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Villian move - basically you are the bad guy motivated by spite and making the world worse
Great - this coalition fucking with the lives of the vulnerable again. The he way they target the poor and disadvantaged, while making the lives of oppressors (landlords) easier. They don’t value life or voters. They are here to create an underclass - modern slavery basically
Thank you - that’s much more practical. If they keep getting away with the coverups, you will have much more to clean up when you are back in.
Headline of the year? #NZPol
Luxon 2 days ago: Thats Labours fault Present Luxon: We are claiming the previous Labour Amazon announcement and repackaging it as a new Luxon initiative. #nzpol
While I appreciate this is a long term solution, the defiance from Seymour is now. We need practical push back otherwise this is compliance with a lawless govt and that is simply not good enough. How do we fight back now? What legal recourse to we have to flouting OIA requests?
Never forget the Amazon data centre deal was done by Ardern. Not this stupid coalition - cause they can’t do deals. Look at ferry debacle. They knew the Ardern govt was good, but farmers and donors wanted tax cuts, not stuff for all of us.
This should hound the govt. the public, on basis that the media probably won’t, should ask any National member this when ever they see them in the street “how come your legislation protects rich tax evaders? Esp while cracking down on welfare. Why are creating more poverty?”
When I left it was like 3% on all property sold in NSW. Considering all the flipping that went on 90/early 20s the state govt got a lot of $$$!
As an Aussie - stamp duty is madness (selling a second hand car has stamp duty is Aussie) but CGT is so sensible. You only pay it when you realise your gain…..
Great point! My hubby was a streamer, and I didn’t understand it until I watched him stream and it was like long distance parallel play - and at the same time they were having all sorts of conversations. Like many things, my not understanding was the issue.
Sad that it took this govt vandalism to remind ourselves that 90% of business in the country are SMEs and we are all closer to bankrupt than we are to negotiating a heli pad. And the 10% of big business are dodging taxes.
Company CEO - “theft is fine, now shut up, you bitches” Pretty sure that this gross sense of entitlement is pervasive amount the c-suite class. Not smarter, not better - simply more entitled and devoid of the morals that might hold you back from snatching a gift from a child. Just sociopathic.
The coalition Completely fucked up health. Notice Reti had vanished. Labour made massive improvements and investments. Old Levy pictured here is just destroying everything because privatisation is the goal.
One example: Luxon let Seymour dismantle a network of SMEs & community based orgs delivering food around the country that: Improved learning and school attendance Creating income opportunities and employment regionally Supported local manufacturing. In favour of offshore giant doing a terrible job
These people are have no self awareness with their bullshit fantasies…..he picked the most ridiculous scenario and expect us to believe that over the blindingly obvious reality that the man is a total piece of shit Thanks - should have guessed it was the obvious answer.
Considering that the article indicates she wasn’t in the car when his car was struck, what was the point of including this info?
Lyin' Luxon in his weekly slot on RNZ. He doesn't talk about polls, only talks shit about Labour. Won't talk about the Reserve Bank but is glad it's reputation remains intact. He says so little I wonder what the point of having him on even is? #NZPol
Everything Luxon does demonstrates how much more competent & talented Ardern was…..Winston never acted out for her govt. both Winston and Seymour run rings around d Luxon and it’s frankly embarrassing. And yes, voting left is the only thing that will save us from the billionaires trying to kill us
National do not care about their voters. They don’t. They care about donors and have enjoyed the lack of unions giving employers a unique “Stockholm syndrome” hold over employees…..getting them to vote in the interests of the employer. Who will screw over the worker…the evidence is clear.
Every day the media should be asking Willis why the coalition policies of welfare to landlords & tobacco companies weren’t “fiscally neutral” like they fuxking promised & where the goddam ferries are & why they will cost more than double & we still need to upgrade the goddam wharves. That’s wasteful
Notice that all the ways the govt “fixes” stuff involves the laziest tactics. They called is “wasteful” when labour built houses…. Valuable useful assets. These clowns just gave away money to landlords and tobacco companies and oil and gas and then closed their eyes and wished.
Despite all the media spin, we are worse off then during covid. When the assholes in the press gallery were repeating Nat/NZF/Act Bullshit unchallenged like the good little atlas operatives they are. Now we have more debt, more jobless, more homeless and more social divide. Conservative govts suck
Tim Jago is still in prison, right? Disappointing the media don’t ask Seymour how his friend is and why ACT covered up his crimes during the election…
It gonna make me really fucking sad and angry when trump dies and I can’t celebrate with Mikey. So many great people die and soulless dictators like trump exist. It will be the same when the coalition dramatically lose the next election.
Overheard at comedy club last night: “Look many people are single by choice. Then there are the men” Said by gorgeous savage 20 something women who are not wrong.
🍃🌹🌿 Bryan Bruce - Two of a kind: It may sound like a conspiracy theory-unfortunately it isn't. I researched the connection of 2 NZGovt Mins, Finance Min Nicola Willis & David Seymour, Deputy PM & Min for Regulation, to a global right-wing org= #AtlasNetwork. #nzpol open.substack.com/pub/bryanbru...
Eugenic has always been a bit part of fascism. It has never not been a tool of fascism.
The two things that national are considered better at are also damn lies: The economy for 90% is substantially worse, and that is as intended. Landlord welfare is so indicative of who they serve Crime is worse. And this also is as designed. Poverty makes crime worse and Nats increase poverty.
Ole lazy Luxon can’t even walk 400 meters to be sworn in. The man needed a limousine for a short walk. Also modern slavery enriches him just like the landlord welfare does.
Switch it around both the deputies have ridiculous egos - let’s put them against each other
I know right? Like the relentless commentary of John Key fan boi and professionally wrong economist Brad Olsen.
So true. It was a great plan to stop water becoming privatised. Ever. And people bought into opposing it solely on racism and fears of government overreach. Now NACTNZF are bossing councils around massively. Policies people. Vote on the policies
This is Troy Churton from the National Party aligned C&R Party in Auckland. At a later point Churton also heckles a young man. Makes ya'll proud doesn't it? Look out for anyone linked to C&R or ACT, VFF, Groundswell, Taxpayers Union & vote NO. #nzpol #NZPolitics
Look I’m still shocked he didn’t get assassinated the first time around. His staged “shooter” should have dont more damage than it did. Apparently it’s tricky to kill the undead and soulless
In Aotearoa, it's guns, tobacco, booze, oil and gas, mining, intensive farming, private healthcare, road haulage... Them govt ministers are all about the sweet sweet donations/board directorships
Until we stop enforcing homelessness as policy, esp in the working classes - and sometimes that looks like having to move every few months due to constant transitional housing, that attitude is pointless. WHEN we have enough houses for those who want them, then and only then do we look at the other.
In case anyone is like “why can’t we do this stuff” - all the R&D for this stuff comes from the govt NOT the private sector. We could have nice things if we get ourselves a nice progressive govt and actually let them be progressive (side eye to the media holding the right wings feinting couches)
They solved crime like they solved the ferries and the economy…but just fucking it all up. Useless, pathetic performative government
Urrghh….declining population would be a bloody good thing. Are we not enough of a plague already? We lost 20million in covid and it didn’t solve the goddam housing crisis anywhere and cost of living is wild. (I know you are probably being sarcastic but low spoons, so not sure)
The damage this man has done is incalculable.
Just in case it isn’t clear: A govt can protect you from an employer, but an employer cannot protect you from the govt. corporates have capture hearts and minds through lies and Stockholm syndrome. BUT you need to have a govt that is on your side, not your employers side.
Luxon is such a grifter, not content with giving himself a 10.5% pay rise and taking him to the near $600K band, he is also charging rent to Kiwis at a rate 3 times more than comparable politicians. And that goes into his own pocket! Say it again, with me folks - grifter Luxon #grifterluxon #nzpol
Wasteful things the coalition have done: Landlord welfare Tobacco handouts Oil and gas expiration Cancelling ferries Stopping build programs Sacking govt employees Messed with the school lunch program Not one coalition policy has helped or addressed anything. All of it has been wasteful.
“Clear” the encampment…. Pointless, performative crap. The people don’t disappear. They keep “clearing” but never building. You build you way out of homelessness. Turns out people would rather blatantly waste money than give it to poor people. And we are all worse off because of it.
No 1. Keep Fonterra away from where climate decisions are being made. All corporates actually….
Ahh I was wondering about you post too as I saw the some expert begging him to stop the selfish madness on RNZ and was “oh good the media can stop treating him like some kinda Robin Hood bullshit” Gutted to hear the comments section is exactly what you’d expect.
I am awake….. have things to do….I have consumed coffee….however……looks like I’ll be here a while
Here is my main opinion on AI, in every capacity: What is the point of technology? Is it to make our lives better and easier, or is it to make a very small percentage of people richer? The latter is what AI is doing. The people actually doing the coding are making themselves redundant.
While defending the luddite argument in Discord, I stumbled into this IMO succinct explanation for opposing generative AI: At every step in the process, it impoverishes us.
Nature gives fair fucking warning mate. Did you drive your tractors in the groundswill protest??? Did you cry out against regulation? Did you vote against Labour. You can act against your own interests and then blame everyone else.
So what do you do Duncan? This coalition and I. Particular the two deputies are just taking the piss. Naked power grabs with resulting coverups….so how do the voters combat this? Also Seymour is an arrogant little prick
This Neil Diamond song never sounded so good as it does here
Crap government.
Woolworths. Bunch of pricks - all of them.
Govern for donors not for voters. Public consultations were the first to go. They don’t wanna hear from you, as a bottom feeder you are of no use. They will sell everything and line their own pockets.
Never forget - the right and religion exclusively are/serve the ruling classes
Stupid and shortsighted. Make the military MORE unattractive - and let’s face it, the ad campaign is “trauma bond with your mates” so we know it’s generally unappealing and as an added bonus - cause a little us and them in the working classes. Classic right wing tactic….
Most domestic violence and mass shooters are neurotypical white dudes…..’dems just the facts. This was an anomaly just out the gate….. Domestic terrorists are generally white and straight. It is ridiculous to suddenly talk about trans terrorism. Ridiculous
Fair - Christchurch terrorist is also enough for context. I just think that we never need to say him name.
Probably how I have avoided it so far….I don’t tend to. Mostly cause US shootings are infuriating with “we tried nothing and we are all out of ideas” and “thought and ducking prayers”
What I'd say to you is, don't listen to a word Rod Duke has to say. We all know, as I promised lawlessness ended the day we were elected. The 23 cops we've added in the last 2 years have seen to that. #LyinLuxon #WorstPMEver #WorstGovernmentEver #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Would have thought “ the Australian terrorist” would have been plenty
I genuinely don’t know it. And I will be so furious if I learn it against my will.
Come home, that’s what it means. Before the USA finish the martial law they have started. *insert meme of lady doing her on line workout video as the military start a coup in the background*
Oh. I suppose if you make you country a 3rd world dictatorship that lacks the basics in health and sanitation, it would surely keep immigrant population down.
Not all business is good business. Some businesses fail cause they are not sustainable. Covid highlighted some of the worst things about cruising. I always wanted to have a cruise (late hubby hated the idea) & thought I might one day, but if it is a shit industry, then I choose a different holiday
So much I hate about this. Still just sucking up to billionaires. They are the cause of our problems, not the fucking solution. Even Taylor. I love what she does, but she ain’t giving it alway fast enough. But also it is stupid and embarrassing. He always gives me the ick.
Bald business daddy won’t rock the business boat…. Any PM that sacks so much of the public service, stagnate wages, and cancel fair pay arbitration does not give one flying FUCK about human rights.
Every single “essential” service should be nationalised as a base imho. Food: nationalised supermarket, let capitalism try to compete. Housing: huge social housing stock. Gov primary landlord, let the rich bastard compete with that. And finally energy, insurance &banking - private should be banned…
#NicolaWillis on #MorningReport today..."our govt has built 1000s of homes". #ChrisBishop in #NZParliament last week..."45". At least the Bish speaks the truth. #nzpol
Insurance companies are absolutely part of the problem. I hate them like I hate banks…..also a major part of social problem. Both incredibly toxic and damaging industries that should not exist. Both should be a simple govt function.
Gorgeous!!! Icon!
Just wanna put it out there….. Insurance costs have a hell of a lot to do with climate change… Thank you denying assholes.
“But her emails” “lock her up” Oh hang on, it was dudebros not a woman…everyone stand down. It is fucking I don’t hate all men. Fucking amazing.
God Id love this to be true….it might be if we are sensible and vote for Greens and TPM. Labour will do the right thing - with enough pressure. In the absence of people power - the lobbyists win. And they work for the wrong side. If we got $$out of politics, theyd work for voters.
I’d like to use my free speech to say that the FSU are a fascist cunts. Thinly veiled white supremacy. Agent of oppression, lying as policy.
Insurance has had the largest price rise of any item tracked in the consumer price index since 2000, Consumer NZ says, and there's a risk that more people may not be able to access it at all in future unless there are industry changes.
What you really need is Brad Mondo videos on Facebook…..you could give yourself a fun “wolf cut” or “curtain bangs” (pretty sure that means long fringe in antipodean) Do it!!!
My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608... Helen Clark described the NZ Govt, “We now really seem to stand for nothing except you know somehow wanting to save our own skin in a tariff war". #NzPol #Caricature #Cartoon #Gaza #Palestine #SeeNoEvil #HearNoEvil #SpeakNoEvil #Pathetic
The very goodest of mornings to you all!
Coughlan just a National fan boi. His ties to NZ Initiative make him an Atlas operative
I remember, what, fifteen years ago the issue of pumping fucking heaps of fertilizer and growth shit into paddocks was cited as making waterways unswimmable and water undrinkable by the Greens and this was dismissed as alarmist radical left nonsense WELL GUESS WHAT MOTHERFUCKERS
During this period since the election, we have had 225 basis points knocked off the OCR. We have had billions of dollars of wildly misdirected tax cuts financed largely by borrowing. If this prescription was to have worked it should be working by now.
Classic line tonight by Taylor Ruddle who does Luxon impersonations on TikTok. (Look em up- they’re great) “When I meet people who recognise me from Tik Tok I worry they are Luxon fans and will not like my Tik Tok. Hasn’t happened yet” Lololololololololol so true….we all loathe him…
How Public Service Job Cuts Work The last Prime Minister left office The new Prime Minister took over Technically we had no reduction in Prime Minister But in reality we've lost 95%
Which one of the pointless stale opinion writers a convicted felon - was it Damien Grant? I feel like it was….why does he get employed? There are plenty of talented non- felons with opinions….
An opinion I have that doesn’t seem to be shared by certain news editors is that repeatedly lying and making misleading inflammatory statements should be disqualifying of being given a platform to broadcast to thousands of people.
Considering they ran Little against Whanau, it would appear they had not want to eat their own….
A big read from me this morning, on how a passionate neo-Nazi joined the army, started a white nationalist organisation, then tried to defect to a foreign country – bringing military secrets along with him. newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/25/t...
But he only learned A D A M this year.
🚨 San Diego sends ICE packing! Power to the People! ✊🏼 Love seeing white people standing up. 1/2
#nzpol Thinking out loud ... Fonterra brands sale to Lactalis remains subject to shareholder approvals. Impact on shareholder (& sale price) if "suggested" that legislation protecting Fonterra monopoly about to be repealed ... 🤔. Would Fonterra still be able to guarantee Lactalis milk supply?
No worries, Amanda. I get it would be hard for you to cope with any kind of change.
Had an intrusive thought that if women were a little more murder-y, and unpredictably so, women (and probably children) would be a whole lot safer. It’s intrusive cause it’s uncomfortable. But goddammit…..its probably true.
What about the cost of living? What about super markets price gouging and Fonterra dairy prices? Now you want house prices going up too? Fuck you, Luxon. Everything you do is for the “wealthy and sorted”, fuck everyone else eh?
Sound familiar #nzpol?
I do not understand why homelessness pisses people off enough to criminalize it, but not enough to fix it