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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 40m

Gawd this is brilliant. The Landlords of the Ring featuring the Eye of Seymour. 😂😂 #nzpol youtu.be/h-yjkAXxnMA

Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 11h

Great op piece from @haydendonnell.bsky.social. Interestingly I’ve heard a new term this week - reset. It’s no longer restructuring, but resetting. Strangely the accountants don’t seem to be affected.

Opinion: Nation upset at the inevitable result of its own actions thespinoff.co.nz/politics/10-...

Nation upset at the inevitable result of its own actions

Step one: push people out of work and onto the streets. Step two: get mad at people being out of work or on the streets

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

Very true. The haka is not just used to challenge. It is used to honour, & to support amongst other things. Having it welcomed in Parliament would show we are a truly South Pacific nation not threatened by displays of our indigenous culture. Time we grew up. #nzpol

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

That is a perfect example of how incompetent they are, & I love it. The sooner they are gone the better off the nation will be. #nzpol

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

True dat!

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

Here are 3 ideas to make Parliament reflect Aotearoa better:
1. Hang a copy of Te Tiriti in the debating chamber as a reminder of what is at our foundation.
2. Create space for haka to be performed in the debating chamber.
2. Allow haka from the public gallery with permission.
#nzpol

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

We live in a Māori nation. Our Parliament should reflect that more. The haka from the public gallery is an appropriate response to a maiden speech. Suspended Parliament only reminds Māori that they are not welcome to be authentically themselves there. #nzpol

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Watch: Haka breaks out after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech, Parliament suspended

Speaker Gerry Brownlee intends to investigate whether anyone knew the haka would take place after Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 1d

Research trip down south. 4 interviews done in 3 days. 3 more to go. Amazing reflections and insights. #PhDlife

Podcasting microphone in focus with question sheet and laptop in background out of focus. Image shows the interview recording process.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 7/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 6/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 5/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 4/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 3/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

Anti-war protest today at Te Pae in Christchurch. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. 2/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

So I stumbled across a protest today outside an Aerospace Conference. Pro-Palestine protesters calling shame on an industry that supplies satellite info to the IDF to target innocent Palestinians. Judith was there as was RocketLab & the US military. 1/ #nzpolitics #KeepSpace4Peace

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 2d

Nightcap

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 3d

Our incompetent out-of-touch PM scores an own goal again. This government is not just useless, it is dangerous & vulnerable Kiwis are paying the price. Time to get rid of them. #nzpol #noconfidence #coalitionofchaos #coalitionofcallousness
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Orchardists reject Luxon's claim sector is 'crying out' for workers

The Prime Minister is urging young people to look for work in the sector amid changes to the Jobseeker benefit.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 8d

This coalition of callous cant’s are the worst government we have ever had. As if removing voter registration 2 weeks before an election, now blatant suppression. #nzpol www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

The Post

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 8d

D’oh. How did I miss that ? 🙈

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 8d

Heading off to conduct my first interview for my PhD. I’m really excited to see what emerges from the next couple of weeks. #PhDLife #research #qualitative

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 8d

I can think of three - hirogana, katakana and kanji. What is the fourth?

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 8d

Wow. Huge news today. #nzpolitics www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/10/02/t...

Toitū Te Tiriti cuts ties with Te Pāti Māori

Toitū Te Tiriti distances itself from Te Pāti Māori over leadership and value issues, emphasising community-driven kaupapa and criticising centralisation of power.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 8d

FBI Director brings illegal firearms into Aotearoa NZ as “gift”. The illegal firearms have now been destroyed. That’s how you say “F off with you gun obsession. We don’t want it!” #nzpolitics

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FBI boss Kash Patel gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws | CNN

On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed, New Z...

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 9d

Wayne Brown flip-flopping over whether he will last the full term if re-elected. Aucklanders, we deserve a mayor who is committed to the job for the entire term. Don’t vote for this flake. #nzpolitics

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says comments about quitting blown out of proportion

The incumbent Auckland mayor Brown has backtracked after saying he might not finish a full term if reelected.

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Michael Bain @mikejbain.bsky.social · 9d

Wayne Brown flip-flopping over whether he will last the full term if re-elected. Aucklanders, we deserve a mayor who is committed to the job for the entire term. Don’t vote for this flake. #nzpolitics

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says comments about quitting blown out of proportion

The incumbent Auckland mayor Brown has backtracked after saying he might not finish a full term if reelected.

www.rnz.co.nz