Enviro NGOs called for end to destructive fishing for years. But MPI and the fishing industry did not listen, and actually targeted spawning events as stocks collapsed. Fishing industry is incapable of thinking long term and captured regulators do their bidding. www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...

Hundreds trade tents, cars and overcrowded houses for warm, stable homes - in a project that could not be built today under new rules for Kāinga Ora

Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

I have a longer thing I'm working on about this, with more data and stuff, but the key thing folks need to know: anyone on the left *CANNOT WIN* with any kind of content on platforms where the right owns the algorithm. Not just in politics — in entertainment media, or anything else.

A complete shambles The government cut a $30m funding program, setup by the previous government to put solar panels on Marae. Low and behold, they then announce a $30m scheme to put solar panels on schools just prior to an election. Are people too blind to see?🤦🏻‍♂️ #nzpol

The human cost of governing by spreadsheet

Winston is a despicable person who couldn’t care less and probably won’t live to see the havoc his desire to stay in a position of power wreaks on Aotearoa. His trawling for votes at the bottom of rotten barrels is effective for him but a danger to NZ lives. #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/03/f...

It’s pathetic that the govt actually cited the potential role for schools in emergencies in its announcement of the $30m solar plan for schools while cutting the scheme for marae which consistently fulfil this role during emergencies.

#ToitūTeTiriti Waitangi Tribunal Urgent Inquiry End of Day 1 comments @taniawaikatolawyer.bsky.social "And they are so freaking arrogant, they don't think that enough people will vote to save Te Tiriti. But I know they're wrong." 💯 Day 2 livestream, 3 June 2026 ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scrv...

Be aware: we're on the road to Gilead and must take action to change the path

Chorus out: Police, MSD, OT, Corrections, Justice & Treasury all said 'move on' orders were impractical, dangerous, expensive and breached homeless peoples' human rights. Yet Paul Goldsmith did it anyway #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/every-expe...

This govt legit has a modus operandi where a minister will say some dumb shit, they wait to see the reaction, and if it’s stronger than expected they then have Luxon do this. It’s focus group by stupid soundbite. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

The Government has dismantled a New Plymouth research and development centre set up by Labour to investigate new energy sources and help Taranaki transition away from oil and gas. newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/02/t...

Climate policy, and the role of large emitters. My #cartoon today #NZpol #ClimateChange

Don’t let the super rich buy (and dismantle) our democracy. Lots of small donations can make a difference! If every person who voted for me to be MP for Rongotai in 2023 gave $5 now, that would cover most of our Wellington Bays campaign costs this year. www.greens.org.nz/wlb_donate_g...

'This is not good enough. New Zealand's health system is in dire need of help and already comparatively underfunded.'

You’ve got a bill being passed, under urgency, in which the actual justification for the bill is withheld. That’s just way beyond BS.

Important resilience and competition issues for NZ political parties (and government officials) to be considering, about where rural people get their internet connectivity from, and the role of the state in ensuring an essential utility is available to all. #nzpol

tomorrow, new zealander everlee wihongi gets another chance in court in wisconsin (ICE foiled her last week): supporters are welcome to show up in person: may 28 11am 160 South Macy St. Fond du Lac, WI webworm series on her kidnapping and detainment so far: www.webworm.co/everleemay21/

30 years of Going West Writers Festival events are now archived in the Auckland Libraries site, including audio recordings of discussions, performances and presentations by close to a thousand literary artists: search Going West Festival in Kura kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz

One of the problems with here is people are actually likely to use AI specifically because it is not a person, distrusting financial advisors and instead mistakenly believing it will give them unbiased, good advice. AI use benefits from distrust of our fellow humans. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

How refreshing to hear these voices discussing the issues that affect Aotearoa. Thank you, Moana. #nzpol #RadioWaatea youtu.be/BYaQ4SaiLt8?...

They don't speak for me. If you feel the came, please sign:

The lack of respect Seymour consistently displays is bad enough. His childish obsession that complex systems are the same as bloated systems and can be reduced without problems is worse. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Nicola Willis rejects Chlöe Swarbrick's claim 'failed climate policies' created $1.4b hole "Can we finally stop letting the National Party pretend they're 'good economic managers'?"

CoC breaching multiple international commitments, again. report today from Lawyers for Climate Action and WWF NZ, who have written to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade "seeking urgent clarification". www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/news-events/...

My submission if it helps give inspiration for yours. You have until 2 July, follow the link below. www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...

Bingo... How very Trumpian Luxon is with his threats. #nzpol

I feel like the biggest thing this government has co-opted from the state of current US politics is to just have no shame. Don’t worry about appearances, claim black is white and just carry on regardless. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Is this what John Key meant about New Zealand becoming a 'financial services hub' for the Asia Pacific?

This is really important.

..it appeared the Prime Minister's office withheld a document that now showed direct lobbying of PMO staff by the defendants in the Smith case. The document only came to light due to "discovery obligations on the various corporate defendants.

Holy moly. Luxon on tv tonight denying his office ever saw the draft climate law given to his office by Fonterra & Z Energy; the companies confirm they handed them over. Language of our draft legislation almost identical. Banger of a story www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361... #nzpol

"protecting women and girls" this was YESTERDAY

Yes. Funny how that always seems to mean the freedom for them to do what they like, but not anybody else.

The Ombudsman is completely correct here. Will parliament listen to its own officer? Or will the regime force through another BORA violation to please a corrupt minister and his pet industry? newsroom.co.nz/2026/05/18/o...

Let me make a modest proposal: that government department managers, CEOs, the Public Service Commissioner, and responsible ministers be directly legally (employees) or politically responsible (ministers) for failures in public service provision due to failures of AI usage

If A.I. can spout endless neoliberal slogans on request, why do we even need a NCTNZ cabinet?

That govt austerity policy in full.

I'm really wishing we'd see some takes in the news media that actually recognised this. Like pointing out that firing half of Wellington means no one has any money and the economy will crash even further. They're not saving $X, they're removing $X from the economy.

Interesting that the govt wants to go all in on AI at precisely the moment the big AI companies are introducing their subscribers to actual cost-based prices for the first time. You’d hope (but sadly not expect) any AI plans to undergo rigorous cost/benefit analysis.

Good lord is both pathetic and terrifying. They all clearly see AI as a magic thing. Can’t quite explain why or what it would be used for but that’s just … you know … detail stuff that the ministries will work out. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

Stanford said she takes the Treaty very seriously. But in the Bill she has just introduced to the House giving her unlimited power to create curriculum, there is not one reference to Te Tiriti in the section that grants her that power. Nothing that directs her to act as a partner. Nothing.

That is a loss of about $300 million in take home wages for Wellington public servants, enough to support another thousand jobs or so in the private sector... and those losses will compound with other spending cuts and on we'll go - doom loop economic strategy. [Ends]

The levels that this coalition of chaotic cnuts will stoop to never fails to shock me. Seriously, this is so meanspirited. #Nationalnotfittogovern #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

I dunno man, you say Auckland lost hospitality businesses ‘crippled by Covid’ and then cite closures in the past few months and say closures are up 19% on last year and don’t mention, you know, the current economy? www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/...

The Transport Minister has confirmed that the Total Mobility subsidy is being cut - disabled ppl use the subsidy to do ordinary things like meet-ups with friends, shopping for groceries, and attending health appointments. #savetotalmobility open.substack.com/pub/drbex/p/...

A huge congratulations is in order for @marthawells.com on hitting the @nytimes.com, @usatoday.com, AND Indie bestseller lists with #PlatformDecay !🎉 Congrats, Martha, for this well-deserved recognition! And a big thank you to the readers who made this possible!✨

Opposition parties could do worse than organising voter enrollment and information events on tertiary campuses around the country. Students are potentially not registered to vote at all or are not registered at the right address. Getting them sorted before the deadline is important.

The first of what hopefully are a few wins coming.