'I can't survive on $55 a week': Benefit cut due to hospital stay 2025’s most read stories: If a person spends more than 13 weeks in hospital, their benefit is automatically cut.

Under #National if a #NZer spends more than 13 weeks in #hospital, their #benefit is automatically cut to $55 a week. Patients & advocates say that's not enough to survive on & the automatic process further punishes people who are too unwell to fight it #nzpol
www.1news.co.nz/2025/12/21/i...

Executive assistant resigns over mayor’s ‘disregard for Treaty principles’ Woman resigns over Napier mayor’s ‘disregard for Treaty principles’.

#nzpol #NZer of the Year (the EA not the Mayor): www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

State (capture) of the Nation: spin, lies and antimony New Zealanders could be forgiven for feeling like they are in the back of a neoliberal clown car being driven off a cliff.

🍃🌹🌿a really important read for every #NZer!

State (capture) of the Nation: spin, lies and antimony

New Zealanders could be forgiven for feeling like they are in the back of a neoliberal clown car being driven off a cliff.

#nzpol #NZ #AtlasNetwork

diary-of-a-butterfly.ghost.io/freedom-and-...

As a 6th generation #pākeha #NZer, I proudly agree with this.

I am so proud of our #Māori language, culture & heritage. It is a living national treasure to be protected, & enjoyed, by us all - it makes Aotearoa special. #nzpol #TeReo #TeTiriti #Māoritanga

15. Integrity Briefing: “Investment Boost” or “Corporate Welfare”?
#nzpol #Neoliberalism = #austerity + #defunding of #publicservices + #privatisation + #CorporateWelfare = #AtlasNetwork + #NZer #poverty
open.substack.com/pub/theinteg...

That’s an excellent goal! #nzer