#nzpol @lobbyreformnz 12 May "This week we are releasing posts to meet the people behind the petition. Kia ora! My name is Aiden Platt. I started Lobby Reform NZ from my living room while recovering from surgery. I love this country and believe transparency is the foundation of a healthy democracy."

“I stand today acknowledging the legacy of wahine Māori leadership that stretches across generations,” Houpapa told the Tribunal. #nzpol 1/n

My cartoon on today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3610... A lot of people are feeling despondent & rightfully angry. The opposition needs to get its shit together as many don't believe they're doing anything to push back on the destruction of our motu. #NzPol #Cartoon #WheresWally

#NZPol #AoNZ You might have seen some misleading headlines today. So a reporter ran with comments that were not Oriini Kaipara’s, without speaking to Oriini Kaipara. Accuracy matters. Dropping this here whānau to clear the matter up, ⬇️⬇️⬇️

This is excellent reporting by @manidunlop.bsky.social outlining the Mana Wahine Inquiry and the experiences of both political and business leaders. www.teaonews.co.nz/2026/05/11/t... #nzpol

#ManaWahine this article details the evidence shared today by @tracihoupapa.bsky.social @misswhanau.bsky.social plus a heartwrenching clip of some of Tory's korero. in her post below is a link to the full day's hearing. i watched it. everyone in AoNZ should #nzpol www.teaonews.co.nz/2026/05/11/t...

Ka pai @misswhanau.bsky.social Good on you✊🏻

This is just disgusting. Particularly as our government does not give one single solitary fuck

Getting ready to speak at the mana wāhine inquiry and the number of Māori legal firms and their formidable wāhine representing them is giving my life 🔥🔥🔥🔥 www.youtube.com/live/cF4zWP1...

Jordan Wiliam's employee Ani O'Brien now admits she knows what Lloyd Burr said to Sherman & while claiming she covered the whole story, now say she couldn't repeat Burr's slur because they aren't up to standard. This entire story could never meet journalist standards but that never stopped her

Tania Waikato absolutely smashing it #NZpol youtu.be/4DFJwikozZU?...

If no one is engaging in what you're offering, what you're offering isn't making women feel safe. Ask me pls 🙋‍♀️ #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

This is going to be a horrible, shameful election campaign.

Whānau, I’m presenting on privacy, disinformation & the safety of women in public life, exploring how this shapes democratic participation and discuss solutions to ensure we empower and protect our next gen of leaders in the long run. Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8b883d... #nzpol

The sooner democratic societies can get on top of “big money buying elections” the sooner democracy survives.

Given the UN women report that shows online abuse of women in public roles is increasing, here's an important kōrero for Privacy Week led by the fabulous @misswhanau.bsky.social. Register via the link: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8b883d... #nzpol

New report, same story. When will we start taking this seriously? #nzpol www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

I know things are pretty garbage at the moment but look at the amazing wāhine I bumped into at Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne 😭😭😭 I feel hopeful again. And the answer is yes - I am leaning in and going silver 😂

BRILLIANT ⭐️🤜💚 Human chain bike lane fills Wellington street objecting proposed cuts to infrastructure www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...

A new report about online abuse against women politicians just dropped. This one also highlights a new AI tool designed to help, used by @misswhanau.bsky.social. Here's a breakdown of the report, cross posted from Instagram (a bit more measured than last time I talked about it lol) #nzpol

There is a Māori woman in the US that has been taken and detained by ICE despite having a valid Green card. Where is the NZ govt on this? Letter to Peters from David Farrier. What can be done? #nzpol

The Post asked MPs about their use of AI and I'm fucking livid. Especially the guy using Grok, a tool that famously allowed users to create nonconsensual sexualised deepfakes. You think the standing orders are "complex" and need a tool made by a neo Nazi to make sense of it? Get a grip. #nzpol

This piece from @emilywrites.co.nz is really worth reading, on the human impact of this weather and exactly how much this government has not just refused to act, but instead consistently acted against the interests of us all. www.emilywrites.co.nz/i-dont-want-...

Every Facebook post about about a Green Party policy announcement is like [Policy throughly researched by a bunch of wonks, fully costed with economic impact forecasted] Comments Barry: And I guess without cars we'll ride unicorns to work 🤣 🦄 Gary: Chole flys business class

"State of emergency declared for Wellington region. Whakamaru - 4 Oxford Tce, Mt Cook Call 111 if life is at risk Call 04 499 4444 to report incidents, power lines, downed trees, flooding or if u see someone rough sleeping who needs assistance. Kia haumaru, kia mataara e te iwi." Tam @greens.org.nz

The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. Due to the risk to life and probable travel disruptions, all campuses are closing. Please prioritise your safety and head home now if you can.

Luxon does not want to talk about how he cancelled Labour's climate resiliance fund, or how little he's spending on protecting us from the weather his donors are causing.

In a move that will shock no one, they're now blaming 'vanity projects' of the former Mayor of Wgtn for the flooding. I swear public stocks with abundant rotten vegetables for this kind of asshole should be mandatory. Keep this for your drunk uncle & thank you to whoever made it.

An event so fresh it didn't even make our 'What's on this Week' post! This Taitei/Thurs : 5.30-6.30, @maramadavidson.bsky.social is going to be in the whare. Head along for a very special Greens Event. Some say she may even say a few wise words... FREE - all welcome

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner's Privacy Week 2026 features former Mayor @misswhanau.bsky.social speaking on 11 May, 3pm-4pm www.privacy.org.nz/tuhono-conne... I have no doubt it will be a compelling session - and highly recommend it for those in New Zealand especially. #nzpol

I’m reluctant to engage in something so trivial, but it does raise the question of whether the city’s focus is in the right place. Ultimately, whose fault it is doesn’t matter and it’s time to move on. Credit to the usual councillors for showing up.

Swear to god, this is about the worst written piece I have ever seen, he is even worse at writing than he in=s at reading it out lol #NZPol

Simon Watts was already told in December that his Local Water Done Well is AT LEAST $9 billion more expensive than 3 Waters They were also warned by multiple credit rating agencies that repealing 3 Waters would hike rates and credit costs

Excellent policy proposal. No doubt it will be rejected by National, but it demonstrates the Green's ability to work on resolving issues with whomever it takes. A very good way to demonstrate their practical approach to facing the problem, unfettered by ideology #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Ray Chung defending buffoon of a Mayor Andrew Little having a sook in the media because his new office isn't up to the standards he feels entitled to. Which other bald buffoon of a politician have we heard similar things from in recent years 🤔 www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...

A year ago, ministers met to consider tightening NZ’s pay equity law. Their decisions went further than officials had advised, hardening the policy to the point some groups were cut out from ever making a claim. Why? And on what evidence? They won’t show us. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Chloe Swarbrick calls on New Zealanders to increase their economic literacy so they understand the "utter BS" most politicians spout on the economy. Here, she deals with the purely ideological 30/30 Rule that has held New Zealand back for decades #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/a-mini-hoo...

Bro bro just one more inquiry bro I promise one more inquiry will show that the cookers are right please bro I promise one more just one more

If you are an infrastructure company thinking of coming to NZ and you have to work with this clueless Coalition government, be prepared to lose millions. This cook strait ferry saga is unbelievably embarrassing. #NZPol

10 months home detention for grooming and raping a teenager. It seems that if you're a white guy with a job and a bit of money, you can get away with sexual crimes against women and children with basically a slap on the wrist, even if you have the bad luck to be found guilty.

Oddly not mentioned: support for violence against women predicts support for violent extremism. “Misogyny is often central to violent extremist indoctrination, recruitment and ideology and yet it mostly escapes scrutiny by policymakers.” We should check on that.👇 www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

This International Women’s Day/Week, my wish is simple: no creeps in the workplace and women actually being safe at work 😡🤬

"Labour councillors have already voted to delay bus and bike improvements to Courtenay Place. The Mayor also floated letting cars back onto the Kent Terrace bus lane the other week? Now, Labour councillors recommended slashing the climate action team’s budget."

Wellington please read this and not only contact your labour councillor, deputy mayor and mayor. But contact your green councillors and tell them you support them

And here we start with cancelling the wrong things Wellington peeps please send feedback via email Andrew Little is going to send us backwards www.linkedin.com/posts/jonny-...

Labour councillors told us climate change demands urgent action. Now that bike lanes are at risk, we must remind them of that promise. wellyclimatenerd.net/wellingtons-...

Luxon needs a political 🛟 right now... #nzpol

I’m obsessed with Melbourne’s PT

Our Climate Change programmes are working! Last year Wellington city reduced emissions by 5%. Now is not the time for Climate cuts! We’ll only have to pay more later!

Congrats to Wellington Labour on successfully alienating allies and potential voters in yet another attempt to woo the right and disinterested center I'm sure this pathetic attempt at appearing to be fiscally "serious" will pay off in 2028 🙄 Meanwhile, Welly continues to flounder and go nowehere