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Jordan Rivers @jordanriversnz.bsky.social · 11h

Just for clarity, the unemployment numbers under this government may look terrible, but keep in mind, Luxon has driven tens of thousands of Kiwis overseas as well, so its actually far worse. These numbers are just the ones that couldnt leave.

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 1d

Winston Peters strolled around and anti-vax picnic and spoke with people who had chanted and written threats of hanging on gallows of Jacinda Ardern, Dr Ashley Bloomfield and so on, but this was all OK as it was just harmless opportunistic politicking #NZPol

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nzjanette @nzjanette.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, the hypocrisy here is teeth grindingly annoying.
Please please please could the media and/or opposition parties point this out.
The coalition won't be shamed by it because that's not how they roll, but people would then have the chance to know and understand the dynamic.
#nzpol

Dr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 1d

And dont even get me started on the unhinged level of abuse that Bejamin Doyle from the Greens faced - and that NZF and Winston were complicit in. Where was the public outcry by NACT then?

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Frank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 1d

Remember how Winston Peters harrassed non-binary, Green MP, Benjamin Doyle; questioning their sexuality; hinting at child abuse; encouraging the baying unhinged mob to threaten them online?

Well, Karma just came calling for Mr Peters...

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

Nicola Willis urges Greens to 'call off' protesters outside Winston Peters' home

Senior government ministers are accusing the Greens of condoning "indecency" after a window at the Foreign Minister's house was smashed.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Dr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 1d

And dont even get me started on the unhinged level of abuse that Bejamin Doyle from the Greens faced - and that NZF and Winston were complicit in. Where was the public outcry by NACT then?

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kyle @kyledchurch.bsky.social · 1d

The way media and business have IMMEDIATELY escalated and wrapped around to attack activists smacks of the same tacit coordination that we saw in the US when the far right weaponised Charlie Kirk’s death. This is being led by government ministers & is a massive attack on free speech & protest rights

Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 1d

She did not smash the window. She lawfully exercised her right to protest. She got the Kimmel treatment.

One NZ cuts actor from ads over protest at Winston Peters' house
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

One NZ cuts actor from ads over protest at Winston Peters' house

The activist, who gave out the home address of Foreign Minister Winston Peters and encouraged other pro-Palestine protesters to join, is also one of the faces of One NZ’s advertising campaigns.

www.stuff.co.nz

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Dr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 1d

Off to Parliament for a Parliamentary Friends of Eye Health Event. Should be fun and a chance to connect with others in the vision space. I'll try not to get too political (chortles endlessly at the thought that this is in any way manageable 🤣)

#nzpol

Selfie of me. I am wearing a black suit jacket and have lapel pins representing indigenous sovereignty

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Russell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 1d

Oh. Surely not a campaign of harassment of a history professor by Turning Point USA, founded by famous champion of civilised debate Charlie Kirk. Can't be.

Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve received multiple death threats + doxing (including my home address) directly following harassment from Turning Point USA, Jack Posobiec, Andy NGO, + Fox News which called me an antifa ‘financier.’

I have been forced to move my classes online.

If journalists want to talk, DM me or reply here.

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 1d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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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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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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Danielle, Petty Hate Machine @dimsie.bsky.social · 1d

Actual journalism being done to contradict stupid vibes-based dickhead www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #nzpol

How many job hunters are there for each job ad?

Finding work may not be as easy as "getting off the PlayStation", data on jobs and job hunters shows.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 1d

#nzpol Sometimes a policy is so stupid it makes you question the very fabric of reality. Decisions so fabulously, almost wantonly dumb, you wonder if we actually live in a simulation. Welcome to the world of removing Jobseeker Support for 18 & 19-year-olds. craigrenney.substack.com/p/a-small-wr...

A small wrinkle in the Jobseeker policy

The government’s recent changes to benefits feel like this: the house is on fire, and this policy is them turning off the smoke alarm and saying it’s fixed

craigrenney.substack.com

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Danielle, Petty Hate Machine @dimsie.bsky.social · 2d

"calling parents to accountability" sounds like we're all a bunch of wastrels because we can't feed four adults (or more) on two adults' shitty wages. Infuriating #nzpol

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Deborah Russell MP @beefaerie.bsky.social · 2d

I left home to study in another city when I was 18. It was a huge challenge. And that was staying in a hostel where I didn't have to worry about bills (except for hostel fees) or cook my own food.

It's too easy to suggest that young people should just move. They need a heap of support. 1/3

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Vincent O'Malley @vomalley.bsky.social · 2d

"If you want a job you go where the jobs are."

Australia?

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

Watch: Christopher Luxon defends cuts to benefits for youth

The prime minister says businesses are 'crying out for young people' as advocates decry the changes as a punishment.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Dr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 2d

I spend less than $380 a week to feed our family of 6. Methinks either they are eating a ridiculous amount of sirloin steak, gold leaf, and salad hand picked by virgins under the light of the moon or perhaps the figures are somewhat out?

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Julie Blommaert @drjulieb.bsky.social · 2d

Hello from the top of the South Island where literally 100s of people in primary industries and manufacturing are soon to lose their jobs from Carter holt Harvey, sealord, and proper crisps

PERFECTLY NORMAL @nzpom.com · 2d

Luxon told Morning Report

"If you go outside of Wellington, to Hawke's Bay or go to the South Island... The primary industries are crying out for young people to come and join those sectors and those jobs," Luxon said

What happens if you don't want to work in the primary sector Einstein?🤦🏻‍♂️
#nzpol

Jobseeker changes: 'Punished for economic crisis they didn't create'

"We love these young people," the prime minister says, but a youth advocate says they're being "punished for an economic crisis they didn't create".

www.rnz.co.nz

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Dr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 2d

it is completely incoherent policy making

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Hungrymama @hungrymama.bsky.social · 2d

So an 18 year old has only been allowed to use social media for two years and needs their parents to support them financially, but is also completely equipped to move across the country on their own to do manual labour.

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 2d

Horticulture industry want 18/19 year olds to come and work for them as a kind of local RSE worker, for no doubt youth rates and stay in the provided accommodation, substandard and $200 a week then after the 6 months is up what are they meant to do? Go home to mum & dad till 6 months later? #NZPol

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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 2d

Nicola Willis's RNZ & Stuff opinion piece writer Wesselbaum, an Atlas Network NZ Initiative fellow, has updated his disclosure statement this arvo.

Of note, Willis was a Director with NZ Initiative, making this conflict of interest even starker

How could both Stuff & RNZ ignore this? #nzpol #kiwi

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Malcolm RF 💚🇳🇿 @p-no-nwa.bsky.social · 2d

"What I'd say to you, very clearly, is fuck them kids." #nzpol

RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · 2d

Watch: Christopher Luxon defends cuts to benefits for youth

The prime says businesses are 'crying out for young people' as advocates decry the changes as a punishment.

www.rnz.co.nz

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David Mohring @nzheretic.bsky.social · 2d

Belated "Disclosure"
[ web.archive.org/web/20251005... ]
[ theconversation.com/nicola-willi... ]

Dennis Wesselbaum article seems to have fiscal holes even larger than the National Party's 2023 election tax plan.

Stagnation is caused by a lack of confidence in the economy by austerity.

#nzpol

Original disclosure statement:
Author

"Dennis Wesselbaum
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Otago

Disclosure statement
Dennis Wesselbaum does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment."

Disclosure statement as of October 6th
"Author
Dennis Wesselbaum
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Otago

Disclosure statement
Dennis Wesselbaum is an Adjunct Fellow of the New Zealand Initiative and an Affiliate at Motu Research."

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🦋~Bindi~🦋 @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 3d

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