Unemployment up. Underutilisation rate is worsening. Long-term and youth unemployment up. #nzpol #ditchthepricksin26 #Nationalnoideas
Michael Bain
@mikejbain.bsky.social
Single dad of 2, hiker, Feminist Christian, LGBTQIA+ ally, pro Māori & Tangata Tiriti. Loves wine, coffee & craft beer. He/him. Vaxxed. Views are my own.
Unemployment is the worst since 2015 (under John Key). In Sept 2023 it was 3.9%; now it is 5.6%! Even at the height of the COVID pandemic, unemployment wasn't as bad. This coalition has made things worse for Kiwis. They are bad economic managers. #nzpol #votethemout www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Unemployment rises to 11-year high of 5.6%
Unemployment rose to its highest level in nearly 11 years as the growth in the workforce outpaced the number of jobs being created.
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The sham union is now a company. No need to file accounts so let’s play a game of hide the Atlas money. #nzpol
Terry Baucher@trabaq.bsky.social · last wk.#nzpol The Taxpayers Union is now a company, the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union Limited incorporated in February this year. (Most companies DON'T have to file accounts) Its three shareholders look familiar🙄 Here's the link to the Companies Office record. app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/companies/ap...
#OnThisDay in NZ history. Kiwi Navy sailors on HMNZS Otago witnessed the first nuclear test of the year by France at Moruroa. 12 years later the Treaty of Rarotonga was signed establishing the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone (basically south of the equator).
This f***ing government! They bitched & complained about so-called centralism when Labour was in power, but now they are interfering with how local authorities do their work, & of course it's an anti-Māori choice they are making. Ditch these f***ing pricks now! #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
Government to kill iwi-council participation agreements
The Government has announced it will amend its proposed resource planning laws to exclude iwi participation agreements entirely.
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Had no one thought how stupid it is to have a ferry and the strait it works on named the same? #nzpol
“Mānawatia a Matariki!” from the rohe of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. An incredible and moving hautapu to see in this beautiful and significant public holiday. #Matariki
Broken election promises & Bishop wants to blame external factors from overseas. I remember when he & his right-wing mates attacked Labour for “very ambitious” promises & wouldn’t give them grace of a global pandemic reason. Why should we afford them grace now? #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
Govt slows work on major highways, admits 2023 election promises were ‘very ambitious’
The much hyped Roads of National Significance (RoNS) project has had the brakes pumped with Transport Minister Chris Bishop announcing a new “phasing” pipeline.
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Rewiring Aotearoa says the ‘electric election’ has well and truly kicked off and Labour has one-upped National. Nice. #nzpol www.rewiring.nz/news/media-r...
MEDIA RELEASE: 'Electric election' ramps up as Labour announces more comprehensive SolarSaver policy
Rewiring Aotearoa says the ‘electric election’ has well and truly kicked off and Labour has one-upped National with more finance options for electric upgrades, a one-stop shop to make it easy for New ...
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As a renter this means a lot. I am also keen on the community batteries as I have been saying this kind of idea should be implemented. This is a win-win and is far superior to National’s offering. Well done @chrishipkins.bsky.social & #NZLabour #nzpol www.labour.org.nz/solarsaver?f...
Labour's SolarSaver - Solar without the Upfront Cost
Labour's SolarSaver removes the upfront cost of solar for New Zealand homeowners, renters and communities with Government-backed finance, kickstart subsidies and a $26 million community battery fund.
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Why can’t we do this in Aotearoa NZ? #cleangreenenergy #renewables #solarpower #nzpol
@alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · last mo.Switzerland mandated in 2023 that all new buildings exceeding 300 square metres of roof area must install solar panels covering a minimum percentage of that surface — the most aggressive building-integrated solar mandate in continental Europe #ActOnClimate #SolarPower #Renewables
Good. If you are going to fund spurious cases, then you also need to pay costs when your racist litigants lose. #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
Billionaire must pay costs to TVNZ after funding ‘wholly unsuccessful defamation case’
The billionaire said he was not a “litigation funder” in “any commercial sense”.
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So a ministry under the ACT leader who always goes on about bloated overspending has been overspending? Seems like for Seymour it is do as I say for everyone other than those under his control. What a hypocrite. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Ministry staff supporting school lunch programme spend $130,000 on travel in a year
Staff at the Ministry of Education assigned to the Healthy School Lunches programme spent about $130,000 on travel in a year.
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That was the most appalling penalty shootout I’ve watched. Neither team wanted to win with the amount of bad attempts - hit the post, hit the crossbar, a few hit wide and a couple saved. Unbelievable. #NEDMOR #footballworldcup
Hey Brian, this is the find out part of “fuck around & find out”. You’ve been spreading hate for years so this has been a long time coming. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Video shows police seizing guns from Brian Tamaki’s home
Tamaki livestreamed the police raid on his Facebook page, showing officers going through what appeared to be a gun safe, and inspecting rifles.
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“I think back to 2023 & I think it was a real shame that the Greens ruled out, & National also ruled out going with the Greens, it was a mutual thing. But it might’ve been a quite different three years if they had worked together.” Qiulae Wong showing politic naivety & where OPP truly sits #nzpol 1/
National have finally released a policy. After all their winging about Labour (who have released 7 policies already) the blues have finally got out of the starting blocks with a policy that is socialist, meaning they are panicking. 1/3 #nzpol
This was bloody hard, but my top pick for the Waiata 100 favourite NZ songs countdown: Wandering Eye | Fat Freddy's Drop and my top pick for the Waiata 100 favourite waiata Māori countdown: Poi E | Pātea Māori Club. @rnznewzealand #waiata100 1/5
This narrative reframing by Nicola Willis is utterly reprehensible. She is saying she & the coalition government want millions of Kiwis to be underpaid compared to their male counterparts. That is a disgusting stand to take & we must utterly reject it. #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Hipkins hammered on the question, ‘if it’s 11 billion bucks, will you pay?’
The Labour leader would respond saying only Nicola Willis was making the claim it would cost that much.
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Constitutionally abhorrent & a breach of Te Tiriti to remove the opportunity for corporate accountability. These are damning words & highlight Luxon’s office hiding papers from Fonterra & Z is corruption. Let’s not forget how damaging this is to our democracy. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'Constitutionally abhorrent': Expert reveals advice to government on climate law change
A legal boffin who was consulted on the government's law change that would prevent companies from being sued over climate change explains his opposition.
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Let's be clear. This isn't a rookie error. It's an intentional decision to bypass scrutiny & transparency. Luxon would've known & is now trying to move the blame off himself & onto his staff. This is unacceptable. Luxon needs to resign over this corruption. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Climate case briefing against major emitters sent to former Beehive staffer's private email
Christopher Luxon says he's taking it "very seriously", but Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it "stinks to high heaven".
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Ok Mr “I’m happy to rip off Pulp Fiction”. 🤣 #nzpol #whataloser www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Pete Hegseth says New Zealand is ‘freeloading’ off US despite $1.5b defence boost
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says New Zealand is not spending enough on defence, shortly after stating that the days of the "US subsidising wealthy nations is over".
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Welcome to austerity and the sale of public assets, NZ. That is what this budget delivers to us all. Remember that later this year we have a chance to say no to public asset sales and austerity so make sure you are enrolled to vote now. #nzpol
Of course, it's a senior advisor with links to the Atlas-aligned NZ Initiative. That this was a senior advisor is a clear indication that Luxon knew & is now lying to the NZ public. This is corruption plain & simple situated inside Luxon's inner circle of staff. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Climate briefing note sent to PM's chief policy adviser, it has been revealed
The staffer received a document from Fonterra and Z Energy that made suggestions for a potential law change.
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2 days. 2 finals. 2 trophies. @auckland-fc.bsky.social are the best. @aleague.bsky.social #OFCProLeague
The day after the night before. These players are bloody legends. @auckland-fc.bsky.social #AucklandFC @aleague.bsky.social #ALeague #Champions
Auckland FC A-League champions!!! Such a beautiful night. Two trophies in two years. I love this club!! 🏆🟦⬛️🟦🏆
@chewienz.bsky.social well played good sir. Just watched Laura Jane Grace and I laughed so hard. Sheer brilliance.