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Mouldy School lunches aren't a David Seymour issue. PM Chris Luxon has stressed how he sets clear expectations. Well? Now what? Either Compass and Seymour failed to live up to his expectations and should be replaced or it's his failing for not setting expectations properly and he should go. #nzpol
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Mouldy School lunches aren't a David Seymour issue. PM Chris Luxon has stressed how he sets clear expectations. Well? Now what? Either Compass and Seymour failed to live up to his expectations and should be replaced or it's his failing for not setting expectations properly and he should go. #nzpol
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A Colombian family just filed the first formal complaint over a Trump-ordered boat strike saying Alejandro Carranza Medina was illegally killed on Sept. 15th. Victims have names, families, and rights! Remember when they called it a clean operation?
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AmASzeQRvR6q...
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AmASzeQRvR6q...
Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint — Guardian US
Exclusive: Petition says Colombia citizen Alejandro Carranza Medina was illegally killed in US airstrike on 15 September
apple.news
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A Colombian family just filed the first formal complaint over a Trump-ordered boat strike saying Alejandro Carranza Medina was illegally killed on Sept. 15th. Victims have names, families, and rights! Remember when they called it a clean operation?
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AmASzeQRvR6q...
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AmASzeQRvR6q...
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In today's Chorus podcast/email...Govt rules out 'sending cheques for billions offshore' for emissions credits to meet James Shaw's 'extravagant' Paris promise; S&P warns against rates cap; OECD sees NZ GDP growth slower than rest of world; Roy Morgan poll shows Govt widening lead over Opp’n #nzpol
Nicola Willis reneges on Paris in plain sight
Finance Minister rules out 'sending cheques for billions offshore' for emissions credits to meet James Shaw's 'extravagant' promise under the Paris agreement to cut emissions 50% by 2030
thekaka.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
In today's Chorus podcast/email...Govt rules out 'sending cheques for billions offshore' for emissions credits to meet James Shaw's 'extravagant' Paris promise; S&P warns against rates cap; OECD sees NZ GDP growth slower than rest of world; Roy Morgan poll shows Govt widening lead over Opp’n #nzpol
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Typically useless reporting from Tova O’Brien, who spends her considerable paycheck complaining Labour MPs were too rude to the poor Finance Minister & therefore the public didn’t learn anything. Perhaps they didn’t learn anything because you spent your time reporting on tone rather than substance
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Typically useless reporting from Tova O’Brien, who spends her considerable paycheck complaining Labour MPs were too rude to the poor Finance Minister & therefore the public didn’t learn anything. Perhaps they didn’t learn anything because you spent your time reporting on tone rather than substance
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MPs and public figures (Willis, Seymour, King) out here defaming the people that criticise them and nz media are choosing the side of the MPs almost every time it seems
genuinely what is wrong with nz reporters at this point
genuinely what is wrong with nz reporters at this point
December 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
MPs and public figures (Willis, Seymour, King) out here defaming the people that criticise them and nz media are choosing the side of the MPs almost every time it seems
genuinely what is wrong with nz reporters at this point
genuinely what is wrong with nz reporters at this point
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It’s never going to happen, not even when it gets ten times worse than this filth, but it really is high time that civilised countries started sanctioning GOP officials. These are not the kind of politicians you want to be on the same side as.
Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."
December 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
It’s never going to happen, not even when it gets ten times worse than this filth, but it really is high time that civilised countries started sanctioning GOP officials. These are not the kind of politicians you want to be on the same side as.
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#nzpol 🇳🇿
Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
Documentary about New Zealand’s former leader records a shrewd but likable premier who did without the usual politician’s defences
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#nzpol 🇳🇿
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"It's not like our staff picked up a cold Cambro that had contaminated food and and then handed that out to children. That defies logic." I didn't think Seymour could get any more 🤮🤮🤮 Little prick that he is 🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾 #NZPol
Rotten lunches remained at school without refrigeration for three days - NZ Food Safety
"We rely completely on the Compass Group to deliver and then take the food that isn't eaten," says the principal at the centre of the saga.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"It's not like our staff picked up a cold Cambro that had contaminated food and and then handed that out to children. That defies logic." I didn't think Seymour could get any more 🤮🤮🤮 Little prick that he is 🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾 #NZPol
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I’ve opened this one up to all to read, listen & share after requests from paying subscribers to make it publicly available as part of my public interest journalism mandate. Many thanks to paying subscribers who allow me to put some of this work in public. #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/a-rates-ha...
A rates (handi)cap to throttle GDP 'growth, growth, growth'
Govt to limit council rates growth in 2-4% range from mid-2029; Councils & infrastructure builders warn it will limit GDP growth & frustrate Govt's own investment plans; Rates inflation self-inflicted
thekaka.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I’ve opened this one up to all to read, listen & share after requests from paying subscribers to make it publicly available as part of my public interest journalism mandate. Many thanks to paying subscribers who allow me to put some of this work in public. #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/a-rates-ha...
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like, what job do nz media reporters even do these days? because it mostly seems to be "refuse to look at the evidence" and "reprint anything ACT or NZF says verbatim and without challenge"
December 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
like, what job do nz media reporters even do these days? because it mostly seems to be "refuse to look at the evidence" and "reprint anything ACT or NZF says verbatim and without challenge"
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WLTS NZ first print this on every election communication.
Take a bow Winston. You, Jacinda and Chippy did this!
#nzpol
Take a bow Winston. You, Jacinda and Chippy did this!
#nzpol
Worldwide mortality experience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2024) shows excess deaths over that period in almost every country measured. Australia (+6%) was below average, and New Zealand (+0.1%) the lowest we measured.
December 2, 2025 at 9:11 AM
WLTS NZ first print this on every election communication.
Take a bow Winston. You, Jacinda and Chippy did this!
#nzpol
Take a bow Winston. You, Jacinda and Chippy did this!
#nzpol
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We're doing the annual review for the Ministry of Regulation and the CEO keeps on telling us how valuable their tip line is, but they can't tell us how much it costs to run it. So who knows whether it's value for money or not? #nzpol
December 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
We're doing the annual review for the Ministry of Regulation and the CEO keeps on telling us how valuable their tip line is, but they can't tell us how much it costs to run it. So who knows whether it's value for money or not? #nzpol
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
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A prize for whomever asks this flag bearer for “free speech” to specify *exactly how many times per calendar year* any members of the public (and of affected professions) may speak publicly about the impact of his policies on people they care for, before being rudely dismissed as “frequent flyers” 🏆
In March this year I emailed Peggy Burrows to voice my support for her public stance re the school lunch disgrace. I noted the courage it takes as a Principal to speak up.
Her lovely reply made me tear up. She takes her role as a strong advocate for her students and their whānau deeply seriously.
Her lovely reply made me tear up. She takes her role as a strong advocate for her students and their whānau deeply seriously.
Seymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'
The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A prize for whomever asks this flag bearer for “free speech” to specify *exactly how many times per calendar year* any members of the public (and of affected professions) may speak publicly about the impact of his policies on people they care for, before being rudely dismissed as “frequent flyers” 🏆
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Wealthy folk are also the ones who are insulated from the impacts of local service cuts.
Libraries matter less if you can buy your own books. Public swimming pools (in a warming world) matter less when you’ve got your own.
Libraries matter less if you can buy your own books. Public swimming pools (in a warming world) matter less when you’ve got your own.
Rate cuts are service cuts but i do think that the wealthy people who are pushing them believe in a magical world where only the services they hate will be cut, while the services they enjoy (or don't even notice are services) will be left completely intact without noticeable negative consequences
December 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Wealthy folk are also the ones who are insulated from the impacts of local service cuts.
Libraries matter less if you can buy your own books. Public swimming pools (in a warming world) matter less when you’ve got your own.
Libraries matter less if you can buy your own books. Public swimming pools (in a warming world) matter less when you’ve got your own.
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Yes that is entirely the point.
Force user-pays on everybody so that the wealthy can have a nice society that the poor aren't able to participate in but have to prop up.
Force user-pays on everybody so that the wealthy can have a nice society that the poor aren't able to participate in but have to prop up.
Rates caps may mean more expensive parking, libraries and pools, mayors say
Councils might consider raising fees for things like pools, recreation centres and other community facilities, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Yes that is entirely the point.
Force user-pays on everybody so that the wealthy can have a nice society that the poor aren't able to participate in but have to prop up.
Force user-pays on everybody so that the wealthy can have a nice society that the poor aren't able to participate in but have to prop up.
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"New Zealanders who are struggling to put food on the table are not going to thank us for having a performative awards ceremony." IT’S NOT PERFORMATIVE, IT’S AN EXISTENTIAL CRISIS. Willis is recklessly & dangerously sidesteps our international commitments. #nzpol
December 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
"New Zealanders who are struggling to put food on the table are not going to thank us for having a performative awards ceremony." IT’S NOT PERFORMATIVE, IT’S AN EXISTENTIAL CRISIS. Willis is recklessly & dangerously sidesteps our international commitments. #nzpol
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There it is. We just reneged on Paris. FYI @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social & @ukparliament.parliament.uk
“Under questioning in the meeting, Willis also confirmed the government had no intention of buying offshore carbon credits to meet the 2030 Paris agreement as part of a "performative awards ceremony" even if that meant it would breach its commitment.”
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'A bit tired, a bit ratty': Heated exchange between Willis and Labour MPs at Parliament
The Finance Minister has called the opposition's behaviour "unbecoming" after accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
There it is. We just reneged on Paris. FYI @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social & @ukparliament.parliament.uk
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Read this in full & then tell me the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, David Dahmer Seymour, is not a certifiable PSYCHOPATH 🤷♀️ #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
December 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Read this in full & then tell me the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, David Dahmer Seymour, is not a certifiable PSYCHOPATH 🤷♀️ #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
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Numbers are fun.
427 students at 8 charter schools is an average of 54 students per school.
$10.9 million divided by 8 charter schools is $1.362 million per school.
Or about $25.5k per student.
State schools are 9k per student.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
427 students at 8 charter schools is an average of 54 students per school.
$10.9 million divided by 8 charter schools is $1.362 million per school.
Or about $25.5k per student.
State schools are 9k per student.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Charter School Agency reveals enrolment numbers after telling schools to keep figures under wraps
The number of enrolments had been kept under wraps after the agency told the privately-run, state-funded schools not to reveal their numbers while still setting up.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Numbers are fun.
427 students at 8 charter schools is an average of 54 students per school.
$10.9 million divided by 8 charter schools is $1.362 million per school.
Or about $25.5k per student.
State schools are 9k per student.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
427 students at 8 charter schools is an average of 54 students per school.
$10.9 million divided by 8 charter schools is $1.362 million per school.
Or about $25.5k per student.
State schools are 9k per student.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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#nzpol Can the Media ask Seymour:
1. Will the children absent with food poisoning be penalised for taking sick leave?
2. Will the schools with lower than 90% attendance, due to food poisoning, have their food budgets cut further?
3. Who pays these medical bills?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
1. Will the children absent with food poisoning be penalised for taking sick leave?
2. Will the schools with lower than 90% attendance, due to food poisoning, have their food budgets cut further?
3. Who pays these medical bills?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Food poisoning warning after Christchurch students eat contaminated school lunches
Parents have been asked to watch for symptoms of food poisoning after some lunches were eaten.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
#nzpol Can the Media ask Seymour:
1. Will the children absent with food poisoning be penalised for taking sick leave?
2. Will the schools with lower than 90% attendance, due to food poisoning, have their food budgets cut further?
3. Who pays these medical bills?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
1. Will the children absent with food poisoning be penalised for taking sick leave?
2. Will the schools with lower than 90% attendance, due to food poisoning, have their food budgets cut further?
3. Who pays these medical bills?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Government budgets are NOT like a family struggling with the cost of living.
The reserve bank can print more New Zealand dollars, and taxes on the wealthy can keep domestic inflation under control.
But sure, lets force councils to cut on community services that are already underfunded.
#nzpol
The reserve bank can print more New Zealand dollars, and taxes on the wealthy can keep domestic inflation under control.
But sure, lets force councils to cut on community services that are already underfunded.
#nzpol
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Government budgets are NOT like a family struggling with the cost of living.
The reserve bank can print more New Zealand dollars, and taxes on the wealthy can keep domestic inflation under control.
But sure, lets force councils to cut on community services that are already underfunded.
#nzpol
The reserve bank can print more New Zealand dollars, and taxes on the wealthy can keep domestic inflation under control.
But sure, lets force councils to cut on community services that are already underfunded.
#nzpol