This is who they are & a vote for National/ACT/NZF is for more destruction #nzpol “A decision by Minister responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop to refuse a plan to urgently tackle destructive land use practices in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne has been labelled “indefensible” by a local environmental group”

Chris Bishop blocks council plan to tackle forestry slash and erosion

An environmental group says the RMA Reform Minister’s decision to reject urgent land-use protections for flood-hit Tairāwhiti is “indefensible”.

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The Free Speech Union having their CE and board member stand as candidates for Internet NZ and emailing their members to rank them 1 and 2 and not rank any other candidates feels like it should be more of a news story. It's antithetical to a genuine election and the democratic process.

Tomorrow is the last day to register for the Internet NZ AGM. 'Free Speech' 'Union' folks are going to be there in force - we need to be there to vote.

Week 4 starts once again with rissoles from the biggest rissole of all who is solely responsible for #Seymour’sSlop #nzpol

Can I get an amen?

The ghouls don't understand that the Govt deficit is a balancing figure not a choice. If Govt want to run a surplus then they need to slow the import of fossil fuels, bring ownership of bank equity onshore, tax luxury cars etc. We can't sell enough ecocidal products to 'balance the books'. [Ends]

the internet has become such a septic place since i got on this place in the 90s. one the the wildest things i did not expect with webworm, was a return to a smart - pure - comments section. i have to pinch myself. www.webworm.co/wisconsin/#g...

Makes me wonder whether this is in part behind National's dogged determination to build an LNG terminal. I don't buy the Compute Centre and government's mealy mouthed words about using renewables. #nzpol

Jesse Felder@jessefelder.com · yesterday

‘If built as planned, data center developers’ gas burning plants could release as much pollution in a year as half of all the passenger vehicles in the US, particulates that can contribute to heart disease, asthma, lung cancer, strokes and other ailments.’ www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/c...

“A study of the Hansard supports Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick’s allegation that Speaker Gerry Brownlee gives New Zealand First’s Winston Peters a latitude he denies her, and other MPs who challenge Peters’ conduct.” #nzpol

The Speaker’s selective severity: Rules for Swarbrick, rank for Peters

A study of the Hansard supports Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick’s allegation that Speaker Gerry Brownlee gives New Zealand First’s Winston Peters a latitude he denies her, and other MPs who c…

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The wasp nest has been well and truly kicked. The situation for the arts in this country is a shitshow. So many people around me (and me!) are devastated, exhausted, nervous, cynical, hopeless, you get the idea. Do we as a country *actually* love the arts? www.theatreview.org.nz/2026/08/01/r...

Request for an Arts and Culture Sector Restructuring and Funding Investigation - Theatreview

Request for an Arts and Culture Sector Restructuring and Funding Investigation By Jan Bolwell ONZM and Dr Tania Kopytko Disclaimer:  the views expressed in this document are our own and not those of a...

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Naked corruption #nzpol

National donor Bayleys pockets $2.5m for selling state houses

Kāinga Ora says Bayleys Real Estate won the lucrative contract in a competitive tender.

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BREAKING on MS NOW: The scheduled meeting between John Cornyn and Todd Blanche has just been called off after Cornyn said Blanche didn't have the proposals on the slush fund he demanded.

What’s going on with all these gender bill submissions being rejected?

What’s going on with all these gender bill submissions being rejected? 

With over 40,000 public submissions made on the definition of a woman and man bill, questions remain over the number of rejections....

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Periodic reminder that Ukraine is one of our best allies. Between the intelligence sharing, capability sharing (drones, counter drone systems), and the fact they’re degrading the capability of one of our primary adversaries, anyone rooting against them looks even dumber now.

It’s that time of year again. Teachers, THANK YOU for what you do. If you need help stocking your room this year, please drop a link to your Classroom Wishlists in the comments! I’ll get as much as I can, and there are always some great members of the community who chip in too!

Regulators have linked Mark McAfee’s raw dairy farm to more than a dozen recalls and outbreaks that left hundreds of people ill. “I’ve put a couple kids in the hospital,” McAfee said. “But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer.”

He Profits Off Raw Milk That’s Making People Sick. The Government Isn’t Stopping Him.

With Raw Farm, the largest raw-milk dairy in the country, Mark McAfee has capitalized on a once-fringe product that’s been thrust into the mainstream in recent years and backed by Health Secretary Rob...

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🔥 @jamestalarico.bsky.social : “The only minority destroying America is billionaires: Trans people aren’t taking away our healthcare. Muslims aren’t defunding our schools. Immigrants aren’t cutting taxes for themselves + their rich friends… It’s billionaires & their puppet politicians.”

The cyclospora outbreak has reached 7,400 cases across 9 states. The FDA just recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination. Screwworm cases continue to rise. And we’ve just surpassed 2,300 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record. “Make America Healthy Again.”

For anyone in NZ looking for coverage of the Comm Games, TV3 appears to be the place to find it.

Help our lovely friend re-home her parents senior cat in Hamilton ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #AoNZ #HamiltonNZ

Jewel_Lia@wellyjewel.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hi all. Both my parents have gone into care and we can’t find a home for their sweet little cat. She is an older cat and a tortie, and sits on your lap. If anyone could potentially find a spot in their home for her can you let me know?

Am I the only one who had no idea the Commonwealth Games kicks off next week?

No RNZ, they are not going on strike (yet), they are having a stop work meeting which is a completely different thing. Get your fuckin' act together and report on this correctly. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Thousands of MBIE workers set to strike

About 2700 workers at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment are going on strike on Wednesday morning.

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Leader of NZ First Winston Peters and deputy leader Shane Jones, survey this glorious land of ours. My #cartoon today #Environment #Conservation #NZpol #FossilFuels #ConservationAmendmentBill

*Cough* 10,000 EV chargers were going to be added to NZ’s network by the current government, right?

Reuters@reuters.com · 3w ago

EU charging network outpaces EV sales as infrastructure targets met reut.rs/4ptOzRz

Attention Christchurch-based researchers. There are still spaces available on the @smcnz.bsky.social media training workshop at UC on 3-4 Sep. I can't recommend this course highly enough - get in quick these spaces will disappear fast! www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...

Science Media SAVVY

Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below. We create a uni...

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Geologist here who's worked in the NZ oil and gas industry. This is bullshit.

The Press@thepress.co.nz · 3w ago

Winston Peters claims New Zealand is sitting on “Norway-scale energy prospects”.

Gotta say, I'm not a fan of National saying to victims of sexual harm that they maybe, MAYBE have slightly more chance of some kind of judicial process if they're voted back in. Real "look what you made us do" vibes.

Kevin Hague@kevinhague.bsky.social · 3w ago

In case this isn’t clear, all parties were working collaboratively to advance a new law on consent NOW. National withdrew from this collaboration in order to promise it would do this same thing AFTER THE ELECTION. Trying to slow down this change.

Andrea Vance on Paul Henry's candidacy in the Sunday Star-Times. No notes from me. #NZpol

The members bill to make stalking a crime was literally lodged by Labour Party's Ginny Anderson in response to a murder that happened in 2022. Luxon wont tell you that though 🤷