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Stephen Graham @stephengraham.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I don't disagree with that conclusion, I am surprised you didn't comment on the fact that the PM essentially finished third in a two-horse race and 20 points behind his rival. That surely is indicative that the PM is not connecting with the public.

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I had this bit about Jeffrey Archer from the 1995 HIGNFY video memorised for whenever I needed a handy fact about him.

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Not inaccurate. Our political analysis is persistently hijacked by this compulsion to be 'savvy'.

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Thanks. Just seems odd more wasn't made of it. An incumbent PM effectively coming third in a two-horse race is a key talking point.

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Not the worst birthday present eh? bsky.app/profile/beef...

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This should be your response every time a Nat goes "No (or Nine) new taxes". BTW good to see you last night.

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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#nzpol IIRC no-one in the pretty mid post debate 'analysis' mentioned that Luxon finished 20 points behind Hipkins & third behind 'undecided'. Whatever the panel might have thought the undecideds had a pretty firm view. If you're treating politics as a horse-race surely this was pretty important.

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Dan beat me to it but it's actually a reaction to this moment... Luxon: [rules out Opportunity because 'no new taxes'] Hipkins: But you're happy to work with racists.

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Jombucha @mangetout.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

SOUND THE NEW ZEALAND RELEVANCE KLAXON! Oh...

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I was recently given a Blue Peter Badge by a dear friend. It came with a story. Long, long ago, she and a friend entered a competition on Blue Peter, a well-intentioned and tragically square UK kids TV show. They would often run such things with prizes like a bookmark.

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Happy Birthday. I look forward to enjoying many many more years of petty hating ahead.

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I agree. Although the evidence for capital flight is slim, my view is we are probably more vulnerable to it than many other countries because of our close links to Australia AND the favourable Australian tax treatment available for migrants who do not become citizens or permanent residents.

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#nzpol " I find no evidence of significant outmigration or reduced inflows of startup founders or inventors." Well, well, well.

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David Mohring @nzheretic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Yup. Another by-product of our "strong economic managers" 🙄

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⬇️⬇️⬇️THIS⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ #nzpol

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When our diesel is less than in the US you know something odd is happening.

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Mōrena e te whanāu, a clear still start today, but still pretty fresh, with a high of 17° expected here in Tāmaki Makaurau. Just be aware the UV index is already quite high. Kia pai tō rā!

Photo taken at 6.56 am looking east from Maungauika towards Brown's Island (centre) as the Sun creeps above the low-lying clouds. On the right is a ferry heading towards Half-Moon Bay

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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#nzpol Gull watch 7.01 am, 6th October no change overnight but 91 is now above the price 6 months ago with 95 just lower and diesel nearly 60 cents cheaper!

Gull Devonport price board yesterday 5th October

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While the commentariat talk up the nascent recovery (just one more year everyone!), the next slump is already upon us. Total new lending is a decent leading indicator - clear signs of stalling. [🧵1/n]

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#nzpol At the Better Taxes Election Forum to discover National and ACT didn't accept the invitation. (Too woke, I guess). Sadly, Oriini Kaipara of TPM has had to withdraw.

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LateNighter @latenightercom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

You really would like to have heard the pitch because I'm not sure popping up on John Oliver was the plan

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Last Frame Tonight: With Kiwibank trying to stop the internet from lusting after its sheep mascot Buck, John Oliver and team gave her the final frame of Sunday night’s #LastWeekTonight open: “Veni”—Latin for “I came.”

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Simon Wilson @simonbwilson.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Yetis in Dr Who with Patrick Troughton (1967?)

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The Prefu’s defective, Opp’s got bottom lines and Luxon’s got “balls”, but Chloe doesn’t know finance? ICYMI my Hopetown post on Substack over the weekend simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com/p/theyre-los...

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They’re losing their shit over Chloe Swarbrick

The Prefu’s defective, Opp’s got bottom lines and Luxon’s got “balls”, but Chloe doesn’t know finance?

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Excellent read Simon, thank you

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As predictable as the tides...

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Mōrena e te whanāu, was able to get back to Devonport after my appearance on Morning Report and capture the sunrise over Torpedo Bay. Still pretty fresh but looks like a fine day ahead here in Tāmaki Makaurau. Kia pai tō rā!

Photo taken from Torpedo Bay at 6.59 am as the sun rises over low cloud. Lower slope of Maungauika and the Torpedo Bay wharf are on the left.

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#nzpol Gull watch 7.30 am, 5th October. Diesel is unchanged overnight but 91 and 95 are both up 4 cents a litre. Given continuing uncertainty in the Gulf hard to see prices settling lower soon.

Gull Devonport price board yesterday 4th October

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Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 04/10/2026

#nzpol A very early start this morning to join Ingrid Hipkiss and John Campbell (delightful as ever) live on Morning Report just after 6 to discuss ACT's a KiwiSaver proposal announced yesterday. Always surprised, and grateful, to be invited for comment. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Me in the Morning Report studio with Ingrid Hipkiss and John Campbell just ahead of my interview about KiwiSaver with Ingrid.

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Siouxsie and her indefatigable fighting for our collective health and for the safety of her colleagues at universities in Aotearoa. I know her a bit and am grateful for time spent with her. She's not typical. None of what she's done is easy. We are all better off for her mahi.

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