actually it was @pmax.bsky.social not @eggsfordogs.com mb mb

1/200 S2E194 - Shoes on the Ground — 1/200 A quick Iran update, including the response here in NZ and the pressure developing on Luxon following poor polling and internal leaks. NZ media continues to boosterise failed tech and the Waitangi Tribunal is calling for a halt to curriculum changes.

1/200 S2E194 - Shoes on the Ground

Iran update
pressure developing on Luxon
NZ media continues to boosterise failed tech
the Waitangi Tribunal is calling for a halt to curriculum changes

w/ @eggsfordogs.com @oldmatecans.bsky.social @mythros.bsky.social @kyledchurch.bsky.social

Common Sense - 18/04/2026 — 1/200 Luxon has again been subject to another ‘coup’ rumour, with leaks to the press announcing at most 2 weeks before action against him. Luxon was 40 minutes late to a press conference on Friday, before f...

Common Sense - 18/04/2026

Luxon has again been subject to another ‘coup’ rumour, with leaks to the press announcing at most 2 weeks before action against him.

Plus get the latest scheduling for progressive events!

1/200 S2E193 - US-Israel War on Iran Anti-War Aotearoa Webinar

Now on podcast apps!

How should we respond to US-Israel war on Iran? Join us to discuss whats driving the war, how the NZ govt has responded to date, & what we in Aotearoa can do to support the Iranian people & bring an end to the war

Kia ora everyone!

Tonight we're coordinating with @antiwaraotearoa.bsky.social for a panel discussion about the illegal US-Israel war on Iran.

We'll be joined by Nicky Hagar, Mahdis Azarmandi and Gabriella Brayne

We'll be livestreaming on Youtube at 7PM NZT here:

youtube.com/live/OQUFJk-...

1/200 S2 E192 - Green Party Foreign Policy w/ Teanau Tuiono — 1/200 We host Green MP Teanau Tuiono to discuss the positions of the NZ government, the War on Iran, geopolitical tensions and great power rivalry, the Pacific, military spending and what 'independent forei...

1/200 S2 E192 - Green Party Foreign Policy

We host Green MP @teanau.bsky.social to discuss the positions of the NZ government, the War on Iran, geopolitical tensions and great power rivalry, the Pacific, military spending and what 'independent foreign policy' means in 2026.

w/ @l11p.bsky.social

thank you!! what a frustrating little typo!

Common Sense - 11/04/2026 — 1/200 Foreign Minister Peters visited Washington this week, meeting with top US officials like Marco Rubio to discuss the NZ-US relationship, the war on Iran, critical minerals, and the Pacific. Peters refu...

Common Sense - 11/04/2026

The Table of Nazis ✒️

Thanks to @krkelly.bsky.social for sharing the transcript of his speech, following the new race-based death penalty passed into law in Israel.

Don’t Rule Out an OCR Rise — 1/200 New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman would’ve been hoping for a less eventful backdrop to just her third Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for 8th April. Instead, the US and Israel’s reckle...

Don’t Rule Out an OCR Rise ✒️

Money markets have recently priced in earlier rate hikes than previously expected, and all major banks have increased their rates accordingly. Unless something very unexpected happens, the OCR is going up. It’s just a question of when: now or later?

1/200 S2E191 - Special Episode on the No Wars National Day of Action — 1/200 Josephine and Kieran host Dr Jeremy Moses to discuss the upcoming protest 'No more wars: A national day of Action' which is going to be held in various parts of the country on April 11. 

1/200 S2E191 - Special Episode on the No Wars National Day of Action

We host Dr Jeremy Moses to discuss the upcoming protest 'No more wars: A national day of Action' which is going to be held in various parts of the country on April 11

w/ Josephine @krkelly.bsky.social @jeremymosesnz.bsky.social

1/200 S2E190 - April Fuels — 1/200 We talk Cabinet Shuffle and National Party machinations, NZ First got their anti-trans bill drawn from the ballot, greyhound racing is being banned, and we round up the global situation.

1/200 S2E190 - April Fuels

We talk Cabinet Shuffle and National Party machinations, NZ First got their anti-trans bill drawn from the ballot, greyhound racing is being banned, and we round up the global situation.

w/ @l11p.bsky.social @bootstheory.bsky.social @mythros.bsky.social

1/200 S2E189 - Iran Update w/ Sina Rahmani — 1/200 Kieran talks to Sina Rahmani to get the latest news on the US/Israeli assault on Iran. We discuss the strength of Iran’s response. Iran’s determination has taken the world by surprise and has galvanis...

1/200 S2E189 - Iran Update w/ Sina Rahmani

@krkelly.bsky.social talks to Sina Rahmani to get the latest news on the US/Israeli assault on Iran. Iran’s determination has taken the world by surprise & galvanised a resistance movement that's taking hold in the region. The world may never be the same.

Fired Up Stilettos Expects Better From Would-be Allies — 1/200 We think it is important to note that all organisations (and organisers!) will mess up at some point; what matters is the willingness to repair and grow.

Fired Up Stilettos Expects Better From Would-be Allies ✒️

When party strategy gets in the way of progress, what options are there for recourse?

We have the privilege to platform this article from Fired Up Stilettos detailing some worrying interactions with the Green Party.

1/200 S2E188 - PanoptiCon Job — 1/200 We update on Iran, the impacts in NZ and the failures of opposition political groups to effectively advocate against NZ involvement. NZ policing seems to be following the US, UK and AUS by increasing ...

1/200 S2E188 - PanoptiCon Job

We update on Iran & the impacts in NZ. NZ policing seems to be following the US, UK & AUS by increasing surveillance & anti-protest powers. Media is being openly grabbed by far right capital.

w/ @mythros.bsky.social @oldmatecans.bsky.social @kyledchurch.bsky.social

Common Sense - 28/03/2026 — 1/200 The ongoing war on Iran and the wider economic effects are continuing to be felt in New Zealand, as the conflict seems to prolong if not worsen. Despite a NATO statement listing New Zealand as one of ...

Common Sense - 28/03/2026

Round up, petitions and gig guide for the coming weeks!

1/200 S2E187 - Oil Believe In Anything — 1/200 We consider the ability of the National coalition to effectively crisis plan in the face of the US/Israel war on Iran, and discuss the ways in which US integration is multivariant with reference to di...

1/200 S2E187 - Oil Believe In Anything

We consider the ability of the National coalition to effectively crisis plan in the face of the US/Israel war on Iran, & discuss digital IDs, age restrictions and policy choices across government

w/ @eggsfordogs.com @pmax.bsky.social @kyledchurch.bsky.social

Common Sense - 21/03/2026 — 1/200 As the Israeli-US war on Iran continues and oil prices continue to skyrocket, concerns about New Zealand’s domestic supply continue to grow. Gas stations have begun to run out more regularly, and the ...

Common Sense - 21/03/2026

As the Israeli-US war on Iran continues and oil prices continue to skyrocket, concerns about New Zealand’s domestic supply continue to grow.

Catch up on reporting and events for the week and ahead with the newsletter below.

1/200 S2E186 - Ferry and Praxis — 1/200 We round of the week’s events with National Party turmoil, covid disinformation the incoming oil crisis and the ferry debacle.

1/200 S2E186 - Ferry and Praxis

We round off the week’s events with National Party turmoil, covid disinformation the incoming oil crisis and the ferry debacle.

w/ @eggsfordogs.com @mythros.bsky.social @oldmatecans.bsky.social @kyledchurch.bsky.social

Common Sense - 14/03/2026 — 1/200 The economic impacts of the Israel-US war on Iran continue to be felt in New Zealand, with more concern over how fuel prices could impact New Zealand’s economy in the coming weeks (or months). 

Common Sense - 14/03/2026

This week's round up and ongoing gig guide 🫡

1/200 S2E185 - Any Action Actually — 1/200 We discuss the NZ political response to Iran, the multiple public failures by Ministers this week on everything from foreign policy to Gloriavale, and the cruel decision to push through legislation ...

1/200 S2E185 - Any Action Actually

NZ's political response to Iran, the multiple public failures by Ministers this week on everything from foreign policy to Gloriavale, & the cruel decision to push through legislation to ‘claw back’ welfare payments.

w/ @pmax.bsky.social @kyledchurch.bsky.social

1/200 S2E184 - Iran Update (Recorded 4/03/26) — 1/200 Kieran and Josephine discuss the anti-imperialism of Iran in the face of western meddling. We go through the history of US and English interference and how that has brought us to the current day. What...

1/200 S2E184 - Iran Update (Recorded 4/03/26)

@krkelly.bsky.social & Josephine discuss the anti-imperialism of Iran in the face of western meddling, the history of US & English interference & how that has brought us to the current day. What has been happening over the last 2 weeks, & where next?

Te Tiriti o Waitangi more than an historical artefact in social work education — 1/200 Honouring, activating, and even understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi is not the orthodoxy in our current political environment. The past two and a half years have seen a barrage of attacks on both Te Ti...

Te Tiriti o Waitangi more than an historical artefact in social work education ✒️

Fantastic new article from Kendra Cox responding to the attacks by commentators on te tiriti in social work education

Common Sense - 07/03/2026 — 1/200 Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the main story this week has been the US-Israel war on Iran and the subsequent Iranian strikes on Israel and US assets in the region. The domestic response from...

Common Sense - 07/03/2026

Reporting and opinion for the week and upcoming events for progressive causes.

Subscribe and catch this every week!

1/200 S2E183 - BiomeTric of the Light — 1/200 We discuss the latest developments in education, as child poverty increases and government attacks rough sleepers with 'move on orders'. Debate over ownership of Air NZ shows again that we refuse to...

1/200 S2E183 - BiomeTric of the Light

Recorded before the events in Iran; we talk education, Air NZ shares, attacks on the homeless, biometric data sharing AND the Greens byelection win in the UK

w/ @l11p.bsky.social @pmax.bsky.social @eggsfordogs.com @oldmatecans.bsky.social

Common Sense - 28/02/2026 — 1/200 The coalition government announced on Monday nationwide plans to give police the power to issue "move on" orders, forcing rough sleepers and beggars out of public spaces with the threat of a $2,000 fi...

Time for your weekly round-up and gig guide for progressive news!

1/200 S2E182 - Take the Power Back — 1/200 We discuss the genocidal actions the US is taking against Cuba, the use of terrorism allegations to crush dissent in the west, buying citizenship in NZ and the importance of energy sovereignty in rela...

1/200 S2E182 - Take the Power Back

We discuss the genocidal actions against Cuba, the use of terrorism allegations to crush dissent, buying citizenship in NZ & the importance of energy sovereignty in relation to the unfolding LNG scandal

w/ @eggsfordogs.com @kyledchurch.bsky.social & Josephine

Common Sense 14/02/2026 — 1/200 This week Australia was rocked by protests against the state visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog, with Australia's new anti-protest laws being tested and a police response that is now being invest...

Weekly Progressive Pol round up for Aotearoa

www.1of200.nz/common-sense...

1/200 S2E181 - Cuba and Venezuela — 1/200 Dr Josephine Varghese and Kieran Kelly chat about her participation at the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference in Havana Cuba, during which the US strike on Venezuela and the kidnapping ...

1200 S2E181 - Cuba and Venezuela

Dr Josephine Varghese and @krkelly.bsky.social chat about her participation at the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference in Havana Cuba, during which the US strike on Venezuela and the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president happened.

1/200 S2E180 - 70 Million Litres of Untreated Wastewater — 1/200 The government coalition have heavily signaled their 2026 campaign approaches but this has gone mostly missed by the media. NZ infrastructure is on its last legs and there’s no overt push to bring tha...

1/200 S2E180 - 70 Million Litres of Untreated Wastewater

The coalition have heavily signaled 2026 campaign approaches

NZ infrastructure is on its last legs and there’s no overt push to bring that into a national conversation.

w/ @l11p.bsky.social @mythros.bsky.social @kyledchurch.bsky.social