
Rally!
Save our services
Outside Te Papa,
Sunday 24th, 12-12:30pm
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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Great that the big story about Labour is that they've said they don't know what their policy will actually be until after the election, this is some elite tier opposition work. Three years, same leader, policy not ready for an election. FUCKEN magic. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
nzherald.co.nz
Labour won't release ‘cornerstone’ policy costs until after election, blames Treaty concerns
Voters won't know what assets will go into the Future Fund until after the election.
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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
seems bad (widely applicable)
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brostoevsky @brostoevsky.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Thanks Barret ur right 🌍
Screenshot of FF7 for PS1. Barret's text box reads: People say they love milfs yet look how they treat the original milf (mother earth)
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Victoria 💚 🌏 @vebate.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Supreme meme game from the Greens
"The NZ Govts favourite game when it comes to solving real issues" followed by a picture of a Bop It game with the usual features replaced by Suppress It, Ignore It, Deflect It, Mock It and Fake It.
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Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand @greens.org.nz · 16/03/2026
Today, our Finance Minister pulled together a press conference to announce that there is no new support on the way for families, despite it costing $23 more than normal to fill an average petrol car & $36 more to fill a diesel car.
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Sassy Little Hobbit @sassypolitico.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
When you are jealous of Labour’s 1pm briefings so you engineer your own but you believe in small government and just showcase your inadequacy to the whole country 😂😅
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Ol’ ɔıN @hazmat.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
People panicking about food prices cos of fuel costs. If we can’t import, they can’t export either so.. Don’t wanna hear about international market prices cos guess what cunts? You won’t be in the international market, so sell at reasonable domestic price or go bankrupt and shut the fuck up.
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Ross @rossthesedays.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Reserve bank chief asks people to stop being poor. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
"[We] do see this as a risk... [We] do need households to stop being cautious and get out and spend if we want to see the recovery continue to broaden."
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Advertise your account with a GIF
media.tenor.com
a cat is being touched by a person 's thumb
Alt: a cat is being touched by a person 's thumb
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NZEI Te Riu Roa @nzeiteriuroa.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Running the government is a lot like playing recorder – it doesn’t work if you suck. #makeitstop by letting those in power know just how many people care about primary education in NZ. Share this film, sign our petition, or just make some noise for teachers & educators at makeitstop.co.nz
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theomcfluffle.bsky.social @theomcfluffle.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Age verification *Audible BIOS POST noises*
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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 06/02/2026
Fuck Jeff Bezos
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Dr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
I'm still mad about this - see the full list of cut projects from the money taken from climate polluters, which would help adaptation and mitigation efforts of the recent weather events, including $900M from the Emergency Response Fund - now frittered away. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Screenshot of text. Text reads: In total over four years, through both the
mini Budget and Budget 2024, the
government has redirected $2.4 billion in
previously ring-fenced climate spending
into other spending - although several
climate programmes have survived, under
different funding streams.
The government gave itself more money to
play with by taking money from the
Climate Emergencv Response fund (CERF)
which took money raised from selling
carbon credits to polluters under the
Emissions Trading Scheme and put it into
climate-related projects.Screenshot of text. Text reads: Areas where spending has been cut include:
savings are the total over four vears)
Climate Change Commission: scaling
back baseline funding and ditching
plans by the previous Government for
the commission to advise on pricing of
agricultural emissions. Savings: $16m.
Reduced funding for the Climate
Change Chief Executives Board
implementation of the Carbon Neutral
Government Programme and other
climate work programmes at Ministry
for the Environment. Savings: $35m
Scaled back funding for research and
planting programme, called
Establishing Native Forests at Scale run
by Ministry for Primary Industries,
Savings: $50m.
3D Coastal Mapping: Instead of mapping
85 per cent of the New Zealand coastline
will now map 40 percent: Savings: $9m
Hapori Mãori programme to improve
evidence available to Māori
communities about climate change,
adaptation, and resilience. Savings:
$23m
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PERFECTLY NORMAL @nzpom.com · 25/01/2026
Raumati Beach took a pounding yesterday, I've never seen anything like it
Seawall flattened, all down the beach there's absolute carnageGabion wall just about still there but massive erosion above
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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
#nzpol Data released by Stats NZ today shows that the cost of living rose at its fastest rate for 18 months. Prices rose for 80% of items in the CPI basket, meaning growth in prices was broad-based. Minimum wage workers are now facing a 3rd year of real terms cuts in wages. A thread
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Frank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Giles Dexter nededs to get some context around this *SHOCK* story. ACC has investments at NZ$51.1 billion (as of 2025), up from NZ$48.1 billion the year before. So their "deficit" has to be seen in that context. ACC is investing heavily in a portfolio that has a 9.1% return according to their...(1)
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