Miriam Ross
@miriamruthross.bsky.social
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Ex-academic. General Manager of Green Party of Aotearoa NZ. All views my own She/her
The humble by-election, boring little sibling to the general election, somehow became the most interesting part of UK politics in 2026
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Erasing Scotland from the map 😭😭😭 They're going to lose their s**t when they learn that not only international students but also 16 year olds can vote in Scotland's national parliamentary elections
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Russel Norman
3 days ago
Great to see some forward looking thinking coming out of the political space:
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
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Greens launch sweeping policy to overhaul rules for NZ’s fresh water and oceans
The Green Party is proposing to overhaul rules for fresh water and oceans, with the aim of combatting pollution that leaves tens of thousands of people sick each year.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361002760/greens-launch-sweeping-policy-overhaul-rules-nzs-fresh-water-and-oceans
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Ooh, look at this beautiful stuff
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GREEN PARTY of Aotearoa NZ 💚 on Instagram: "Clean, healthy water is a human right and has been a way of life in Aotearoa for many generations. Only the Green Party will fix the rules so the health of...
96 likes, 6 comments - nzgreenparty on July 5, 2026: "Clean, healthy water is a human right and has been a way of life in Aotearoa for many generations. Only the Green Party will fix the rules so the...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dabt5WhjGhP/
3 days ago
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“We jailed lots of people, [and it] didn’t make any difference...If that worked, we’d have had no crime.” Instead, she says, they “started talking about violence as a disease”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Europe’s ‘murder capital’ slashed violent crime with a radical program. Will it work in Victoria?
An early intervention program developed in Scotland is showing promising signs – but in an election year full of punitive rhetoric, its future is uncertain
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/03/glasgow-scotland-slashed-violent-crime-radical-program-melbourne-victoria
3 days ago
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Until midnight tonight to make a submission on why this bill is total nonsense. Tips on how to write a good submission and link to the submission portal here
action.greens.org.nz/gender_bill_...
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7 days ago
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Imagine that, the Greens being able to reach across the political divide. Thanks Chlöe 💚
youtu.be/IWQHVFOCU6U?...
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party's Election Pitch to Auckland
YouTube video by The Office of the Mayor of Auckland
https://youtu.be/IWQHVFOCU6U?si=MxIZoa8LA8JfmbSn
11 days ago
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Starting to lose count (in a good way!) of how many strong institutions across Aotearoa are providing solid, evidence-based reasons why the Definition or Woman and Man Bill needs to be ditched.
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11 days ago
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Love the thumbs up from one of Aotearoa's best journalists 💚
simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com/p/the-case-f...
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The case for voting Green
I’m not a member of the Green Party, but they're getting my vote. Here’s why.
https://simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com/p/the-case-for-voting-green
12 days ago
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Just thinking about all the extra free time and head space we'll have after Nov 7 when we're not constantly submitting on a never-ending stream of sh**ty bills. Might be time to finally learn to crochet.
12 days ago
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The Post
13 days ago
By not pushing towards the inevitable transition to electric buses and ferries we’re missing significant opportunities to reduce emissions and delaying the modernisation of our fleets, writes
@julieannegenter.greens.org.nz
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How to decrease our diesel dependency
OPINION: Switching to clean renewable energy to power our transport has always been an easy win for New Zealand.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361031941/how-decrease-our-diesel-dependency
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Kapiti-Kenepuru Greens
14 days ago
New Zealanders are being ripped off. While you’re paying through the roof, the super-rich make record profits. The
@greens.org.nz
tax plan will mean: 🟢The super-rich & big corporations pay their share, 🟢 Reduced tax on nearly all salaried workers, 🟢 Fund the critical services that we all rely on.
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💚💚💚💚
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17 days ago
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Andy McKay
17 days ago
"Decades of economic research show that billionaire “flight” is rare, exaggerated, and often confused with tax avoidance through accounting maneuvers rather than physical relocation. Policymakers who mistake avoidance for exit risk misdesign taxes and leave substantial revenue on the table."
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Do Billionaires Really Move To Avoid Wealth Taxes?
A one-time billionaire wealth tax won’t trigger an exodus—decades of economic evidence show that exit is rare.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/teresaghilarducci/2025/12/29/do-wealth-taxes-really-make-billionaires-leave/
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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
17 days ago
#nzpol
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi will always back plans that put working people, strong public services, and communities first. The Green’s new tax plan is a step in that direction.
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NZCTU welcomes Greens’ tax plan as a step toward fairness for working people NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) has welcomed the Green Party's taxation policy, which would increase taxation on capital and wealth while reducing the burden on earned...
https://union.org.nz/nzctu-welcomes-greens-tax-plan-as-a-step-toward-fairness-for-working-people
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Idiot/Savant
17 days ago
On NRT: Time to tax the rich -
norightturn.blogspot.com/2026/06/time...
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Time to tax the rich
Aotearoa has a problem: the rich don't pay their fair share . They benefit from our society: the state protects their wealth and provides pe...
https://norightturn.blogspot.com/2026/06/time-to-tax-rich.html
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Spread the word and don't let the government gaslight you into thinking a fairer world where we all succeed isn't possible
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18 days ago
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Are you one of the super rich who will be impacted by the Greens' wealth tax (answer: probably not)?
www.greens.org.nz/areyousuperr...
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Are you the Super-Rich?
https://www.greens.org.nz/areyousuperrich
18 days ago
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Professor Darkness
19 days ago
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Dear Minister Seymour. My partner is wondering if it is legit for him to pull our kids from school on the days of the Argentina matches in case this is the last chance they ever get to see Messi play in a world cup. What advice should I give him?
20 days ago
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PERFECTLY NORMAL
21 days ago
Regular reminder that you don't have to donate financially, your mahi can help too The ground campaign is vital this year✊🏻
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Lan Pham
21 days ago
People power works ✊️ it's delayed the Government's horrific Fisheries Amendment Bill, now we need to sink it, and its public conservation land privatisation buddy the Conservation Amendment Bill, for good. Your voice matters. Use it for good this election year 💚🌏
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Geordie Rogers
21 days ago
The council should not be jeopardising millions of dollars of government funding on the basis of such a flawed review. This review set out to kill investment in our public spaces, and it's tried to achieve that by fudging the numbers
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
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Wellington Green councillor claims $189m error in Golden Mile review
“The council should not be jeopardising millions of dollars of government funding on the basis of such a flawed review,” says councillor Geordie Rogers.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361027046/battle-golden-mile-claims-189m-error-wellington-council-review-vote-nears
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tim oliver
22 days ago
(and if you see this and you're thinking 'the only reason i'm not going is that i'm in the wrong city, specifically christchurch', you could come to
www.greens.org.nz/aor_pb_2606021
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Aoraki: Day of Action Calling
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
https://www.greens.org.nz/aor_pb_2606021
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Alice Soper
22 days ago
Hello, I would like you to come to this. We are activating the Green team all over the motu and it’s gonna be a vibe! Training and kai will be provided as always 🙂
www.greens.org.nz/wlb_pb_260621
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WEEKEND OF ACTION: Phone Calling
Please RSVP: Pōneke Phonebank
https://www.greens.org.nz/wlb_pb_260621
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Zooey Neumann
22 days ago
It really is! Join us in West Auckland. Doorknocking most weekends, and our first phone calling event on Sunday!
www.greens.org.nz/auckland_cam...
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We can have a greener, fairer future for Aotearoa and that future starts Nov 8. Still plenty of time to get involved and be a part of this 💚💚💚
22 days ago
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I got to travel on the electric, zero emissions, ferry for the first time! And that was after spending the night on Matiu Island where I saw not one but two korarā 🐧🐧in the wild and two tuatara! To be able to do this minutes from my home is so special. We can and should have nice nature things
25 days ago
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Which begs the question of why cut off the ability to enrol to vote two weeks before election day
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...
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NZ's chief electoral officer on why counting the votes will still take so long - even with a law change
Tens of thousands of voters will have only their party vote counted.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361018117/nzs-chief-electoral-officer-why-counting-votes-will-still-take-so-long-even-law-change
25 days ago
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PERFECTLY NORMAL
26 days ago
@greens.org.nz
Wellington Greens New Volunteers Night Keen to be a part of the movement to build a better future? Come along to our new volunteer night and hear from
@lanpham.greens.org.nz
Saturday 27 June, 6.30 - 8.30pm Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge Street, Tawa.
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We need a bigger civic square. So many people standing up for trans rights
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Even though family connections now allow me to support a winning team like Argentina, I will always choose Scotland 🏴🏴
www.instagram.com/reel/DZer1E2...
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MUNDIAL on Instagram: "Choose Scotland. Choose Lewis Capaldi doing Irvine Welsh. Choose Scott McTominay bicycle kicks and Robbo monitoring airport arrivals. Choose life. Well done, @adidasfootball."
4,725 likes, 53 comments - mundialmag on June 12, 2026: "Choose Scotland. Choose Lewis Capaldi doing Irvine Welsh. Choose Scott McTominay bicycle kicks and Robbo monitoring airport arrivals. Choose ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZer1E2szIn/
26 days ago
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"If my human flourishing needs are comfortably met, not only should I contribute to helping others flourish, I also have a duty to do so through paying tax in accordance with my ability to pay."
newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/09/i...
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Is NZ taxation compatible with human rights?
Opinion from Victoria University: In a modern society, everyone needs some property and a certain amount of income to live a full life; we must then contribute to helping others flourish through payin...
https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/09/is-nz-taxation-compatible-with-human-rights/
26 days ago
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Isn't this lovely from St Matthews in the City Auckland over on Facebook
27 days ago
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Michel Mulipola
28 days ago
Whakarongo | Fa'alogo RSVP IN BIO Come and meet your local South Auckland Green Party candidates - Te Whatanui Skipwith (Ōtāhuhu) and Michel Mulipola (Māngere), and tell them what's most important for you, your community and your whānau 5-8pm Saturday 20 June Taro Patch 9 Dunnotar Road Papatoetoe
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Russell Brown
29 days ago
"But I don't use public transport." "You also don't use that one road in the Waikato that's costing enough to fund fare caps for hundreds of thousands of people for 26 years." "Oh."
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Putting aside Labour copying the Greens' recent push for affordable public transport 😂... the criticism here is so short sighted “Success, by definition, means the Government spending more" Or making massive savings on road maintenance/ditching new road tunnels
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...
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A $20 ticket to the suburbs: Labour targets commuters with first big policy play
ANALYSIS: Cheaper public transport is aimed squarely at voters who can swap the car for a bus or train. The policy may be affordable, but its appeal is unlikely to be universal.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361020793/20-ticket-suburbs-labour-targets-commuters-first-big-policy-play
29 days ago
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Alice Soper
about 1 month ago
Our team is breaking records. The growth in our numbers is off the charts but more importantly is the growth in our people. Walking a little taller after getting connected to community. The world needs more hope, it’s the most beautiful gift we can give to each other.
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Well this is going to really help us invest in a better future 😥
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about 1 month ago
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If anyone still on the old place has a connection to James, could you please ask him to pin his tweet. The free promo (thanks so much for sharing the whole video) has really helped the fundraiser soar but it's slipping down his timeline so we might not get the benefit over the coming days.
about 1 month ago
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Documents reveal "a corporate lobbying blitz by major forestry companies, industry groups and international investors, who argued the post-Gabrielle rules were costly, unworkable and driving investment offshore. The Government ultimately sided with the sector"
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...
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The slash backlash: How forestry giants just softened post-Gabrielle environmental rules
Inside the corporate lobbying blitz that rolled back post-cyclone safety laws to protect logging profits over public safety.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361016273/slash-backlash-how-forestry-giants-just-softened-post-gabrielle-environmental-rules
about 1 month ago
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We can have nice things 💚
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about 1 month ago
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Things that you probably don't want on your land at a time when global conflict is increasing and cheaper and cheaper precision striking drones could detonate them quite easily
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about 1 month ago
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Corporate corruption happens when we consistently put profits over people
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
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Meridian spilled water to hike electricity prices - Authority ruling
The Electricity Authority has found that generator Meridian Energy manipulated the power market, costing consumers about $80 million.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/420160/meridian-spilled-water-to-hike-electricity-prices-authority-ruling
about 1 month ago
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Doing a really great job of mixing their anti-Māori and anti-climate action all in one go. Remember, we can make this right come election day.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Māori Climate Platform funding axed in Budget
Iwi and Māori community leaders have consistently raised concerns about the lack of financial support for marae, despite the expectation they would support communities during crises.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/597049/maori-climate-platform-funding-axed-in-budget
about 1 month ago
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4000 teachers or investment in primary health or investment in wetlands to prevent flooding or new firefighting vehicles and equipment or a multitude of other things that would build our future instead of military machinery that is already outmaneuvered by new tech
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about 1 month ago
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Dr Dean Knight
about 1 month ago
A couple of quick reckons on the move to oust non-elected committee members from local authorities.
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/coun...
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Big money is flowing into this general election. ACT took in $700k in the last three days. What does that money buy?
about 1 month ago
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Scottish Greens
about 1 month ago
🚨 BREAKING! 🟢 Yes: 72 🔴 No: 55 Scotland must have the right to choose our own future.
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Yaaaassssssss (Yes I know, little chance of Westminster playing fair on this)
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum
The demand was the Scottish government's first item of business in the new parliament.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y77gp9elyo
about 1 month ago
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