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Stuck between a neoliberal rock and a populist hard place
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Stuck between a neoliberal rock and a populist hard place

David Seymour and ACT have been trying to walk a tightrope between technocratic maturity and reactionary politics. Voters don't appear to be buying it.

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February 15, 2026 at 10:55 PM

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New Zealand still deserves better than marketing
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New Zealand still deserves better than marketing

No the problem isn't the Treaty, it's integrity, fairness, and competence

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February 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM

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How Does A Duck Know?
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How Does A Duck Know?

Nobody expects a third Covid Inquisition.

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February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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Did Nicola Willis just appoint Atlas Network connections to her surprise RBNZ Covid Inquiry?
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Did Nicola Willis just appoint Atlas Network connections to her surprise RBNZ Covid Inquiry?

Willis launches a surprise Covid inquiry with results to come out 6 weeks before the election. Most NZ publications noted her hiring of "independent" experts. I looked further into it.

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February 11, 2026 at 6:39 AM

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Man I really hate how much grassroots political commentary in this country is excessively long chatgpt posts. I don’t care what the computer thinks I want to know what you think

February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Free Money
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Free Money

Sunny says bye-bye, and Winston boxes clever.

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February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM

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The Gentleman's Gambit
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The Gentleman's Gambit

When National and ACT use civility as both defence from scrutiny and an attack on victims.

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January 31, 2026 at 9:58 PM

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Ways to help flood and landslide survivors and victims www.emilywrites.co.nz/destiny-2/#/...

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January 29, 2026 at 8:26 AM

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Doubling of Kiwisaver hardship values significant
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Doubling of Kiwisaver hardship values significant

Plus: India trade deal, James Cameron, and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey

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January 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM

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Suspending Protections
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Suspending Protections

Chris Penk and the Building ACT.

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January 27, 2026 at 11:16 PM

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How the Atlas Network is shaping your life, even if you've never heard of it
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How the Atlas Network is shaping your life, even if you've never heard of it

Australia's National Broadcaster nails it

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January 27, 2026 at 5:38 PM

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Ways to help flood and landslide survivors and victims www.emilywrites.co.nz/destiny-2/#/...

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January 27, 2026 at 9:27 AM

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MAGA Minions: Winston Peters & Shane Jones
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MAGA Minions: Winston Peters & Shane Jones

Plus: Luxon flood support, Paul Goldsmith's Retail Crime Advisory Committee implodes and Gaza,

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January 27, 2026 at 12:40 AM

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Despite Repeated Warnings
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Despite Repeated Warnings

Luxon focuses on recovery rather than prevention.

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January 25, 2026 at 9:22 PM

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Cricket rained out in Christchurch, it's supposed to be summer and as yet we haven't had summer in any way shape or form. We only have February left to get some heat on before we start autumn in March. I wish cricket could be played under cover.

January 25, 2026 at 9:59 AM