Tova really must have broken Luxon’s brain this morning. Those new MP’s must feel so very valued.

The government is obsessed with fighting ghosts of covid’s past, cause they have no new ideas. But are they really saying they would’ve magically disappeared the inflationary impact of the pandemic? Which happened worldwide. They also advocated for more spending the whole time!

"Then I said I donated it all to CHARITY ! " #nzpol

Customs: And how many litres of alcohol are you bringing in today, sir? Me: Look, what I would say to you is that it's a number. #nzpol

I hadn't seen this before. This is pretty remarkable. Earth and Moon in one NASA photo. ht @astrokatie.com

Why is our govt so stupid. "PM says no risk to NZ's future oil orders". Like in what universe does that make sense to say in April 2026? #nzpol

Melania is the Dormouse, the rabbit plays the March Hare The middle guy - most definitely the Mad Hatter

Luxon will probably be refusing all interviews with Tova - she asks questions and expects answers!

This is so terrible I almost feel sorry for him - but I don’t feel sorry for him because he’s useless and it’s his bloody fault.

But… how will we pay for it? (🧵 with words). This phrase is used to obfuscate, deflect and generally suppress progressive policy. Why don’t dentists help the thousands of people suffering with tooth ache? Why is shit pouring into the harbour when it rains? Why are people sleeping in tents... [1/n]

During this incredible, unifying moment of inspiring international cooperation and spectacular technological achievement, I would really appreciate it if the US president would stop threatening to murder an entire country with bombs.

Unions...so yesterday, not so fast... #joinyourunion

These unhinged rants are why we should not be following the US into war. Also a reminder that Israel and the US started this war by dropping a bomb on a school full of children. Say no to AUKUS. Say no to US military payloads being launched from Aotearoa soil.

Our chicken wing bill just hit $113k in a single month (we’re a 4 person team). I’ve never been more proud of an invoice in my life, here’s why…. more

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If you see this, post a photo with no explanation

If you like your Vogels crispy/crunchy - toast it in the air fryer.

The founders believed that if a madman became president, members of Congress would serve the country’s interest and remove him from office. That seemed a reliable system to safeguard the republic. Boy, did they screw up.

So many times the world has asked, "25th Amendment?" and the US government replies, "lol, no."

Are National cynically playing their only card with the fuel crisis ? Do nothing - dearly hope it all resolves easily, then say “see we’re not like Labour! We were cautious & made the right call” Then they’d get re-elected. The other option requires talent/effort & they’d lose anyway. #nzpol

Remember the “if you had the chance to stop Hitler, would have taken it?” wondering out loud thought experiment? Here’s the deadline for someone in Trump’s inner circle / security detail.

Happy Easter from National, ACT & NZF Coalition Govt… yeah, nah! #nzpol #ChangeTheGovt & #PartyVoteGreen for good change! 💚❤️🖤 www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...

Hey USA people. Interventions are actions of care and it’s time to take care of your leader. He’s not Ok.

Suggestion for daylight saving SPRING FORWARD - should have a special week long holiday and the change happens on the first Friday - 9 days to adjust FALL BACK (AUTUMN) - should happen on any work night - but preferably Sunday night, so it can be sleep in Monday.

An Easter message from the president which should really force the VP and the cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.

The biggest story in the world right now is that the president of the United States is a demented old man who takes pleasure in torturing and killing people and is committing crimes with impunity. And yet most legacy media outlets are too cowardly to tell it like it is.

PSA Alarms If you have Easter Monday off work - don’t forget to turn off that pesky alarm. Good night!

The first national poll putting @greenparty.org.uk in first place (just) is an utterly extraordinary moment in British politics.

We need free public transport. It actually reduces fuel use and the cost of transport (and cost of living). Ans cuts greenhouse pollution. Win win win action.greenpeace.org.nz/petition/fre...

No, I haven't got this egg out of my head yet. What gets me is the focus on the Govt fiscal balance vs the actual economy, and the ridiculous notion that Govt can simply decide what deficit / surplus to run in its budget (and don't even get me started on future years). Take two 🎬 [🧵 1/n]

Brought to mind a memory. Our 1st wee dog was Harriet (dearly missed) - Harriet loved carrots. One day there were parsnips in the vege box - she grabbed this funny looking carrot and RAN! She was found in a corner taking bites, chewing & spitting it out- & repeat. Growinv disgust on her face. 🤣

So, Trump has gone to hospital on Saturday, so he can miraculously rise on Easter Sunday? That the gist of it ?

That’s how you do it. Incentives work. At the end of the day we are all coin operated and if you want [behaviour] you fund it.

ACT's big idea was a Ministry for Regulation to cut red tape. It has 70 staff and costs $16 million. During the fuel crisis it asked the public to help it find red tape. New Zealand's most expensive suggestion box. #nzpol

So if we got to know Luxon he’d stop being a cunt and absolutely useless PM? Is that how it works Amanda? A switch flips in his brain once popularity hits above 0? #nzpol

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Fuck I'm glad I live in Australia

Best changing the time on the oven tip for daylight saving Don’t try to adjust the time - fraught with danger and frustration. Turn off the power at the wall or switchboard - switch it back on - turn then the oven demands you set the time or else!

“People of New Zealand, it’s happened again! Time has changed. The ground under your feet is not as solid as you think. The matrix is real and you’re lost in it. Believe me. Trust me. Listen to me. I am the Clock that Knows the Truth.” — some oven, probably.

Almost Easter. Here’s the cartoon I did last year to mark the occasion. #Easter #EasterEgg #war #conflicts #humanity

A King and a Bishop. PM Christopher Luxon shuffles his cabinet. My #cartoon today #NZpol #NZelection26

Strands #762 “Early risers” 🟡🔵🔵🔵 🔵🔵

"he is booked from six in the morning until ten at night and you go 'where is lunch in there?' and there isn't, and then you're on the road so there's no place to get the lunch." How about Christopher takes a cut lunch? An apple and a marmite sandwich maybe.

I love Kim Gordon - this song is so good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8_2...

The horse op-ed is an instant classic. I can't tell you how much joy this piece gives me. It should be taught in every introductory writing class in no small part because the horse arguments are so compelling. "I have noticed that human children get to eat cake. But I am bigger than the children."

Read this whole thread - it’s done so well. Bravo @musicalchairs.bsky.social !

So, what should we be doing? 1. Focus Govt spending (and bank lending) on supporting the real domestic economy. 2. Avoid investments and strategies that increase our current account deficit (energy sovereignty ffs). 3. Focus tax collection on rentiers and lazy wealth. [Ends]