Profiting off incarceration? The Govt is handing $800M to private companies to build prisons instead of fixing the root causes of crime. More cells for Māori, more profits for corporates—while whānau are left behind. This isn’t justice, it’s exploitation. #NZPol

I’ll just leave this here for your perusal… “Private ownership of our ASSETS is Private ownership of OUR futures” #nzpol #WeAreNotForSale #OneTermGovernment #Aotearoa #ToitūTeTiriti #TangataTiriti #nz #PeopleOverProfit

Māori activism is about kaupapa, not copy-paste Americanism. Not all protests are created equal. Some fight for justice. Others just serve egos. Someone put Brian on a plane to the States. Doosh. #NZPol

For generations, Māori land was taken under the Public Works Act—roads, rail, cities built on whenua never returned. Now, the govt wants to speed up acquisitions with cash incentives & fewer legal hurdles. Will whānau face pressure to sell? Another land grab in disguise? #NZPol

If you’re rich, you’re fine. If you’re Māori, sick, or struggling? Too bad. This is a health death sentence—Simeon Brown’s plan hands your care to corporations while public hospitals collapse. Privatisation won’t fix the crisis; it is the crisis. #NZPol #HealthCrisis

Hipkins’ State of the Nation speech was the same old yawn—regurgitated ideas with no transformative change. A reshuffle dressed up as strategy, but nothing bold to shift the dial. Labour’s stuck in repeat mode, offering tweaks when real change is needed. Only answer is in a coalition govt. #NZPol

NZ First wants to drag us back to the old boys’ club days—scrapping diversity rules and calling fairness “woke.” They say it’s about “merit,” but it’s really about keeping power in the same hands. Aotearoa is changing, and we’re not going backwards. #NZPol

This government is turning a crisis into a catastrophe. Slashing access to emergency housing while homelessness soars? That’s not policy—it’s cruelty. Whānau are being shut out, left on the streets, and they call it ‘improvement’? Get real. #NZPol #HousingCrisis

Looks good on paper—but here’s what National has done: • Scrapped Te Aka Whai Ora, undermining Māori health. • Reviewed MAPAS, threatening Māori & Pasifika doctors. • Pushed a Treaty Bill weakening Māori rights. More med school spots won’t fix systemic bias. #NZPol #HealthCrisis

I think the real question is—if the PM says he’s working 20 hours a day… can he count? And what’s the turnover rate in his office? Because either he’s stretching the truth, or his staff are running for the exits. Then again, maths isn’t this government’s strong suit. #nzpol #ThisThread

Luxon says he wants school lunches to “deliver for kids”—but his “expectations” won’t do anything. So why put Seymour, who called them a “waste of money,” in charge? We all know where this is heading. They’ll gut the programme, then deny responsibility. #nzpol PM is a Weetbix dry & bland

Less reporting ≠ less crime. Don’t let them spin the numbers. The numbers don’t lie—but they do. Govt claims violent crime is dropping—but victimisation rates haven’t changed. 4% of adults experienced violence in both 2023 and 2024. Police stats track reports, not reality. #nzpol

A four-year term won’t fix a broken system. More time for bad governments to do damage, less accountability between elections. Want stability? Give power back to the people—stronger protections for Te Tiriti, real democracy, not just longer terms. #nzpol

Expanded citizen’s arrest powers—what could possibly go wrong? More power to random vigilantes while police can’t even stop Destiny Churchs’ Man up storming a Rainbow Storytime for kids. This government’s priorities are a joke.

David Seymour as Acting PM is like letting the fox guard the henhouse—except the fox wants to sell the henhouse, privatise the farm, and claim the hens were better off without it. A grim preview of ACT’s vision for Aotearoa. #nzpol

The government is backing a programme slammed as ‘dangerous’ by domestic violence groups—while real frontline services fight for scraps. Man Up isn’t the solution; it’s a risk. How many more warnings will they ignore before harm is done? Priorities speak volumes. #nzpol

Chinese navy in the Tasman, live-fire drills forcing flight diversions—NZ left scrambling for info. A reminder that we’re on the sidelines as big powers 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 flex for the Pacifica, flex because they can. Australia’s Cold War is heating up. But where does NZ stand? Left out of the loop again. #NZPol

KLuxon wants to build a new oil refinery—doubling down on fossil fuels while the world moves towards renewables. Billions in taxpayer dollars for dirty energy, while whānau struggle with the cost of living. This govt’s priorities are clear: profit over people, money for mates. #NZPol #OneTermGovt

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This is Luxon 7 months ago when challenged on boot camps. The evidence was 85% reoffended but Luxon / Chhour were adamant theirs would work. Now they won't reveal the results but rumours are 8 of 10 have re-offended and 6 of 10 are locked up. 1 unfortunately died after running away. #nzpol #nz

Isn’t this obvious? The government’s long-term planning strategy: “Wait until the problem becomes a crisis, then act surprised!” Maybe we should be taking notes from the Auditor-General—turns out planning ahead might actually help! The AG thinks so… #BetterLateThanNever #LongTermThinking #NZPol

Govt latest: China sends navy ships into the Tasman Sea, and NZ gets no heads-up. It’s like the neighbour throwing a party, and you’re left standing outside wondering why no one invited you. Is it that tourism plan? Diplomacy 101, National—seriously? No one’s talking to the coalition! #NZPol

Word of the Day: ‘Revisionist’ Definition: Someone who rewrites history to serve a political agenda, often by twisting facts or erasing inconvenient truths. Used in a sentence: The revisionists behind the TPB distort history, using ‘equality’ to gaslight Māori of their rights under Te Tiriti.

'get money out of politics' is such a slam dunk message, but there's a very depressing reason they won't do it. so they need to be mercilessly bullied into doing it.

Karen Chhour refuses to answer whether any boot camp victims are currently missing from the programme, or whether there is currently a matter of public safety stemming from the boot camp pilot #nzqt #HolyShit

Judith Collins is quick-witted, she can work all the late nights—but the numbers don’t lie. Just 6 women in National’s Cabinet of 20, and not a single Māori woman. Now she’s defending a male minister’s ‘perimenopausal woman’ comment? Her party doesn’t value women—just uses them. #wāhine #NZPol

Whenua for sale, corporate giveaway locked in. The govt was warned its Fast-track Bill might break the rules by handing favours to private businesses—but they rammed it through anyway. A green light for corporate mates, a red light for democracy, no say for Māori #nzpol #PoliticalCorruption

Even Jenny Shipley sees through David Seymour’s Treaty Bill, calling him a “second-hand car salesman.” No one’s taking it for a test drive—except the usual crew. Racists in the front seat, opportunists in the back, & Seymour at the wheel, running the coalition off the road. #HandsOffOurTreaty #nzpol

Excellent. And I’d say that these “farmer-lobby” councillors are unfit for government. Council pledges Treaty law apology after brutal history lesson www.1news.co.nz/2025/02/20/c... #nzpol #toitūtetiriti

Calling a meal “halal-friendly” then serving ham isn’t just a mistake—it’s disrespectful. Our schools should be safe spaces where cultural and religious needs are met, not ignored. This isn’t hard: listen, respect, and get it right. Is it incompetence or social cleansing? Sack the Minister! #NZPol

They say there’s no money for pay rises—but there’s plenty for tax cuts and corporate handouts. Meanwhile, staff are working harder for less, keeping services afloat while the govt bleeds them dry. This isn’t just unfair—it’s a deliberate choice to put workers last. #nzpol #unions #OneTermGovt

Word of the Day: ‘Demagogue’ Definition: A leader who gains power by manipulating public emotions and fears instead of using reason or facts. Used in a sentence: The demagogue stokes fear about Te Tiriti to justify selling off whenua and taonga—wanting people to cheer for their own dispossession.

Workers are systematically disregarded and attacked by this govt on all fronts. This legislation is not defendable. It needs to be repealed immediately under the new govt in 2026. What else for workers needs to change, be added or be repealed in 2026?

This govt isn’t just cutting costs—it’s cutting people out. Social cleansing disguised as ‘reform,’ privatisation for profit, erosion of Te Tiriti and a crackdown on those who struggle. They’re dismantling the safety net, hoarding wealth at the top, and leaving the rest to sink. Over them. #NZPol

No investment. Another taskforce, another review—more bureaucracy while frontline services lose beds, doctors, and nurses. The govt’s ‘90-day turnaround plan’ is just code for cost-cutting to Privatisation. Māori and rural communities don’t need more restructuring; they need real solutions. #NZPol

The govt is gutting Callaghan Innovation, axing science jobs while claiming to support growth. R&D isn’t a cost—it’s an investment that fuels jobs, innovation & brings $$ into Aotearoa. Other countries double down on research; we slash it & expect prosperity. Pure economic vandalism. #NZPol

Today, Minister Brooke van Velden speaks at 8:30 AM on her bill allowing employers to dock 10% of workers’ pay during partial strikes—without proof of lost output. A direct attack on workers’ rights, especially young and low-wage workers. This bill must go. #NZPol #Unions

Word of the Day: ‘Kakistocracy’ – A government run by the least qualified or most corrupt individuals. Used in a sentence: When leaders gut Te Tiriti protections, cut funding for Māori health, and dismiss the voices of tangata whenua, you have to wonder—are we living in a kakistocracy?

The streets tell the truth our leaders won’t. Māori hīkoi face police nationwide. The rainbow community gets nil protection. Tamaki’s mob free to spread hate without consequence. This isn’t law and order—it’s state bias. Why does the govt crack down on some but let hate walk free? #NZPol

An important point to keep in mind.

What I don't get is why he gets away with it in NZ a terrorist act is defined as "an ideologically, politically, or religiously motivated act – including, but not limited to, those causing death or serious bodily injury – intended to intimidate a population, or to compel the government..." #nzpol

Every morning, I read the news and see another crisis—health, housing, wages, education. This government is anti-Māori, anti-union, anti-worker, anti-Tiriti, anti-poor. But skipping to 2026 isn’t an option. Change starts now for a Pro-whānau. Pro-justice. Pro-workers. Pro-us. #NZPol #ToitūTeTiriti

Wellington’s social housing crisis isn’t just neglect—it’s policy failure. 300+ tenants left in unsafe, quake-prone buildings while the state drags its feet. Housing isn’t charity; it’s a right. When the system fails the vulnerable, it’s by design. #nzpol

How do you fix a broken health system? This government’s answer: watch leaders walk, slash funding, and call it a “reset.” Simeon Brown isn’t up for the job. He talks about “efficiencies” while the system implodes, dodges questions, and has no plan. This isn’t leadership—it’s a disaster.#NZPol

PM’s push to directly appoint public service chiefs isn’t just about power—it’s a step towards privatisation. Politicising these roles opens the door for private interests to drive decisions, undermining fairness & accountability, & orchestrating a loss of trust in our institutions. #NZPol

We need our health care workers now more than ever. Be kind, because this government won’t. They are working within a system that’s failing them—and us. •Reverse Austerity •Stop Attrition •Invest in primary care •Prioritise public healthcare over funding private sector #HealthCareCrisis #NZPol

Word of the Day: ‘Plutocracy’ Definition: A system where the wealthy control the government. Tax cuts for the rich, asset sales, privatisation and policy shaped by lobbyists—it’s not democracy, it’s plutocracy.

Decades of underinvestment in health got us here. The system is breaking—underfunding, burnout, soaring living costs, and GP waitlists out of control. The biggest failure? The govt won’t train the health staff we need. Future planning. No more excuses—make health education free now. #NZPol #Health

Beehive doors are shut to the CTU—but wide open to corporate lobbyists and exploiters. This govt isn’t here for workers, just the ones lining their pockets. Locking out unions means locking out fair wages, safe conditions & dignity. #NZPol

Their goal is control—over bodies, over choices, over freedoms. We need stronger protections, not just safe spaces, but laws that shut down hate speech and harassment wherever it happens. No more loopholes for bigotry disguised as “free speech.” We stand with our rainbow and pro-choice advocates.