and yet again this government spends another day showing how awful they are. Supporting NZ first on this appalling bill is kinda what we have grown to expect but could they not surprise us for once. Sigh.

I am drinking wine and eating chocolate and frankly I blame the government. Honestly every day I think they couldn’t be more cuntish and then they come out with some new shit to fuck over people’s lives.

Never wanted to live anywhere but Aotearoa. For the first time in my life I think I don't want to stay here. I wont leave. Too old for that and my kids are here. Current govt is just so relentless in its punching down and destruction of everything good. So I guess I have to fight (for my grandchild)

Diversity has always been one of the things I love about Tāmaki Makaurau. This anti immigration bullshit from Luxon infuriates me. We chose schools for our kids based on diversity. That’s what we wanted for them and it was the best thing. this bloody govt is just full of shit. It’s full on racism.

at age 67 I have seen a lot of Mothers Days. And I have so many mixed feelings around it. One thing that doesn't change is how I feel about my children. They are absolutely awesome human beings each of them with their own unique way of being. They have taught me so much and still do every day.

I was musing on the fact that this governments main strategy for dealing with the fuel crisis is relying on the high price to manage demand. Again the poorest are here to prop up others wealth. They do not give a shit about the hardship caused. Nor do they give a shit about future proofing us.

Luxon literally has not a political bone in his body or a competency bone. Like literally is he that stupid. Jacinda is still popular. Luxon is not. Winston put Luxon where he is. I mean why would he think he can spar with Winnie. Jeepers he has shit for brains eh.

These absolute fuckers can get in the sea. You do not define my youngest child. She is who she chooses to be. I will remember your fuckery and I will fight it. 🏳️‍⚧️

As if being a beneficiary wasn't abject misery enough. Now even more will be forced to choose between can I afford to travel to get food / medical or skip those mandatory inperson Winz appointments & risk sanctions... Because Winz is renowned for being flexible & understanding.. #nzpol

the fact that beneficiaries are excluded from the package is just shitty bloody politics particularly at a time of high unemployment. Excluding those without children means many young and minimum wage workers will just have to apparently suck up the fuel increase. I hate this piece of shit govt.

glad to hear Van Velden is going but she has reeked havoc with the power Act has been given by National. Luxon is weak and pathetic. I hope the bloody door hits Brooke very hard on her way out.

Scoop: NZ has rejected post-pandemic changes to the WHO's global health rules without providing a reason, making it one of just five countries to do so. "This is reputation-wrecking. People will think that we’ve lost our mind," says former PM Helen Clark. newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/18/n...

have just seen the clip of Nicola Willis giving her description of a South Auckland mother. I mean fuck off. She has no capacity to show empathy. She just shows her inbuilt prejudices. Ugh I hate this bloody bunch of ghouls.

Petrol costs bite for travelling care workers www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

So TVNZ covered Brittany Spears and her DUI but they have completely ignored the poll and the possible leadership spill. This is literally pathetic. Final nail for me I think.

Slowing down for the weekend…bliss..Sometimes it’s nice to leave the city behind.

and apparently Labour cannot confirm they will repeal the Move on legislation. Come the fuck on. Its not hard. Just say you will repeal it.

Homelessness is what it says the lack of a home. It should never be seen as a crime. It is a societal/government responsibility to ensure we house our citizens. It is not only costly but also counter productive and cruel to send people to prison for simply trying to find shelter and community.

Politics. Fight the policies, fight the impacts, fight the cruelty. Don’t pick on people’s looks, weight, children. It might seem funny - but if we’re fat or bald or whatever - we’re watching & we know you’re secretly judging us. Let’s be better.

The Reserve bank chief economist thinks people should spend more money to help the economy then why doesn't that apply to the government. They literally sat in their comfy parliamentary seats and turned the tap off on projects in the public sector, housing, education, health. Just fuck off mate.

So excited to get my parcel from @silkehartung.bsky.social today. The lollies and the pen are cute freebies. Just love it all. 🩷

i couldn't give two fucks about the sports game to come to Auckland. I have been messaging friends and fam in Welly and the Wairarapa etc to check on them. Honestly we are not all shit heads north of the Bombays. Jeez I am a bit pissed off with the politicians and press this morning.

A lot of people in the North, BOP, Gisborne, East Coast, Coromandel (probably missed some) who are displaced, struggling, cut off, without power and more in Aotearoa right now. And I am seeing zit all from this useless PM and his shit govt. I see marae helping as always. lots of local govt stuff.

so the very same PM Luxon who thinks people's holidays are too long cant be bothered coming out of his to deal with a hugely significant foreign policy situation. Pathetic excuse for a leader.

Meri Kirihimete. 😊🎄Second coffee time for me and maybe some Panettone….Do what you love today with the people you love. (And that includes yourself for those alone today) 💜

Getting a pressie made by a fabulous Bluesky peep is the best. Husband nailed the choice. These are awesome. @silkehartung.bsky.social

I am hot and tired and trying ever so hard not to be grumpy....but jeez its hard sometimes eh...time of the year.

Have just donated. Every little bit helps. Its tough out there. Give if you can.

watched the Costner interview. He ignored an extraordinary big flag wen J told him that the victim was now working for the police (casually). He is absolutely the person at the top who should take the blame. BUT others not unblemished. Ministers of the right/left need to be clear on wot they knew.

Today is the day of putting up the Xmas tree. Listening to David Byrnes Xmas playlist with such classics as “Santa is a Gay Man”. Excellent background for the mahi. 🎄

This literally means that if a trans person requires GnRH blockers for cancer treatment (i.e breast or prostate), they CANNOT get cancer treatment. Insane. Absolutely insane - and deadly.

Excellent service from Cursive Craft. Can’t wait to wear these to one of the plonker’s street meetings….

Just so angry and distressed by the decision by this Co of C..ts to restrict the availability of puberty blockers to trans kids. Our kids deserve to be supported and given what the need in consultation with their medical advisors. You absolutely are endangering lives with your religious fuckery.

Many concerns re the McSkimming situation. The fact that they charged the complainant to shut her up is abhorrent. The lack of process. Protection of the white male "top" cop. Fact that the Police Min keeps saying this is just a problem with the top dogs. NOOOOO. It is a culture problem throughout.

I'm 66. I barely learned anything about Te Tiriti in school or in fact much in the way of the true history of Aotearoa. When I came to uni I took NZ history papers in my pre law year. Did further study re Te Tiriti while in law school. Huge gap in my school years and this govt are just shitty people

solidarity and support for all who are striking today. We could not survive without your dedication and hard work. You deserve to be paid fairly for that mahi. We see you and we see the stress you are under everyday in your chosen fields.

every now and then I break my rule of not commenting on herald articles on Facebook and then I remember why I have that rule. There are some absolute doozies of people out there in Herald commenting land...

What was actually in the fine print of yesterday's roading announcement: a $40-to-$50 billion bill that we could not pay without bankrupting ourselves. This has been implicit for a long time and should be in the damn headlines. greaterauckland.substack.com/p/reality-bi...

oh yes lets sell off something that provides core infrastructure cos that has always worked so well for the consumer citizens....This government is stumbling around looking for the next thing to f..k up...

to all the Labour mps on here can you tell your leader we need a commitment to reverse the Jobseekers policy that National has just introduced. Thats not giving your policy away that is exercising basic humanity and getting rid of very poorly formulated policy. Just say it. Come on.

the actual cruelty and shittiness of these people knows no bounds. May they rot in hell or whatever it is they believe in.

I don't give 2 craps about Winston and he has no platform of decency to speak from but smashing his home window was wrong and mindlessly stupid cos it opens the door for him to claim victim hood. Its also distracting from the real issue (genocide) and the absolute shittiness of this govt.

every day this government shows how nasty and vindictive and useless they are. Young people (sometimes abused, sometimes impoverished, some with disability or mental health issues) do not deserve to be their next target. They should not have to beg their parents for support. Just absolute c...ts.

Biggest 6 month rise in youth (15-19) unemployment this millennia, Q3 2023 - Q1 2024 + 6.9% (28400 unemployed to 42100). Biggest Annual 2008-2009 (+6.8%, 26200 to 35200 unemployed), 2nd biggest annual 2023-2024 (+5.4%, 30500 to 38800 unemployed). This is not caused by youths playing video games.

so if Luxon is friends with Israel then why doesn't he ring his buddy over there and check on our citizens and arrange for their release and safe return or better still the enabling of the vessels to deliver the aid....

spineless gutless pricks. WTF. just sucking up to Israel and the US. This Coalition has to go. Recognise Palestine you cowards and condemn the genocide. Introduce sanctions. Winston Peters and the rest are just pathetic.

One appliance purchase I have never for one moment regretted…despite being a bit spendy. It’s gotten us through tough times including lockdowns…😊

We have almost reached Victoria Park but the back of the #JusticeforPalestine March is still leaving Aotea Square.