Michael Bain
@mikejbain.bsky.social
Single dad of 2, hiker, Feminist Christian, LGBTQIA+ ally, pro Māori & Tangata Tiriti. Loves wine, coffee & craft beer. He/him. Vaxxed. Views are my own.
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Hi #SecretSantaAoNZ. It’s that time of the year again. I love NZ History, particularly Māori & settler colonial histories. Am enjoying listening to vinyl & love to see Māori run businesses supported. Oh, & I am a big football fan - Akl FC is my team. 🤭
Hi #SecretSantaAoNZ. It’s that time of the year again. I love NZ History, particularly Māori & settler colonial histories. Am enjoying listening to vinyl & love to see Māori run businesses supported. Oh, & I am a big football fan - Akl FC is my team. 🤭
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Hi #SecretSantaAoNZ. It’s that time of the year again. I love NZ History, particularly Māori & settler colonial histories. Am enjoying listening to vinyl & love to see Māori run businesses supported. Oh, & I am a big football fan - Akl FC is my team. 🤭
Winston … the embodiment of performative politics. No votes in it so he won’t do it. NZ First? …. Yeah, right. Winston First. Always has been. Always will be. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
NZ First tosses Labour's scheme to repeal Regulatory Standards Act in the scrap heap
Winston Peters says he does want to repeal the controversial law, but he won’t be supporting Labour’s bill to scrap it.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Winston … the embodiment of performative politics. No votes in it so he won’t do it. NZ First? …. Yeah, right. Winston First. Always has been. Always will be. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Day 1, Conference 1. Looking forward to an amazing day of interaction with fellow postgrads, & then the next 7 days of learning & networking. #PhDlife #lifelonglearning
November 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Day 1, Conference 1. Looking forward to an amazing day of interaction with fellow postgrads, & then the next 7 days of learning & networking. #PhDlife #lifelonglearning
Who cut the $1000 Kickstarter? National
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Who cut the $1000 Kickstarter? National
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
AUT’s Communication for Social Change Research Centre is holding its inaugural conference on 1-2 December.
Rethinking Tomorrow: Emerging Research for Social Change is a two-day event dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Register now for in-person or online.
Rethinking Tomorrow: Emerging Research for Social Change is a two-day event dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Register now for in-person or online.
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
AUT’s Communication for Social Change Research Centre is holding its inaugural conference on 1-2 December.
Rethinking Tomorrow: Emerging Research for Social Change is a two-day event dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Register now for in-person or online.
Rethinking Tomorrow: Emerging Research for Social Change is a two-day event dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Register now for in-person or online.
Then WTAF did you vote for it days ago? Waste of money, time and resources. Winston doesn’t deserve to be back. #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... ‘We’ll get rid of it’: NZ First leader Winston Peters promises to repeal two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... ‘We’ll get rid of it’: NZ First leader Winston Peters promises to repeal two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act
Peters promises to repeal two-day old Regulatory Standards Act
"We will campaign at the next election to repeal it," says NZ First leader.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Then WTAF did you vote for it days ago? Waste of money, time and resources. Winston doesn’t deserve to be back. #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... ‘We’ll get rid of it’: NZ First leader Winston Peters promises to repeal two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... ‘We’ll get rid of it’: NZ First leader Winston Peters promises to repeal two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act
Victory! Time to bugger off Bangerz.
Also, this shows the kind of person Seymour thinks should run a charter school - Rhys Michael Cullen (on the right), a former doctor with a criminal conviction who was struck off for professional misconduct in 2009. 1/3.
#nzpol
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/19/t...
Also, this shows the kind of person Seymour thinks should run a charter school - Rhys Michael Cullen (on the right), a former doctor with a criminal conviction who was struck off for professional misconduct in 2009. 1/3.
#nzpol
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/19/t...
Trust drops hostile takeover for Auckland state school
Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust wanted to convert Kelston Boys’ High School into a charter school.
www.1news.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Victory! Time to bugger off Bangerz.
Also, this shows the kind of person Seymour thinks should run a charter school - Rhys Michael Cullen (on the right), a former doctor with a criminal conviction who was struck off for professional misconduct in 2009. 1/3.
#nzpol
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/19/t...
Also, this shows the kind of person Seymour thinks should run a charter school - Rhys Michael Cullen (on the right), a former doctor with a criminal conviction who was struck off for professional misconduct in 2009. 1/3.
#nzpol
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/19/t...
Disgusting! This is an appalling abuse of power. That the minister campaigned on this project the money was moved to fund & the PM thinks this is ok, shows how this coalition is not about what is best for Kiwis, but what is best for themselves & their mates. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
PM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Disgusting! This is an appalling abuse of power. That the minister campaigned on this project the money was moved to fund & the PM thinks this is ok, shows how this coalition is not about what is best for Kiwis, but what is best for themselves & their mates. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
98% of us said an unequivocal no to the RSB, yet it has passed its 3rd reading today. This government do not serve Kiwis. They serve the lobbyists & overseas big businesses. F*** the lot of them! #nzpol
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
98% of us said an unequivocal no to the RSB, yet it has passed its 3rd reading today. This government do not serve Kiwis. They serve the lobbyists & overseas big businesses. F*** the lot of them! #nzpol
@maxrushden.bsky.social can you talk about the NZ derby in the A League in this week’s #FootballWeekly ? Football at its absolute insane best. Fergie said it best, “Football. Bloody hell!”
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
@maxrushden.bsky.social can you talk about the NZ derby in the A League in this week’s #FootballWeekly ? Football at its absolute insane best. Fergie said it best, “Football. Bloody hell!”
“Could Labour’s CGT policy be a winner?” asks Craigs Investment Director Mark Lister. He concludes that it is positive & could result in money moving into entrepreneurs & businesses leading to more jobs.
That is investment advisor speak for it is good. #nzpol
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That is investment advisor speak for it is good. #nzpol
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ep 314 | Could Labour’s CGT policy be a winner?
Podcast Episode · On Point · 04/11/2025 · 6m
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
“Could Labour’s CGT policy be a winner?” asks Craigs Investment Director Mark Lister. He concludes that it is positive & could result in money moving into entrepreneurs & businesses leading to more jobs.
That is investment advisor speak for it is good. #nzpol
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/o...
That is investment advisor speak for it is good. #nzpol
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/o...
Make no mistake. This is a corporate hostile takeover bid & it should never happen in our education system. Brie perfectly outlines how this coalition makes it easier for more of this corporate crap to take place. Get informed, and then let's push back.
#nzpol www.tiktok.com/@iambrieelli...
#nzpol www.tiktok.com/@iambrieelli...
What’s really happening with public schools in Aotearoa? 🏫 In this video, I break down: - The New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) - a Crown agent separate from the Ministry that manages school ...
TikTok video by Brie Elliott
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October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Make no mistake. This is a corporate hostile takeover bid & it should never happen in our education system. Brie perfectly outlines how this coalition makes it easier for more of this corporate crap to take place. Get informed, and then let's push back.
#nzpol www.tiktok.com/@iambrieelli...
#nzpol www.tiktok.com/@iambrieelli...
Let's remember that @labournz.bsky.social CGT policy will impact 1 in 10 Kiwis when they sell an investment property. That is the cost. The benefit is that 10 out of 10 Kiwis will get 3 free doctor's visits per year. This is a huge investment in the front line of our health system. #facts #nzpol
October 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Let's remember that @labournz.bsky.social CGT policy will impact 1 in 10 Kiwis when they sell an investment property. That is the cost. The benefit is that 10 out of 10 Kiwis will get 3 free doctor's visits per year. This is a huge investment in the front line of our health system. #facts #nzpol
As an example of how AI tools have racism inherently built into them, here is a Grammarly suggestion to not have Te Reo Māori first, but to prioritise Reo Pākehā. Needless to say, I find this disappointing and also alarming. #AIisracistAF
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
As an example of how AI tools have racism inherently built into them, here is a Grammarly suggestion to not have Te Reo Māori first, but to prioritise Reo Pākehā. Needless to say, I find this disappointing and also alarming. #AIisracistAF
Tree down on Wellesley Street East. Has smashed through a bus shelter. Our amazing firefighters on the scene doing the hard mahi. #firefightersareheroes #paythemmore #nzpol
October 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Tree down on Wellesley Street East. Has smashed through a bus shelter. Our amazing firefighters on the scene doing the hard mahi. #firefightersareheroes #paythemmore #nzpol
First home game of the season this weekend & my membership pack arrived today. Love it. Thank you @auckland-fc.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM
First home game of the season this weekend & my membership pack arrived today. Love it. Thank you @auckland-fc.bsky.social
This just seems to be getting worse & worse. An epic failure by this coalition of constant failures. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Why are NZ spy agencies involved in buying the Cook Strait ferries?
The state-owned Chinese company chosen to build Interislander’s two new ferries also builds gear for China’s military. Judith Collins says NZ spy agencies have played a role in the procurement process...
www.stuff.co.nz
October 17, 2025 at 4:39 AM
This just seems to be getting worse & worse. An epic failure by this coalition of constant failures. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Struggling to buy groceries? @clrenney.bsky.social brilliantly explains why. It leads me to be ask, is the CPI a misleading tool used by this govt to gaslight us? Is it time to do away with it because it includes things we don’t buy every month? #nzpol
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podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/l...
Ep26 Selected Price Index and the Cost of Living
Podcast Episode · Locked Out with Craig Renney · 16/10/2025 · 20m
podcasts.apple.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Struggling to buy groceries? @clrenney.bsky.social brilliantly explains why. It leads me to be ask, is the CPI a misleading tool used by this govt to gaslight us? Is it time to do away with it because it includes things we don’t buy every month? #nzpol
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/l...
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/l...
3 take homes from this:
1. It is bloody scary to have that many Kiwis believe violence is an answer
2. It highlights a real dissatisfaction with what is happening in NZ under this coalition.
3. Jordan’s attempt toclaim the moral high ground is hypocritical.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
1. It is bloody scary to have that many Kiwis believe violence is an answer
2. It highlights a real dissatisfaction with what is happening in NZ under this coalition.
3. Jordan’s attempt toclaim the moral high ground is hypocritical.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
One in seven Kiwis believe violence may be needed to 'get country back on track', survey finds
The research showed one in seven Kiwis believed violence may be necessary in order to “get the country back on track”.
www.stuff.co.nz
October 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
3 take homes from this:
1. It is bloody scary to have that many Kiwis believe violence is an answer
2. It highlights a real dissatisfaction with what is happening in NZ under this coalition.
3. Jordan’s attempt toclaim the moral high ground is hypocritical.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
1. It is bloody scary to have that many Kiwis believe violence is an answer
2. It highlights a real dissatisfaction with what is happening in NZ under this coalition.
3. Jordan’s attempt toclaim the moral high ground is hypocritical.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
@chewienz.bsky.social There is a whole inflatable brigade now, including unicorns! www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Costumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone'
Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the federal immigration building present a joyful contrast to the Trump administration's portrait of the Oregon city, they say.
www.nbcnews.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
@chewienz.bsky.social There is a whole inflatable brigade now, including unicorns! www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Something unexpected that I learned on my research trip last week was this: Chairman Mao was gifted a kahu huruhuru in 1957 by Ramai Te Miha Hayward & her husband, NZ pioneer filmmaker, Rudall. It was a gift of goodwill from Māori King Korokī. #nzhistory
October 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Something unexpected that I learned on my research trip last week was this: Chairman Mao was gifted a kahu huruhuru in 1957 by Ramai Te Miha Hayward & her husband, NZ pioneer filmmaker, Rudall. It was a gift of goodwill from Māori King Korokī. #nzhistory
Don’t change Dunedin. You’re a wonderful refreshing place.
October 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Don’t change Dunedin. You’re a wonderful refreshing place.
@chewienz.bsky.social hey. Any comedy happening in Dunners tomorrow night?
October 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
@chewienz.bsky.social hey. Any comedy happening in Dunners tomorrow night?