Barbarism.

Documents reveal iwi hui cut from Treaty review, replaced by Minister-appointed group OIA emails reveal plans for regional hui with iwi Māori were cut from the Treaty review, replaced by agency engagement and a small advisory group ahead of new legislation.

Goldsmith told officials to delete engagement with iwi.
by Māni Dunlop @teaonews.bsky.social #NzPol

If more NZers watched QT their personal animus for Luxo would be combined with a profound contempt for how truly incompetent and ignorant he is

Watched a clip of Chippy at QT trying to get Luxo to answer one question about how phases 3 and 4 of the fuel plan would work and he's there going "well we'd work with business instead of happening to them like YOU did" to cover up the fact that he has no idea. Because they haven't written it #nzpol

Interesting/depressing reality. Not a single thing on earth is better because of Trump. Every single thing is worse. Every single thing, for everyone on planet earth, is somehow worse than it was before Trump became president. Every single thing he’s touched has turned to utter shit.

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This is why I really REALLY rate @maramadavidson.bsky.social as a politician!

She is a real one and brings her wairua and passion to the fight!

I need this from more politicians on the left.

Voters like passion, empathy and compassion!

More activist passion, less stale sausage rolls. 💚💚💚

#nzpol

Good on you! I use a different starter word every day! 🤭

Awesome 🙌

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"This year alone, there have been 18 States of Emergency declared because of storms & flooding. In 2025, there were 8."
Chlöe Swarbrick @greens.org.nz follows up on the 💥41%💥 in Parliament. The Prime Minister of New Zealand chuckles at disestablishment of the Ministry for the Environment. 21 April.

Just a reminder that @maramadavidson.bsky.social tried to get this across the line here, but it got killed by NZF

Party vote @greens.org.nz 💚
#nzpol

Labour labels Treaty review ‘disgusting’ as Government moves to standardise clauses Labour calls Treaty clause review “disgusting” and “by stealth” as Government confirms bill covering 18 laws is coming within months, with public consultation promised

Labour calls Treaty clause review “disgusting” and “by stealth” as Government confirms bill covering 18 laws is coming within months, with public consultation promised

Not once in my life! 🌸💖🌸

Petition to ban character references from consideration when sentencing sexual offenders 🇳🇿

Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.

petitions.parliament.nz/cf986021-083...

If the oil crisis turns into a full blown food crisis and national disaster in the next few months, the National Party will be wiped out at the next election and will never recover. So yeah, this might be a good time to get out

#nzpol

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Another missive from Suze Wilson (@suzewilson.bsky.social ).
"Can a political leader make themselves, or be made, more authentic, relatable and “one of us”? Or in the process, do they simply risk being seen as inauthentic for not being themselves?"

How about for a start just not doing evil?
#nzpol

Break up supermarket duopoly and guarantee liveable incomes We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.

"It is, on the surface, the boldest thing any political party has said about the grocery market in years."

A certain commentator on the NZ First announcement.

There's just one problem: the Greens announced a policy to break up the supermarket duopoly 4 years ago.

www.greens.org.nz/break_up_sup...

Because it’s all about him, am I right? 🙄🙄🙄

The media should not desist from pressing the PM on whether his colleagues continue to have confidence in him — whether he likes it or not.

Luxon’s attempt to refocus the media is constitutionally misplaced. Confidence is the lifeblood of government. And the media have a legitimate interest in interrogating changing dynamics in confidence.

Why would any other country trust us?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives confidence vote Emerging from a caucus meeting which lasted close to three hours, Christopher Luxon said he forced the vote to put media speculation to rest.

No one wants the poisoned chalice... they'd rather Luxon lose the election and take over claiming it wasn't their problem

At least they've learned that much

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives confidence vote www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Your regular reminder, that had Nikki No Boats not cancelled the iREX ferries out of spite, we'd have brand NEW fit for purpose ferries coming in to service about NOW!

instead, we have no new boats, and a fleet of aging not fit for purpose boats that require additional maintenance.

#nzpol

WinstonFirst going on racist-cooker-radio to be toxic and racist says everything you should need to know about their party and politicians #nzpol

National Party leadership is so inept they can't even organize a leadership coup #nzpol

Luxon is always sulky when he actually has to ‘respond’. That he thinks he can shut down the media gallery is another huge FAIL. His hubris is kind blowing… 🤔

The bar is so fucking low and yet "we won't work with racists" is still too much for the Labour Party.

Labour have made it very clear that they're not prepared to stand up for communities being targeted by hate. Pathetic.