Matt
@mattthetechie.bsky.social
NZ nerd, posting about politics, economy, technology and other related geeky interests
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Some interesting details, a follow up piece when more of the policy costs and benefits are revealed could be telling
Some interesting details, a follow up piece when more of the policy costs and benefits are revealed could be telling
Has Seymour’s red tape slashing actually saved the taxpayer any money?
It was at the top of Seymour’s wishlist and he got it across the line during coalition talks. But two years on, how much has his Regulation Ministry actually saved?
www.stuff.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Some interesting details, a follow up piece when more of the policy costs and benefits are revealed could be telling
Some interesting details, a follow up piece when more of the policy costs and benefits are revealed could be telling
Time for an official lobbying list me thinks and additional money measures set in place for all parties verified independently with support from the auditor general office.
#nzpol #onetermgovt
#nzpol #onetermgovt
'Officials also ran closed-door workshops with industry ahead of ministerial decisions, circulated draft policy "in confidence", and incorporated several company requests directly into the working text.' #NzPol
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
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November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Time for an official lobbying list me thinks and additional money measures set in place for all parties verified independently with support from the auditor general office.
#nzpol #onetermgovt
#nzpol #onetermgovt
Something tells me this report will be ignored like so many other things brought to attention within the past two years
#nzpol
#nzpol
New Zealand Best Served By Continued #Regional Public Services, New Independent Report Finds #nzpol www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK25...
New Zealand Best Served By Continued Regional Public Services, New Independent Report Finds
This independent report underlines that regional representation for communities and regionally delivered services must be part of our future system.
www.scoop.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Something tells me this report will be ignored like so many other things brought to attention within the past two years
#nzpol
#nzpol
Labour selects CTU economist Craig Renney as Wellington Bays candidate
Labour selects CTU economist Craig Renney as Wellington Bays candidate
Labour has selected high-profile economist Craig Renney to run as its candidate in Wellington Bays in next year's election.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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At a time when people are actively leaving NZ and food banks and other charities are struggling is this really a smart ploy.
We will need to raise it in time but fix the economy first
#nzpol #taxtherich #onetermgovt
At a time when people are actively leaving NZ and food banks and other charities are struggling is this really a smart ploy.
We will need to raise it in time but fix the economy first
#nzpol #taxtherich #onetermgovt
Election 2026: National promises to lift default KiwiSaver contribution rates
Christopher Luxon has announced National's first election policy.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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At a time when people are actively leaving NZ and food banks and other charities are struggling is this really a smart ploy.
We will need to raise it in time but fix the economy first
#nzpol #taxtherich #onetermgovt
At a time when people are actively leaving NZ and food banks and other charities are struggling is this really a smart ploy.
We will need to raise it in time but fix the economy first
#nzpol #taxtherich #onetermgovt
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Seymour once again trying to explain to the masses how his bills will work, very concerning points made around the RSB from Seymour with details still lacking.
#nzpol #onetermgovt
Seymour once again trying to explain to the masses how his bills will work, very concerning points made around the RSB from Seymour with details still lacking.
#nzpol #onetermgovt
Seymour explains Regulatory Standards Bill, charter schools
YouTube video by Q+A with Jack Tame
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November 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Seymour once again trying to explain to the masses how his bills will work, very concerning points made around the RSB from Seymour with details still lacking.
#nzpol #onetermgovt
Seymour once again trying to explain to the masses how his bills will work, very concerning points made around the RSB from Seymour with details still lacking.
#nzpol #onetermgovt
Cop turned aviation boss Chris de Wattignar quits following scathing IPCA report
Cop turned aviation boss Chris de Wattignar quits following scathing IPCA report
Chris de Wattignar has quit his role at the Civil Aviation Authority following the police watchdog's scathing report.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Not sure if this'll get through to the right people, but like autism studies, research is out there
#nzpol #counteringmisinformation
#nzpol #counteringmisinformation
Water fluoridation does not hinder brain development in children, 40-year study finds
Water fluoridation does not hinder brain development in children, 40-year study finds
A New Zealand dental surgeon says the 40-year study clearly shows fluoridation is safe for people of all ages.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Not sure if this'll get through to the right people, but like autism studies, research is out there
#nzpol #counteringmisinformation
#nzpol #counteringmisinformation
No security risks at all by having this in play right, only a couple years ago waikato DHB had cyber security issues
#nzpol #nzhealth #nzitinfrastructure
#nzpol #nzhealth #nzitinfrastructure
Wonder if it's a version of Windows with the year in the name or a random word, willing to bet it's not a version with a random arbitrary number #nzpol
IT system at Wellngton Hospital a 'constant risk' to patient safety, says union www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
IT system at Wellngton Hospital a 'constant risk' to patient safety, says union www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
IT system at Wellngton Hospital a 'constant risk' to patient safety, says union
Health NZ chief information technology officer Darren Douglass said performance problems arose in March.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
No security risks at all by having this in play right, only a couple years ago waikato DHB had cyber security issues
#nzpol #nzhealth #nzitinfrastructure
#nzpol #nzhealth #nzitinfrastructure
November 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Still facing charges but his associates are nearly capable of forming a political party, regulations are a bit tougher than here.
#nzpol #auspol #globalpol
Still facing charges but his associates are nearly capable of forming a political party, regulations are a bit tougher than here.
#nzpol #auspol #globalpol
Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell granted bail by Victorian judge
Neo Nazi Thomas Sewell had been granted bail after a Supreme Court judge found he would not pose an unacceptable risk to the community.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Still facing charges but his associates are nearly capable of forming a political party, regulations are a bit tougher than here.
#nzpol #auspol #globalpol
Still facing charges but his associates are nearly capable of forming a political party, regulations are a bit tougher than here.
#nzpol #auspol #globalpol
This is the gift that will keep on giving for a little while, police and others were watching
Further fallout in wake of damning IPCA McSkimming report
McSkimming scandal fallout: Aviation boss ‘on leave’ following bombshell report
Former Police Deputy Commissioner Chris de Wattignar was criticised for his handling of concerns about his colleague. Now he’s on leave from another government agency.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This is the gift that will keep on giving for a little while, police and others were watching
Human rights complaint filed to United Nations over treatment of Māori www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This is shocking that this has to be done, not only does keeping them well improve their outcomes it helps us grow economically.
#nzpol #nzhealth #onetermgovt
This is shocking that this has to be done, not only does keeping them well improve their outcomes it helps us grow economically.
#nzpol #nzhealth #onetermgovt
Human rights complaint filed to United Nations over treatment of Māori
The 42 page complaint was submitted to the United Nations by a Māori health leader.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Human rights complaint filed to United Nations over treatment of Māori www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This is shocking that this has to be done, not only does keeping them well improve their outcomes it helps us grow economically.
#nzpol #nzhealth #onetermgovt
This is shocking that this has to be done, not only does keeping them well improve their outcomes it helps us grow economically.
#nzpol #nzhealth #onetermgovt
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Ignoring advice, reacting instead of listening where else have we seen that this election cycle.
#nzpol #drivered #nzpolice
Ignoring advice, reacting instead of listening where else have we seen that this election cycle.
#nzpol #drivered #nzpolice
He was 15 when he died in a car crash. The rules said police could chase. Should they?
A new study finds when police loosened pursuit rules, crashes rose sharply.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Ignoring advice, reacting instead of listening where else have we seen that this election cycle.
#nzpol #drivered #nzpolice
Ignoring advice, reacting instead of listening where else have we seen that this election cycle.
#nzpol #drivered #nzpolice
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im beyond words if they do this but i wouldnt be surprised if this happens
"Mitchell declined to comment for this story, referring questions to Science Minister Shane Reti. His office said he had no ministerial responsibility for this agency."
#nzpol #onetermgovt
im beyond words if they do this but i wouldnt be surprised if this happens
"Mitchell declined to comment for this story, referring questions to Science Minister Shane Reti. His office said he had no ministerial responsibility for this agency."
#nzpol #onetermgovt
Emergency response roles on chopping block amid merger
When the earth shakes or eruptions start, there has been a team of Public Information Managers ready to help the public and Government agencies.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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im beyond words if they do this but i wouldnt be surprised if this happens
"Mitchell declined to comment for this story, referring questions to Science Minister Shane Reti. His office said he had no ministerial responsibility for this agency."
#nzpol #onetermgovt
im beyond words if they do this but i wouldnt be surprised if this happens
"Mitchell declined to comment for this story, referring questions to Science Minister Shane Reti. His office said he had no ministerial responsibility for this agency."
#nzpol #onetermgovt
Mental health worker strangled, but NZ Health denies staffing to blame www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This happening in NZ should be very concerning to everyone.
#nzpol #nzhealth #onetermgovt
This happening in NZ should be very concerning to everyone.
#nzpol #nzhealth #onetermgovt
Mental health worker strangled, but NZ Health denies staffing to blame
Health NZ has confirmed there was a "serious assault" on 18 October.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Mental health worker strangled, but NZ Health denies staffing to blame www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This happening in NZ should be very concerning to everyone.
#nzpol #nzhealth #onetermgovt
This happening in NZ should be very concerning to everyone.
#nzpol #nzhealth #onetermgovt
Is this sounding like a government intervention to lower decile schools who usually have less funding available for such things.
#nzpol #nzeducation #onetermgovt
#nzpol #nzeducation #onetermgovt
Education Review Office says 'stronger consequences' needed for struggling schools
Education Review Office says 'stronger consequences' needed for struggling schools
In its annual report the Education Review Office criticised the lack of support for under-performing schools and called for "stronger consequences" for those that did not demonstrate progress.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Is this sounding like a government intervention to lower decile schools who usually have less funding available for such things.
#nzpol #nzeducation #onetermgovt
#nzpol #nzeducation #onetermgovt
Better processes and he shouldn't have received them
#nzpol #nzpolice #nzjustice #systemsandaccountability
#nzpol #nzpolice #nzjustice #systemsandaccountability
📢 The disgraced former deputy police commissioner pleaded guilty this week to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material.
Police Commissioner moves to strip McSkimming of medals after guilty plea
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Better processes and he shouldn't have received them
#nzpol #nzpolice #nzjustice #systemsandaccountability
#nzpol #nzpolice #nzjustice #systemsandaccountability
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Unlike the trees in australia who can bounce back after fire, these will not respond as fast, be interesting to see what a before and after will show. Big effects for the native wildlife too.
#climatechange #fires #wildlife #riverquality
Unlike the trees in australia who can bounce back after fire, these will not respond as fast, be interesting to see what a before and after will show. Big effects for the native wildlife too.
#climatechange #fires #wildlife #riverquality
Firefighters return to out-of-control wildfire in Tongariro National Park
Dozens of hikers, lodges and centres around the national park have been evacuated, while a nearby highway remains closed.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Unlike the trees in australia who can bounce back after fire, these will not respond as fast, be interesting to see what a before and after will show. Big effects for the native wildlife too.
#climatechange #fires #wildlife #riverquality
Unlike the trees in australia who can bounce back after fire, these will not respond as fast, be interesting to see what a before and after will show. Big effects for the native wildlife too.
#climatechange #fires #wildlife #riverquality
Anyone know how this managed to get past all the moderators to be put into a school exam
#nzpol #nzeducation #nzqaexams
#nzpol #nzeducation #nzqaexams
English exam asks students to write about long-haired boy being bullied, forced to drop pants
English exam asks students to write about long-haired boy being bullied, forced to drop pants
A student and teacher spoken to by RNZ said the text, which appeared in the NCEA level 2 exam, made them feel very uncomfortable.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Anyone know how this managed to get past all the moderators to be put into a school exam
#nzpol #nzeducation #nzqaexams
#nzpol #nzeducation #nzqaexams
Corporate contracts and subcontracting taxes out should not be our future. Let's vote for real change and a better economy.
#nzpol
#nzpol
John Campbell’s deep dive into the state of rideshare contracting, folks not even making minimum wage as drivers, & BVV’s unyielding inability to consider people/the workers - providers of the service - over profits. #NZPol
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John Campbell: Is Uber's low-pay model the future of work in NZ?
Will ACT minister Brooke van Velden's proposed Employment Relations Amendment Bill see more and more Kiwi workers toil for low pay with zero holiday and sick leave?
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November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Corporate contracts and subcontracting taxes out should not be our future. Let's vote for real change and a better economy.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Pharmac wants to trim its controversial medicines waiting list - no list at all might be better www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is screaming another lot of poor practice by an agency with the power to massively improve lives
#nzpol #onetermgovt #improvethehealthsystem
This is screaming another lot of poor practice by an agency with the power to massively improve lives
#nzpol #onetermgovt #improvethehealthsystem
Pharmac wants to trim its controversial medicines waiting list - no list at all might be better
Pharmac currently has 123 medicines on the Options for Investment list - but is there a better way?
www.rnz.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Pharmac wants to trim its controversial medicines waiting list - no list at all might be better www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is screaming another lot of poor practice by an agency with the power to massively improve lives
#nzpol #onetermgovt #improvethehealthsystem
This is screaming another lot of poor practice by an agency with the power to massively improve lives
#nzpol #onetermgovt #improvethehealthsystem
I'm sure Brian tamaki is an expert on unlawful disruption right in the name of free speech.
November 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I'm sure Brian tamaki is an expert on unlawful disruption right in the name of free speech.
FENZ aims to save $50m a year: 'We can't keep doing everything for everybody' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Ministers in charge, pull your bloody heads in, you don't cut money to emergency services without risking lives to communities
#nzpol #emergencyservices #onetermgovt
Ministers in charge, pull your bloody heads in, you don't cut money to emergency services without risking lives to communities
#nzpol #emergencyservices #onetermgovt
FENZ aims to save $50m a year: 'We can't keep doing everything for everybody'
Fire and Emergency is considering cutting jobs and "stopping or slowing" activities in a bid to save money.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
FENZ aims to save $50m a year: 'We can't keep doing everything for everybody' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Ministers in charge, pull your bloody heads in, you don't cut money to emergency services without risking lives to communities
#nzpol #emergencyservices #onetermgovt
Ministers in charge, pull your bloody heads in, you don't cut money to emergency services without risking lives to communities
#nzpol #emergencyservices #onetermgovt
National's Nicola Willis defends govt removing Treaty of Waitangi responsibilities from school boards
National's Nicola Willis defends govt removing Treaty of Waitangi responsibilities from school boards
"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM