The NYT liveblog on the autism press conference is a fascinating read -- largely because it's written by health reporters and not political reporters. Look at how direct and appropriately shocked these posts are! www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

I really like how blunt this is about the lack of evidence for this bullshit, and its clarity about who it will hurt.

🎼 I wanna know what debt is I want you to show me I wanna tweak fiscal policy To grow the economy 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵 #nzpol

"In Te reo Māori, ADHD is referred to as “Aroreretini,” meaning ‘attention goes to many things’."

Hahahahahahaha

Steve Silberman is not here to shout it — so it’s up to all of us. Vaccines don’t cause autism. Neither does Tylenol. (I mean seriously WTF?!?!) The “epidemic” of autism is the result of increased testing, broader definitions, and raised awareness. LOUDER.

TFW you have a Minister in charge who is more interested in stoking culture wars with performative stunts than being an effective portfolio holder. 🤦‍♂️ #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

This new EO is as dangerous as it is reckless. Since "Antifa" has no formal leadership, hierarchy, or centralized structure, such a designation effectively creates a blank check for authorities to target virtually anyone with impunity.

Trump signs an order designating antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organization’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025..., and has wasted no time recasting Charlie Kirk's murderer as a 'Radical Left' terrorist without any new evidence.

OK, I'm done with the brain worm timeline now. Can we go back to the sane one? TO THE DELOREAN! www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...

This is, I think, the best push alert and makes me wonder why this directness isn’t the norm.

as a sufferer of self-doubt and imposter-syndrome right now, i really needed this today. so now i am sharing it with you. you're welcome.

You know what you have to do then, Winnie. 🤣

I had similar thoughts last night too. Why was this leading our news here? 🤔 #nzpol

Sound familiar? #nzpol

I feel seen.

With headlines like these I wonder who they’re going to call “embattled” first. The PM or the Finance minister. It could go either way TBH. To use a phrase National voters will understand, they’re both as useless as tits on a bull. #nzpol

WHY DID YOU ONLY GIVE ME TIME FOR HALF A SONG YOU MONSTERS?

Being Better Economic Managers ™️involves more rapid back-peddling on enthusiastically announced project cuts than I anticipated. 🤔 #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

Yeah man we should really fight back by staying on X

I encourage you all to read this article. It sets out very clearly how intentional and concerning comments like Mooney’s are. NO sitting MP should be calling for the sacking of an academic in this way. #nzpol

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When will I learn that it's not a good idea to offer to buy the tickets when going to a gig with @ryan.crawcour.social? 🤘🤣🤘

When will the media realise it's their job to take a press release from government and determine how much of it is true, how much is spin, and report accordingly. If I wasn't terminally online (as most voters aren't), I could almost be fooled into thinking they're doing a good job. #nzpol

Using the internet in 2025 be like

Beaten by the ‘strayans again.

Luxon lying his arse off on TVNZ Breakfast. Must be a Monday #nzpol

I just watched a pot of water boil which proves my grandmother was a fucking liar.

I wish our media did too. #nzpol

I was reliably told celebrating political violence was cause for government reprisal and private sector termination.

Post now deleted, more or less confirming it was a DM. Great opsec!

THANKS LUXON #nzpol

I’ll be on Marae this morning with the amazing @maramadavidson.bsky.social and formidable Oriini Kaipara as we discuss the reality of being wāhine Māori in political roles. Check us out LIVE from 10.30am whānau #nzpol www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/marae

This is so true!!

You all know there is still some really great Star Wars content being made outside the corpo-bubbles, right? Latest ep of our fantastic fan series #ForTheEmpire is up now. Full series on my #pinned. #Stormtroopers #BobaFett

I love those music reaction videos, and The Charismatic Voice is one of the best. The sheer joy that music brings her shines brightly and is wonderful to watch.

The Finance minister declining to be interviewed on Q & A this morning demonstrates a complete inability to defend her alleged competence. #nzpol

Yep. We see the same here regularly from Sean Plunkett, Damian Grant, and our Deputy Prime Minister. #nzpol

FINALLY this meme in a format that accurately represents me 🤘🤣🤘

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Australia - Democracy Sausages. New Zealand - Yeah mate ...

Hey @ryan.crawcour.social, you’ll be relieved to hear that Christmas preparations are underway. 🤣

Getting ready to swear at my phone all over again.

Please for the love of all the gods, web developers STOP with this "text you a code, it's more secure than a password" bullshit. IT IS NOT MORE SECURE THAN A PASSWORD! just let people use password managers with strong passwords, and proper OTP 2FA. FFS!

TFW your wardrobe choice dictates your vinyl purchasing options.

Remember back in Trump’s first term, when he repeatedly praised Duterte and other despots who executed suspected drug dealers? Well…

If you see this, QTP with a video game that transports you back to your childhood!

In today’s Weekend Herald #nzpolitics