If Winston doesn't want to work with racists, why is he in the same party as Shane Jones and why is he in coalition with Paul Goldsmith?
#nzpol

bigger, more detailed story here in the guardian than I've seen in any NZ media

why is that? 🤔🤔

Infrastructure Commission to oversee major projects under new government plan The government it is shifting oversight from Treasury to the Infrastructure Commission.

It wasn't Treasury that made you announce $50 billion worth of trophy roads we can't pay for, and the Infrastructure Commission has already told you what a bad idea that is. I don't think either of them are the problem here. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

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

They have no idea! Stability is the result of support.

The idea that stability of condition precludes people from support is terrible: creates a revolving door of medicalisation and relapse / flare / episode

Paul Goldsmith, asked whether he accepts that te Tiriti is Aotearoa's founding document, says he accepts that it was the document that was signed at its founding. A careful pseudo-acceptance that is actually a refusal #racist

No-hoper saved by circle of doom

Meta just paid the lowest effective federal tax rate in its history.

Thanks to tax breaks and loopholes, it avoided $13.7B in 2025 federal income taxes.

But now it's planning to lay off 10% of its global workforce (8,000 people) by May 20 — with more job cuts later this year.

Trickle down hoax.

THREAD 🧵

An Al Jazeera investigation of satellite imagery from Planet Labs and Sentinel Hub reveals that Israel is expanding military sites across Gaza, including the construction of what appear to be more permanent bases.

🔗: aje.news/rhu622 | #Infograph

Big win, boss! Big win!
We think you should lead with it in the election:
"Hi New Zealand, I'm the leader who managed to survive a vote of confidence the other day"

When Your Daughter is Kidnapped by ICE David Farrier's Webworm talks to Betty Wihongi, whose Kiwi daughter Everlee got kidnapped by ICE at LAX after a trip to New Zealand.

i talk in-depth to betty wihongi, whose kiwi daughter everlee got kidnapped by ICE at lax. full audio, and article, here (no paywall, no ads - please RT): www.webworm.co/betty/

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

#nzqt Q12. Goldsmith confirms will not consult Tiriti partners on his wholesale law change, except as select committee submitters. #NzPol

Something fitting about a party which has spent this term trashing Wellington at every opportunity being consumed today with internecine dramas, indifferent the city's attempts to dig itself out from a disaster.

Embattled New Zealand prime minister survives leadership vote and blames media for ‘soap opera’ Christopher Luxon says caucus meeting ‘clearly’ proves he has party support ahead of November national election

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IN A HEADLINE

IN THE GUARDIAN #nzpol

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

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.

COVID vaccines tied to less hospital care, long COVID, and economic burden

"COVID vaccines tied to less hospital care, long COVID, and economic burden."

"People vaccinated against COVID in Germany in 2023 experienced reduced hospitalization rates, fewer long-COVID diagnoses, and lower all-cause mortality than those who weren't vaccinated, according to a new study"

Israeli settlers, backed by the Israeli army, attacked the Palestinian village of Al-Mughayyir, stealing 200 sheep and burning several barns close to homes.

That climate resilience fund Luxon axed to give handouts to landlords would be useful right now.

We’re letting big corporations gamble with our lives. Act now, or the food could run out | George Monbiot The fragility of the global food system fills me with dread – and the war with Iran has exposed just how close to collapse it is, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

"Just as we make ourselves more energy-secure by switching from fossil fuels to renewables, we make ourselves more food-secure by switching from animals to plants." - @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

#NZPol Confidence from the man with more hair than charisma.

Why is everyone taking Trump's word for it that all the negotiations are sorted? Tehran doesn't say they are. He's probably just playing the markets again

Only a matter of time before the anti-Māori sentiment of this Coalition Govt translated on to other races. There ARE racial issues.

So sad this is happening in Aotearoa. #nzpol

“Yes, there is hate, there is discrimination & there are racial issues” Randhawa said.

"As a 4th-generation member of this community,
I can say some of this feels worse."

#NZpol

⚠️Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches have been updated for central and northern parts of Aotearoa New Zealand, valid for today and Sunday.

⚡The Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the south of the North Island is valid to 1pm today, Saturday.

All the details here bit.ly/AllWarnings

50501 BREAKING NEWS CONGRESS TEMPORARILY EXTENDS SECTION 702, WHICH THE FBI HAS USED TO SPY ON U.S. CITIZENS, FOR 10 DAYS AS REFORM DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE, REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOTH PARTIES COME TOGETHER AND REJECT TRUMP'S PROPOSED LONG-TERM EXTENSION WITHOUT REFORM. No Kings

Congress temporarily extended Section 702, which the FBI has used to spy on U.S. Citizens, for 10 Days.

As reform discussions continue, representatives from both parties came together to reject Trump’s proposed 18 month “clean reauthorization” (an extension without reform).

Same. So overrated.

Well, I suppose we should start hoarding cash and champagne and prepare to celebrate the collapse of the global banking system.

Or, just appreciate how good at hype building anthropic really is.

I really dont know which it is.

Fuck I hate AI bullshit.