GreenLeft Network 🍉
@nzgreenleft.bsky.social
🍉 The leftist network of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 🍉
Who we are: https://www.greens.org.nz/green_left
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Authorised by Miriam Ross, Level 5, 108 The Terrace, Wellington.
Who we are: https://www.greens.org.nz/green_left
Join the movement: https://www.greens.org.nz/membership-join
Authorised by Miriam Ross, Level 5, 108 The Terrace, Wellington.
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Aotearoa needs a left-wing government that breaks away from the neoliberal status quo.
We are the network that is pushing the Green Party into leading that next government.
A one-term right-wing government is not enough.
New Zealand's broken political system needs to change.
We are the network that is pushing the Green Party into leading that next government.
A one-term right-wing government is not enough.
New Zealand's broken political system needs to change.
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Just noting which consultancy wrote this report and the history of their reports for public agencies internationally. Anyone check the footnotes of this one?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Hundreds of job cuts proposed in new report to Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through cost-cutting, such as reducing staff, according to a new report.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Just noting which consultancy wrote this report and the history of their reports for public agencies internationally. Anyone check the footnotes of this one?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
More accurate headline:
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
PSA says analysis from Deloitte lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 AM
More accurate headline:
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
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Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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"The Greens affirm our pledge to properly resource and promote clear pathways for timely, free, non-discriminatory access to all forms of gender-affirming healthcare based on informed consent and self-determination."
www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...
www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...
Our trans whānau deserve better than this Government
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
"The Greens affirm our pledge to properly resource and promote clear pathways for timely, free, non-discriminatory access to all forms of gender-affirming healthcare based on informed consent and self-determination."
www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...
www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...
If only there was a political party that can deliver on progressive changes to Aotearoa's flawed institutions
ALL WITHOUT throwing our takatāpui and wāhine whanau under the 'political capital' bus to appease patriarchal donors and oligarchs.
#nzpol
ALL WITHOUT throwing our takatāpui and wāhine whanau under the 'political capital' bus to appease patriarchal donors and oligarchs.
#nzpol
This kind of behaviour really makes me lose faith in politics and institutions as forces for progressive change.
I know Andrew Little didn’t run as a Labour candidate but was backed by Labour, and this week it really appears the T&Cs to “Women Are Worth It”* are *when it’s politically convenient.
I know Andrew Little didn’t run as a Labour candidate but was backed by Labour, and this week it really appears the T&Cs to “Women Are Worth It”* are *when it’s politically convenient.
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
If only there was a political party that can deliver on progressive changes to Aotearoa's flawed institutions
ALL WITHOUT throwing our takatāpui and wāhine whanau under the 'political capital' bus to appease patriarchal donors and oligarchs.
#nzpol
ALL WITHOUT throwing our takatāpui and wāhine whanau under the 'political capital' bus to appease patriarchal donors and oligarchs.
#nzpol
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#NZpol Wow, Casey Costello’s announcement, 'Puberty Blockers Banned For Children', at NZ First is a demented, ideological rant 😠 Complete with passages in bold font.
It’s the sort of stuff I expect from anti-vaccine campaigners who’ve moved well past reason. (An area I’ve followed for a long time.)
It’s the sort of stuff I expect from anti-vaccine campaigners who’ve moved well past reason. (An area I’ve followed for a long time.)
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#NZpol Wow, Casey Costello’s announcement, 'Puberty Blockers Banned For Children', at NZ First is a demented, ideological rant 😠 Complete with passages in bold font.
It’s the sort of stuff I expect from anti-vaccine campaigners who’ve moved well past reason. (An area I’ve followed for a long time.)
It’s the sort of stuff I expect from anti-vaccine campaigners who’ve moved well past reason. (An area I’ve followed for a long time.)
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It's so pathetic watching a multi-billion-dollar American corporation spending millions arguing that their workers are not workers,
instead of paying their workers with those millions they've wasted.
There's no sympathy in their laughable loss across multiple courts.
Now pay up Uber.
#nzpol
instead of paying their workers with those millions they've wasted.
There's no sympathy in their laughable loss across multiple courts.
Now pay up Uber.
#nzpol
#nzpol HUGE VICTORY FOR WORKERS:
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uber Drivers and their unions, saying that they are employees not contractors. Now the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to respect this ruling and uphold the rights of platform and gig economy workers:
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Uber Drivers and their unions, saying that they are employees not contractors. Now the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to respect this ruling and uphold the rights of platform and gig economy workers:
Govt must respect Supreme Court ruling and abandon pro-Uber bill - NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to respect the ruling of the Supreme Court and abandon Brooke van Velden’s Employment Relations Bill. The Bill would enshrine in law the abi...
union.org.nz
November 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
It's so pathetic watching a multi-billion-dollar American corporation spending millions arguing that their workers are not workers,
instead of paying their workers with those millions they've wasted.
There's no sympathy in their laughable loss across multiple courts.
Now pay up Uber.
#nzpol
instead of paying their workers with those millions they've wasted.
There's no sympathy in their laughable loss across multiple courts.
Now pay up Uber.
#nzpol
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PRESS RELEASE:
Greenpeace Aotearoa is applauding the Green Party’s commitment to revoke any Fast-track consents, licences, or permits issued for coal, seabed, and hardrock gold mining projects.
#nzpol #BansSeabedMining
Greenpeace Aotearoa is applauding the Green Party’s commitment to revoke any Fast-track consents, licences, or permits issued for coal, seabed, and hardrock gold mining projects.
#nzpol #BansSeabedMining
Greenpeace welcomes commitment to revoke seabed mining licence, calls for permanent ban
Greenpeace Aotearoa is applauding the Green Party’s commitment to revoke any Fast-track consents, licences, or permits issued for coal, seabed, and hardrock gold mining projects.
greenpeace.nz
November 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
PRESS RELEASE:
Greenpeace Aotearoa is applauding the Green Party’s commitment to revoke any Fast-track consents, licences, or permits issued for coal, seabed, and hardrock gold mining projects.
#nzpol #BansSeabedMining
Greenpeace Aotearoa is applauding the Green Party’s commitment to revoke any Fast-track consents, licences, or permits issued for coal, seabed, and hardrock gold mining projects.
#nzpol #BansSeabedMining
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In a historic victory for the left, Catherine Connolly won the Irish presidential election on October 24, becoming the first left candidate to win a majority of votes in a national election. www.greenleft.org.au/2025/1442/wo...
Ireland: Behind Catherine Connolly’s historic victory
In a historic victory for the left, Catherine Connolly won the presidential election in Ireland, becoming the first left candidate to win a majority of votes in a national election. Green Left’s Isaac...
www.greenleft.org.au
November 16, 2025 at 4:40 AM
In a historic victory for the left, Catherine Connolly won the Irish presidential election on October 24, becoming the first left candidate to win a majority of votes in a national election. www.greenleft.org.au/2025/1442/wo...
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"The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from NEXT NOVEMBER."[My emphasis]
This is strong motivation for all young folk to get out to vote next year.
VOTE LIKE YOUR WELLBEING DEPENDS ON IT,BECAUSE IT DOES! www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is strong motivation for all young folk to get out to vote next year.
VOTE LIKE YOUR WELLBEING DEPENDS ON IT,BECAUSE IT DOES! www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Benefit change 'throwing young people' to food banks - Greens
The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from next November.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from NEXT NOVEMBER."[My emphasis]
This is strong motivation for all young folk to get out to vote next year.
VOTE LIKE YOUR WELLBEING DEPENDS ON IT,BECAUSE IT DOES! www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is strong motivation for all young folk to get out to vote next year.
VOTE LIKE YOUR WELLBEING DEPENDS ON IT,BECAUSE IT DOES! www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
National doesn't care about rangatahi getting suitable, long-lasting jobs - or even getting into education and training.
They only care about jobseeker numbers going down.
And when that's the goal, nothing is more effective than inflicting austerity to our most marginalised communities.
#nzpol
They only care about jobseeker numbers going down.
And when that's the goal, nothing is more effective than inflicting austerity to our most marginalised communities.
#nzpol
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
National doesn't care about rangatahi getting suitable, long-lasting jobs - or even getting into education and training.
They only care about jobseeker numbers going down.
And when that's the goal, nothing is more effective than inflicting austerity to our most marginalised communities.
#nzpol
They only care about jobseeker numbers going down.
And when that's the goal, nothing is more effective than inflicting austerity to our most marginalised communities.
#nzpol
“This Bill enables new payment models like subscriptions or post-payment, and allows private companies to offer easy, set-and-forget billing options - similar to how many of us already pay for power or streaming services."
Spinning late-stage capitalism as a benefit is insane policy making.
#nzpol
Spinning late-stage capitalism as a benefit is insane policy making.
#nzpol
This puts the legal framework in place to sell off existing State Highways under the guise of corridor upgrade and maintenance contracts.
The press release headline should be "Govt readying roads for privatisation."
C'mon @nzgreenleft.bsky.social @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social call this out.
#nzpol
The press release headline should be "Govt readying roads for privatisation."
C'mon @nzgreenleft.bsky.social @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social call this out.
#nzpol
A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
“This Bill enables new payment models like subscriptions or post-payment, and allows private companies to offer easy, set-and-forget billing options - similar to how many of us already pay for power or streaming services."
Spinning late-stage capitalism as a benefit is insane policy making.
#nzpol
Spinning late-stage capitalism as a benefit is insane policy making.
#nzpol
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This puts the legal framework in place to sell off existing State Highways under the guise of corridor upgrade and maintenance contracts.
The press release headline should be "Govt readying roads for privatisation."
C'mon @nzgreenleft.bsky.social @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social call this out.
#nzpol
The press release headline should be "Govt readying roads for privatisation."
C'mon @nzgreenleft.bsky.social @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social call this out.
#nzpol
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This puts the legal framework in place to sell off existing State Highways under the guise of corridor upgrade and maintenance contracts.
The press release headline should be "Govt readying roads for privatisation."
C'mon @nzgreenleft.bsky.social @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social call this out.
#nzpol
The press release headline should be "Govt readying roads for privatisation."
C'mon @nzgreenleft.bsky.social @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social call this out.
#nzpol
The Greens will repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill.
But ACT won't give up.
They will spend millions into fooling voters that free market capitalism is the only future left for New Zealand.
However, you can help stop ACT from getting even more power.
(1/2)
But ACT won't give up.
They will spend millions into fooling voters that free market capitalism is the only future left for New Zealand.
However, you can help stop ACT from getting even more power.
(1/2)
Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading
Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading
The bill got the backing of the coalition parties
www.rnz.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The Greens will repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill.
But ACT won't give up.
They will spend millions into fooling voters that free market capitalism is the only future left for New Zealand.
However, you can help stop ACT from getting even more power.
(1/2)
But ACT won't give up.
They will spend millions into fooling voters that free market capitalism is the only future left for New Zealand.
However, you can help stop ACT from getting even more power.
(1/2)
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Three powerful white men refuse to apologise to a young wahine Māori who was right all along? Colour me shocked.
Luxon, Mitchell, and Hipkins all failed to apologise in the House to Tamatha Paul today for their derogatory comments about her stating that police on the streets doesn't make people feel safe, and Tamatha has too much grace and class to demand it.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Three powerful white men refuse to apologise to a young wahine Māori who was right all along? Colour me shocked.
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Chris Hipkins is not a socialist.
An agenda that keeps the neoliberal status quo is nowhere close to socialism.
That shouldn't be surprising, given that Labour kick-started the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s.
So who can hold them accountable?
Well... there's always the @greens.org.nz
#nzpol
An agenda that keeps the neoliberal status quo is nowhere close to socialism.
That shouldn't be surprising, given that Labour kick-started the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s.
So who can hold them accountable?
Well... there's always the @greens.org.nz
#nzpol
30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
The Labour tells 30 with Guyon Espiner the state has a bigger role to play, and Labour will be announcing policies to tackle profits by supermarkets and banks.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Chris Hipkins is not a socialist.
An agenda that keeps the neoliberal status quo is nowhere close to socialism.
That shouldn't be surprising, given that Labour kick-started the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s.
So who can hold them accountable?
Well... there's always the @greens.org.nz
#nzpol
An agenda that keeps the neoliberal status quo is nowhere close to socialism.
That shouldn't be surprising, given that Labour kick-started the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s.
So who can hold them accountable?
Well... there's always the @greens.org.nz
#nzpol
Chris Hipkins is not a socialist.
An agenda that keeps the neoliberal status quo is nowhere close to socialism.
That shouldn't be surprising, given that Labour kick-started the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s.
So who can hold them accountable?
Well... there's always the @greens.org.nz
#nzpol
An agenda that keeps the neoliberal status quo is nowhere close to socialism.
That shouldn't be surprising, given that Labour kick-started the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s.
So who can hold them accountable?
Well... there's always the @greens.org.nz
#nzpol
30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
The Labour tells 30 with Guyon Espiner the state has a bigger role to play, and Labour will be announcing policies to tackle profits by supermarkets and banks.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Chris Hipkins is not a socialist.
An agenda that keeps the neoliberal status quo is nowhere close to socialism.
That shouldn't be surprising, given that Labour kick-started the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s.
So who can hold them accountable?
Well... there's always the @greens.org.nz
#nzpol
An agenda that keeps the neoliberal status quo is nowhere close to socialism.
That shouldn't be surprising, given that Labour kick-started the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s.
So who can hold them accountable?
Well... there's always the @greens.org.nz
#nzpol
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Mark Mitchell on RNZ Morning Report saying "just a few bad apples, rest of the Police are all goods". But the IPCA doesn't really seem to agree with this assessment?
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Mark Mitchell on RNZ Morning Report saying "just a few bad apples, rest of the Police are all goods". But the IPCA doesn't really seem to agree with this assessment?
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Disappointed to hear the new Police Commissioner say on RNZ this morning that it was a failure of leadership and not systematic. Those 'leaders' were created by the system. Women needed to hear recognition that it could be systematic and a determination to investigate and deal with that.
November 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Disappointed to hear the new Police Commissioner say on RNZ this morning that it was a failure of leadership and not systematic. Those 'leaders' were created by the system. Women needed to hear recognition that it could be systematic and a determination to investigate and deal with that.
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Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
Central government and Auckland Council are considering how they can move homeless people out of the CBD ahead of summer.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
"Owning everything we own forever is not the right thing to do, I suspect."
They're happy to say this without hiding.
Aotearoa, this is extremely worrying.
#nzpol
They're happy to say this without hiding.
Aotearoa, this is extremely worrying.
#nzpol
National to mull asset sales as part of next election, Christopher Luxon says
National to mull asset sales as part of next election, Christopher Luxon says
But the prime minister has ruled out asset sales this term.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
"Owning everything we own forever is not the right thing to do, I suspect."
They're happy to say this without hiding.
Aotearoa, this is extremely worrying.
#nzpol
They're happy to say this without hiding.
Aotearoa, this is extremely worrying.
#nzpol
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One of my fav new literary genres is ‘old man scribes bitchy online rants’ 😂 #OneTermGovernment #nzpol
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
One of my fav new literary genres is ‘old man scribes bitchy online rants’ 😂 #OneTermGovernment #nzpol