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Charlie Mitchell @comingupcharlie.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, political hypocrisy is no shock to anyone, but it’s a shame it has become costless.

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Charlie Mitchell @comingupcharlie.bsky.social · 1d

Compare and contrast: A statement from an NZ First spokesman 6 months ago about the actions of a party member and supporter, and a statement today from that same party’s leader.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 2h

Nation Schedules Recurring Monthly Benefit Concert To Streamline Tragedy Response Process https://theonion.com/nation-schedules-recurring-monthly-benefit-concert-to-s-1819580392/

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 13h

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 15h

Here’s video of the incident

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 12h

POSTSEASON WHEEEEEEE!!

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 11h

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 12h

Just having a little gloat about how wrong Jessica Mutch McKay was when she said we just needed to get to know Luxon, we know him and we hate him! 😂 #NZPol

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 12h

File state charges. This is a crime.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 15h

Here’s video of the incident

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 13h

The First Amendment explicitly guarantees:

-the right of the people peaceably to assemble
-to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
-the free exercise of religion
-freedom of speech

If this priest had also been press, ICE would have violated all five 1A freedoms at once.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 15h

Here’s video of the incident

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 11h

The businessman, one of Christchurch’s richest, was convicted and disqualified from driving for half a year.

Millionaire businessman fined $400 for drink driving

The businessman, one of Christchurch’s richest, was convicted and disqualified from driving for half a year.

dlvr.it

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2covet @2covet.bsky.social · 14h

Excellent outgoing speech from Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau. 🫶👏

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

‘Members around this table feeding defamatory rumour': Tory Whanau signs off, and hits out

Critics, colleagues and bullies: no one spared in Wellington mayor Tory Whanau’s parting shot.

www.stuff.co.nz

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Cynethryth @cynethryth.com · 11h

This speech is both 🔥 and also so incredibly kind 😭

I would like to personally thank @misswhanau.bsky.social for the water funding. Literally a difference you can see with your own eyeballs. ❤️

2covet @2covet.bsky.social · 14h

Excellent outgoing speech from Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau. 🫶👏

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

‘Members around this table feeding defamatory rumour': Tory Whanau signs off, and hits out

Critics, colleagues and bullies: no one spared in Wellington mayor Tory Whanau’s parting shot.

www.stuff.co.nz

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Russell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 11h

Fucksake. It's quite clear now that they only looked at this benefit policy as political marketing and took no advice on who it would impact – which includes young people with serious health issues and disabilities. Just feckless and cynical. Shame on them. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit

The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.

www.rnz.co.nz

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mariewalsh18.bsky.social @mariewalsh18.bsky.social · 1d

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SteveH @stevehnz.bsky.social · 11h

If you'll allow me a little mashup...
"I don't deny it's been difficult and it's still tough, but"
"I'm wealthy and I'm sorted".
That's how he really feels folks.

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ardrigh @ardrigh.bsky.social · 11h

Only the worst people attack the most vulnerable and this government is going full assault on our society

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

Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit

The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Public Service Association @nzpsa.bsky.social · 12h

📢 1,700 Policy, Advisory, Knowledge and Specialist health workers have voted to join strike action on 23 October. The strike follows the failure of Health NZ Te Whatu Ora to provide an offer during bargaining that fairly reflects their value to the public health system.

A graphic tile that says Breaking news 17,00 Policy, Advisory, Knowledge & Specialist health workers to strike on Thursday October 23. The Stand Together For Health and PSA logos are in the corners.

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ardrigh @ardrigh.bsky.social · 11h

At a time the government is cutting support for the most vulnerable in our country, never forget this munter was arguing he was entitled to claim $52K extra in subsidies to live in his own apartment #nzpol

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...

'It's a distraction': PM’s swift U-turn, will pay back $13k in accommodation allowance

Labour says PM 'treating hard-working Kiwis like a bottomless ATM'.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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ardrigh @ardrigh.bsky.social · 11h

aren't some of those designed to drive backwards, unlike prime ministers?

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 12h

#NZPol

"I don't deny it's been difficult and it's still tough, but ultimately they'll get to make their decision in 2026 [as to] whether we've done that job or not," Meme of Joey sitting at the raining window looking very glum

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Watershitdown @watershitdown.bsky.social · 12h

Luxon reaching the last stage of grief for his Prime Ministership..

Acceptance... #nzpol

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ardrigh @ardrigh.bsky.social · 11h

My poor phone struggling to load images because it's downloading app updates while downgraded to 4G
#firstworldpromblems

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 16h

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Dr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 1d

I remember when a protester punched the co-leader of the Greens in the face.

Hana Maipi-Clarke had her home broken into by a political stalker.

I recall VFF protesting outside Clarke's parents' home while Jacinda was on holiday.

I dont remember hearing about National's concerns back then??

Keith Ng @keithng.bsky.social · 1d

Calling people attack dogs is not at attempt to deescalate and maintain civility, it's a attempt to escalate to distract from a failing economy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

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Watershitdown @watershitdown.bsky.social · 1d

Can't remember Nat mps condemning farmers in their tractors protesting outside Jacinda's house. #nzpol

www.reddit.com/r/newzealand...

From the newzealand community on Reddit: Farmer's Protest Outside Jacinda's House Right Now

Explore this post and more from the newzealand community

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