Mike FireBeard
@mikefirebeard.bsky.social
Politics, Scifi and cat lover. Supporter of Humanism, Feminism, Toitū Te Tiriti, Worker and Disabled Rights and any others being exploited or othered.
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Andrea Vance accuses the GREENS of narcissisticly gurning on TikTok? Has she seen anything Luxon has put out, ever?
December 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Andrea Vance accuses the GREENS of narcissisticly gurning on TikTok? Has she seen anything Luxon has put out, ever?
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I’m not certain if there’s a big #nzpol community on here, but if there is:
Last night I finally launched my web tool to track when this Parliament has gone into urgency, and which bills were affected by it.
Takeaways:
Urgency sessions: 19
Bills: 104
See the stats: nzpt.cjs.nz
Last night I finally launched my web tool to track when this Parliament has gone into urgency, and which bills were affected by it.
Takeaways:
Urgency sessions: 19
Bills: 104
See the stats: nzpt.cjs.nz
How long has the New Zealand Government spend in Urgency?
The NZ Govt has passed 104 bills under urgency! See all the stats for free!
nzpt.cjs.nz
December 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I’m not certain if there’s a big #nzpol community on here, but if there is:
Last night I finally launched my web tool to track when this Parliament has gone into urgency, and which bills were affected by it.
Takeaways:
Urgency sessions: 19
Bills: 104
See the stats: nzpt.cjs.nz
Last night I finally launched my web tool to track when this Parliament has gone into urgency, and which bills were affected by it.
Takeaways:
Urgency sessions: 19
Bills: 104
See the stats: nzpt.cjs.nz
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This is odd framing.
Luxon's the one in trouble here, for making a deal so shonky it's straining coalition unity.
His negotiation skills and his leadership nous are in question.
Labour and the Greens are in a position to make political hay - to point out Luxon's flaws and make demands
#nzpol
Luxon's the one in trouble here, for making a deal so shonky it's straining coalition unity.
His negotiation skills and his leadership nous are in question.
Labour and the Greens are in a position to make political hay - to point out Luxon's flaws and make demands
#nzpol
Labour, Greens in the hot seat over India free trade agreement
Analysis - Winston Peters' opposition to the India free trade deal has turned what could have been a huge win for the prime minister into a complex political scrap.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This is odd framing.
Luxon's the one in trouble here, for making a deal so shonky it's straining coalition unity.
His negotiation skills and his leadership nous are in question.
Labour and the Greens are in a position to make political hay - to point out Luxon's flaws and make demands
#nzpol
Luxon's the one in trouble here, for making a deal so shonky it's straining coalition unity.
His negotiation skills and his leadership nous are in question.
Labour and the Greens are in a position to make political hay - to point out Luxon's flaws and make demands
#nzpol
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After slashing $7b worth of infrastructure projects in 2023
Remember our first IREX boat would be doing revenue services just in time for the Xmas rush by now. But thanks to Willis we have to wait until 2029 for sub optimal replacements instead
Remember our first IREX boat would be doing revenue services just in time for the Xmas rush by now. But thanks to Willis we have to wait until 2029 for sub optimal replacements instead
The Government has mostly fulfilled its promise to have $7 billion worth of infrastructure projects underway by Christmas, after a challenging year for the sector.
Government mostly fulfils $7b infrastructure Christmas promise
ebx.sh
December 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
After slashing $7b worth of infrastructure projects in 2023
Remember our first IREX boat would be doing revenue services just in time for the Xmas rush by now. But thanks to Willis we have to wait until 2029 for sub optimal replacements instead
Remember our first IREX boat would be doing revenue services just in time for the Xmas rush by now. But thanks to Willis we have to wait until 2029 for sub optimal replacements instead
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I appreciate this graphic issued by the NZ Central Sikh Association in response to the Destiny racists for its inspiring message of anti-discrimination, mutual aid and unity across ethnic & faith communities, and also its subtle reminder that Sikhs are known badasses so why would you fuck with them.
![Poster featuring images of the Destiny Church members who disrupted the Sikh march on the weekend, Brian Tamaki, and historical & contemporary photos of Sikhs in the imperial and NZ military.
OUR RESPONSE AS THE NZ SIKH COMMUNITY
Sikh Community's contribution to New Zealand - 140 years of Service Defending New Zealand.
What [is] Brian Tamaki's Contribution to New Zealand?
HATE. DIVISION. FEAR.
[tick] Sikh soldiers fought alongside NZ forces in the World Wars who fought at Gallipoli, European fronts & Allied forces globally
[tick] Today, Sikhs proudly serve in the NZ Army, Air Forces & Police
SERVING HUMANITY
- 680,000+ people assisted with food parcels and community meals
- Supporting New Zealanders in times of need, crisis & hardship
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES
- Standing for peace, equality and unity
- Serving all communities without discrimination
OUR IDENTITY
- Proud NZers & Proud Sikhs by Faith. We stand for love over hate, service over division, unity over fear.
UNITED COMMUNITIES OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
1. Our wider Māori whānau and Christian communities proudly stand with the Sikh community.
2. Muslim, Hindu, Samoan, Chinese, Asian and all ethnic communities stand together.
SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER AND BUILDING NEW ZEALAND TOGETHER
Issued by: NZ Central Sikh Association (nzcsa2022@gmail.com)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wdpjj5tlztbjxcematya2o5p/bafkreidux5y5skyocvhmuevwxnu4j37bfvsoooh52tgioq56c2a3mt6gx4@jpeg)
December 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I appreciate this graphic issued by the NZ Central Sikh Association in response to the Destiny racists for its inspiring message of anti-discrimination, mutual aid and unity across ethnic & faith communities, and also its subtle reminder that Sikhs are known badasses so why would you fuck with them.
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New from me: Health officials said there was ‘no evidence base’ about the likely impacts of the Government’s decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/22/c...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/22/c...
Cabinet overrode health advice in decision to ban puberty blockers
Health officials said there was 'no evidence base' about the likely impacts of the Government's decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.
newsroom.co.nz
December 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
New from me: Health officials said there was ‘no evidence base’ about the likely impacts of the Government’s decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/22/c...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/22/c...
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Brian Tamaki's gang-like cult today disrupted a Sikh community event in Manurewa today - Destiny Church is the biggest threat in this country and we need to start actively confronting them.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Brian Tamaki's gang-like cult today disrupted a Sikh community event in Manurewa today - Destiny Church is the biggest threat in this country and we need to start actively confronting them.
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NZ Herald just printed and promoted an opinion column by Bruce Cotterill that is full of racist anti-immigrant rhetoric and blames the Green party for the Bondi shooting.
December 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
NZ Herald just printed and promoted an opinion column by Bruce Cotterill that is full of racist anti-immigrant rhetoric and blames the Green party for the Bondi shooting.
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Yes please. We can have better services, support and lives we just need to vote for political parties that understand it’s a political choice. #nzpol
'Public good over corporate greed': Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead.
'Public good over corporate greed': Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead.
'Public good over corporate greed': Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead
With Ruth Richardson no longer willing, Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging Nicola Willis to debate her instead.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Yes please. We can have better services, support and lives we just need to vote for political parties that understand it’s a political choice. #nzpol
'Public good over corporate greed': Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead.
'Public good over corporate greed': Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead.
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Ok bye I’m going on holiday now 👋🏼
How a trusted senior police official became a foreign state’s ‘gatekeeper’
Emails show a trusted police liaison officer was a key point of contact for a foreign state - in ways that raised alarms inside police
www.stuff.co.nz
December 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Ok bye I’m going on holiday now 👋🏼
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Now that, I'd LOVE to see💚
#nzpol
#nzpol
'Public good over corporate greed': Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead
With Ruth Richardson no longer willing, Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging Nicola Willis to debate her instead.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Now that, I'd LOVE to see💚
#nzpol
#nzpol
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These articles always talk about the billions of dollars of gold - but that is effectively the money that is going overseas, leaving kiwis with pennies in the dollar.
In 2024/2025 the NZ Govt received a total of $143 million from all mining, all sources.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
In 2024/2025 the NZ Govt received a total of $143 million from all mining, all sources.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Controversial $8 billion gold mine plan given Fast Track approval
A controversial plan to mine around $8b worth of gold under conservation land in Coromandel has been given the green light under the Government’s Fast Track law.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
These articles always talk about the billions of dollars of gold - but that is effectively the money that is going overseas, leaving kiwis with pennies in the dollar.
In 2024/2025 the NZ Govt received a total of $143 million from all mining, all sources.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
In 2024/2025 the NZ Govt received a total of $143 million from all mining, all sources.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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I spent three days in the Auckland District Court watching the weirdest trial of the year.
Billionaires, secrets, conspiracy theories, denials of racism, contempt of court and twists at every turn. This case had it all.
thespinoff.co.nz/media/19-12-...
Billionaires, secrets, conspiracy theories, denials of racism, contempt of court and twists at every turn. This case had it all.
thespinoff.co.nz/media/19-12-...
Inside the weirdest trial of the year: Jim Grenon, Julian Batchelor and TVNZ
Billionaires, secrets, conspiracy theories, denials of racism, contempt of court and twists at every turn. This case had it all.
thespinoff.co.nz
December 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I spent three days in the Auckland District Court watching the weirdest trial of the year.
Billionaires, secrets, conspiracy theories, denials of racism, contempt of court and twists at every turn. This case had it all.
thespinoff.co.nz/media/19-12-...
Billionaires, secrets, conspiracy theories, denials of racism, contempt of court and twists at every turn. This case had it all.
thespinoff.co.nz/media/19-12-...
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This is just getting pathetic
December 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is just getting pathetic
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Yup, only 15% of ACT voters have a Bachelor's degree or higher compared to the Greens which is at a massive 55% of Greens voters with a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Also educated people are 2x as likely to vote Labour than National and a massive 7x more likely to vote Greens than National
Also educated people are 2x as likely to vote Labour than National and a massive 7x more likely to vote Greens than National
December 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Yup, only 15% of ACT voters have a Bachelor's degree or higher compared to the Greens which is at a massive 55% of Greens voters with a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Also educated people are 2x as likely to vote Labour than National and a massive 7x more likely to vote Greens than National
Also educated people are 2x as likely to vote Labour than National and a massive 7x more likely to vote Greens than National
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This under urgency bullshit has to stop
What part of foreigners buying kiwi property needs changes under urgency overnight?
#nzpol
What part of foreigners buying kiwi property needs changes under urgency overnight?
#nzpol
December 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This under urgency bullshit has to stop
What part of foreigners buying kiwi property needs changes under urgency overnight?
#nzpol
What part of foreigners buying kiwi property needs changes under urgency overnight?
#nzpol
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Hello fellow patriots
Did you know that at 3.30pm today the govt is introducing an “undisclosed bill” which, as the title suggests, means no one knows what it is.
The opposition needs to prepare for a bill that they haven’t been told about…can someone tell me how that is democratic?
Did you know that at 3.30pm today the govt is introducing an “undisclosed bill” which, as the title suggests, means no one knows what it is.
The opposition needs to prepare for a bill that they haven’t been told about…can someone tell me how that is democratic?
December 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Hello fellow patriots
Did you know that at 3.30pm today the govt is introducing an “undisclosed bill” which, as the title suggests, means no one knows what it is.
The opposition needs to prepare for a bill that they haven’t been told about…can someone tell me how that is democratic?
Did you know that at 3.30pm today the govt is introducing an “undisclosed bill” which, as the title suggests, means no one knows what it is.
The opposition needs to prepare for a bill that they haven’t been told about…can someone tell me how that is democratic?
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your reminder if you needed one that the Herald is a Tory paper owned by Tories with Tories on the board and Tory editors that employs Tories to write Tory stories
NZ Herald's Thomas Coughlan once again complains about "lazy commentators" comparing Nicola Willis to Ruth Richardson, even though he then admits Richardson herself wants Willis to copy her devastating benefit cuts.
A lot of our media fell for Willis' "liberal" posing and can't admit it.
A lot of our media fell for Willis' "liberal" posing and can't admit it.
December 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
your reminder if you needed one that the Herald is a Tory paper owned by Tories with Tories on the board and Tory editors that employs Tories to write Tory stories
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The judges are unanimous… in today’s NZ Herald #nzpolitics
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The judges are unanimous… in today’s NZ Herald #nzpolitics
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This is really just Opposition MPs doing their job, reading the accounts and asking the right questions. And the Minister of Finance insulting them because she doesn't want to answer the questions.
“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 4:30 AM
This is really just Opposition MPs doing their job, reading the accounts and asking the right questions. And the Minister of Finance insulting them because she doesn't want to answer the questions.
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Actually, the OCR isn't usually sharply cut because the economy is going *well* ...
November 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Actually, the OCR isn't usually sharply cut because the economy is going *well* ...
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