Tim
@timward2014.bsky.social
Big, loud, smiling. Tāngata Tiriti.
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This is so spot on
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is so spot on
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I'm so reminded of thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-...
Christopher Luxon loves localism, until locals have the wrong opinions
The government wants local communities to make their own decisions. The only problem – they keep disagreeing with the government.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I'm so reminded of thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-...
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Yeah, so, Labour and the Greens, another one you can promise to reverse this in the first 100 days under urgency. Get a unitary “revoke the following legislation” bill drafted up.
It is understood reforms to be announced today will mean the dissolving of regional councils, and the first steps could be within this current three-year council term.
End of regional councils tipped in local government reforms
It is understood reforms to be announced today will mean the dissolving of regional councils, and the first steps could be within this current three-year council term.
dlvr.it
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Yeah, so, Labour and the Greens, another one you can promise to reverse this in the first 100 days under urgency. Get a unitary “revoke the following legislation” bill drafted up.
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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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If you have a dairy that got ramraided six times by the same kids and then they turned up one day outside asking everyone to contribute to “help make the dairy good again” then you’ll know what it feels like to hear National pledge to make our super savings as good as Australia’s
November 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
If you have a dairy that got ramraided six times by the same kids and then they turned up one day outside asking everyone to contribute to “help make the dairy good again” then you’ll know what it feels like to hear National pledge to make our super savings as good as Australia’s
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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
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AND restore the old Government Contributions of $1024, rising to $2,048 by 2035
You know, Labour could completely take the wind out of National's sails on Kiwisaver (which isn't altogether a bad idea) by saying "Yes we do agree Kiwisaver contributions need to increase, we agree to do the same."
November 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
AND restore the old Government Contributions of $1024, rising to $2,048 by 2035
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VARNEY: This deal in my opinion would be a win for Putin. You happy with that?
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: It's a win for both. Kyiv was never gonna be able to put back into Ukraine -- not Kyiv, but uh, uh, uh, my mind has slipped me
V: Crimea
M: Crimea. They kind of see themselves as more Russian anyways
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: It's a win for both. Kyiv was never gonna be able to put back into Ukraine -- not Kyiv, but uh, uh, uh, my mind has slipped me
V: Crimea
M: Crimea. They kind of see themselves as more Russian anyways
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VARNEY: This deal in my opinion would be a win for Putin. You happy with that?
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: It's a win for both. Kyiv was never gonna be able to put back into Ukraine -- not Kyiv, but uh, uh, uh, my mind has slipped me
V: Crimea
M: Crimea. They kind of see themselves as more Russian anyways
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: It's a win for both. Kyiv was never gonna be able to put back into Ukraine -- not Kyiv, but uh, uh, uh, my mind has slipped me
V: Crimea
M: Crimea. They kind of see themselves as more Russian anyways
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"The draft proposes that $100bn of frozen Russian assets should be invested "in US-led efforts to rebuild and invest in Ukraine", with the US receiving 50% of the profits and Europe adding $100bn in investment for reconstruction."
FUCK THE USA
This is outrageous, and utterly predictable
FUCK THE USA
This is outrageous, and utterly predictable
What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war
There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"The draft proposes that $100bn of frozen Russian assets should be invested "in US-led efforts to rebuild and invest in Ukraine", with the US receiving 50% of the profits and Europe adding $100bn in investment for reconstruction."
FUCK THE USA
This is outrageous, and utterly predictable
FUCK THE USA
This is outrageous, and utterly predictable
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New Zealand punches above its weight for constantly claiming it punches above its weight when it really doesn't
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM
New Zealand punches above its weight for constantly claiming it punches above its weight when it really doesn't
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In case anyone wonders how things are going in The Other Place
November 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
In case anyone wonders how things are going in The Other Place
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“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
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It appears techno-optimism is the new religion:
Got a problem caused by our own societal stupidity? Pray for God to fix it = Tech will fix it
Case in point - National Party NZ and methane emissions…
#nzpol
Got a problem caused by our own societal stupidity? Pray for God to fix it = Tech will fix it
Case in point - National Party NZ and methane emissions…
#nzpol
Across a global sample of more than 9,000 scientists, the authors find that those who are more techno-optimistic report lower engagement in both civic climate actions and high-impact lifestyle changes (like reducing flying, car use, or shifting diets).
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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It appears techno-optimism is the new religion:
Got a problem caused by our own societal stupidity? Pray for God to fix it = Tech will fix it
Case in point - National Party NZ and methane emissions…
#nzpol
Got a problem caused by our own societal stupidity? Pray for God to fix it = Tech will fix it
Case in point - National Party NZ and methane emissions…
#nzpol
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"When it came to Covid, we completely blew out what the value of a life was, completely, I've never seen such a high value on life.” - Brooke van Velden
"There are accidents that will happen. What I'm wanting to focus on is, how do I improve the overall economy and the situation that businesses and workers find themselves in?" - Van Velden. #PikeRiver
"She seemed to be focusing all the time on the employers and I sat and listened to it for a little while and then I just couldn't stand it" - Sonya Rockhouse. #PikeRiver
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"When it came to Covid, we completely blew out what the value of a life was, completely, I've never seen such a high value on life.” - Brooke van Velden
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"There are accidents that will happen. What I'm wanting to focus on is, how do I improve the overall economy and the situation that businesses and workers find themselves in?" - Van Velden. #PikeRiver
"She seemed to be focusing all the time on the employers and I sat and listened to it for a little while and then I just couldn't stand it" - Sonya Rockhouse. #PikeRiver
Meeting with govt 'complete waste of time', Pike River families say
Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse sat down with Brooke van Velden on the 15th anniversary of the disaster: "She seemed to be focusing all the time on the employers."
www.rnz.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
"There are accidents that will happen. What I'm wanting to focus on is, how do I improve the overall economy and the situation that businesses and workers find themselves in?" - Van Velden. #PikeRiver
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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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I've found the most boomer reckon, yes I know this person is gen x, it's still the most boomer reckon because boomer is an attitude not a date bracket #NZPol
November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I've found the most boomer reckon, yes I know this person is gen x, it's still the most boomer reckon because boomer is an attitude not a date bracket #NZPol
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NZ’s electric car sales dropped 70% last year while global sales rose, but the Transport Minister says his policies aren’t to blame.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/18/g...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/18/g...
Behind the Govt's urgent move to make it cheaper to import dirty cars
Analysis: NZ's electric car sales dropped 70% last year while global sales rose, but the Transport Minister says his policies aren't to blame, writes Marc Daalder
newsroom.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
NZ’s electric car sales dropped 70% last year while global sales rose, but the Transport Minister says his policies aren’t to blame.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/18/g...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/18/g...
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We are paying more for worse ferries
A $596m deal on top of the $300m contract break we had on two better ferries for $550m
$nzpol
iRex was slated to cost about $2bn for 100 year infrastructure
A $596m deal on top of the $300m contract break we had on two better ferries for $550m
$nzpol
iRex was slated to cost about $2bn for 100 year infrastructure
A $600 million deal with a Chinese shipyard will bring the cost of replacing the Interislander ferries to $1.86b. How does this stack up with the cancelled iRex project?
Replacing Cook Strait ferries to cost $1.86b
A $600 million deal with a Chinese shipyard will bring the cost of replacing the Interislander ferries to $1.86b. How does this stack up with the cancelled iRex project?
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
We are paying more for worse ferries
A $596m deal on top of the $300m contract break we had on two better ferries for $550m
$nzpol
iRex was slated to cost about $2bn for 100 year infrastructure
A $596m deal on top of the $300m contract break we had on two better ferries for $550m
$nzpol
iRex was slated to cost about $2bn for 100 year infrastructure