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Byron C Clark @byroncclark.bsky.social · 6h

It's fair to be asking, "who radicialised him?"

People with big online audiences spread hate targeting Doyle, making it more likely someone would act this way

www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-her...

Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court - NZ Herald

The charges relate to threats allegedly made earlier this year.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 10h

Is "under pressure" the last stop before embattled then? #NZPol

Luxon under pressure as voters question direction
The results underline a deepening unease with Luxon’s leadership after months of declining personal ratings and growing public frustration with the Government’s performance.

Luxon’s personal ratings have deteriorated sharply. His net favourability has fallen to–24, down six points since June, while just 36% of voters prefer him as Prime Minister, compared with 45% for Chris Hipkins, who has extended his lead.

The poll reveals a majority of the electorate is dissatisfied with the National-led government's current track record.

Approximately half of all voters (49%) explicitly disagree with the assertion that Luxon and the National Party are doing a good job running the country at this time.

This disapproval is further underscored by widespread belief that the government has failed to deliver on its mandate. Approximately 49% of voters disagree that the government has changed things for the better.

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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 10h

Bishop is a Temu version of Boris Johnson

PERFECTLY NORMAL @nzpom.com · 12h

He's just a shit Boris Johnson

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Idiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 10h

Malicious compliance with dress standards should also look like constant points of order about the Speaker not wearing a wig, or his tie being crooked, or Luxon looking like he's wearing a blue sack.

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Watershitdown @watershitdown.bsky.social · 10h

This stinks more than a soggy gumboot , King's execs get 527k which is what some other charities run on per year if they haven't been cut altogether by this cretinus gov..

#nzpol

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Dr Aleisha Ward @nzjazzhistory.bsky.social · 10h

I think we may have found Alan's Morristte's definition of ironic in the NZ First party... 🫠

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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 10h

For ChrisT sake

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 12h

They're trying to prevent the student newspaper from printing news, period. Not just a particular story.

"The Media School directed us to print no news in the paper... nothing but information about homecoming — no other news at all, and particularly no traditional front page news coverage."

Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 13h

Indiana University has fired the staff director of the student newspaper, after disputes in which university leadership tried to pressure him to prevent students from publishing news.

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The director of student media at Indiana University was fired amidst a dispute between university leadership and editors at the Indiana Daily Student over what content gets printed in the student newspaper.

As director of student media, Jim Rodenbush did not directly oversee or have any say over the content published in the IDS, per a charter between the IDS and the university. But he told IndyStar his firing follows a series of meetings with IU Media School leadership in which it grew increasingly apparent they were expecting him to officially prohibit students from publishing news.

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2covet @2covet.bsky.social · 12h

Dear Noo Zealand,

Just a timely reminder that it's OK to choose a political leader who's not named Chris... #nzpol

steve harvey says i 'm just sayin while holding a card

ALT: steve harvey says i 'm just sayin while holding a card

media.tenor.com

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Dr Aleisha Ward @nzjazzhistory.bsky.social · 11h

Really, not even one? (I didn't want to click the link at all so was presuming- perhaps too generously- there might be something outside of the screenshot).

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 13h

SPULL SPULL SPULL SPULL!!!

Make Dulboot leader you absolute cowards! #NZPol
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Chris Bishop has narrowly emerged as the public’s preferred successor to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as nearly half of voters say the National Party should replace its leader before the next election.

The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll with Infrastructure New Zealand shows 49% of voters think National should change leader, compared with 38% who believe Luxon should stay. Another 12% are unsure.

Even among National supporters, nearly one in four (23%) want a change at the top.

Among possible replacements, infrastructure and transport minister Bishop leads clearly with 16% support, followed by education minister Erica Stanford (12%), finance minister Nicola Willis (11%), and health minister Simeon Brown (8%).

Around four in 10 voters (37%) are unsure who should take over.

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Dr Aleisha Ward @nzjazzhistory.bsky.social · 12h

And do it before the PM perks kick in in November!! (just for extra pettiness!)

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Danielle, Petty Hate Machine @dimsie.bsky.social · 13h

And this! "22% say they would be more likely to consider voting for National if Luxon were removed" damn that's a lot of people who hate his ass, specifically

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Sacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 17h

The masterful Māni Dunlop on where things are at with Te Pāti Māori, with context.

Analysis: Te Pāti Māori turmoil exposes a deeper hurt for Māori

Te Pāti Māori faces turmoil over leaked allegations, financial overspend, and leadership rifts, undermining its kaupapa and risking wider harm to Māori amid unresolved internal strife.

www.teaonews.co.nz

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Grant Brookes (he/him/ia) @grantbrookesnz.bsky.social · 18h

Simeon Brown tells young jobseekers to “get a paper run” on RNZ this morning 🙀

He is so out of touch, he thinks neighbourhoods still get a daily newspaper delivered
#nzpol

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Dr Aleisha Ward @nzjazzhistory.bsky.social · 12h

I was going to say- my Dad still has a sub so gets a delivery by an adult at a vehicle at stupid early o'clock. Not even kids do the (afternoon) deliveries of the little free local papers and magazines anymore in my area.

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Sassy Little Hobbit @sassypolitico.bsky.social · 16h

He was born in 1991 is he high? It’s fine if he is he should make it legal for the rest of us so we can all be delulu together

Grant Brookes (he/him/ia) @grantbrookesnz.bsky.social · 18h

Simeon Brown tells young jobseekers to “get a paper run” on RNZ this morning 🙀

He is so out of touch, he thinks neighbourhoods still get a daily newspaper delivered
#nzpol

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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 13h

Gendered disinformation, harassment, threatening online behaviour is causing democratic decay (and not just in NZ). We should all care about that. #nzpol

www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...

Polls and trolls: is violent online abuse turning women off local politics?

Tory Whanau's candid speech on the relentless online abuse she faced as Wellington mayor would not been reassuring for candidates waiting for local election results.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Jolisa Gracewood @nzdodo.bsky.social · 15h

This isn’t just rose-coloured retrospectivity; it’s also that absence* makes the heart grow fonder**

*of good, smart, positive, thoughtful leadership that instils confidence, and even pride

**of that one time we were lucky enough to have something like that #nzpol www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

Screenshot from the linked article, which reads: “The poll also shows that Luxon’s personal standing continues to deteriorate.

His net favourability has fallen to -24, down six points since June. Just 36% of voters now prefer him as Prime Minister, compared with 45% for Labour leader Chris Hipkins, who has extended his lead by two points since mid-year.

While Hipkins’ overall favourability has softened slightly to net 0 (down four points), he remains far more popular than Luxon.

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Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern continues to hold the highest public favourability, at +11.
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The figures underline the growing pressure on Luxon’s leadership as economic anxiety and cost-of-living pressures dominate the political mood.”

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Jess.a.creates @jess-a-creates.bsky.social · 13h

Channeling main character energy and unhinged positivity 💅💥
#motivationalcat #funnyart #relatablehumor #jessacreates #chaoticgood #mondaymotivation #fblifestyle

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 13h

And the other half want Luxon to step down but absolutely definitely do not want Bishop taking over. #nzpol

henry cooke @henrycooke.bsky.social · 14h

NEW POLL: Half of voters want Christopher Luxon to step down - and Christopher Bishop is the top choice to replace him

www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...